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Pair Regency Period Library Chairs, Circa 1820
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Pair Regency Period Library Chairs, Circa 1820

19th century
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This very good quality pair of Regency period mahogany caned slipper library chairs, circa 1820, showcases a blend of comfort and elegance. Upholstered in rich leather with deep button tufting, they offer both style and sophistication. The hand-carved scrolling decoration on the arms and legs highlights the craftsmanship of the era. Each chair is raised on tapering faceted legs that terminate in the original brass cup castors, allowing for easy mobility. These chairs not only serve as functional seating but also as stunning decorative pieces that embody the charm of early 19th-century design.

Batch 85 62224 UYZZN

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Regency Leather Library Chairs to the Regency era.

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SA1198440
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SKU00002645
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This very good quality pair of Regency period mahogany caned slipper library chairs, circa 1820, showcases a blend of comfort and elegance. Upholstered in rich leather with deep button tufting, they offer both style and sophistication. The hand-carved scrolling decoration on the arms and legs highlights the craftsmanship of the era.
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Each chair is raised on tapering faceted legs that terminate in the original brass cup castors, allowing for easy mobility.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

These chairs not only serve as functional seating but also as stunning decorative pieces that embody the charm of early 19th-century design.

Batch 85 62224 UYZZN

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Regency Leather Library Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198440
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002645
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of Regency period mahogany library chairs featuring curved caned backs, button-tufted brown leather seats, carved scrolled arms, turned front legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I A pair of Regency period mahogany library chairs featuring curved caned backs, button-tufted brown leather seats, carved scrolled arms, turned front legs, and brass castors.

Pair Regency Period Library Chairs, Circa 1820

Archive II A pair of Regency period mahogany library chairs featuring curved caned backs, button-tufted brown leather seats, carved scrolled arms, turned front legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A pair of Regency period mahogany library chairs featuring curved caned backs, button-tufted brown leather seats, carved scrolled arms, turned front legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A pair of Regency period mahogany library chairs featuring curved caned backs, button-tufted brown leather seats, carved scrolled arms, turned front legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A pair of Regency period mahogany library chairs featuring curved caned backs, button-tufted brown leather seats, carved scrolled arms, turned front legs, and brass castors. View V
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A pair of Regency period mahogany library chairs featuring curved caned backs, button-tufted brown leather seats, carved scrolled arms, turned front legs, and brass castors.
Pair Regency period Library chairs, circa 1820
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A pair of Regency period mahogany library chairs featuring curved caned backs, button-tufted brown leather seats, carved scrolled arms, turned front legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Cane, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCaned curved backrest, Button-tufted leather seat, Scrolled armrests, Turned legs with brass castors
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

These Regency period library armchairs, dating from circa 1820, are made of rich brown mahogany with caned curved backrests, button-tufted leather seats, scrolled armrests, and turned legs with brass castors. Each chair measures 81 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, and stands on brass cup castors with hand-carved scrolling decoration on the arms and legs. In a home today, these armchairs suit a gentleman's library or study as functional seating and decorative pieces. The wood has a polished finish, and the caned backs show an open weave pattern. The deep button-tufting on the upholstery gives a textured appearance to the seating area, while the turned front legs provide support.

FAQs

A pair of Regency armchairs can serve as accent seating alongside a minimalist modern sofa or flank a contemporary fireplace. The combination of rich timber tones and textured leather adds visual depth to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Leather upholstery requires regular application of specialised leather balm to maintain flexibility and prevent cracking. Woven cane should be kept away from direct heat sources and periodically wiped with a damp cloth to prevent dehydration of the plant fibres.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved joinery, original brass castors attached to turned or reeded front legs, and natural wear patterns on frame contact points. Hand-cut dovetails, secondary timbers like pine or oak, and hand-punched cane holes indicate 19th-century construction.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilized dense hardwoods such as Cuban mahogany or rosewood for structural strength and rich grain patterns. Seats were traditionally upholstered in leather, while backrests and side panels often incorporated hand-woven cane.

Regency library chairs, produced roughly between 1810 and 1830, are characterised by classical influence, comfortable proportions, and refined timber frames. They frequently feature swept or flared backrests, woven cane panels, and deep upholstered seats tailored for extended reading.
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