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Antique Regency Georgian Mahogany Framed Leather Upholstered Library Reading Easy Occasional Club Tub Gillows Design Gainsborough Armchair Chair.
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Antique Regency Georgian Mahogany Framed Leather Upholstered Library Reading Easy Occasional Club Tub Gillows Design Gainsborough Armchair Chair.

19th century
For Sale by CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £3950. NOW £2000. FREE DELIVERY

Antique mahogany Regency leather upholstered armchair. This is a very good quality and stylish antique library chair retaining its original colour. It has been re-upholstered in a very good quality burgundy leather hide. It has a lovely shaped back and is supported on Gillows reeded type legs; the open arms with acanthus leaf detailing. Original swivel castors. Excellent condition. Measures 26"w x 43"h x 29"d

Physical Dimensions
Height
109.2202cm (43.00")
Width
66.0401cm (26.00")
Depth
73.6601cm (29.00")
Declaration

CJ Antiques has dated this Regency Leather Library Armchair to the 1800s.

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SA78208
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0352
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £3950. NOW £2000. FREE DELIVERY

Antique mahogany Regency leather upholstered armchair. This is a very good quality and stylish antique library chair retaining its original colour. It has been re-upholstered in a very good quality burgundy leather hide.

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It has a lovely shaped back and is supported on Gillows reeded type legs; the open arms with acanthus leaf detailing.
CJ Antiques

Original swivel castors. Excellent condition. Measures 26"w x 43"h x 29"d

Height
109.2202cm (43.00")
Width
66.0401cm (26.00")
Depth
73.6601cm (29.00")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Regency Leather Library Armchair to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA78208
Dealers Internal Ref
0352
CJ Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A Regency mahogany armchair upholstered in oxblood red leather with brass studding, carved arm supports, and reeded front legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A Regency mahogany armchair upholstered in oxblood red leather with brass studding, carved arm supports, and reeded front legs on brass castors.

Antique Regency Georgian Mahogany Framed Leather Upholstered Library Reading Easy Occasional Club Tub Gillows Design Gainsborough Armchair Chair.

Archive II A Regency mahogany armchair upholstered in oxblood red leather with brass studding, carved arm supports, and reeded front legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Regency mahogany armchair upholstered in oxblood red leather with brass studding, carved arm supports, and reeded front legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Regency mahogany armchair upholstered in oxblood red leather with brass studding, carved arm supports, and reeded front legs on brass castors. View IV
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CJ Antiques
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A Regency mahogany armchair upholstered in oxblood red leather with brass studding, carved arm supports, and reeded front legs on brass castors.
Antique Regency Georgian mahogany framed leather upholstered library reading easy occasional club tub Gillows design gainsborough armchair chair.
Ref: SA78208
A Regency mahogany armchair upholstered in oxblood red leather with brass studding, carved arm supports, and reeded front legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDeep Reddish Brown
  • MotifsReeded legs, Carved acanthus arms, Brass studding, High backrest
  • SizeH 109.2202 cm (43 in) x W 66.0401 cm (26 in) x D 73.6601 cm (29 in)

This Regency library armchair dates from around 1800 and follows a Gillows design. The frame is constructed from mahogany with a deep reddish brown finish, complemented by burgundy leather upholstery. The high backrest and open arms are detailed with individual brass studding along the trim, while the arm supports feature carved acanthus leaf detailing. The front legs are turned with reeded detailing and rest on original brass swivel castors. The chair measures 109.22 cm high, 66.04 cm wide, and 73.66 cm deep. Designed for a gentleman's study or library, this reading armchair provides comfortable occasional seating in a traditional sitting room or home office. The compact proportions allow it to sit easily beside a desk, reading table, or fireside. The sturdy construction and classic silhouette suit period interiors and traditional home office settings alike, offering a functional seating option for daily use.

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A Regency Gainsborough armchair typically features a broad, high backrest, upholstered arm pads, and exposed carved timber framework, popularised in 18th and early 19th-century British libraries and study rooms.

Craftsmen primarily utilised solid Cuban or Honduras mahogany for the structural frame, paired with genuine leather or woven damask upholstery, secured with decorative brass studs over mortise-and-tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs such as acanthus leaves or reeding on the legs, original brass castors, hand-tacked studding, and natural age-related patina on both wood and leather.

Position the chair in a study, reading nook, or living space alongside a contemporary floor lamp and a minimalist side table to create a balanced contrast between traditional and modern aesthetics.

Nourish the timber regularly with a high-quality beeswax polish and keep leather conditioned with specialised hide food, ensuring the piece is situated away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying.
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