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Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair C. 1830
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Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair C. 1830

19th century
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This beautiful reclining chair was made by Robert Daws, an English fine furniture maker who worked at 17 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London between 1820 and 1839.

He first patented his ‘improved recumbent chair’ in 1827 and this lovely example is made in solid mahogany with a tall supportive back and original slide out footstool. The reclining mechanism is operated by a brass button at the side of the seat rail, the seat slides forward and the back is pivoted so that it gently tilts into position. The arms with carved scrolled supportsand the front legs very well turned with original brass casters. The back legs splayed and hocked again terminating in original brass casters. The stool can sit firmly within the frame of the chair or be removed and set on fold out legs concealed beneath the frame and set as an angled footstool.

The whole chair and stool upholstered in pale cream leather with button detailing and the arm caps finished with brass antique nails.

A really good original and solid example, recently re-upholstered and in excellent condition throughout.

Dimensions are:

22.5 inches wide, 30 inches deep (whilst stool pushed in and chair in upright position), and 45.5 inches high.

Floor to seat is 17 inches and the seat is 21.5 inches deep, increasing to 42 inches when stool pulled out.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

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Webberley Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Reclining Armchair to the 19th Century.

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This beautiful reclining chair was made by Robert Daws, an English fine furniture maker who worked at 17 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London between 1820 and 1839.
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He first patented his ‘improved recumbent chair’ in 1827 and this lovely example is made in solid mahogany with a tall supportive back and original slide out footstool.
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The reclining mechanism is operated by a brass button at the side of the seat rail, the seat slides forward and the back is pivoted so that it gently tilts into position. The arms with carved scrolled supportsand the front legs very well turned with original brass casters. The back legs splayed and hocked again terminating in original brass casters. The stool can sit firmly within the frame of the chair or be removed and set on fold out legs concealed beneath the frame and set as an angled footstool.

fig 1. A Regency mahogany reclining armchair featuring cream button-tufted leather upholstery, scroll arms, and turned front legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair C. 1830

The whole chair and stool upholstered in pale cream leather with button detailing and the arm caps finished with brass antique nails.

A really good original and solid example, recently re-upholstered and in excellent condition throughout.

fig 2. A Regency mahogany reclining armchair featuring cream button-tufted leather upholstery, scroll arms, and turned front legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair C. 1830

Dimensions are:

22.5 inches wide, 30 inches deep (whilst stool pushed in and chair in upright position), and 45.5 inches high.

Floor to seat is 17 inches and the seat is 21.5 inches deep, increasing to 42 inches when stool pulled out.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Reclining Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A Regency mahogany reclining armchair featuring cream button-tufted leather upholstery, scroll arms, and turned front legs on brass castors.

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair C. 1830

Archive II A Regency mahogany reclining armchair featuring cream button-tufted leather upholstery, scroll arms, and turned front legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany reclining armchair featuring cream button-tufted leather upholstery, scroll arms, and turned front legs on brass castors. View III
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A Regency mahogany reclining armchair featuring cream button-tufted leather upholstery, scroll arms, and turned front legs on brass castors.
Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
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A Regency mahogany reclining armchair featuring cream button-tufted leather upholstery, scroll arms, and turned front legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourCream and Dark Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Scroll arms, Turned legs, Brass castors

This Regency reclining armchair is made from solid mahogany with a dark brown timber finish and pale cream leather upholstery. Produced circa 1830 by Robert Daws, the piece belongs to the 19th Century period and follows a gentleman's library style. The design incorporates deep button tufting on both the tall backrest and seat, padded arm caps finished with brass antique nails, scroll-carved arm supports, finely turned front legs, splayed and hocked back legs, and original brass castors. The reclining mechanism is operated via a brass button on the side of the seat rail. Measuring 57 cm wide, 76 cm deep and 116 cm high with a seat height of 43 cm, the chair fits naturally into a home study, library, or traditional living room as a fireside or reading seat.

FAQs

Patented by Robert Daws in the early 19th century, this design represents an early mechanical reclining armchair crafted primarily during the English Regency period for library or study use.

These chairs typically feature solid mahogany or rosewood frames, hand-tufted leather or horsehair upholstery, brass ratchet mechanisms, and turned legs set on brass castors.

Authentic pieces often feature stamped patent marks or brass maker plates, hand-cut joinery, original brass operating ratchets under the armrests, and natural age-related patination on the timber.

Place the chair alongside a contemporary side table and reading lamp in a study or living area to create a functional reading corner that bridges classic and modern aesthetics.

Keep the timber and leather away from direct heat sources, apply specialized leather balm periodically to prevent drying, and dust the carved wooden frame using a soft microfibre cloth.
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