Name: Set of 10 French Oak Ladder Back Dining or Kitchen Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1133637
Price: 2200 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

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Sold 13 May 2025 · Youlls Antiques

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Description

A good set of 10 French oak cabriole leg ladder back chairs in Louis XVI style recently recovered & dating from the 1920’s.

Seat height 45 cm .

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated these French Oak Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

103cm (40.55")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1133637

Description

A good set of 10 French oak cabriole leg ladder back chairs in Louis XVI style recently recovered & dating from the 1920’s.

Seat height 45 cm .

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated these French Oak Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

103cm (40.55")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1133637

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Youlls Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Country
MaterialOak, Upholstery Fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCurved ladder slats, Cabriole legs, Upholstered drop-in seat, H-stretcher base
SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Ladder back chairs originated as functional, sturdy seating in European farmhouses and provincial homes, gaining popularity for their ergonomic horizontal slats and durable construction.

Traditional construction typically involves solid hardwoods such as oak or fruitwood, joined using mortise and tenon joints, often complemented by rush, straw, or upholstered drop-in seats.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-turned components, traditional joinery without modern metal fasteners, natural timber ageing, and tool marks consistent with period hand-working methods.

Pairing these chairs with a contemporary minimalist table creates a balanced juxtaposition, combining historical warmth with clean, modern architectural lines.

Preservation involves keeping wooden furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.