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Pair of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Pair of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats

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A Very Attractive Pair Of Late 19th Century Oak Hall Seats, Or Window Seats, Having Turned Stretchers To Top With Carrying Handle And Elegant Shaped Decoration To Splat Backs, Over Solid Seats Flanked By Scrolling Silhouette End Supports With Pierced Decoration In The Gothic Taste.

Makers Label - "William A & Sylvanus Smee, 6 Finsbury Pavement, London."

William Alfred Smee (1829-1886) and Sylvanus Smee (1835-1870) were sons of Wiliam Smee jnr (1797-1856), cabinet-maker and upholsterer and Citizen of London, a member of the Dyers Company. They were grandsons of William Smee (1761-1843) also a cabinet-maker and upholsterer.

The 1851 census shows William Smee jnr employing 90 men and 12 women. William's three sons were involved in the business: William Alfred, Sylvanus and John Henry Smee (1831-1912). William Smee jnr died in 1856 and by the late 1860s his sons had established separate businesses: W.A. & S. Smee, trading from 6 Finsbury Pavement, and John Henry Smee & Co., trading from 20 Finsbury Pavement.

This lovely quality pair of hall chairs date towards the latter part of the 19th century and are constructed from particularly attractive light golden oak, which gives them a nice warm colour as well as the natural elegance of their design.

In terms of function for the modern home their relatively small size and elegance make them incredibly useful in a whole variety of different ways and one could certainly use their imagination for these lovely chairs. It is worth noting that they are very much still fit for original purpose and surprisingly sturdy for something so small.

Overall they are in good condition for something of their age with just the expected minor old repairs. As with all items which we offer for sale they have been inspected and attended to at our workshops by our specialist antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish to ensure they are in their best possible condition before being presented for sale.

Circa 1880.

Height 30.5in.

Width 18.5in.

Depth 16in.

Seat Height 17.25in.

Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Hall Seats to the Victorian era.

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SA1099792
Dealers Internal Reference
9293
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A Very Attractive Pair Of Late 19th Century Oak Hall Seats, Or Window Seats, Having Turned Stretchers To Top With Carrying Handle And Elegant Shaped Decoration To Splat Backs, Over Solid Seats Flanked By Scrolling Silhouette End Supports With Pierced Decoration In The Gothic Taste.
fig 1. A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers.
fig 1. Pair of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats

Makers Label - "William A & Sylvanus Smee, 6 Finsbury Pavement, London."

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William Alfred Smee (1829-1886) and Sylvanus Smee (1835-1870) were sons of Wiliam Smee jnr (1797-1856), cabinet-maker and upholsterer and Citizen of London, a member of the Dyers Company.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

They were grandsons of William Smee (1761-1843) also a cabinet-maker and upholsterer.

fig 2. A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers.
fig 2. Pair of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats

The 1851 census shows William Smee jnr employing 90 men and 12 women. William's three sons were involved in the business: William Alfred, Sylvanus and John Henry Smee (1831-1912). William Smee jnr died in 1856 and by the late 1860s his sons had established separate businesses: W.A. & S. Smee, trading from 6 Finsbury Pavement, and John Henry Smee & Co., trading from 20 Finsbury Pavement.

fig 3. A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers.
fig 3. Pair of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats

This lovely quality pair of hall chairs date towards the latter part of the 19th century and are constructed from particularly attractive light golden oak, which gives them a nice warm colour as well as the natural elegance of their design.

fig 4. A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers.
fig 4. Pair of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats

In terms of function for the modern home their relatively small size and elegance make them incredibly useful in a whole variety of different ways and one could certainly use their imagination for these lovely chairs. It is worth noting that they are very much still fit for original purpose and surprisingly sturdy for something so small.

fig 5. A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers.
fig 5. Pair of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats

Overall they are in good condition for something of their age with just the expected minor old repairs. As with all items which we offer for sale they have been inspected and attended to at our workshops by our specialist antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish to ensure they are in their best possible condition before being presented for sale.

Circa 1880.

Height 30.5in.

Width 18.5in.

Depth 16in.

Seat Height 17.25in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Hall Seats to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers.

Pair of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats

Archive II A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View II
Archive III A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View III
Archive IV A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View IV
Archive V A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View V
Archive VI A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View IX
Archive X A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View X
Archive XI A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View XI
Archive XII A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View XII
Archive XIII A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers. View XIII
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Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
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A matched pair of 19th-century carved oak hall seats featuring arched top handle rails, shield-carved back panels, pierced side aprons, and turned cross stretchers.
Pair Of 19th Century Oak Hall Seats
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Victorian hall seats were designed for entrance hallways, providing temporary seating for visitors and callers. Typically crafted from solid oak or mahogany, these pieces often featured armorial crests or shield motifs reflecting architectural styles or household status.

Hall chairs from the 19th century were constructed using traditional joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved decorative panels, and solid timber seats. They were built without upholstery to prevent wear from damp outdoor clothing and daily use near entranceways.

Authentic 19th-century hall seats exhibit signs of age-related wear on the lower stretchers, hand-carved elements rather than uniform machine work, and period-correct joinery. Look for natural patination in the oak, solid seat boards, and characteristic design motifs like heraldic shields or pierced scrollwork.

A pair of carved oak hall seats can be placed in an entrance foyer or landing to create structural symmetry. Positioned alongside a modern mirror or architectural wall light, they complement modern design schemes through historical contrast.

Clean solid oak using a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to maintain the surface patination. Avoid placing solid oak seats directly adjacent to radiators or active heat sources to prevent warping or timber splitting.
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