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Regent Antiques makes it a priority to always have a nice choice of antique armchairs available for you to view at their North London showroom, alon…

Regent Antiques makes it a priority to always have a nice choice of antique armchairs available for you to view at their North London showroom, alongside others from more recent periods

There’s nothing nicer than relaxing in an attractive and comfortable antique armchair, especially one which has been carefully and sympathetically restored and reupholstered by our own craftsmen in our own workshops.

It is our policy to always offer items for sale in excellent condition wherever possible but we are also careful to point out that, over a century or more of daily use, antique armchairs and other antique furniture items are likely to acquire something of a period feel that is impossible to replicate.

Carefully Selected Antique Armchairs From Across The Centuries

We offer carefully selected antique armchairs in a variety of styles and from a number of periods in furniture making history and you are welcome to view our range online or, better still, in person in our north London showrooms.

Check out our extensive range of antique Victorian armchairs, Regency armchairs, Empire armchairs, Chippendale armchairs, Sheraton armchairs, Art Deco armchairs and many more in lots of different styles and from different periods in furniture making history including armchairs from major manufacturers such as Gillows.

Vintage & Contemporary Period Style Armchairs

Those seeking an authentic period look with the benefits of up-to-date construction and an appearance to suit their particular needs may wish to take a closer look at our range of top quality period style furniture including a number of armchairs and all upholstered in fine leather.

The hide used for upholstering this range may be finished in a wide choice of colours to suit your decor so please check out this category to see the choice of styles that is available.

From our ever popular Captains Chairs, Directors Chairs and Chippendale Style Wing Back armchairs, there is bound to be an armchair that suits your needs and which will look great in your intended location.

Browse For Antique Armchairs From The Comfort of Your Armchair

Don’t leave it to chance when looking for a comfortable antique armchair or perhaps a period style piece from a more recent era such as Art Deco. Check this category regularly and pay us a visit whenever you can - the showroom is open every weekday from 10am until 5pm and on occasional Saturdays. If you can’t make the trip please feel free to contact our team of antique furniture experts using the contact details shown above to get the answers to any questions that you might have.

Your New, Old or Vintage Armchair Will Be With You Soon - Wherever You Are

Non-UK customers may rest assured that our packing and shipping teams can arrange for any antique armchair or other antique furniture item to be shipped to you, but please request a shipping quotation before making a purchase. Those customers living in mainland UK can benefit from our free delivery option.

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Ref: A4130
Antique Pair George III Polychrome Decorated Open Armchairs C1785 18th C

Antique Pair George III Polychrome Decorated Open Armchairs C1785 18th C

A superb pair of George III polychrome decorated open armchairs, attributed to Gillows, Circa 1785 in date. Each is superbly decorated with hand painted garlands, ribbon tied foliate trails, patera, bellflower pendants and demi-lune fan medallion. The chairs have shield shaped back with vertical medallion splats raised on square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs. They are beautifully upholstered in a cream floral patterned and buttoned fabric. Footnotes:  A virtually identical mahogany open armchair, albeit one with carved rather than polychrome detailing to its frames, is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 124, p. 165. A closely comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair with a 'camel back stay rail' made for Mrs Chadwick in December 1785'. This Gillows model was then published in the renowned cabinet maker's Estimate Sketch Books in January of the following year, Ibid, pl. 123, p. 165. A slightly more simplified version of this design, dated circa 1785, which is also directly related to the offered and aforementioned chairs is in Gillow Furniture Designs, 1760-1800, introduction and ed. by L. Boynton, 1995, Royston, fig. 260. This same drawing appears again in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, fig. 1, p.134. This latter example is evidently one of a group of reproductions, also dating to circa 1785, taken from the 'Journeymen's Price Agreement' which is therein described as: 'Camel Back Stay Rail, 5 splat escutcheon or shield'. There is no mistaking their beautiful and stylish design, which is certain to make them a treasured addition to one of the rooms in your home. Condition: In excellent original condition having only been beautifully wax polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 98 x Width 57 x Depth 53

Height 45 - Seat Height

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot, 3 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches

Height 1 foot, 6 inches - Seat Height

£2,550.00
Ref: A3206a
Bespoke English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chair Buckskin

Bespoke English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chair Buckskin

This is an absolutely stunning new bespoke 'Amsterdam Armchair' in a beautiful buckskin colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality. Old English buckskin is an aniline-finished leather that is tanned to ensure a pleasing distressed or ‘aged’ finish from new. Extra fat liquors are applied during tanning to give the leather a slightly waxy feel. These leathers are designed to allow the natural marking variations of the leather to show through to the finish coat.   Pull-up leathers do not have a consistent colour density across the whole hide and are designed to change colour and sheen when pulled or stretched. They are not as colour fast as pigmented hides and are designed to allow furniture to age and relax through use and over time. Evidence of marks and scarring will be seen through the surface finish.   Each hide will be unique, as will be the furniture on which it is used. The studding is achieved with close individual nails or studs -  not by using strips - and each nail is individually hammered in by hand.   Seats have individual double cone hand springing, each spring is hand sewn to the beechwood frame. The filling is canvas, fibre and felt.   The effect can be very pleasing although bear in mind that this hand-dyed leather can fade in direct sunlight. Handmade English furniture of this quality can last for generations if well-cared for. Available in other colours upon request. Bespoke orders and wholesale enquiries welcome. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 83 x Width 85 x Depth 83

Height 55 - Seat Height

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches

Height 1 foot, 10 inches - Seat Height

£1,650.00
Ref: A3206
Bespoke Pair English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chairs Buckskin

Bespoke Pair English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chairs Buckskin

This is an absolutely fantastic pair of new bespoke 'Amsterdam arm chairs' in a beautiful buckskin colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality Old English buckskin is an aniline-finished leather that is tanned to ensure a pleasing distressed or ‘aged’ finish from new. Extra fat liquors are applied during tanning to give the leather a slightly waxy feel. These leathers are designed to allow the natural marking variations of the leather to show through to the finish coat.   Pull-up leathers do not have a consistent colour density across the whole hide and are designed to change colour and sheen when pulled or stretched. They are not as colour fast as pigmented hides and are designed to allow furniture to age and relax through use and over time. Evidence of marks and scarring will be seen through the surface finish.   Each hide will be unique, as will be the furniture on which it is used. The studding is achieved with close individual nails or studs -  not by using strips - and each nail is individually hammered in by hand.   Seats have individual double cone hand springing, each spring is hand sewn to the beechwood frame. The filling is canvas, fibre and felt. The effect can be very pleasing although bear in mind that this hand-dyed leather can fade in direct sunlight. Handmade English furniture of this quality can last for generations if well-cared for. Available in other colours upon request. Bespoke orders and wholesale enquiries welcome. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 83 x Width 85 x Depth 83

Height 55 - Seat Height

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches

Height 1 foot, 10 inches - Seat Height

£3,200.00
Ref: 09085d
Bespoke Pair English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chairs Bruciato

Bespoke Pair English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chairs Bruciato

This is an absolutely fantastic pair of new bespoke 'Amsterdam arm chairs' in a beautiful bruciato colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality Old English bruciato is an aniline-finished leather that is tanned to ensure a pleasing distressed or ‘aged’ finish from new. Extra fat liquors are applied during tanning to give the leather a slightly waxy feel. These leathers are designed to allow the natural marking variations of the leather to show through to the finish coat.   Pull-up leathers do not have a consistent colour density across the whole hide and are designed to change colour and sheen when pulled or stretched. They are not as colour fast as pigmented hides and are designed to allow furniture to age and relax through use and over time. Evidence of marks and scarring will be seen through the surface finish.   Each hide will be unique, as will be the furniture on which it is used. The studding is achieved with close individual nails or studs -  not by using strips - and each nail is individually hammered in by hand.   Seats have individual double cone hand springing, each spring is hand sewn to the beechwood frame. The filling is canvas, fibre and felt. The effect can be very pleasing although bear in mind that this hand-dyed leather can fade in direct sunlight. Handmade English furniture of this quality can last for generations if well-cared for. Available in other colours upon request. Bespoke orders and wholesale enquiries welcome. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 83 x Width 85 x Depth 83

Height 55 - Seat Height

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches

Height 1 foot, 10 inches - Seat Height

£3,200.00
Ref: 09085e
Bespoke English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chair Saddle

Bespoke English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chair Saddle

This is an absolutely stunning new bespoke 'Amsterdam Armchair' in a beautiful saddle colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality. Old English Saddle is an aniline-finished leather that is tanned to ensure a pleasing distressed or ‘aged’ finish from new. Extra fat liquors are applied during tanning to give the leather a slightly waxy feel. These leathers are designed to allow the natural marking variations of the leather to show through to the finish coat.   Pull-up leathers do not have a consistent colour density across the whole hide and are designed to change colour and sheen when pulled or stretched. They are not as colour fast as pigmented hides and are designed to allow furniture to age and relax through use and over time. Evidence of marks and scarring will be seen through the surface finish.   Each hide will be unique, as will be the furniture on which it is used. The studding is achieved with close individual nails or studs -  not by using strips - and each nail is individually hammered in by hand.   Seats have individual double cone hand springing, each spring is hand sewn to the beechwood frame. The filling is canvas, fibre and felt.   The effect can be very pleasing although bear in mind that this hand-dyed leather can fade in direct sunlight. Handmade English furniture of this quality can last for generations if well-cared for. Available in other colours upon request. Bespoke orders and wholesale enquiries welcome. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 83 x Width 85 x Depth 83

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches

£1,650.00
Ref: 09085f
Bespoke Pair English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chairs Saddle

Bespoke Pair English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chairs Saddle

This is an absolutely fantastic pair of new bespoke 'Amsterdam arm chairs' in a beautiful saddle colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality Old English saddle is an aniline-finished leather that is tanned to ensure a pleasing distressed or ‘aged’ finish from new. Extra fat liquors are applied during tanning to give the leather a slightly waxy feel. These leathers are designed to allow the natural marking variations of the leather to show through to the finish coat.   Pull-up leathers do not have a consistent colour density across the whole hide and are designed to change colour and sheen when pulled or stretched. They are not as colour fast as pigmented hides and are designed to allow furniture to age and relax through use and over time. Evidence of marks and scarring will be seen through the surface finish.   Each hide will be unique, as will be the furniture on which it is used. The studding is achieved with close individual nails or studs -  not by using strips - and each nail is individually hammered in by hand.   Seats have individual double cone hand springing, each spring is hand sewn to the beechwood frame. The filling is canvas, fibre and felt. The effect can be very pleasing although bear in mind that this hand-dyed leather can fade in direct sunlight. Handmade English furniture of this quality can last for generations if well-cared for. Available in other colours upon request. Bespoke orders and wholesale enquiries welcome. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 83 x Width 85 x Depth 83

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches

£3,200.00
Ref: 09085a
Bespoke English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chair Tan

Bespoke English Handmade Amsterdam Leather Arm Chair Tan

This is an absolutely stunning new bespoke 'Amsterdam Armchair' in a beautiful tan colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality. Old English is an aniline-finished leather that is tanned to ensure a pleasing distressed or ‘aged’ finish from new. Extra fat liquors are applied during tanning to give the leather a slightly waxy feel. These leathers are designed to allow the natural marking variations of the leather to show through to the finish coat.   Pull-up leathers do not have a consistent colour density across the whole hide and are designed to change colour and sheen when pulled or stretched. They are not as colour fast as pigmented hides and are designed to allow furniture to age and relax through use and over time. Evidence of marks and scarring will be seen through the surface finish.   Each hide will be unique, as will be the furniture on which it is used. The studding is achieved with close individual nails or studs -  not by using strips - and each nail is individually hammered in by hand.   Seats have individual double cone hand springing, each spring is hand sewn to the beechwood frame. The filling is canvas, fibre and felt.   The effect can be very pleasing although bear in mind that this hand-dyed leather can fade in direct sunlight. Handmade English furniture of this quality can last for generations if well-cared for. Available in other colours upon request. Bespoke orders and wholesale enquiries welcome. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 83 x Width 85 x Depth 83

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 2 foot, 9 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches

£1,650.00

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