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Description

Good original condition 19th century Scottish elm kitchen chair with ebony string inlay to the back splat. Square tapered legs united with stretchers all round. Good condition and a lovely colour.

SIZE; 18 1/2" wide by 15 1/2" deep by 36" high overall.

Seat height is 18"

CIRCA; 1850

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

39.5cm (15.55")

Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this 19th Century Elm Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1121765

Dealers Notes

Full member of LAPADA.

Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description

Good original condition 19th century Scottish elm kitchen chair with ebony string inlay to the back splat. Square tapered legs united with stretchers all round. Good condition and a lovely colour.

SIZE; 18 1/2" wide by 15 1/2" deep by 36" high overall.

Seat height is 18"

CIRCA; 1850

Physical Dimensions

Height

91.5cm (36.02")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

39.5cm (15.55")

Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this 19th Century Elm Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1121765

About the Dealer

Carse Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carse Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

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Carse Antiques

Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652

Location

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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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialElm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSolid plank seat, Vertical spindle back, Panelled top rail, Straight wooden legs
SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century Scottish country furniture is characterised by robust construction, utilitarian design, and the use of locally sourced native hardwoods such as elm, ash, and beech.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid native timbers, particularly elm for its toughness and resistance to splitting, often featuring pegged joints and solid plank seats.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut joinery, tool marks, natural patina, wear patterns consistent with age, and the use of traditional timber species characteristic of regional rural workshops.

This piece can be styled by pairing it with a minimalist or modern dining table to create a deliberate contrast, highlighting its historic texture and organic warmth.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources, and occasionally treating the wood with natural beeswax to nourish the surface.