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Regency Mahogany Library Chair Upholstered in Green Leather C.1820
The Old Cinema
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Regency Mahogany Library Chair Upholstered in Green Leather C.1820

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

An antique mahogany open armchair, dating to circa 1820 and displaying the sculptural character associated with early 19th-century English furniture. The gently curved back is framed by broad uprights and a shaped crest rail, while the sweeping arms terminate in carved scrolls supported by deeply modelled volute brackets.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
65.5cm (25.79")
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The Old Cinema has dated this Regency Mahogany Library Chair to the Regency era.

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SA1230527
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49611
Description
An antique mahogany open armchair, dating to circa 1820 and displaying the sculptural character associated with early 19th-century English furniture.
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The gently curved back is framed by broad uprights and a shaped crest rail, while the sweeping arms terminate in carved scrolls supported by deeply modelled volute brackets.
The Old Cinema
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
65.5cm (25.79")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Regency Mahogany Library Chair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230527
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49611
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A Regency mahogany library chair featuring olive green leather upholstery with brass stud trim, carved scroll arms, and shaped legs.
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Regency Mahogany Library Chair Upholstered in Green Leather C.1820

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A Regency mahogany library chair featuring olive green leather upholstery with brass stud trim, carved scroll arms, and shaped legs.
Regency Mahogany Library Chair Upholstered in Green Leather c.1820
Ref: SA1230527
A Regency mahogany library chair featuring olive green leather upholstery with brass stud trim, carved scroll arms, and shaped legs.
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Originating in early 19th-century Britain, Regency library chairs are defined by classical proportions, dark timber framesmost commonly mahogany or rosewoodand comfortable leather upholstery. They were crafted specifically for private studies and reading rooms, featuring sweeping scroll arms and turned or carved legs.

Frames were constructed from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, joined using mortise-and-tenon techniques. Cushions were typically filled with horsehair and webbed with jute, covered in vegetable-tanned leather and secured with individual brass studs.

Authentic Regency pieces show signs of hand-carving and hand-planing along the frame, along with natural age patina on the timber and leather. Look for period-appropriate joinery beneath the seat rails, hand-hammered brass tacks, and subtle shrinkage marks near wood joints.

A classic leather armchair serves as a strong focal point in a contemporary study or living area. Pair it with a minimalist modern desk or place it beside a modern floor lamp to create a balanced reading corner that bridges historical and current design aesthetics.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent leather desiccation and wood cracking. Treat the leather periodically with a specialist hide food or conditioner, and nourish the mahogany frame using a high-grade beeswax polish applied with a soft cloth.
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