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Antique Set 12 Irish Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1825 19th C
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Antique Set 12 Irish Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1825 19th C

19th century
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Description

A superb set of twelve Irish George IV, Regency Period,  flame mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1825 in date.

The set comprises ten side chairs and a pair of armchairs all masterfully crafted in beautiful solid flame mahogany. Each with a curved back and shaped eared foliate wrapped s-scroll carved toprail centred by a lappeted lambrequin, above an acanthus carved baluster form splat. The chairs are raised on stylish ring turned baluster and reeded tapering front legs, square splayed rear legs, with stuff over drop in seats that have been reupholstered in a sumptuous cream damask.

Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this antique set of dining chairs fit for a king.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 87 cm x Width 48 cm x Depth 47 cm  - Side chair

Height 87.5 cm x Width 53 cm x Depth 56 cm  - Arm chair

Height 45 cm  - Seat height

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches - Side chair

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches - Arm chair

Height 1 foot, 6 inches - Seat height

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A5115

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated these Irish Regency Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1217235
Dealers Internal Reference
A5115
Description
A superb set of twelve Irish George IV, Regency Period,  flame mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1825 in date.
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The set comprises ten side chairs and a pair of armchairs all masterfully crafted in beautiful solid flame mahogany.
Regent Antiques

 Each with a curved back and shaped eared foliate wrapped s-scroll carved toprail centred by a lappeted lambrequin, above an acanthus carved baluster form splat. The chairs are raised on stylish ring turned baluster and reeded tapering front legs, square splayed rear legs, with stuff over drop in seats that have been reupholstered in a sumptuous cream damask.

fig 1. A set of twelve nineteenth-century Irish Regency mahogany dining chairs with carved shell back crests and cream upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Set 12 Irish Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1825 19th C

Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this antique set of dining chairs fit for a king.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. A set of twelve nineteenth-century Irish Regency mahogany dining chairs with carved shell back crests and cream upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Set 12 Irish Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1825 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 87 cm x Width 48 cm x Depth 47 cm  - Side chair

Height 87.5 cm x Width 53 cm x Depth 56 cm  - Arm chair

Height 45 cm  - Seat height

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches - Side chair

fig 3. A set of twelve nineteenth-century Irish Regency mahogany dining chairs with carved shell back crests and cream upholstered seats.
fig 3. Antique Set 12 Irish Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1825 19th C

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches - Arm chair

Height 1 foot, 6 inches - Seat height

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A5115

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these Irish Regency Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217235
Dealers Internal Ref
A5115
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A set of twelve nineteenth-century Irish Regency mahogany dining chairs with carved shell back crests and cream upholstered seats.
Antique Set 12 Irish Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1825 19th C
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Irish Regency chairs from the 1820s combine neo-classical proportions with distinctive decorative carving, such as shell motifs, scroll armrests, and bar-back configurations.

High-grade mahogany was predominantly used due to its dense grain and durability, frequently paired with woven drop-in seats or fabric upholstery.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved decorative crests, original mortise and tenon joinery, precise reeding on turned front legs, and appropriate wear to the timber frame.

Pair a set of dark mahogany chairs with a modern table to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary clean lines.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and light, dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax periodically to preserve the timber patination.
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