How do I care for leather upholstery?

Leather upholstery requires regular dusting and occasional treatment with appropriate conditioning balms to prevent the hide from drying out. Keeping these surfaces away from direct heat sources preserves the suppleness of the material. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, as traditional hand-dyed finishes can be sensitive to modern detergents and abrasive cloths.

Can I use these chairs at a modern desk?

Many examples function well at contemporary desks, provided the seat height aligns comfortably with the desktop clearance. Desk chair variants and open armchairs from the Regency period offer suitable ergonomics for workspace use. Buyers should verify the exact seat height and arm clearance dimensions before pairing an antique chair with a modern table.

How do I distinguish an 18th-century piece from a revival?

Distinguishing period pieces involves examining the construction methods, timber patination, and tool marks visible on hidden interior surfaces. Eighteenth-century frames show hand-cut joinery and signs of age-related wear that differ from twentieth-century machinery marks. Revival pieces from the Victorian and Edwardian eras often employ different secondary woods and heavier framing techniques typical of later manufacturing.

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A georgian mahogany library chair combines solid timber framing with deep, comfortable upholstery designed for long hours of reading.

Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs

19th century

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Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs

From Walton House Antiques

£575

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19th century

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Bergere Chair

From Midwinter Antiques

£895

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Georgian Revival Leather Gainsborough Chairs

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£1,895

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Excellent Quality Mahogany Armchair

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£895

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A George 111 Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair Circa 1770

18th century

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A George 111 Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair Circa 1770

From Macintosh Antiques

£2,200

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1900 - 1920

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A Mahogany Caned Bergère Armchair

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£980

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19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Bergere Library Armchair.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£385

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Regency Mahogany Bergère Library Armchair

19th century

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Regency Mahogany Bergère Library Armchair

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,195

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Georgian Armchair on Hipped Cabriole Legs

18th century

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Georgian Armchair on Hipped Cabriole Legs

From Tom Scott Antiques

£1,850

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18th century

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18th Century Gainsborough Armchair

From Hesketh Antiques

£2,200

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Drunkards' chairs featured unusually low or scooped sides to accommodate the spreading tailcoats of eighteenth-century gentlemen after a long evening at the bottle.