Regency Upholstered Armchair 19th Century

Name: Regency Upholstered Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA967783
Price: 1980 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
ColourGreen
MotifsSwept legs, Brass castors, Scroll arms, High backrest
SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 95 cm (37 in)

This Regency armchair belongs to the early 19th century and combines traditional comfort with refined design. It uses mahogany, fabric and brass materials, showing a vibrant sage green upholstery colour paired with dark polished timber elements. The high backrest has a gently curved profile, complemented by swept legs terminating in brass castors and prominent scroll-carved arm supports with exposed wood rails. Signs of gentle historical use appear across the timber surfaces and textile covering. The piece measures 103 cm high, 68 cm wide and 95 cm deep. In a contemporary setting, this armchair suits a formal living room, a quiet study or a period bedroom, offering a distinct seating option for reading or relaxing beside a traditional fireplace or bookshelf.

FAQs

Regency armchairs, originating in early 19th-century Britain, feature classical proportions, swept legs, and turned or scrolled arm supports inspired by Greco-Roman furniture designs.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid mahogany or rosewood, brass castors, and traditional upholstery incorporating horsehair padding, jute webbing, and hand-stitched coil springs.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved mahogany frames, original brass castors, swept rear legs, mortise and tenon joinery, and traditional hand-tacked construction underneath.

Position the chair beside a modern minimalist side table or within a quiet bedroom corner to create visual contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary architecture.

Apply natural beeswax polish to the wooden legs, gently vacuum fabric upholstery using a soft brush attachment, and keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.

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Regency Upholstered Armchair

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