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Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs
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Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

A fine and elegant set of six Regency dining chairs beautifully crafted in mahogany and richly carved throughout. The shaped top rails feature bold rope-twist carving centred with a finely carved fan motif. The mid-rails are decorated with sunburst roundels and reeded detailing, all characteristic of high-quality Regency workmanship.

Each chair stands on well-shaped sabre legs with carved knees and delicately carved toes giving the set a refined, classical silhouette. The original cane seats survive in good order and the chairs come with newly upholstered drop-in seat pads for added comfort when desired. The pads are shown in the images in a smart tartan fabric, complementing the warmth of the timber.

A very attractive, decorative, and practical set of Regency chairs.

Condition

The chairs are solid and structurally sound with crisp carving and an excellent colour to the mahogany. The cane seats remain original and are usable and very presentable. Newly upholstered drop-in seat pads fit securely and offer comfortable seating. Overall, a well-preserved matching set.

Dimensions

Height: 84 cm (33.1 in)

Width: 49 cm (19.3 in)

Depth: 42 cm (16.5 in)

Seat Height with Pad: 47 cm (18.5 in)

Seat Height without Pad: 43 cm (16.9 in)

Date: 1830

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09714650
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Rope-twist crest rail with carved anthemion fan: early nineteenth-century decoration.
Individually hand-caned seat frames: traditional seat construction.
Swept front and rear sabre legs: classic Regency lines.
Darker patination on lower legs: natural wear from long use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244950
Dealers Internal Reference
2980
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Description
A fine and elegant set of six Regency dining chairs beautifully crafted in mahogany and richly carved throughout. The shaped top rails feature bold rope-twist carving centred with a finely carved fan motif.
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The mid-rails are decorated with sunburst roundels and reeded detailing, all characteristic of high-quality Regency workmanship.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A set of six mahogany Regency dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, central rosette splats, front sabre legs, and blue and green tartan seats.
fig 1. Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs

Each chair stands on well-shaped sabre legs with carved knees and delicately carved toes giving the set a refined, classical silhouette. The original cane seats survive in good order and the chairs come with newly upholstered drop-in seat pads for added comfort when desired. The pads are shown in the images in a smart tartan fabric, complementing the warmth of the timber.

fig 2. A set of six mahogany Regency dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, central rosette splats, front sabre legs, and blue and green tartan seats.
fig 2. Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs

A very attractive, decorative, and practical set of Regency chairs.

Condition

The chairs are solid and structurally sound with crisp carving and an excellent colour to the mahogany. The cane seats remain original and are usable and very presentable. Newly upholstered drop-in seat pads fit securely and offer comfortable seating. Overall, a well-preserved matching set.

Dimensions

Height: 84 cm (33.1 in)

Width: 49 cm (19.3 in)

Depth: 42 cm (16.5 in)

Seat Height with Pad: 47 cm (18.5 in)

Seat Height without Pad: 43 cm (16.9 in)

Date: 1830

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09714650
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Rope-twist crest rail with carved anthemion fan: early nineteenth-century decoration.
Individually hand-caned seat frames: traditional seat construction.
Swept front and rear sabre legs: classic Regency lines.
Darker patination on lower legs: natural wear from long use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244950
Dealers Internal Ref
2980
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of six mahogany Regency dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, central rosette splats, front sabre legs, and blue and green tartan seats.
Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Wool Upholstery
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSabre legs, Carved crest rail, Rosette splat, Tartan upholstery
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This set of six nineteenth-century Regency dining chairs comes in dark brown mahogany with wool upholstery. Each chair has a carved crest rail with a fan motif, a rosette splat, and front sabre legs with carved knees. The wool upholstery displays a blue and green tartan pattern over the seats, while the timber has an even polished finish with crisp carving throughout. The frames are solid and structurally sound with original cane seats surviving underneath the drop-in pads. Measuring 84 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, the dimensions provide a practical footprint for everyday seating. These chairs suit a formal dining room or a traditional breakfast nook around a central table. The classical silhouette and rich timber tone integrate seamlessly into period-style interiors or eclectic spaces aiming for historical character. The drop-in pads offer comfortable seating during meals while allowing the original cane structure to remain intact below. Each piece stands balanced on well-shaped legs, providing a practical and decorative seating arrangement for family gatherings and dinner parties alike.

FAQs

Regency dining chairs date from early 19th-century Britain and are influenced by Classical Greek and Roman architecture. Common features include curved sabre legs, broad crest rails, carved splats with rosette or palm leaf motifs, and streamlined profiles.

Solid mahogany and rosewood were the primary timbers utilized due to their fine grain and durability. Upholstery traditionally consisted of horsehair padding covered in woven wool, silk stripe fabrics, or leather.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation in the timber frame. Upright back rails and outwards-sweeping front or rear sabre legs are key stylistic indicators.

Regency chairs can be paired with contemporary dining tables made of glass, marble, or minimalist timber to create visual contrast. Updating seat upholstery with geometric patterns or traditional tartans helps integrate period wood frames into contemporary spaces.

Apply high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and maintain its patination. Keep timber furniture away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent joint shrinkage and finish fading.
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