A Set of Eight Antique Regency Mahogany Chairs 19th Century

Name: A Set of Eight Antique Regency Mahogany Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1243921
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsRope-twist turned legs, Carved mid-rail, Scroll armrests, Tablet backrest

A set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs comprises six side chairs and two carvers with warm brown wood tones and visible grain. The timber shows shaped top rails, decorative carved mid-rails with central rectangular panels, and scroll armrests on the carver chairs. Rope-twist turned front legs support the seats, which are upholstered in green plaid fabric with a contrasting braid trim. This suite provides seating for a formal dining room or a large kitchen table, offering comfortable dining options for family meals and dinner parties. The classic Regency style blends easily with traditional and transitional interiors, adding period character to a modern home.

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Regency chairs, produced roughly between 1810 and 1830, draw inspiration from classical antiquity. Key characteristics include swept sabre legs or spiral-turned front legs, low concave tablet backrests, carved cross rails, and shaped armrests on carver seats.

Cuban and Honduran mahogany were the primary hardwoods favoured during the Regency period due to their strength and rich grain patterns. Frames were assembled using mortise and tenon joinery, with drop-in or fixed upholstered seats traditionally stuffed with horsehair.

Authentic period chairs feature hand-cut joinery, hand-carved decorative motifs like rope twists or anthemions, and original timber patination. Look for signs of age beneath the seat rails, including hand-sawn timber surfaces and historical upholstery tack marks.

Regency mahogany chairs complement modern dining rooms when paired with neutral plaster walls and contemporary lighting. Placing classic mahogany furniture alongside contemporary stone or glass dining tables creates a tailored, eclectic aesthetic.

Dust mahogany frames regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber finish. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage of the joinery and fading of the upholstery.

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A Set of Eight Antique Regency Mahogany Chairs

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