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Description

A wonderfully decorative matched set of four Regency period chairs, circa 1820.

In their original faux bamboo paint, with traditional rushed seats.

With traditionally made, fitted tie back squab cushions.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

42cm (16.54")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated these Regency Faux Bamboo Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1173175

Description

A wonderfully decorative matched set of four Regency period chairs, circa 1820.

In their original faux bamboo paint, with traditional rushed seats.

With traditionally made, fitted tie back squab cushions.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

42cm (16.54")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated these Regency Faux Bamboo Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1173175

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A set of four brown wooden dining chairs featuring hand-turned faux bamboo frames and woven rush seats, arranged side by side against a neutral backdrop.

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William Carr Antiques

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Durham
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder

Verified Since Feb 2022

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialBeech, Ash, Rush
ColourBrown
MotifsTurned bamboo-effect spindles, Woven rush seats, Horizontal ladder back rails
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Faux bamboo furniture gained immense popularity in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, inspired by growing trade with Asia and the prevailing Chinoiserie aesthetic embraced by the Prince Regent.

These chairs are typically constructed from native hardwoods such as beech or ash, meticulously carved or turned on a lathe to imitate the jointed segments of natural bamboo, often complemented by woven rush or cane seats.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-turned joint details, period-appropriate joinery such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, natural patination on the wood, and hand-woven rush seats showing genuine wear.

These versatile chairs work well mixed with contemporary dining tables to add historic texture, or placed in a hallway or bedroom as accent seating to introduce organic lines and eclectic charm.

Maintain these chairs by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning the wood gently with a dry or barely damp microfibre cloth, and occasionally conditioning natural rush seats.