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Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency
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Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency

19th century
Description

This is a fine antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair or drawing room seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Of wonderfully distinctive form, it displays superb craftsmanship, graceful lines, and elegant Regency taste.

Charming Regency period armchair, ideal for the study, bedroom, or reception space

Select stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues throughout

Later professional upholstery in ivy green and cream patterned fabric, exuding taste and traditional finish

Displays a fascinating tub profile from the side, lending both comfort and aesthetic balance

Bowed crest rail showcases exceptional flame figuring, characteristic of high-quality cabinetry

Open back rest with relief carved splat, featuring a delightful scallop shell motif

Long, elegant arms terminate in scrolled knuckles, supported by serpentine uprights

A comfortable seat height of 47.5cm (18.75''), proportioned for everyday use

Standing gracefully upon sabre legs at each corner, with opposed front and rear feet enhancing stability

A distinguished Regency armchair, this fine elbow chair offers both timeless style and enduring comfort, perfectly suited to a refined study, dressing room, or classic period interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Max Depth: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Max Height: 89.5cm (35.25'')

Seat Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Seat Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Elbow Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175986
Dealers Internal Reference
25720
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Description
This is a fine antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair or drawing room seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
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Of wonderfully distinctive form, it displays superb craftsmanship, graceful lines, and elegant Regency taste.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat.
fig 1. Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency

Charming Regency period armchair, ideal for the study, bedroom, or reception space

Select stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues throughout

Later professional upholstery in ivy green and cream patterned fabric, exuding taste and traditional finish

fig 2. A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat.
fig 2. Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency

Displays a fascinating tub profile from the side, lending both comfort and aesthetic balance

Bowed crest rail showcases exceptional flame figuring, characteristic of high-quality cabinetry

Open back rest with relief carved splat, featuring a delightful scallop shell motif

fig 3. A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat.
fig 3. Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency

Long, elegant arms terminate in scrolled knuckles, supported by serpentine uprights

A comfortable seat height of 47.5cm (18.75''), proportioned for everyday use

Standing gracefully upon sabre legs at each corner, with opposed front and rear feet enhancing stability

fig 4. A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat.
fig 4. Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency

A distinguished Regency armchair, this fine elbow chair offers both timeless style and enduring comfort, perfectly suited to a refined study, dressing room, or classic period interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Max Depth: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Max Height: 89.5cm (35.25'')

Seat Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Seat Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Elbow Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175986
Dealers Internal Ref
25720
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat.

Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency

Archive II A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat. View VI
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A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat.
Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency
Ref: SA1175986
A Regency mahogany elbow chair featuring a tablet top rail, carved back splat, curved arms, sabre front legs, and a green damask upholstered seat.
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Regency elbow chairs, originating in early 19th-century Britain, are characterised by classical Greek and Roman architectural influences, featuring broad tablet top rails, sweeping curved arms, and sabre legs.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised dense Cuban or Honduran mahogany, often incorporating hand-carved motifs such as acanthus leaves or anthemion scrolls, paired with woven fabric or leather upholstery.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-carved joinery, original mortise and tenon joints, subtle hand-planed surface variations, and natural age patina on high-touch areas like the armrests.

Position the chair as a single accent piece in a study, reading nook, or hallway, allowing its rich wood tones to contrast against neutral walls or contemporary textiles.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a clean microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually, while protecting the wood from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity.
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