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Rare Regency Antique English Chinoiserie Chair
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Rare Regency Antique English Chinoiserie Chair

19th century
Sold 4 September 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Description

Rare Regency Antique English Chinoiserie Chair

A beautiful original, chinoiserie decorated and ebonised Regency antique side chair of very high quality. In wonderful condition, all very strong and complete with the upholstered drop on seat. The original hand decorated chinoiserie work is very bright and complete. A decorative early 19th century English antique side chair which is the perfect height as the seat is 45cm high. English and dating to 1815.

Dimensions

Height: 80cm (31.75")

Width: 45cm (17.86")

Depth: 50cm (19.84")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Chinoiserie Antique Chair to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163434
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Description
Rare Regency Antique English Chinoiserie Chair
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A beautiful original, chinoiserie decorated and ebonised Regency antique side chair of very high quality.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In wonderful condition, all very strong and complete with the upholstered drop on seat. The original hand decorated chinoiserie work is very bright and complete. A decorative early 19th century English antique side chair which is the perfect height as the seat is 45cm high. English and dating to 1815.

Dimensions

Height: 80cm (31.75")

Width: 45cm (17.86")

Depth: 50cm (19.84")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Chinoiserie Antique Chair to the Regency era.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163434
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Regency Antique English Chinoiserie Chair

Archive II An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors. View II
Archive III An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors. View III
Archive IV An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors. View IV
Archive V An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors. View V
Archive VI An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 159
Items Sold 10,739
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors.
Rare Regency Antique English Chinoiserie Chair
Ref: SA1163434
An antique black lacquer chair featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie figural scenes, a curved top rail, upholstered drop-in seat, and turned front legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency Chinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Gilt, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted oriental landscapes, Gilded figural scenes, Turned legs with castors, Japanned black lacquer finish
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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Regency Chinoiserie reflects an early 19th-century European fascination with Chinese aesthetic motifs, characterized by whimsical hand-painted scenes, lacquered finishes, and classical British furniture forms.

These pieces typically utilize hardwoods such as beech or birch, finished with multiple layers of dark lacquer or japanning, and hand-gilded details applied to the wooden frame.

Authentic pieces often show hand-painted detailing with craquelure or age-related wear in the lacquer, traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon, and period-appropriate hardware or castors.

This type of statement seating works effectively as a single accent piece in a minimalist or eclectic room, allowing the intricate hand-painted motifs to serve as a focal point.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes that can damage historic lacquer finishes.
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