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Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs
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Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

A fine and elegant set of six Regency dining chairs beautifully crafted in mahogany and richly carved throughout. The shaped top rails feature bold rope-twist carving centred with a finely carved fan motif. The mid-rails are decorated with sunburst roundels and reeded detailing, all characteristic of high-quality Regency workmanship.

Each chair stands on well-shaped sabre legs with carved knees and delicately carved toes giving the set a refined, classical silhouette. The original cane seats survive in good order and the chairs come with newly upholstered drop-in seat pads for added comfort when desired. The pads are shown in the images in a smart tartan fabric, complementing the warmth of the timber.

A very attractive, decorative, and practical set of Regency chairs.

Condition

The chairs are solid and structurally sound with crisp carving and an excellent colour to the mahogany. The cane seats remain original and are usable and very presentable. Newly upholstered drop-in seat pads fit securely and offer comfortable seating. Overall, a well-preserved matching set.

Dimensions

Height: 84 cm (33.1 in)

Width: 49 cm (19.3 in)

Depth: 42 cm (16.5 in)

Seat Height with Pad: 47 cm (18.5 in)

Seat Height without Pad: 43 cm (16.9 in)

Date: 1830

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237358
Dealers Internal Reference
2980
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A fine and elegant set of six Regency dining chairs beautifully crafted in mahogany and richly carved throughout. The shaped top rails feature bold rope-twist carving centred with a finely carved fan motif.
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The mid-rails are decorated with sunburst roundels and reeded detailing, all characteristic of high-quality Regency workmanship.
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fig 1. A set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved bar-back crest rails, rosettes, and green tartan fabric upholstery.
fig 1. Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs

Each chair stands on well-shaped sabre legs with carved knees and delicately carved toes giving the set a refined, classical silhouette. The original cane seats survive in good order and the chairs come with newly upholstered drop-in seat pads for added comfort when desired. The pads are shown in the images in a smart tartan fabric, complementing the warmth of the timber.

fig 2. A set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved bar-back crest rails, rosettes, and green tartan fabric upholstery.
fig 2. Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs

A very attractive, decorative, and practical set of Regency chairs.

Condition

The chairs are solid and structurally sound with crisp carving and an excellent colour to the mahogany. The cane seats remain original and are usable and very presentable. Newly upholstered drop-in seat pads fit securely and offer comfortable seating. Overall, a well-preserved matching set.

Dimensions

Height: 84 cm (33.1 in)

Width: 49 cm (19.3 in)

Depth: 42 cm (16.5 in)

Seat Height with Pad: 47 cm (18.5 in)

Seat Height without Pad: 43 cm (16.9 in)

Date: 1830

Origin: English

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237358
Dealers Internal Ref
2980
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved bar-back crest rails, rosettes, and green tartan fabric upholstery.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Green
  • MotifsBar back, Sabre legs, Rosette carving, Gadrooned rail
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

Regency dining chairs, dating from the early 19th century in Britain, are defined by Neoclassical influences, delicate proportions, elegant swept sabre legs, and intricately carved horizontal top rails or bar backs.

High-grade imported West Indian mahogany was the preferred timber due to its strength, tight grain, and deep reddish-brown tone, often paired with hand-carved details and cane or padded upholstered seats.

Authentic Regency chairs typically feature hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved motifs like rosettes or lotus leaves, gentle sabre curvature to the legs, and evidence of historic hand-planing or natural timber patination.

These classic chairs can be placed around a contemporary minimalist oak or marble dining table to create an eclectic, layered interior that balances historic craftsmanship with modern aesthetic lines.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the grain; keep chairs clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and upholstery fading.
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