Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century

Name: Set of 8 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227231
Price: 680 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Wood
ColourWarm Brown, Green
MotifsScroll crest rail, Turned front legs, Carved central splat, Saber rear legs

This set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs comprises six single chairs and two carvers, all dating from the Regency period. The frames are made from warm brown mahogany with a polished wooden finish, showcasing scroll-carved crest rails, decorative carved central splats, and rounded scroll arms on the carvers. The drop-in seats are upholstered in a green striped fabric, contrasting with the dark timber. Turned front legs and saber rear legs support each piece, while the structure remains solid and sound with minor signs of age visible on the wood. Measuring 50 cm wide by 50 cm deep by 90 cm high, these chairs offer a comfortable seating option. They suit a formal dining room or a traditional kitchen setting for everyday family meals and dinner parties alike.

FAQs

Regency dining chairs, originating in early 19th-century Britain, are characterised by classical Greco-Roman influences, fine flame mahogany veneers, scrollwork crest rails, and turned or saber legs.

Makers primarily used solid Cuban mahogany or mahogany veneers, joined with traditional mortise and tenon wood joinery, featuring hand-carved decorative elements and woven cane or drop-in upholstered seats.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs such as scroll crests, natural timber shrinkage on solid wood parts, original peg construction, and hand-worked underside frame rails.

Pairing structured Regency chairs with a minimalist contemporary dining table creates a balanced contrast between classical craftsmanship and modern clean lines.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth, applying natural beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly, and keeping the chairs away from direct heat sources or excessive humidity.

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Set of 8 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs.

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