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A Set of 12 Single & 2 Carver Regency Mahogany Chairs
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A Set of 12 Single & 2 Carver Regency Mahogany Chairs

19th century
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A set of 12 single & 2 carver Regency mahogany dining chairs, made from the finest timber ( probably entering the country via Whitehaven) known as Whitehaven Timber and used by firms in the north of England, Gillows of Lancaster being a strong possibility. One chair now has a later back as it had been cut to be used as a stool.

Good long sets of chairs of this quality are few and far between and never cheap when discovered.

English c.1810-15

Cavers sizes:

Height 90cm. Seat height 45cm.

Width 57cm. Seat width 48.5cm

Depth 59cm. Seat Depth 47cm

The measurements below items are for the single, the single seat height: 45cm

In inches:

Singles 20” Wide x 21”1/4 Deep x 34”3/4 High

Carvers 23” Wide x 22”3/4 Deep x 35” High

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Declaration

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Regency era.

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SA635319
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955
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A set of 12 single & 2 carver Regency mahogany dining chairs, made from the finest timber ( probably entering the country via Whitehaven) known as Whitehaven Timber and used by firms in the north of England, Gillows of Lancaster being a strong possibility. One chair now has a later back as it had been cut to be used as a stool.
fig 1. A set of fourteen Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring two carver armchairs and twelve single chairs with bar backs, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
fig 1. A Set of 12 Single & 2 Carver Regency Mahogany Chairs

Good long sets of chairs of this quality are few and far between and never cheap when discovered.

English c.1810-15

Cavers sizes:

Height 90cm. Seat height 45cm.

Width 57cm. Seat width 48.5cm

Depth 59cm. Seat Depth 47cm

The measurements below items are for the single, the single seat height: 45cm

In inches:

Singles 20” Wide x 21”1/4 Deep x 34”3/4 High

Carvers 23” Wide x 22”3/4 Deep x 35” High

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA635319
Dealers Internal Ref
955
Blank Canvas Antiques
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Archive I A set of fourteen Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring two carver armchairs and twelve single chairs with bar backs, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.

A Set of 12 Single & 2 Carver Regency Mahogany Chairs

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A set of fourteen Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring two carver armchairs and twelve single chairs with bar backs, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
A set of 12 single & 2 carver Regency mahogany chairs
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A set of fourteen Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring two carver armchairs and twelve single chairs with bar backs, turned front legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned front legs, bar back crest rail, curved armrests, drop-in upholstered seats
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 50.5 cm (20 in) x D 56.5 cm (22 in)

This grand Regency dining set comprises twelve single chairs and two carver armchairs fashioned from warm brown mahogany timber. Each piece exhibits a horizontal bar back crest rail, curved wooden armrests on the carvers, and turned front legs supporting drop-in upholstered seats covered in beige and dark grey fabric. One chair displays a later back following a previous conversion into a stool. The carvers measure 57 cm wide, 59 cm deep and 90 cm high, while the singles measure 50.5 cm wide, 56.5 cm deep and 89 cm high. Suited for placement around a substantial dining table in a formal dining room or a spacious kitchen space, these seating items accommodate gatherings of family and friends. The matching suite provides ample seating for dinner parties and daily meals within a traditional interior setting.

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Regency style dining chairs originated in early nineteenth-century Britain, drawing heavy inspiration from Greco-Roman classical architecture. They typically feature clean geometric lines, concave bar-back crest rails, and either turned or sabre front legs.

High-grade mahogany was the primary timber used due to its structural strength and rich grain patterns. Construction relied on traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery along with hand-turned legs and drop-in upholstered seat frames.

Authentic period chairs display hand-cut joinery, patinated wood finishes, and specific proportions characteristic of the era. Look for subtle variations in turned details and construction marks that indicate handwork rather than modern machine output.

Classical mahogany chairs can be paired with contemporary dining tables made from marble, glass, or light oak to establish contrast. Placing traditional carver chairs at the head and foot of a modern table adds architectural structure to the room.

Position chairs away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer bleaching. Apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year following the grain to nourish the wood and maintain the surface finish.
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