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Set of Four Ropeback Chairs Circa 1810
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Set of Four Ropeback Chairs Circa 1810

18th century
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A fine set of 4 mahogany dining chairs circa 1810. Beautifully turned rope backs and turned front legs. Seats are in excellent condition having been recovered and the framework on each chair is very sturdy. A couple of insignificant, historic repairs which are not noticeable and to be expected with chairs of this age.

Height - 33.5" / 85cm

Width - 19" / 48cm

Depth - 17" / 43cm

Height to seat - 18" / 46cm

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Regency Ropeback Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1238189
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86/09/437
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A fine set of 4 mahogany dining chairs circa 1810. Beautifully turned rope backs and turned front legs.
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Seats are in excellent condition having been recovered and the framework on each chair is very sturdy.
Fairford Barn Antiques

A couple of insignificant, historic repairs which are not noticeable and to be expected with chairs of this age.

Height - 33.5" / 85cm

Width - 19" / 48cm

Depth - 17" / 43cm

Height to seat - 18" / 46cm

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Regency Ropeback Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238189
Dealers Internal Ref
86/09/437
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats.
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Archive I A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats.

Set of Four Ropeback Chairs Circa 1810

Archive II A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats. View II
Archive III A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats. View III
Archive IV A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats. View IV
Archive V A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats. View V
Archive VI A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats. View VI
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A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats.
Set of four ropeback chairs circa 1810
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A set of four Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved rope-twist cross rails, reeded uprights, turned front legs, and plum striped upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Plum
  • MotifsRope-twist carving, Reeded frame, Turned legs, Veneered top rail

This set of four Georgian dining chairs dates from circa 1810 in the Regency style. Each chair is constructed from mahogany with a dark brown timber finish and stands on turned front legs. The framework includes a veneered top rail, reeded uprights, and carved rope-twist cross rails. The seats are upholstered in plum and white striped fabric. Historic repairs are present on the framework, alongside age-related wear, while the recently recovered seats remain in clean condition. Each chair measures 85 cm high by 48 cm wide and 43 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm. These dining chairs are suited for placement around a dining table in a traditional dining room or living space today. They provide practical seating while bringing period character to an interior. The sturdy framework and upholstered seats offer support for daily dining or formal gatherings. The dark brown mahogany and plum striped upholstery complement various interior colour schemes. Maintenance involves routine dusting of the timber and light vacuuming of the fabric to preserve the condition of the chairs over time.

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Regency ropeback chairs feature carved horizontal back splats designed to mimic twisted rope, a popular decorative motif during the early 19th century influenced by Britains maritime history and classical revival design.

Primary woods included high-grade Cuban or West Indian mahogany, frequently paired with decorative veneers, brass line inlay, and horsehair-stuffed seats covered in silk, velvet, or wool upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, original pegged or mortise-and-tenon construction, reeded or turned legs, and natural hand-cut wood grain with genuine aged patina beneath later upholstery or finish layers.

Combining rich mahogany Regency dining chairs with a modern minimalist table or re-upholstering the seat pads in bold contemporary fabrics creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and clean modern lines.

Dust mahogany frames regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber finish, avoiding modern aerosol cleaners or direct sunlight.
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