A set of eight Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs dating to circa 1890. Comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs, with pierced tree shaped decoration to the headrests and vase shaped back splats, on square tapering legs joined by H and additional back stretchers, the armchairs with wide curved arm rests and raised on brass castors, the seats covered with red leather on the side chairs and reddish tan rexine to the armchairs. The frames in good solid condition with original colour, marks and rubbing as should be expected from age and use, two of the seats on the side chairs do have dent lines and paint spots, the armchair seats also have some marks and all have plenty of wear left in them if desired, overall a good quality set of sturdy Arts & Crafts chairs with design similarities to the well known names of Shapland & Petter, Wyllie & Lochhead and Liberty''s.Carver chairs 60.5cm wide x 56cm deep x 109cm high23 3/4in wide x 22in deep x 43in highSeat height 47cm (18 1/2in)Side chairs 46cm wide x 50cm deep x 99cm high18in wide x 19 3/4in deep x 39in highSeat height 47cm (18 1/2in) Ref: 0720When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.For delivery we use a small carrier ...