Antique Regency Style Dining Chairs, 1900s, Set of 10

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An impressive and beautifully crafted set of ten 20th-century Regency style dining chairs, comprising eight matching side chairs and two … Read more An impressive and beautifully crafted set of ten 20th-century Regency style dining chairs, comprising eight matching side chairs and two coordinating carver armchairs. Each chair features an elegantly carved backrest displaying considerable decorative detail and reflecting the refined influence of Regency furniture design. Together, the ten chairs create a particularly attractive and cohesive dining suite. The chairs stand on graceful sabre legs, a characteristic element of Regency-inspired design that gives the set an elegant, lightly proportioned silhouette. The set comprises eight single dining chairs together with two larger carver chairs, making it particularly well suited to a substantial dining table, with the carvers providing distinguished seating at either end. Each chair is fitted with a comfortable removable drop-in seat upholstered in an attractive yellow fabric. The warm upholstery complements the rich colouring of the timber while allowing the seats to be removed relatively easily should future reupholstery be desired. The timber displays gorgeous natural grain, rich colouring and attractive tonal variation throughout, providing considerable warmth and character. All of the frames are solid and sturdy, with no unwanted movement, reflecting the quality of their construction and making the chairs suitable for continued practical use. The combination of carved backrests, elegant sabre legs, warm timber and yellow upholstery gives the set a sophisticated appearance that could complement both traditional and more contemporary dining interiors. Presented in good vintage condition, with appropriate signs of age and historic use consistent with their 20th-century origin. A highly desirable and substantial set of ten Regency style dining chairs combining eight side chairs and two carvers with elegant carving, graceful sabre legs and comfortable drop-in upholstered seats. Dimensions: Side Chairs: Height: 87.5 cm Width: 46.5 cm Seat Height: 45 cm Seat Depth: 40 cm Carver Chairs: Height: 89.5 cm Width: 53 cm Seat Height: 45 cm Seat Depth: 43 cm Weight: Approximately 7 kg (15 lb) per side chair Approximately 9 kg (20 lb) per carver chair Approximately 74 kg (163 lb) for the complete set of ten. See less