Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century

Name: Quality Pair of Antique Regency Mahogany Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1218238
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery
ColourWarm Brown, Blue
MotifsBar back, Sabre legs, Curved crest rail, Upholstered seat
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This pair of Regency dining chairs comprises two mahogany side chairs fashioned in a warm brown timber. Each piece exhibits a curved top rail and a horizontal centre splat above an upholstered seat covered in a deep blue patterned fabric depicting birds. The framing stands on curved front legs and outswept back legs, displaying traditional Regency styling throughout. The physical dimensions measure 85 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 43 cm deep. These chairs suit placement around a dining table or as accent seating within a living room, hallway, or study. The traditional silhouette and rich wood tones integrate smoothly into formal interior schemes while offering comfortable daily seating for guests or family members.

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Regency dining chairs emerged in early 19th-century Britain, drawing design inspiration from Greco-Roman classical antiquity. Stylistic features include swept crest rails, sabre legs, clean geometric lines, and restrained proportions.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency period predominantly used dense West Indian mahogany prized for its rich tone and structural durability. Construction typically utilised mortise and tenon joinery finished with beeswax or shellac polish.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut joinery, hand-planed surfaces on unexposed underside framing, and genuine wear patterns on stretchers and leg tips. Construction details often show hand-wrought iron screws or wooden dowels.

Regency chairs function well as accent seating around a contemporary dining table or placed individually in hallways and bedrooms. Pairing dark mahogany frames with modern upholstery fabrics creates a balanced contrast in contemporary spaces.

Mahogany surfaces require regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of clear beeswax to preserve the finish. Furniture should be kept away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to avoid timber shrinkage.

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Quality Pair of Antique Regency Mahogany Chairs

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