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Regency Mahogany Trafalgar Carver Chair from York Minster
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Regency Mahogany Trafalgar Carver Chair from York Minster

19th century
Sold 15 November 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
This “Regency Mahogany Trafalgar Carver Chair from York Minster” found a buyer.

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A handsome antique Regency mahogany Trafalgar open armchair or desk chair dating from circa 1810, ex York Minster. With rope twist centre rail and reeded scroll and standing on turned legs to the front and sabre legs to the back. The stuff-over seat has been fairly recently upholstered in a red leather. Solid and sturdy, it would make a wonderful desk chair.

This chair was purchased from York Minster, and was in St Williams College. Founded in 1460, St William’s College is a Mediaeval building in York, England, originally built to provide accommodation for priests attached to chantry chapels at nearby York Minster.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy, recently upholstered in red leather. Good colour and patina. A well-executed solid old repair to the arm. Other wear and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width: 57cm

Depth: 50cm

Height to seat: 45cm

Height to Arms: 67cm

Height: 85cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Regency Mahogany Carver Chair to the Regency era.

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SA1162411
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Description
A handsome antique Regency mahogany Trafalgar open armchair or desk chair dating from circa 1810, ex York Minster.
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With rope twist centre rail and reeded scroll and standing on turned legs to the front and sabre legs to the back.
Antique Furniture Direct

The stuff-over seat has been fairly recently upholstered in a red leather. Solid and sturdy, it would make a wonderful desk chair.

fig 1. An antique Regency mahogany carver chair featuring a red leather upholstered seat and turned legs against a white background.
fig 1. Regency Mahogany Trafalgar Carver Chair from York Minster

This chair was purchased from York Minster, and was in St Williams College. Founded in 1460, St William’s College is a Mediaeval building in York, England, originally built to provide accommodation for priests attached to chantry chapels at nearby York Minster.

fig 2. An antique Regency mahogany carver chair featuring a red leather upholstered seat and turned legs against a white background.
fig 2. Regency Mahogany Trafalgar Carver Chair from York Minster

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy, recently upholstered in red leather. Good colour and patina. A well-executed solid old repair to the arm. Other wear and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width: 57cm

Depth: 50cm

Height to seat: 45cm

Height to Arms: 67cm

Height: 85cm

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Regency Mahogany Carver Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162411
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An antique Regency mahogany carver chair featuring a red leather upholstered seat and turned legs against a white background.
Regency Mahogany Trafalgar Carver Chair from York Minster
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An antique Regency mahogany carver chair featuring a red leather upholstered seat and turned legs against a white background.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown and Red
  • MotifsReeded arms, Turned legs, Scroll terminals, Brass upholstery tacks
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

The Regency style flourished in Britain from approximately 1811 to 1830, heavily influenced by neoclassical architecture and motifs drawn from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. It is characterised by clean lines, classical proportions, and the use of dark imported timbers such as mahogany and rosewood.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often incorporating turned or reeded legs, scroll arm terminals, and brass or leather upholstery secured with traditional brass tacks. Joinery relied on mortise and tenon construction for durability.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, patination, and construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails and traditional hand-turned components. Genuine period pieces exhibit natural wear patterns, oxidisation consistent with age, and lack modern machine-tool markings.

This piece works effectively as a statement desk chair in a home study or positioned as an accent armchair in a living room. Pairing classical timber furniture with neutral walls and modern lighting creates a balanced, layered interior scheme.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels and keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Clean surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and periodically apply traditional beeswax to nourish the wood grain.
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