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Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
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Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency

19th century
Description

This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Charming needlepoint side chair with a fascinating frame

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Walnut frame presents fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Traditionally stuffed cushion with quality embroidered cover

Shaped crest rail with flame mahogany frieze to centre

Striking lyre back splat with flowerhead patera and wheat sheaf detail

Appealing technique to the needlepoint, with a finer thread used for the central interest

Raised upon turned front legs, united to the splayed rear legs with an X-stretcher

This is an inviting antique lyre back side chair, with an impressive needlepoint cushion and delightful Regency craftsmanship to the back rest. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 87cm (34.25'')

Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Seat Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Seat Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Walnut Side Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120362
Dealers Internal Reference
25077
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Description
This is an antique lyre back side chair.
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An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
London Fine Antiques

Charming needlepoint side chair with a fascinating frame

fig 1. An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding.
fig 1. Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Walnut frame presents fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Traditionally stuffed cushion with quality embroidered cover

Shaped crest rail with flame mahogany frieze to centre

fig 2. An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding.
fig 2. Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency

Striking lyre back splat with flowerhead patera and wheat sheaf detail

Appealing technique to the needlepoint, with a finer thread used for the central interest

Raised upon turned front legs, united to the splayed rear legs with an X-stretcher

fig 3. An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding.
fig 3. Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency

This is an inviting antique lyre back side chair, with an impressive needlepoint cushion and delightful Regency craftsmanship to the back rest. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 87cm (34.25'')

Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Seat Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Seat Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Walnut Side Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120362
Dealers Internal Ref
25077
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

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Archive I An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding.

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency

Archive II An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding. View II
Archive III An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding. View III
Archive IV An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding. View IV
Archive V An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding. View V
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An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding.
Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Ref: SA1120362
An English Regency walnut side chair featuring a carved lyre back, fluted frame, turned legs, and a needlepoint floral seat secured with studding.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialWalnut, Tapestry, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown, Yellow
  • MotifsLyre back splat, Fluted uprights, Turned legs, Needlepoint embroidery
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

This Regency side chair dates to circa 1820 and is formed from walnut. The dark brown frame displays deep caramel hues and fine grain interest with a shaped crest rail housing a flame mahogany frieze to the centre, fluted uprights, and a striking lyre back splat decorated with a flowerhead patera and wheat sheaf detail. The traditionally stuffed seat features yellow needlepoint embroidery with a floral motif and brass studding. Raised upon turned front legs united to splayed rear legs via an X-stretcher, the chair measures 87 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 53.5 cm deep. Position this piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway as a functional seat or accent chair. The solid construction and compact footprint suit traditional or period-inspired interiors today, providing both a comfortable place to sit and a decorative antique element for empty wall spaces or corners.

FAQs

Originating in the early 19th century, Regency lyre back chairs draw inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring a central back splat shaped like a harp or lyre, often combined with Neoclassical decorative elements such as fluting and rosettes.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency period predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood, paired with mortise and tenon joinery, hand-turned legs, and wool needlepoint or silk upholstery.

Authentic Regency side chairs feature classical motifs like lyres, rosettes, or anthemion leaves, accompanied by hand-carved detailing, pegged construction, and natural age-related patination on the timber frame.

A single Regency side chair functions as an accent piece in a hallway, at a writing desk, or positioned in a bedroom corner, providing historical contrast alongside contemporary furnishings.

Timber frames should be dusted with a soft microfibre cloth and treated periodically with clear beeswax polish, while needlepoint upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a brush attachment and protection from direct sunlight.
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