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Description

A good pair of black lacquer and painted armchairs with cane seats. The scrolled arms with ‘C’ shaped supports emulating from the caned backs with original gold painted ornament. Standing on flared front legs with gilt highlights.

A very stylish and decorative pair of high Regency chairs.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated these Regency Black and Gilt Armchairs to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1075203

Dealers Internal Reference

400329

Description

A good pair of black lacquer and painted armchairs with cane seats.

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The scrolled arms with ‘C’ shaped supports emulating from the caned backs with original gold painted ornament.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Standing on flared front legs with gilt highlights.

A very stylish and decorative pair of high Regency chairs.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated these Regency Black and Gilt Armchairs to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1075203

Dealers Internal Ref

400329

About the Dealer

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Dealer Profile

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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Telephone 01303 221229

Location

Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck

Verified Since Aug 2019

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialWood, Cane, Gold Leaf
ColourBlack and Gold
MotifsCaned backrest, Caned seat, Gilt stencilling, Saber legs
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

The Regency style spans the early 19th century and is characterised by neoclassical influences, drawing heavily on Greek, Roman, and Egyptian motifs, alongside a growing fascination with chinoiserie and exotic lacquering techniques.

These chairs typically utilised hardwoods such as beech or birch, which were painted or japanned to resemble lacquer, decorated with hand-applied gold leaf or stencilling, and featured woven cane seats and backs.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-woven caning, genuine hand-gilding showing natural wear, and subtle design proportions characteristic of early 19th-century cabinet making.

They serve as striking focal points in contemporary spaces when paired with minimalist tables or neutral textiles, allowing the contrast of the black lacquer and gold detailing to stand out.

Keep caned furniture away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent the natural cane from drying out or snapping, and dust gently using a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes.