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Georgian Ladder Back Rocking Chair
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Georgian Ladder Back Rocking Chair

18th century
Sold 27 January 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Georgian Lancashire pattern oak ladder back rocking chair with good clean rush seat. Good condition with no issues. Waxed finish.

SIZE; 20" by 15" by 38" high. Seat height is 18 1/2"

CIRCA; 1780 - 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Ladder Back Rocking Chair to the Georgian era.

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SA1101941
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Description
Georgian Lancashire pattern oak ladder back rocking chair with good clean rush seat. Good condition with no issues. Waxed finish.

SIZE; 20" by 15" by 38" high. Seat height is 18 1/2"

CIRCA; 1780 - 1800

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Ladder Back Rocking Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101941
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A wooden Georgian ladder back rocking chair featuring a woven rush seat and arched horizontal slats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A wooden Georgian ladder back rocking chair featuring a woven rush seat and arched horizontal slats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Ladder Back Rocking Chair

Archive II A wooden Georgian ladder back rocking chair featuring a woven rush seat and arched horizontal slats. View II
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Archive VI A wooden Georgian ladder back rocking chair featuring a woven rush seat and arched horizontal slats. View VI
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
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The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carse
Verified Since Mar 2011
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A wooden Georgian ladder back rocking chair featuring a woven rush seat and arched horizontal slats.
Georgian Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Ref: SA1101941
A wooden Georgian ladder back rocking chair featuring a woven rush seat and arched horizontal slats.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialElm, Oak, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLadder back slats, Woven rush seat, Turned uprights, Curved rocking rails
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Ladder back chairs feature horizontal slats across the backrest and date back centuries, becoming widely popular in British and American country homes during the 18th century. The addition of rocking rails evolved from vernacular craftsmanship, designed to provide comfort and gentle movement.

These chairs were typically constructed using local native hardwoods such as ash, elm, oak, or fruitwood, often featuring turned posts and hand-woven rush or split-cane seats. Joinery relied on traditional mortise and tenon techniques secured with wooden pegs.

Authentication involves examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, patina, and hand-turned details consistent with period craftsmanship. Genuine older pieces often exhibit natural wear patterns, handmade joinery without modern fasteners, and subtle asymmetries from manual turning.

This piece works well as a textural contrast in contemporary settings, paired with neutral textiles, textured wool throws, or placed by a fireplace to add warmth and historical character.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax sparingly and avoiding direct sunlight or central heating vents that dry out wood and rush. The woven seat should be kept clean using a soft brush attachment and protected from excessive moisture.
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