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19th Century Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, English Regency Period
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19th Century Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, English Regency Period

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An Extremely Good Quality And Very Attractive Late Regency Period Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, Having Well Figured Swept Back, With Carved Decoration To Bold Scrolling Arms, Raised On Elegant Baluster Turned Legs Headed By Lobed Carving, Terminating On Wonderful Original Lotus Design Brass Castors. 

An Extremely Good Quality And Very Attractive Late Regency Period Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, Having Well Figured Swept Back, With Carved Decoration To Bold Scrolling Arms, Raised On Elegant Baluster Turned Legs Headed By Lobed Carving, Terminating On Wonderful Original Lotus Design Brass Castors.

This is a particularly attractive late Regency period library armchair, of excellent quality throughout and constructed from extremely good, well figured rosewood which has retained a lovely rich colour and surface.

The bold scrolling arms are particularly striking, with their carved decoration giving the chair considerably more presence and character, whilst the elegant baluster turned front legs with lobed carved detail provide further evidence of the quality found throughout.

A particularly nice feature is the wonderful original brass castors, with their unusual lotus design decoration. These are both extremely attractive and a lovely detail to have survived with the chair for around 200 years.

Despite its relatively compact proportions this remains a very comfortable and practical armchair, making it extremely versatile for modern day use. It could work equally well as a library or desk chair, in a bedroom or dressing room, or simply as an occasional armchair within a sitting room without dominating the space around it.

As with all items which we offer for sale, this chair has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being placed on sale, to ensure it is ready for immediate placement within the home. The upholstery has also been very recently replaced and is therefore in excellent condition.

Circa 1835.

Height 36.5in.

Width 22.25in.

Depth 24in.

Seat Height 17.5in approx.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Rosewood Tub Armchair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234783
Dealers Internal Reference
9979
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Description
An Extremely Good Quality And Very Attractive Late Regency Period Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, Having Well Figured Swept Back, With Carved Decoration To Bold Scrolling Arms, Raised On Elegant Baluster Turned Legs Headed By Lobed Carving, Terminating On Wonderful Original Lotus Design Brass Castors. 
fig 1. A 19th-century Regency period rosewood tub library armchair upholstered in cream fabric with turned legs and brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, English Regency Period

An Extremely Good Quality And Very Attractive Late Regency Period Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, Having Well Figured Swept Back, With Carved Decoration To Bold Scrolling Arms, Raised On Elegant Baluster Turned Legs Headed By Lobed Carving, Terminating On Wonderful Original Lotus Design Brass Castors.

fig 2. A 19th-century Regency period rosewood tub library armchair upholstered in cream fabric with turned legs and brass castors.
fig 2. 19th Century Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, English Regency Period

This is a particularly attractive late Regency period library armchair, of excellent quality throughout and constructed from extremely good, well figured rosewood which has retained a lovely rich colour and surface.

fig 3. A 19th-century Regency period rosewood tub library armchair upholstered in cream fabric with turned legs and brass castors.
fig 3. 19th Century Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, English Regency Period

The bold scrolling arms are particularly striking, with their carved decoration giving the chair considerably more presence and character, whilst the elegant baluster turned front legs with lobed carved detail provide further evidence of the quality found throughout.

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A particularly nice feature is the wonderful original brass castors, with their unusual lotus design decoration.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

These are both extremely attractive and a lovely detail to have survived with the chair for around 200 years.

fig 4. A 19th-century Regency period rosewood tub library armchair upholstered in cream fabric with turned legs and brass castors.
fig 4. 19th Century Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, English Regency Period

Despite its relatively compact proportions this remains a very comfortable and practical armchair, making it extremely versatile for modern day use. It could work equally well as a library or desk chair, in a bedroom or dressing room, or simply as an occasional armchair within a sitting room without dominating the space around it.

fig 5. A 19th-century Regency period rosewood tub library armchair upholstered in cream fabric with turned legs and brass castors.
fig 5. 19th Century Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, English Regency Period

As with all items which we offer for sale, this chair has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being placed on sale, to ensure it is ready for immediate placement within the home. The upholstery has also been very recently replaced and is therefore in excellent condition.

Circa 1835.

Height 36.5in.

Width 22.25in.

Depth 24in.

Seat Height 17.5in approx.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Rosewood Tub Armchair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234783
Dealers Internal Ref
9979
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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A 19th-century Regency period rosewood tub library armchair upholstered in cream fabric with turned legs and brass castors.
19th Century Rosewood Tub Library Armchair, English Regency Period
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Regency tub chairs feature a continuous curved backrest that wraps around to form integrated armrests. Typically constructed from rich hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany, they often display carved scroll terminals, turned or reeded front legs, sabre rear legs, and brass castors suited for library or drawing room settings.

Frames were primarily crafted from imported rosewood, mahogany, or oak, prized for structural strength and deep grain contrast. Internal seats utilised coiled springs, webbing, and natural fillings such as horsehair, finished with woven textiles, leather, or velvet secured by brass studding or gimp trimming.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, original brass castors fitted to turned leg bases, and distinct dark graining characteristic of Brazilian rosewood. Examining the underside reveals hand-sawn timber rails and age-appropriate patination rather than uniform modern machine cuts.

A period tub chair serves as a functional accent piece alongside minimalist modern sofas or contemporary bookshelves. Positioned in a reading corner or study with neutral upholstery, its dark wood framework adds textural contrast and historical character to modern spaces.

Keep timber away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent shrinkage or fading. Clean wood surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and apply high-grade beeswax twice yearly along the grain, while gently vacuuming fabric upholstery using a soft brush attachment.
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