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A Pair of Regency Painted Bamboo Chairs
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
for sale €1,989     $2,159
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A Pair of Regency Painted Bamboo Chairs

19th century
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A Pair of Regency Painted Bamboo Chairs, with spindle backs above straw seats on turned legs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated these Regency Painted Bamboo Chairs to the Regency era.

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SA1180079
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S794
Description
A Pair of Regency Painted Bamboo Chairs, with spindle backs above straw seats on turned legs.
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated these Regency Painted Bamboo Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180079
Dealers Internal Ref
S794
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A pair of Regency-style side chairs with painted faux-bamboo wooden frames and woven rush seats.
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Archive I A pair of Regency-style side chairs with painted faux-bamboo wooden frames and woven rush seats.

A Pair of Regency Painted Bamboo Chairs

Archive II A pair of Regency-style side chairs with painted faux-bamboo wooden frames and woven rush seats. View II
Archive III A pair of Regency-style side chairs with painted faux-bamboo wooden frames and woven rush seats. View III
Archive IV A pair of Regency-style side chairs with painted faux-bamboo wooden frames and woven rush seats. View IV
Archive V A pair of Regency-style side chairs with painted faux-bamboo wooden frames and woven rush seats. View V
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Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Telephone 07973 158545
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

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Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
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A pair of Regency-style side chairs with painted faux-bamboo wooden frames and woven rush seats.
A Pair of Regency Painted Bamboo Chairs
Ref: SA1180079
A pair of Regency-style side chairs with painted faux-bamboo wooden frames and woven rush seats.
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Originating in the early 19th century, Regency faux bamboo furniture reflects the European fascination with Chinoiserie and Asian aesthetics. Craftsmen turned European woods, such as beech or pine, to mimic the distinctive nodes and hollow stems of natural bamboo, finishing them with hand-painted faux grain and speckling.

These chairs were typically framed using turned native hardwoods, predominantly beech, which allowed for precise lathe-turning to replicate bamboo stalks. The seats were traditionally woven using natural rush or cane, while the frames received layers of paint, lacquer, or scumble glazing to simulate bamboo skin or tortoiseshell patterns.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-turned wood rather than actual imported bamboo stalks. Look for irregular, hand-painted details, subtle wear to the paintwork where hands and clothing naturally rest, pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery, and evidence of hand-harvested rush weaving on the seat frame.

These versatile side chairs function as striking accent pieces in contemporary spaces. Place them individually in a hallway, set them beside a dressing table, or pair them with a modern dining table to create a layered, eclectic interior scheme.

Maintain the painted finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or excess moisture. To prevent the natural rush seat from drying out or fraying, keep the chair away from direct heat sources and occasionally wipe the rush lightly with a damp cloth to retain humidity.
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