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Regency Simulated Rosewood Chair Circa 1820
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Regency Simulated Rosewood Chair Circa 1820

19th century
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Really interesting little chair in very original condition. It’s made from Beech but it’s been polished to look like Rosewood, which has nicely worn and faded, giving a lovely rich patina.

Typical of the Regency period, it has a rope twist back rail, whilst the wide central back rail has it’s original circular brass plaque and two smaller ones at either end. The centre one does display some use – it’s no longer perfectly round but it’s charming nonetheless.

The chair displays some lovely turnings with elegant curved and tapered front legs. The caned seat looks original – and to be honest is not in the best condition, it’s a bit fragile but it is still there, so we’d recommend that this is really a display piece and not suitable for everyday!

A lovely interesting collectable piece but maybe not that practical!

Please contact us to discuss this beautiful piece, a delivery quote, or to visit and collect

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Jon Hill Antiques has dated this Regency Cane Side Chair to the Regency era.

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Description
Really interesting little chair in very original condition.
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It’s made from Beech but it’s been polished to look like Rosewood, which has nicely worn and faded, giving a lovely rich patina.
Jon Hill Antiques

Typical of the Regency period, it has a rope twist back rail, whilst the wide central back rail has it’s original circular brass plaque and two smaller ones at either end. The centre one does display some use – it’s no longer perfectly round but it’s charming nonetheless.

fig 1. A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat.
fig 1. Regency Simulated Rosewood Chair Circa 1820

The chair displays some lovely turnings with elegant curved and tapered front legs. The caned seat looks original – and to be honest is not in the best condition, it’s a bit fragile but it is still there, so we’d recommend that this is really a display piece and not suitable for everyday!

A lovely interesting collectable piece but maybe not that practical!

Please contact us to discuss this beautiful piece, a delivery quote, or to visit and collect

Date of Manufacture

Jon Hill Antiques has dated this Regency Cane Side Chair to the Regency era.

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Archive I A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat.

Regency Simulated Rosewood Chair Circa 1820

Archive II A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View II
Archive III A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View III
Archive IV A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View IV
Archive V A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View V
Archive VI A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View VI
Archive VII A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View IX
Archive X A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View X
Archive XI A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View XI
Archive XII A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat. View XII
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A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat.
Regency Simulated Rosewood Chair Circa 1820
Ref: SA1208927
A Regency period side chair featuring a simulated rosewood finish, a rope-twist top rail, a brass-mounted centre splat, turned legs, and a hand-woven cane seat.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialWood, Cane, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRope twist top rail, Brass roundel mount, Cane seat, Turned legs

This Regency side chair dates from circa 1820 and follows the grand Regency style. Fashioned from beech with a dark brown simulated rosewood finish, the timber shows rich patina, wear and fading. The backrest incorporates a carved rope-twist top rail above a wide central splat adorned with a circular brass plaque and two smaller brass roundels at either end. Turned elements appear on the uprights and the front legs, which curve and taper downwards. A hand-woven cane seat sits within the frame. The central brass mount shows distortion from use, and the fragile cane seat is intended for display rather than everyday seating. The piece measures 85 cm in height, 45 cm in width and 45 cm in depth. It functions primarily as a decorative accent or collectable display item within a home interior today, best placed in a quiet corner or hallway where heavy sitting use is avoided.

FAQs

Regency period chairs, crafted in Britain between 1811 and 1830, are defined by classical proportions, turned legs, and decorative elements inspired by Greco-Roman motifs.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised hardwoods like beech or pine painted with graining to simulate rosewood, combined with hand-woven cane seats and brass mounts.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery techniques, hand-turned components, original woven cane panels, and natural wear patterns along the frame edges and stretchers.

A single Regency chair works well as an accent piece in a hallway, paired with a writing desk, or positioned in a bedroom corner to add historical detail.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry cloth, keep the woven cane seat away from direct heat sources to prevent brittleness, and avoid abrasive chemical cleaners.
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