What is an antique Regency hall chair?

Regency hall chairs originated in the early 19th century in Great Britain as non-upholstered decorative seating designed for entrance halls. They featured carved or shaped timber backs to withstand hall wear and convey social status to visiting guests.

What materials were traditionally used in Regency hall chairs?

These chairs were primarily constructed from dense solid timber, predominantly mahogany, with hand-turned front legs, mortise and tenon joinery, and shaped timber backs without textile or leather upholstery.

How can you identify an authentic Regency hall chair?

Authentic Regency examples display period hand-planed joinery, natural wood patination, classical architectural design elements such as sabre legs or shell crestings, and solid wooden seats.

How can a Regency hall chair be styled in a modern interior?

Place a single hall chair in an entryway alongside a console table, position it in a hallway corner, or locate it on a stair landing to introduce historic proportion and texture.

How should an antique mahogany hall chair be maintained?

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and applying beeswax twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent timber movement.

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Antique English Regency Mahogany Hall / Occasional Side Chair (Circa 1830)

19th century

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

This is a fine quality antique English Regency mahogany hall chair, with a decorative back and solid seat, circa 1830, in excellent original condition. Also, ideal for use as an office / desk or occasional chair around the home.

Summary:

• Item: Hall Chair

• Circa: 1830

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Mahogany

• Period: Regency

• Shaped top rail

• Floral carved cartouche

• Solid mahogany seat

• Ring-turned front legs

• Rear sabre legs

• Original polish & patination

• Solid in joint

• Very good quality

• Heavy chair – sign of quality

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English Regency mahogany hall chair, with a decorative back and solid seat, circa 1830, in excellent original condition. Also, ideal for use as an office / desk or occasional chair around the home. The decorative mahogany chair displays a floral cartouche, above an oval-shaped recessed back, flanked by button mouldings above a solid single panel mahogany seat. The chair stands on two bulbous ring-turned front legs, with splayed legs to the rear. The chair frame has been constructed in the traditional manner, with mortise and tenon joints, finished with pegged dowels.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Regency mahogany hall chair, with a decorative back and solid seat, circa 1830, in excellent original condition. Ideal for use as an office / desk or occasional chair around the home. The chair has been cleaned and polished and all loose joints have been glued in our workshop; therefore, this single chair is solid in joint. As this chair retains its original polish, the frame boasts a lovely original colour and patination. It is solid in joint (not loose or wobbly) and is ready to use.

Price:

The price for this item is £245, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A free 14-day “no quibble” UK returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.

Ref. 116245

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

48.5cm (19.09")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Hall Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1195036

Dealers Internal Reference

116245

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

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This is a fine quality antique English Regency mahogany hall chair, with a decorative back and solid seat, circa 1830, in excellent original condition.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

Also, ideal for use as an office / desk or occasional chair around the home.

fig 1. An antique Regency mahogany hall chair featuring a carved shell crest backrest, solid timber seat, turned front legs, and curved rear legs. — fig 1. Antique English Regency Mahogany Hall / Occasional Side Chair (Circa 1830)

Summary:

• Item: Hall Chair

• Circa: 1830

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Mahogany

• Period: Regency

• Shaped top rail

• Floral carved cartouche

• Solid mahogany seat

• Ring-turned front legs

• Rear sabre legs

fig 2. An antique Regency mahogany hall chair featuring a carved shell crest backrest, solid timber seat, turned front legs, and curved rear legs. — fig 2. Antique English Regency Mahogany Hall / Occasional Side Chair (Circa 1830)

• Original polish & patination

• Solid in joint

• Very good quality

• Heavy chair – sign of quality

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English Regency mahogany hall chair, with a decorative back and solid seat, circa 1830, in excellent original condition. Also, ideal for use as an office / desk or occasional chair around the home. The decorative mahogany chair displays a floral cartouche, above an oval-shaped recessed back, flanked by button mouldings above a solid single panel mahogany seat. The chair stands on two bulbous ring-turned front legs, with splayed legs to the rear. The chair frame has been constructed in the traditional manner, with mortise and tenon joints, finished with pegged dowels.

fig 3. An antique Regency mahogany hall chair featuring a carved shell crest backrest, solid timber seat, turned front legs, and curved rear legs. — fig 3. Antique English Regency Mahogany Hall / Occasional Side Chair (Circa 1830)

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Regency mahogany hall chair, with a decorative back and solid seat, circa 1830, in excellent original condition. Ideal for use as an office / desk or occasional chair around the home. The chair has been cleaned and polished and all loose joints have been glued in our workshop; therefore, this single chair is solid in joint. As this chair retains its original polish, the frame boasts a lovely original colour and patination. It is solid in joint (not loose or wobbly) and is ready to use.

fig 4. An antique Regency mahogany hall chair featuring a carved shell crest backrest, solid timber seat, turned front legs, and curved rear legs. — fig 4. Antique English Regency Mahogany Hall / Occasional Side Chair (Circa 1830)

Price:

The price for this item is £245, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

fig 5. An antique Regency mahogany hall chair featuring a carved shell crest backrest, solid timber seat, turned front legs, and curved rear legs. — fig 5. Antique English Regency Mahogany Hall / Occasional Side Chair (Circa 1830)

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A free 14-day “no quibble” UK returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

fig 6. An antique Regency mahogany hall chair featuring a carved shell crest backrest, solid timber seat, turned front legs, and curved rear legs. — fig 6. Antique English Regency Mahogany Hall / Occasional Side Chair (Circa 1830)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.

Ref. 116245