What characterises Edwardian Regency Revival furniture design?

Produced roughly between 1901 and 1910, Edwardian Regency Revival furniture draws inspiration from early 19th-century proportions. Pieces from this era frequently feature lightweight framing, reeded top rails, slender vertical slats, and elegant turned legs executed in dark woods like mahogany.

What materials were traditionally used in crafting Edwardian carver chairs?

Edwardian cabinetmakers predominantly used solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut for structural framing. Upholstery was traditionally stuffed with horsehair or wool and covered in woven damasks, leather, or velvet fabrics.

How can an authentic Edwardian mahogany armchair be identified?

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-finished mortise and tenon joinery, subtle asymmetry from hand-tooling, and natural patination along high-touch surfaces like the armrests. Check the underside for traditional webbed seat construction and aged timber oxidisation.

How can an antique carver chair be styled in a modern interior?

An antique carver chair functions effectively as a focal accent chair at a modern home office desk or positioned as a statement occasional chair in a hallway. It can also serve as an end chair at a contemporary dining table to create visual contrast.

What is the correct procedure for maintaining antique mahogany and velvet seating?

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish to the wooden frame along the direction of the grain twice a year to preserve moisture and luster. Gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment maintains the velvet seat pile without causing fibre compression.

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Antique English Edwardian Regency Style Mahogany Occasional / Dining / Office / Desk Armchair / Carver Chair (Circa 1910)

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

• Item: Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Chair

• Circa: 1910

• Period: Edwardian

• Provenance: England, United Kingdom

• Style: George IV / Regency

• Quantity: One

• Wood: Solid mahogany

• Reeded frame

• Pierced splat back

• Sloped arms

• Turned front legs

• Sabre rear legs

• Newly upholstered seat

• Forest green velvet upholstery

• Newly French polished

• Good condition

• Solid in joint

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns policy

This is a fine quality antique English Edwardian mahogany occasional chair, in the style of the George IV / Regency period, circa 1910, ideal as office / desk / dining chair, with a

newly upholstered seat, in good condition. This mahogany armchair is designed with an attractive reeded frame, united by a pierced backrest, supported by down-swept arms on turned supports. The seat frame is raised on ring-turned front legs, with sabre legs to the rear. This Edwardian mahogany occasional chair has been cleaned and French polished by hand; therefore, it boasts a lovely colour and patination. The seat has been newly upholstered to a professional standard in forest green velvet upholstery, finished with matching braiding. The underside has also been re-webbed and finished with a traditional hessian backing. The upholstery is therefore new, clean and free from wear and marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seat in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seat recovered, please contact us for a quote.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Edwardian mahogany occasional chair, in the style of the George IV / Regency period, circa 1910, ideal as office / desk / dining chair, with a

newly upholstered seat, in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair but nothing significant considering their age. The chair frame has been cleaned and French polished in our workshop by hand, to a professional standard, therefore, the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. The seat has also been newly upholstered to a professional standard. The upholstery is therefore clean and free from wear and marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seat in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seat recovered, please contact us for a quote. This Regency mahogany armchair is solid in joint and ready to be used.

Price:

The price for this item is £475, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

85.5cm (33.66")

Width

54.5cm (21.46")

Depth

52.5cm (20.67")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Carver Chair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1071414

Dealers Internal Reference

104656

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

• Item: Edwardian Mahogany Occasional Chair

• Circa: 1910

• Period: Edwardian

• Provenance: England, United Kingdom

• Style: George IV / Regency

• Quantity: One

• Wood: Solid mahogany

• Reeded frame

• Pierced splat back

• Sloped arms

• Turned front legs

• Sabre rear legs

• Newly upholstered seat

• Forest green velvet upholstery

• Newly French polished

• Good condition

• Solid in joint

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

fig 2. An Edwardian dark mahogany carver armchair featuring a slatted backrest, turned front legs, curved armrests, and a green velvet seat. — fig 2. Antique English Edwardian Regency Style Mahogany Occasional / Dining / Office / Desk Armchair / Carver Chair (Circa 1910)

• Free 14-day UK returns policy

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This is a fine quality antique English Edwardian mahogany occasional chair, in the style of the George IV / Regency period, circa 1910, ideal as office / desk / dining chair, with a.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

fig 3. An Edwardian dark mahogany carver armchair featuring a slatted backrest, turned front legs, curved armrests, and a green velvet seat. — fig 3. Antique English Edwardian Regency Style Mahogany Occasional / Dining / Office / Desk Armchair / Carver Chair (Circa 1910)

newly upholstered seat, in good condition. This mahogany armchair is designed with an attractive reeded frame, united by a pierced backrest, supported by down-swept arms on turned supports. The seat frame is raised on ring-turned front legs, with sabre legs to the rear. This Edwardian mahogany occasional chair has been cleaned and French polished by hand; therefore, it boasts a lovely colour and patination. The seat has been newly upholstered to a professional standard in forest green velvet upholstery, finished with matching braiding. The underside has also been re-webbed and finished with a traditional hessian backing. The upholstery is therefore new, clean and free from wear and marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seat in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seat recovered, please contact us for a quote.

fig 4. An Edwardian dark mahogany carver armchair featuring a slatted backrest, turned front legs, curved armrests, and a green velvet seat. — fig 4. Antique English Edwardian Regency Style Mahogany Occasional / Dining / Office / Desk Armchair / Carver Chair (Circa 1910)

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Edwardian mahogany occasional chair, in the style of the George IV / Regency period, circa 1910, ideal as office / desk / dining chair, with a

newly upholstered seat, in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair but nothing significant considering their age. The chair frame has been cleaned and French polished in our workshop by hand, to a professional standard, therefore, the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. The seat has also been newly upholstered to a professional standard. The upholstery is therefore clean and free from wear and marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seat in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seat recovered, please contact us for a quote. This Regency mahogany armchair is solid in joint and ready to be used.

fig 5. An Edwardian dark mahogany carver armchair featuring a slatted backrest, turned front legs, curved armrests, and a green velvet seat. — fig 5. Antique English Edwardian Regency Style Mahogany Occasional / Dining / Office / Desk Armchair / Carver Chair (Circa 1910)

Price:

The price for this item is £475, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

fig 6. An Edwardian dark mahogany carver armchair featuring a slatted backrest, turned front legs, curved armrests, and a green velvet seat. — fig 6. Antique English Edwardian Regency Style Mahogany Occasional / Dining / Office / Desk Armchair / Carver Chair (Circa 1910)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

fig 7. An Edwardian dark mahogany carver armchair featuring a slatted backrest, turned front legs, curved armrests, and a green velvet seat. — fig 7. Antique English Edwardian Regency Style Mahogany Occasional / Dining / Office / Desk Armchair / Carver Chair (Circa 1910)

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

Ref. 104656