Regency Library Armchair 19th Century

Name: Regency Library Armchair - Restored
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1122423
Price: 2795 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialWood, Hessian, Textile, Brass
ColourBlue
MotifsButton back, Turned legs, Brass castors, Exposed hessian
SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 97 cm (38 in)

This 19th-century Regency gentleman's library armchair displays traditional restored upholstery with a rebuilt sprung seat, retaining the original blue striped lining fabric on the arms and high button-backed upright backrest. The exposed sides and base display coarse woven hessian, complemented by polished walnut woodwork, turned front legs on articulated gilt brass castors, and low slung proportions. The timber frame exhibits visible wear and age marks across the natural grain, while the textile upholstery shows areas of fraying and threadbare patches along the edges. The chair measures 96 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 97 cm deep. Placed in a study, library or living room, this armchair provides a comfortable reading seat with period character. The piece combines structural walnut timber elements with soft textile elements and metallic brass hardware. The low turned front legs terminate in small castors designed for mobility across flooring surfaces. The button-tufted backrest provides firm support along the spine, sloping forward into upholstered armrests. Traditional construction methods are visible through the exposed tacking and natural fabric layers. Interior decorators utilise such library chairs for traditional seating arrangements in studies, dressing rooms, or fireside reading corners, where the historic aesthetic complements period interiors.

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Originating in early nineteenth-century Britain, Regency library armchairs were crafted specifically for comfort during extended periods of reading. They typically feature rake-backed silhouettes, deep buttoned tufting, padded armrests, and turned timber front legs set on brass castors to enable easy repositioning.

Frames were constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or beech, jointed with mortise and tenon construction. Interior padding relied on natural materials including hand-tied steel coil springs, coconut fibre, jute hessian, and curled horsehair wrapped in linen base layers.

Authentic period frames display hand-sawn timber rails, pegged joinery, and irregular tool marks beneath the upholstery layers. Look for original stamped brass castors, age-appropriate oxidisation around screw fixings, and wear patterns on lower leg turnings consistent with long-term use.

A period armchair serves as an anchor piece in a contemporary reading nook or study. Designers contrast the traditional buttoned profile against modern architectural lighting and neutral wall finishes, using subtle textile patterns to complement simple interior palettes.

Position upholstered armchairs away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent textile fading and timber shrinkage. Clean fabrics gently with a soft vacuum attachment and nourish exposed wooden legs using a natural beeswax polish applied along the grain line.

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