Regency Mahogany Library Armchair 19th Century

Name: A Regency Mahogany Library Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1177768
Price: 3800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Calico
ColourDark Brown
MotifsReeded legs, Scroll arms, Brass castors, Rosette carving

This Regency mahogany library chair exhibits classic grand style with a shaped roll back and exposed structural upholstery layers waiting for final covering. The dark brown timber finish displays rich grain patterns across the frame, complemented by off-white calico fabric on the backrest, inner arms and swab seat. Fine details include prominent scroll arms decorated with rosette carvings at the terminals and reeded mouldings trailing down the front supports. Below, turned spiral twisted legs terminate in brass cup castors for mobility. Wear and tear are visible through the exposed burlap webbing and padding on the exterior arms and back, alongside minor abrasions on the wooden surfaces appropriate for an antique piece of this period. Standing at a comfortable armchair height of 90 cm, this seating option suits placement in a study, library or drawing room as a traditional reading chair.

FAQs

Regency library chairs, dating from the early 19th century, typically feature neoclassical influences, swept backs, reeded or turned legs, and brass castors designed for ease of movement around study spaces.

Frames were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or rosewood, filled with natural horsehair padding, and supported by hand-carved legs terminating in brass cap castors.

Authentic examples display hand-joined timber frames, crisp hand-carved reeding or scroll motifs, period-correct brass castors with steel screws, and historical construction techniques beneath the upholstery layers.

Positioned beside a side table or set in a reading nook, a Regency chair provides an architectural silhouette and warm wood tones that contrast with modern minimalist surroundings or traditional upholstery fabrics.

Keep the timber clean using a soft microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax annually along the grain, while ensuring brass castors are kept dust-free and lightly oiled to prevent binding.

John Carroll Antiques ltd.

A Regency Mahogany Library Chair

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