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A Pair of Early 19th Century, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat
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A Pair of Early 19th Century, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat

19th century
Sold 23 September 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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Description

A Handsome Pair of Early 19thC, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat and Dry Surface.

A superbly stylish, early 19th century pair of fruitwood country chair of elegant design with a pronounced dish shape or saddle seat and established dry surface and great colour.

The regency design, tbc circa 1810-1830 English country chair is both well constructed and remains in excellent structural condition, showing handsome design features with turned supports and tapering legs, bar back and dry fruitwood surface with a solid saddle seat, a very nice example from all sides.

A versatile pair of English country house chairs for an entrance hall, farmhouse kitchen dayroom, study or dressing room, landing etc.., an interior design chair of considerable decorative appeal with excellent colour for a classic or contemporary space.

Dimensions

Height 87cm

Width 46cm

Depth 49cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can provide the whole of U.K. weekly delivery at £70 please enquire for Scotland.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Regency Fruitwood Country Chairs to the Regency era.

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SA1153853
Description
A Handsome Pair of Early 19thC, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat and Dry Surface.
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A superbly stylish, early 19th century pair of fruitwood country chair of elegant design with a pronounced dish shape or saddle seat and established dry surface and great colour.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs.
fig 1. A Pair of Early 19th Century, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat

The regency design, tbc circa 1810-1830 English country chair is both well constructed and remains in excellent structural condition, showing handsome design features with turned supports and tapering legs, bar back and dry fruitwood surface with a solid saddle seat, a very nice example from all sides.

fig 2. A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs.
fig 2. A Pair of Early 19th Century, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat

A versatile pair of English country house chairs for an entrance hall, farmhouse kitchen dayroom, study or dressing room, landing etc.., an interior design chair of considerable decorative appeal with excellent colour for a classic or contemporary space.

fig 3. A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs.
fig 3. A Pair of Early 19th Century, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat

Dimensions

Height 87cm

Width 46cm

Depth 49cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can provide the whole of U.K. weekly delivery at £70 please enquire for Scotland.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Regency Fruitwood Country Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153853
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Early 19th Century, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat

Archive II A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View II
Archive III A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View III
Archive IV A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View IV
Archive V A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View V
Archive VI A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View VI
Archive VII A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View IX
Archive X A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View X
Archive XI A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs. View XI
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A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs.
A Pair of Early 19th Century, Regency Fruitwood Country Chair C1820, Dish Seat
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A pair of early 19th-century Regency fruitwood country chairs featuring curved top rails, horizontal splats, dish seats, and turned front legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDish seat, Turned front legs, Curved top rail, Horizontal back splat
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Regency furniture, spanning the early 19th century, draws heavily on classical Greco-Roman influences, featuring restrained ornamentation, elegant proportions, and a shift towards native timbers such as fruitwood and mahogany.

Country chairs of this era were typically constructed from local British hardwoods, predominantly fruitwoods like cherry, pear, or apple, alongside oak, ash, and elm for strength and durability.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut joinery, traditional tool marks, patination and wear consistent with age, timber shrinkage, and structural construction methods typical of pre-industrial workshops.

Mixing period timber pieces with modern minimalist or industrial furniture introduces warmth, texture, and historical contrast, grounding contemporary spaces with authentic character.

Maintain fruitwood furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth.
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