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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A refined pair of English Regency ebonized and parcel-gilt armchairs, dating to the early 19th century. Elegantly proportioned, each chair features a gently curved tablet back with a series of slender gilt vertical splats framed by gracefully swept stiles. The scrolled arms terminate in richly carved and parcel-gilt handgrips, echoed by gilt accents at the arm supports and leg collars, lending the chairs a sophisticated contrast against the lustrous black finish. The generously proportioned seats are upholstered in black horsehair, a durable and luxurious material prized for its resilience and subtle sheen, and are finished with decorative brass nailhead trim that complements the chairs' restrained neoclassical lines. Raised on slender, saber-form rear legs and tapered front legs, the chairs possess the lightness and elegance that define the Regency aesthetic. Beautifully crafted and retaining a warm, time-softened patina with expected wear to the gilding and lacquer, this handsome pair would serve equally well as library, desk, or occasional chairs, bringing timeless English refinement to both traditional and contemporary interiors.