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An Elegant Regency Window Seat on Cabriole Legs
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An Elegant Regency Window Seat on Cabriole Legs

19th century
Description

This refined Regency window seat is a graceful and highly decorative piece, dating to the early 19th century. Elegantly proportioned, the seat features a gently serpentine profile with scrolled, upholstered ends, creating a pleasing sense of symmetry and movement typical of the Regency period.

The seat is raised on finely shaped cabriole legs, which add lightness and elegance to the overall form. The flowing curves of the legs complement the undulating outline of the seat, giving the piece a harmonious and well-balanced appearance. The legs retain a dark, rich finish that contrasts beautifully with the pale upholstery.

Upholstered in a neutral patterned fabric, the seat presents well and would sit comfortably in both traditional and more eclectic interiors. The upholstery follows the contours of the frame neatly, enhancing the sculptural quality of the design while offering comfort and practicality.

Ideal for positioning beneath a window, at the foot of a bed, or within a dressing room or drawing room, this window seat is both versatile and decorative. A charming example of Regency furniture, combining elegance, comfort and timeless appeal.

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Regency Upholstered Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1194276
Dealers Internal Reference
C2714
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Description
This refined Regency window seat is a graceful and highly decorative piece, dating to the early 19th century.
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Elegantly proportioned, the seat features a gently serpentine profile with scrolled, upholstered ends, creating a pleasing sense of symmetry and movement typical of the Regency period.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs.
fig 1. An Elegant Regency Window Seat on Cabriole Legs

The seat is raised on finely shaped cabriole legs, which add lightness and elegance to the overall form. The flowing curves of the legs complement the undulating outline of the seat, giving the piece a harmonious and well-balanced appearance. The legs retain a dark, rich finish that contrasts beautifully with the pale upholstery.

fig 2. A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs.
fig 2. An Elegant Regency Window Seat on Cabriole Legs

Upholstered in a neutral patterned fabric, the seat presents well and would sit comfortably in both traditional and more eclectic interiors. The upholstery follows the contours of the frame neatly, enhancing the sculptural quality of the design while offering comfort and practicality.

fig 3. A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs.
fig 3. An Elegant Regency Window Seat on Cabriole Legs

Ideal for positioning beneath a window, at the foot of a bed, or within a dressing room or drawing room, this window seat is both versatile and decorative. A charming example of Regency furniture, combining elegance, comfort and timeless appeal.

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Regency Upholstered Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194276
Dealers Internal Ref
C2714
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs.

An Elegant Regency Window Seat on Cabriole Legs

Archive II A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs. View IV
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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
Telephone 01722 410 634
Location
94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sac
Verified Since Nov 2007
Items For Sale 402
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A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs.
An Elegant Regency Window Seat on Cabriole Legs
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A Regency style window seat upholstered in cream damask fabric with scrolled arms and dark wooden cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Damask, Fabric
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Scroll arms, Damask weave, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This nineteenth-century Regency window seat is a decorative bench measuring 65 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. The piece is constructed from mahogany and fabric, showing a dark, rich timber finish on the legs which contrasts with the cream-coloured damask weave upholstery. The design incorporates scrolled arms with tufted buttoning, a gently serpentine profile, a shaped apron, and four cabriole legs. Suitable for placement in a bay window, drawing room, dressing room, or at the foot of a bed, this bench provides practical seating while complementing traditional or eclectic interior spaces. The neutral patterned fabric follows the contoured frame neatly, and the overall construction balances the curved woodwork with the upholstered ends.

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Regency window seats emerged in early 19th-century Britain, designed to fit into low curved bays or beneath tall sash windows. Influenced by classical Greco-Roman seating forms, these benches allowed occupants to view landscaped grounds while complementing neoclassical architectural proportions.

Traditional pieces were crafted using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or painted beech wood for the framework. The upholstery originally featured horsehair stuffing, hand-tied springs, webbed seat bases, and textile coverings woven from silk, damask, or cotton brocade.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved detailing, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural patination on exposed timber legs. Signature design features from the era include scrolled ends, outward-curved cabriole or sabre legs, and hand-applied gimp trimmings.

This seating form functions well positioned beneath a bay window, situated at the foot of a bed, or placed along a spacious entrance hallway. Pairing formal damask upholstery with neutral wall finishes provides balance between traditional craftsmanship and modern design schemes.

Delicate upholstery fabric requires regular gentle vacuuming using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation. Wooden legs should be polished periodically with clear beeswax to nourish the timber, while positioning away from direct heat sources prevents fabric fading and wood movement.
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