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Pair of Early C19th Regency Period Oak Hall or Footman’s Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster.
M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
M Lees and Sons

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Pair of Early C19th Regency Period Oak Hall or Footman’s Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
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Pair of early C19th Regency period oak hall or footman’s chairs by Gillows of Lancaster.

Smart pair of oak hall chairs raised on turned and reeded forelegs with ‘peg’ toes, and each stamped beneath the frame on the front bar by the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster. GILLOWS LANCASTER .

The underside of the seats with original blocks and bracing bars demonstrating the overall build quality.

The solid oak seats with channeled detail with re-entrant corners to the edges , the seat frames with panelled reserves to the sides and front . The scrolled and shaped carved backs with a central ribbed ‘shell’ type panel . The reverse of the backs with carved-out concave ‘finger-grips’ for ease of movement

In excellent original condition with no breaks , damage or repairs. The seats of each with a shrinkage gap between the boards .

Good mellow colour and patina, the backs showing subtle medullary-ray figuring to the well-selected oak .

In strong and sturdy condition.

H 36”

W 18”

D 16”

England c. 1820

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated these Regency Oak Hall Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA824565
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 218
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.

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Pair of early C19th Regency period oak hall or footman’s chairs by Gillows of Lancaster.
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Smart pair of oak hall chairs raised on turned and reeded forelegs with ‘peg’ toes, and each stamped beneath the frame on the front bar by the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster.
M Lees and Sons

GILLOWS LANCASTER .

fig 1. A pair of early nineteenth-century Regency oak hall chairs featuring carved scroll backs with shell motifs, solid timber seats, and reeded front legs.
fig 1. Pair of Early C19th Regency Period Oak Hall or Footman’s Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster.

The underside of the seats with original blocks and bracing bars demonstrating the overall build quality.

The solid oak seats with channeled detail with re-entrant corners to the edges , the seat frames with panelled reserves to the sides and front . The scrolled and shaped carved backs with a central ribbed ‘shell’ type panel . The reverse of the backs with carved-out concave ‘finger-grips’ for ease of movement

fig 2. A pair of early nineteenth-century Regency oak hall chairs featuring carved scroll backs with shell motifs, solid timber seats, and reeded front legs.
fig 2. Pair of Early C19th Regency Period Oak Hall or Footman’s Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster.

In excellent original condition with no breaks , damage or repairs. The seats of each with a shrinkage gap between the boards .

Good mellow colour and patina, the backs showing subtle medullary-ray figuring to the well-selected oak .

In strong and sturdy condition.

H 36”

W 18”

D 16”

England c. 1820

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Regency Oak Hall Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA824565
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 218
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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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
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M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A pair of early nineteenth-century Regency oak hall chairs featuring carved scroll backs with shell motifs, solid timber seats, and reeded front legs.
Pair of early C19th Regency period oak hall or footman’s chairs by Gillows of Lancaster.
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Hall chairs emerged prominently during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries as utilitarian seating placed in entrance halls. Designed primarily for visitors, footmen, or messengers awaiting an audience, they featured unupholstered wooden seats to withstand heavy wear from wet outerwear and daily use.

Regency hall chairs were crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or rosewood. Construction relied on traditional joinery including mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved decorative back panels, and turned front legs paired with swept or straight rear legs.

Authentic Regency examples display period-specific turnings, hand-cut joinery, and natural timber patination on unexposed surfaces. High-end makers like Gillows often impressed their makers stamp into the underside of the seat frame or rear legs.

These chairs are commonly placed in entryways, foyers, or hallways to provide structural grounding alongside a console table. Their compact depth and decorative carved backs also allow them to serve as occasional side seating or decorative accent pieces in dining spaces.

Preservation involves regular dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and occasional application of high-grade beeswax polish. Furniture should be kept away from direct heat sources and stable relative humidity maintained to prevent timber cracking or movement.
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