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Pair of Regency Gillows Mahogany Library Armchairs


A fine and rare pair of Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs upholstered in faded coral coloured hide with brass nailing, the deeply shaped backs flanked by scrolling arms and raised on Lyre-shaped mahogany frames with reeded details and turned front legs terminating in brass cups and casters.
Circa 1815
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London
Note: There are minor differences between the two chairs in the detail.
Height: 38”, 97 cms / Width: 27”, 69 cms / Depth: 24”, 61 cms.
Attribution: The lyre fronted Library Chair is a known Gillows pattern and featured in a number of homes they furnished during the Regency Period including Mere Hall and Hackwood Park. See Hackwood Sale Catalogue, Christie’s April 20-22 1998, Lot 55 for an almost identical pair supplied to William Powlett, 2nd. Baron Bolton for Hackwood, in May 1813 by Gillows.
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W.R.Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd.
86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
Tel : 01993 706 501
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Circa 1815
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London
Note: There are minor differences between the two chairs in the detail.
Height: 38”, 97 cms / Width: 27”, 69 cms / Depth: 24”, 61 cms.
Attribution: The lyre fronted Library Chair is a known Gillows pattern and featured in a number of homes they furnished during the Regency Period including Mere Hall and Hackwood Park. See Hackwood Sale Catalogue, Christie’s April 20-22 1998, Lot 55 for an almost identical pair supplied to William Powlett, 2nd. Baron Bolton for Hackwood, in May 1813 by Gillows.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 17/MAR/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
DimensionsHeight: 38”, 97 cms / Width: 27”, 69 cms / Depth: 24”, 61 cms.
Category Antique Furniture
> Antique Armchairs
Date Circa 1815
Regency Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Condition Good condition.
Item code as722a087 / 404U
Status Sold
£17500.00 
$23350.25 
€20259.75 

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Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
Tel : 01993 706 501
Non UK callers : +44 1993 706 501
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