Jacobean Carved Dining Chairs 1900 - 1920

Name: Set of 6 Bergere Back and Seat Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1107644
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleJacobean Revival
MaterialOak, Cane
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBarley twist turnings, Floral crest carving, Woven cane panels, Turned stretchers
SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This set of six Jacobean revival dining chairs, assembled in 1900, includes carver chairs with arms and standard chairs, all constructed from beech wood stained and polished to resemble dark brown oak. Each piece showcases woven cane panels in the back and seat, floral crest carvings along the top rail, and barley twist turnings on the uprights, supports, and stretchers. The carver chairs measure 126 cm in height and 66 cm in width, with arm heights of 71 cm, while the standard chairs measure 144 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. These traditional seating items suit formal dining rooms, country house interiors, or traditional studies. They provide functional seating around a dining table or as accent pieces against a wall. The durable construction and classic silhouette lend a historical aesthetic to domestic spaces while offering practical everyday utility.

FAQs

Jacobean Revival furniture draws inspiration from early 17th-century English designs, characterised by dark hardwoods, intricate relief carving, barley twist turnings, and high-backed seating with woven cane or upholstered panels.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid oak or walnut for the timber framing, paired with natural rattan cane split into strips and woven through hand-drilled holes along the inner frame edges.

Look for traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints with wooden dowel pegs, natural hand-turned variation in the barley twists, and aged patina along high-touch surfaces like armrests and top rails.

Balance the heavy, intricate detail of dark oak chairs by surrounding them with neutral plaster walls, contemporary lighting, and a understated modern wood or stone dining table.

Keep cane work hydrated with occasional light water misting to prevent brittleness, while cleaning the wooden frame with a soft cloth and applying clear beeswax periodically to protect the timber finish.

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Set of 6 Bergere Back and Seat Dining Chairs