Antique Regency Library Armchair 19th Century

Name: Regency Library Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1231277
Price: 2200 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Hessian, Calico
ColourNeutral Brown
MotifsTurned front legs, Brass castors, High backrest, Swept rear legs
SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This Regency library chair takes the form of a generous gentleman's armchair with a tall, upright backrest and scroll arms. The timber frame wears a simulated rosewood finish on the turned front legs and swept rear legs, which terminate in original brass castors. Exposed hessian webbing supports the base, while a crisp white calico covers the seat cushion and neutral brown burlap clothes the back and arms. Visible signs of age include worn edges and tattered fabric along the framing. Measuring 106 cm high by 70 cm wide and 75 cm deep, this seating piece works well in a traditional study, a reading corner, or a home library alongside a desk or side table.

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Originating in early nineteenth-century Britain, Regency library chairs were designed specifically for reading rooms and private studies. They typically feature deep seats, high backrests, dark hardwood frames such as mahogany, turned front legs, and brass castors for mobility.

Regency chairs were constructed with solid mahogany or rosewood frames using mortise and tenon joints. Upholstery layers traditionally incorporated natural materials such as steel coil springs, hessian webbing, jute, calico, and horsehair stuffing.

Authentic pieces from the Regency period feature hand-turned front legs, swept rear legs, original brass cup castors, and hand-cut joinery. The timber understructure often displays hand-saw marks and natural oxidisation consistent with early nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

A Regency library chair can be re-upholstered in neutral linen, rich velvet, or textured wool to integrate with modern scheme palettes. Positioned beside a floor lamp or modern bookcase, it functions as a defined reading corner feature.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric degradation. Wax exposed hardwood legs periodically with a clear natural beeswax, and clean upholstery layers using gentle vacuuming techniques.

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