Sold: Regency Library Chair 19th Century

Name: Regency Library Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA968158
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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United Kingdom

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A front view of a Regency library armchair upholstered in brown velvet with brass stud detailing and dark wooden legs.

Regency Library Chair

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
ColourBrown
MotifsUpholstered wingback, Brass stud trim, Tapered legs, Metal castors
SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

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The Regency style, spanning roughly from 1811 to 1820, was heavily influenced by classical Greco-Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese motifs, featuring restrained ornamentation, clean lines, and dark woods like mahogany.

Authentic period library chairs typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak for the frame, stuffed with natural fibres like horsehair, and finished with high-quality textiles or leather upholstery secured with brass tacks.

Authentication involves inspecting the internal framing methods, hand-cut joinery, type of wood shrinkage, and hand-forged fixings, alongside period-appropriate wear patterns on the wooden feet and castors.

Placing this piece as a standalone reading seat in a minimalist or transitional space creates a sophisticated focal point, contrasting traditional craftsmanship with clean, modern architectural backdrops.

Preservation requires keeping the fabric away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, using soft-bristle attachments for gentle vacuuming, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect both the timber frame and textile fibres.

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Regency Library Chair

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