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Regency Mahogany Bergère Library Armchair (In the Manner of Gillows)
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Regency Mahogany Bergère Library Armchair (In the Manner of Gillows)

19th century
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A fine regency mahogany bergère library armchair in the manner of gillows c.1825.

This form of library chair with caned panels is known as a bergère and, due to examples that were supplied to Ashburnham Place and to the Earl of Uxbridge, the Gillows estimate sketch books refer to related patterns of chairs as Ashburnham or Uxbridge models respectively. They were first supplied by the firm in 1803 and proved to be extremely popular. It is unusual for these chairs to feature carving on the crest rails to the back and our example also features fluted uprights.

The front legs and arm supports are finely turned and the back legs have a rather exaggerated curve which is both dramatic and attractive without compromising the structural stability of the chair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Bergere Armchair to the Regency era.

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SA993000
Dealers Internal Reference
3074
Description
A fine regency mahogany bergère library armchair in the manner of gillows c.1825.

This form of library chair with caned panels is known as a bergère and, due to examples that were supplied to Ashburnham Place and to the Earl of Uxbridge, the Gillows estimate sketch books refer to related patterns of chairs as Ashburnham or Uxbridge models respectively. They were first supplied by the firm in 1803 and proved to be extremely popular.

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It is unusual for these chairs to feature carving on the crest rails to the back and our example also features fluted uprights.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The front legs and arm supports are finely turned and the back legs have a rather exaggerated curve which is both dramatic and attractive without compromising the structural stability of the chair.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Regency Mahogany Bergere Armchair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA993000
Dealers Internal Ref
3074
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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A Regency dark mahogany bergere library armchair featuring woven cane back and side panels, turned front legs on brass castors, and upholstered armrests.
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Archive I A Regency dark mahogany bergere library armchair featuring woven cane back and side panels, turned front legs on brass castors, and upholstered armrests.

Regency Mahogany Bergère Library Armchair (In the Manner of Gillows)

Archive II A Regency dark mahogany bergere library armchair featuring woven cane back and side panels, turned front legs on brass castors, and upholstered armrests. View II
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
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A Regency dark mahogany bergere library armchair featuring woven cane back and side panels, turned front legs on brass castors, and upholstered armrests.
Regency Mahogany Bergère Library Armchair (in the manner of Gillows)
Ref: SA993000
A Regency dark mahogany bergere library armchair featuring woven cane back and side panels, turned front legs on brass castors, and upholstered armrests.
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A Regency bergere armchair typically features an exposed wooden frame, woven cane back and side panels, and turned or swept legs, designed to accommodate fitted cushions for library or drawing room seating.

Traditional construction utilises solid mahogany or rosewood frames, hand-woven cane panels for lightness, and brass castors attached to turned or splayed legs.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved crest rail details, original brass castors, precise mortise and tenon joinery, and natural hand-caning with historic patination on the timber frame.

Position the chair alongside a contemporary side table or within a reading nook, paired with a textured cushion to contrast the structured dark wood and delicate cane work.

Keep the timber clean using a soft dry cloth and natural beeswax, while gently humidifying or misting the cane periodically to prevent brittleness and breakage.
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