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Antique Regency Period Leather Slipper Armchair
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Antique Regency Period Leather Slipper Armchair

19th century
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A stunning antique Regency Period leather slipper armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-40’s.

It is of outstanding quality and is extremely comfortable to relax in. The frame is solid oak, which has a gorgeous golden colour tone and wonderful grain patterns. It has a beautiful overall shape with scrolled armrests and crisp carving on the sides, it looks amazing from all angles. The black leather compliments the golden oak beautifully.

The frame has been re-polished and the leather revived, it is in excellent condition with no damage and only some extremely minor wear.

Width – 25 inches , 64 cm

Depth – 34 inches , 86 cm

Height – 41 inches , 104 cm

Seat height – 17 inches , 43 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Regency Leather Armchair to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245019
Dealers Internal Reference
13843
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Description
A stunning antique Regency Period leather slipper armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-40’s.

It is of outstanding quality and is extremely comfortable to relax in. The frame is solid oak, which has a gorgeous golden colour tone and wonderful grain patterns.

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It has a beautiful overall shape with scrolled armrests and crisp carving on the sides, it looks amazing from all angles.
Marylebone Antiques

The black leather compliments the golden oak beautifully.

fig 1. An antique Regency period armchair with a carved timber curule frame, swept legs, and deep buttoned black leather upholstery with brass studding.
fig 1. Antique Regency Period Leather Slipper Armchair

The frame has been re-polished and the leather revived, it is in excellent condition with no damage and only some extremely minor wear.

Width – 25 inches , 64 cm

Depth – 34 inches , 86 cm

Height – 41 inches , 104 cm

Seat height – 17 inches , 43 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Regency Leather Armchair to the 1850s.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245019
Dealers Internal Ref
13843
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Regency period armchair with a carved timber curule frame, swept legs, and deep buttoned black leather upholstery with brass studding.
Antique Regency Period Leather Slipper Armchair
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An antique Regency period armchair with a carved timber curule frame, swept legs, and deep buttoned black leather upholstery with brass studding.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Natural Timber
  • MotifsButton tufting, Curule swept legs, Brass studding, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 86 cm (34 in)

This Regency period armchair hails from England and dates from around 1850. The piece takes the form of a slipper armchair with a solid oak frame displaying a warm natural timber tone and distinctive grain patterns. The upholstered elements comprise deep buttoned black leather across the high backrest and seat, accented by individual brass studding along the margins. Additional details include scrolled armrests with padded tops, crisp carved decoration to the timber sides, and curule swept legs that lift the seat from the floor. The overall dimensions measure 104 cm high, 64 cm wide, and 86 cm deep. A chair of this character suits placement as a fireside seat or reading chair in a traditional or eclectic living space today.

FAQs

Regency period seating, produced in Britain between approximately 1811 and 1830, is defined by neo-classical proportions inspired by ancient Greek and Roman furniture. Key architectural elements include swept saber legs, curule frames, scrolled arms, and low seat profiles.

Frames were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or rosewood, often featuring hand-carved scrollwork and rosettes. Upholstery traditionally incorporated natural horsehair padding, heavy webbing, brass stud tacking, and high-grade calfskin leather or woven silks.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved timber accents, and age-appropriate patination on unexposed wood surfaces. Original studwork will exhibit subtle irregularities in spacing, and the internal stuffing will show traditional horsehair construction rather than modern synthetic foam.

A classic leather armchair provides organic texture and historical weight when juxtaposed against minimalist modern architecture. Position the piece in a quiet reading corner, alongside contemporary lighting, or within a formal library to create visual contrast.

Maintain the timber frame by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve moisture. Clean the leather with a soft, dry cloth and apply a specialist leather conditioner periodically, keeping the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking.
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