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Pair of Mahogany Carvers Circa 1810
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Pair of Mahogany Carvers Circa 1810

18th century
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A fabulous pair of Georgian mahogany carvers with ebony stringing and unusual twisted rope backs. These chairs look extremely elegant especially when viewed from the side. The seats are in excellent condition having been re-webbed and re-covered.

Circa 1810

Height - 33" / 84cm

Width - 20" / 51cm

Depth - 17" / 43cm

Height to seat - 18" / 46cm

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Carver Chairs to the Georgian era.

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6/033/355
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A fabulous pair of Georgian mahogany carvers with ebony stringing and unusual twisted rope backs. These chairs look extremely elegant especially when viewed from the side. The seats are in excellent condition having been re-webbed and re-covered.

Circa 1810

Height - 33" / 84cm

Width - 20" / 51cm

Depth - 17" / 43cm

Height to seat - 18" / 46cm

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Carver Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240318
Dealers Internal Ref
6/033/355
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats.
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Archive I A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats.

Pair of Mahogany Carvers Circa 1810

Archive II A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats. View II
Archive III A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats. View III
Archive IV A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats. View IV
Archive V A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats. View V
Archive VI A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats. View VI
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A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats.
Pair of mahogany carvers circa 1810
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A pair of Regency mahogany carver armchairs with rope-twist rail splats, reeded sweeping arms, and blue striped fabric seats.
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  • ObjectCarver Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRope twist rail, Reeded frame, Scroll armrests, Sabre legs

This pair of Georgian mahogany carvers from circa 1810 exemplifies Regency design with dark brown wood tones and ebony stringing. Each armchair presents unusual twisted rope backs, reeded sweeping armrests ending in scrolls, and sabre legs. The upholstered seats feature a light blue and white striped fabric covering, complemented by reeded frame mouldings and shaped top rails. Measuring 84 cm in height, 51 cm in width, and 43 cm in depth with a seat height of 46 cm, these chairs offer comfortable seating. Suitable for use around a dining table or as accent seating in a living room, they bring historic elegance to contemporary interiors.

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Regency period furniture, dating from approximately 1811 to 1830, is defined by classical Greco-Roman influences, slender proportions, and fine cabinetmaking. Signature elements include reeded legs, sabre legs, scroll arms, and decorative carvings such as rope-twist motifs.

Early nineteenth-century carver chairs were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany due to its fine grain and durability. Secondary woods such as pine or oak were used for frame interiors, while seats were upholstered in horsehair, silk, or wool textiles.

Authentic Regency chairs display hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural age-related oxidisation on the underside, and hand-carved detailing. The timber typically exhibits deep patina, and seat frames often feature original corner blocks or hand-shaped rails.

Regency carvers can be placed at the head of a contemporary dining table to create visual contrast. They also serve effectively as standalone desk chairs or accent seating in hallways and living rooms.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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