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Regency Mahogany Music Chair

19th century
Sold 27 January 2026 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Charming Regency mahogany music chair. Shaped head rail with a delightful carved harp splat, over a circular height adjustable seat, upholstered in Romo 'Foley' fabric. Raised on four turned legs.

Circa. 1825

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Regency Mahogany Music Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188316
Dealers Internal Reference
7679
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Description
Charming Regency mahogany music chair.
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Shaped head rail with a delightful carved harp splat, over a circular height adjustable seat, upholstered in Romo 'Foley' fabric.
Thakeham Furniture

Raised on four turned legs.

Circa. 1825

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Regency Mahogany Music Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188316
Dealers Internal Ref
7679
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Mahogany Music Chair

Archive II A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame. View VII
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 3,129
Thakeham Furniture
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
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A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame.
Regency mahogany music chair
Ref: SA1188316
A dark mahogany Regency music chair featuring a lyre-shaped backrest, a circular upholstered seat pad, and an adjustable screw mechanism visible beneath the frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLyre back splat, Swivel mechanism, Turned legs, Reeded frame details
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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Regency furniture emerged in Britain during the early 19th century, heavily influenced by neoclassical design motifs derived from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Music chairs and piano stools from this period were specifically engineered to accommodate domestic musicians, often featuring adjustable height mechanisms and revolving seats.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, valued for their durability and rich grain. Construction methods involved traditional joinery, turned components, and internal wooden or metal screw mechanisms to facilitate the height adjustment.

Authentic pieces from the Regency era exhibit hand-cut joints, patination consistent with age, and specific stylistic hallmarks such as lyre splats or reeded legs. Examination of the mechanical screw thread often reveals hand-cut wooden threads or early cast iron components indicative of 19th-century manufacturing.

This piece functions effectively as a desk chair or an occasional seat in a study or living space, pairing well with both traditional and minimalist modern decor. Its sculptural silhouette and warm timber tones introduce historical contrast into neutral or contemporary room schemes.

Maintenance requires regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of traditional beeswax to nourish the timber finish. Direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels should be avoided to prevent timber shrinkage and protect the upholstered seat pad.
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