Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century

Name: A Fine Pair of Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA887786
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Damask
ColourDark Brown, Red
MotifsDouble oval splats, Reeded front legs, Cross stretchers, Patterned upholstery
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This pair of Regency dining chairs dates from 1800 and employs dark brown mahogany with red and yellow patterned damask upholstery. The pieces include moulded top rails above unusual elliptical double-oval shaped back splats, drop-in seats, and turned front legs with reeded decoration, alongside turned cross stretchers. The timber exhibits a polished dark brown finish while the fabric displays a woven red and yellow floral design with vertical stripes. Each chair measures 87 cm high by 40 cm wide and 40 cm deep. Suitable for daily use around a dining table or as occasional seating in a drawing room or study, these chairs integrate easily into traditional or formal interior schemes. The sturdy construction provides comfortable upright seating while the compact footprint makes them practical for spaces with limited floor area. Regular maintenance involves gentle dusting of the polished mahogany frame and careful vacuuming of the upholstered drop-in seats to preserve the fabric pattern.

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Regency style dining chairs, prominent in early 19th-century Britain, are defined by Neoclassical influences, balanced proportions, and refined carved detailing such as reeded legs and geometric or oval back splats.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany due to its fine grain and rich natural colouration, paired with silk damask, wool brocade, or horsehair fabric for upholstered seats.

Authentic Regency chairs exhibit hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, subtle variations in hand-carved decoration, natural timber shrinkage over time, and age-appropriate oxidisation on unpolished under-surfaces.

These side chairs can be combined with a clean-lined modern dining table to create an engaging visual contrast, or styled as standalone accent chairs in a hallway or study.

Mahogany woodwork should be dusted regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and nourished annually with natural beeswax, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.

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