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Set of 4 Early C19th Regency Period 'Greek Revival ' Dining or Side Chairs in Original Simulated/faux Rosewood Finish .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
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M Lees and Sons

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Set of 4 Early C19th Regency Period 'Greek Revival ' Dining or Side Chairs in Original Simulated/faux Rosewood Finish .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Set of 4 early C19th Regency period 'Greek revival' dining or side chairs in original simulated/faux rosewood finish.

Mint condition set of 4 'Trafalgar' back design chairs raised on sabre fore-legs . Inspired by ancient Greek design with large central carved anthemion motifs , and decorated with well-executed simulated rosewood graining to the carved beech frames .

The scroll-over tops applied with turned paterae , the lateral splat-backs with carved leaf decoration.

The decorative 'Trafalgar' design of this chairs was fashionable after 1808 when the design was first published in the trade catalogue 'The London Chair-makers and Carvers Book of Prices Supplement'. The 'Trafalgar' chair's essential feature being the continuous curving line formed by the sides of the back , the seat rail and chair legs . The use of curved sabre type legs derived by an Ancient Greek chair style , and the use of the anthemion motif was a fashionable feature of the Greek revival style of the period.

Rare survivors in excellent original strong condition with no damage, breaks or repairs . The drop-in seats with recent tastefully re-covered seats in clean condition.

H (back) 33"

H (seat) 18"

W 18"

D 17"

England c.1815

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Regency Faux Rosewood Chairs to the Regency era.

Independent Date Guide ID 05590012
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-220 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Brush-grained rosewood finish over beech: fashionable during the Napoleonic timber shortages.
Continuous swept Trafalgar line into sabre legs: characteristic Greek Revival pattern.
Carved anthemion shell and volute splats: popular neo-classical decorative motif.
Graining rubbed through to the pale beech on edges: honest wear from handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA655716
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1910
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Set of 4 early C19th Regency period 'Greek revival' dining or side chairs in original simulated/faux rosewood finish.

Mint condition set of 4 'Trafalgar' back design chairs raised on sabre fore-legs .

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Inspired by ancient Greek design with large central carved anthemion motifs , and decorated with well-executed simulated rosewood graining to the carved beech frames.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. A set of four early nineteenth-century Regency Greek Revival side chairs with carved anthemion backrests and yellow upholstered seats.
fig 1. Set of 4 Early C19th Regency Period 'Greek Revival ' Dining or Side Chairs in Original Simulated/faux Rosewood Finish .

The scroll-over tops applied with turned paterae , the lateral splat-backs with carved leaf decoration.

The decorative 'Trafalgar' design of this chairs was fashionable after 1808 when the design was first published in the trade catalogue 'The London Chair-makers and Carvers Book of Prices Supplement'. The 'Trafalgar' chair's essential feature being the continuous curving line formed by the sides of the back , the seat rail and chair legs . The use of curved sabre type legs derived by an Ancient Greek chair style , and the use of the anthemion motif was a fashionable feature of the Greek revival style of the period.

fig 2. A set of four early nineteenth-century Regency Greek Revival side chairs with carved anthemion backrests and yellow upholstered seats.
fig 2. Set of 4 Early C19th Regency Period 'Greek Revival ' Dining or Side Chairs in Original Simulated/faux Rosewood Finish .

Rare survivors in excellent original strong condition with no damage, breaks or repairs . The drop-in seats with recent tastefully re-covered seats in clean condition.

H (back) 33"

H (seat) 18"

W 18"

D 17"

England c.1815

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Regency Faux Rosewood Chairs to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 05590012
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-220 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Brush-grained rosewood finish over beech: fashionable during the Napoleonic timber shortages.
Continuous swept Trafalgar line into sabre legs: characteristic Greek Revival pattern.
Carved anthemion shell and volute splats: popular neo-classical decorative motif.
Graining rubbed through to the pale beech on edges: honest wear from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA655716
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1910
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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Archive I A set of four early nineteenth-century Regency Greek Revival side chairs with carved anthemion backrests and yellow upholstered seats.

Set of 4 Early C19th Regency Period 'Greek Revival ' Dining or Side Chairs in Original Simulated/faux Rosewood Finish .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A set of four early nineteenth-century Regency Greek Revival side chairs with carved anthemion backrests and yellow upholstered seats.
Set of 4 early C19th Regency period 'Greek revival ' dining or side chairs in original simulated/faux rosewood finish .
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency Greek Revival
  • MaterialFaux Rosewood, Timber, Fabric Upholstery
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAnthemion carving, Sabre legs, Openwork backrail, Curved crest rail
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

A set of four early nineteenth-century Regency Greek Revival dining or side chairs crafted from beech with an original simulated faux rosewood finish in warm brown. Each chair features a Trafalgar back design with scroll-over tops applied with turned paterae, lateral splat-backs with carved leaf decoration, and large central carved anthemion motifs. The seats are drop-in type upholstered in a pale yellow fabric patterned with blue motifs, set above sabre fore-legs. Each chair measures 82 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 42 cm deep. These side chairs suit placement around a dining table in a traditional or period dining room, or as occasional seating in a drawing room or study. The construction incorporates continuous curving lines formed by the sides of the back, seat rail, and chair legs, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek furniture designs popularized after 1808.

FAQs

Regency Greek Revival furniture drawing inspiration from classical antiquity emerged in early nineteenth-century Britain. Key visual markers include carved motifs such as anthemion shells, palmettes, and scrolls, alongside swept crest rails and sabre legs modelled after ancient Greek klismos chairs.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised lighter local hardwoods, such as beech or pine, applying painted scumbling and graining techniques to imitate exotic imported timber like rosewood. Dark pigments were combed or brushed over lighter base coats to reproduce the distinct dark streaks of genuine rosewood.

Authentic Regency chairs exhibit hand-carved decorative elements, traditional pegging, and mortise-and-tenon joints. Finishes often demonstrate natural age-related wear to the graining, whilst timber undersides show original hand-sawn marks and pegged construction.

These chairs can be arranged around a contemporary oak or marble dining table to provide a classical accent. Alternatively, placing a single pair along a hallway wall creates a sculptural focal point against minimalist backdrops.

Preserve painted simulated finishes by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoiding abrasive cleaning agents. Keep pieces away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent paint flaking and timber shrinkage.
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