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A Superb Set of 4 Regency Period Dining Chairs
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Wickersley Antiques

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A Superb Set of 4 Regency Period Dining Chairs

19th century
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A Faboulus set of Regency period dining chairs stunning quality in simulated rosewood (used during the Napoleonic wars when Rosewood was impossible to import from India because of blockades by Napoleon s navy ), they must be by a top cabinet maker Gillows springs to mind but no stamp, the top rail is inlaid with brass the middle tie rail is very nicely carved , the drop in seats have been re upholstred recently in a a pale orange colour and are buttoned, the condition is excellent no loose joints

circa 1820

DIMENSIONS

width 45 cms

depth 42 cms

height 85 cms

seat height 49 cms

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Regency Inlaid Dining Chairs to the Regency era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08687407
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Cut brass inlay in the crest rail: delicate metalwork set flush into the wood.
Simulated rosewood graining: painted finish developed to imitate expensive imported timber.
Reeded front legs tapering to peg feet: fine lathe-turned profile.
Curved tablet back with carved end roundels: classic scroll-back dining chair shape.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098201
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Description
A Faboulus set of Regency period dining chairs stunning quality in simulated rosewood (used during the Napoleonic wars when Rosewood was impossible to import from India because of blockades by Napoleon s navy ), they must be by a top cabinet maker Gillows springs to mind but no stamp, the top rail is inlaid with brass the middle tie rail is very nicely carved , the drop in seats have been re upholstred recently in a a pale orange colour and are buttoned, the condition is excellent no loose joints

circa 1820

DIMENSIONS

width 45 cms

depth 42 cms

height 85 cms

seat height 49 cms

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Regency Inlaid Dining Chairs to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 08687407
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Cut brass inlay in the crest rail: delicate metalwork set flush into the wood.
Simulated rosewood graining: painted finish developed to imitate expensive imported timber.
Reeded front legs tapering to peg feet: fine lathe-turned profile.
Curved tablet back with carved end roundels: classic scroll-back dining chair shape.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098201
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A set of four Regency rosewood dining chairs featuring brass inlay on the curved crest rails, carved splats, reeded front legs, and patterned red seats.
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Archive I A set of four Regency rosewood dining chairs featuring brass inlay on the curved crest rails, carved splats, reeded front legs, and patterned red seats.

A Superb Set of 4 Regency Period Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of four Regency rosewood dining chairs featuring brass inlay on the curved crest rails, carved splats, reeded front legs, and patterned red seats. View II
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
Location
Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A set of four Regency rosewood dining chairs featuring brass inlay on the curved crest rails, carved splats, reeded front legs, and patterned red seats.
A Superb Set of 4 Regency period Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass, Upholstery
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass inlay, Reeded legs, Carved scroll splat, Rolled top rail
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

A set of four Regency period dining chairs crafted during the early nineteenth century in simulated rosewood with a warm brown finish. Each chair has a rolled top rail inlaid with brass, a carved scroll splat, and reeded front legs, complemented by drop-in upholstered seats covered in a patterned pale orange fabric. The solid construction exhibits excellent structural condition with tight joints and traditional joinery throughout, presenting a refined aesthetic suited to formal dining settings. Measuring 85 cm high by 45 cm wide and 42 cm deep, these seating pieces offer a comfortable proportion for daily use around a dining table. These classic chairs integrate well into a traditional dining room or study, providing functional seating with a distinct historical character.

FAQs

The Regency period, spanning roughly 1811 to 1830, drew heavy inspiration from Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquity. Dining chairs from this era typically feature clean neoclassical lines, rolled or tablet crest rails, brass inlays, reeded turned legs, and carved horizontal splats.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised rich hardwoods such as rosewood and mahogany. Decorative details were frequently executed using cut brass inlay, ebony stringing, or delicate wood carving, while seats were upholstered in silk, damask, or woven wool fabrics.

Authentic Regency chairs display hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, genuine brass wire or sheet inlays set flush into dark wood, and hand-carved decorative motifs like rosettes or acanthus leaves. Uneven patination and signs of original upholstery construction inside the seat rails also indicate age.

Regency chairs provide visual contrast when paired with contemporary stone, glass, or minimalist timber dining tables. Their dark timber and metallic brass accents complement modern neutral tones, marble dining surfaces, and bold architectural lighting.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage and lifting of the brass inlay. Clean the wood using a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically, taking care not to snag dust under the brass edges.
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