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Description

An English regency period faux-bamboo armchair, in wonderful original paintwork. C.1820

A matching pair of side chairs are also available, all structurally sound, all rush seats in excellent condition.

Armchair:

Height: 89cm

Width: 48cm

Depth: 52cm

Seat Height: 45cm

Side Chairs:

Height: 89cm

Width: 48cm

Depth: 47cm

Seat Height: 46cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Faux-bamboo Armchair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1091602

Description

An English regency period faux-bamboo armchair, in wonderful original paintwork. C.1820

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A matching pair of side chairs are also available, all structurally sound, all rush seats in excellent condition.

William Carr Antiques

Armchair:

Height: 89cm

Width: 48cm

Depth: 52cm

Seat Height: 45cm

Side Chairs:

Height: 89cm

Width: 48cm

Depth: 47cm

Seat Height: 46cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Faux-bamboo Armchair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1091602

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialBeech, Rush
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSimulated bamboo nodes, Square backrest, Woven rush seat, Straight stretchers
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Faux-bamboo furniture gained immense popularity in Britain during the Regency and Chinoiserie periods of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, inspired by East Asian design imports and the Prince Regents taste for exotic aesthetics.

These pieces are typically constructed from native hardwoods such as beech or birch, which are laboriously turned, carved, and painted to realistically mimic the segmented joints and textures of natural bamboo, often paired with woven rush or cane seats.

Authentic pieces from the Regency era feature hand-turned wooden nodes, period-appropriate joinery such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, and aged surface patination or hand-applied japanning rather than modern synthetic finishes.

This type of chair works well as an accent piece in modern rooms, contrasting effectively against minimalist backgrounds or paired with contemporary textiles to highlight its architectural silhouette and organic texture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the painted finish, and applying periodic light applications of microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.