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18th Century Country Elm Carver Chair
The Old Cinema
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18th Century Country Elm Carver Chair

18th century
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Description

An 18th-century country carver chair in richly patinated elm, featuring a pierced vase-shaped splat and shaped top rail. The flat seat and generous proportions provide rustic character, while the curved arms and sturdy stretchers reflect traditional craftsmanship. With its honest wear and warm tone, this timeless chair would suit both period and eclectic interiors, whether placed at a desk, in a hallway, or by the fireside.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this 18th Century Elm Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1136956
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46760
Description
An 18th-century country carver chair in richly patinated elm, featuring a pierced vase-shaped splat and shaped top rail.
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The flat seat and generous proportions provide rustic character, while the curved arms and sturdy stretchers reflect traditional craftsmanship.
The Old Cinema

With its honest wear and warm tone, this timeless chair would suit both period and eclectic interiors, whether placed at a desk, in a hallway, or by the fireside.

Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this 18th Century Elm Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136956
Dealers Internal Ref
46760
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Old Cinema Profile Page

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Archive I An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers.

18th Century Country Elm Carver Chair

Archive II An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers. View II
Archive III An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers. View VII
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An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers.
18th Century Country Elm Carver Chair
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An 18th-century country elm carver chair featuring a pierced back splat, curved armrests, a solid timber seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers.
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A country carver chair is an armchair traditionally placed at the head of a dining table, designated for the person carving the meat. Produced by regional joiners during the 18th and 19th centuries, these chairs adapted formal London styles into simpler forms using locally sourced timbers such as elm, oak, and ash.

Regional woodworkers primarily utilised native English hardwoods including elm, oak, ash, and beech. Elm was particularly favoured for solid seats due to its cross-grained strength, which resisted splitting over time.

Authentic period chairs display hand-hewn construction, including mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs rather than modern screws. Look for irregular wear patterns, natural shrinkage in solid timber seats, and hand-carved details such as pierced splats or turned stretchers.

An antique carver chair functions well as a standalone accent piece in a hallway, paired with a contemporary desk, or incorporated as a head chair in a mixed-style dining setup. Its natural wood tones add warmth and texture to minimalist or transitional decor schemes.

Keep timber furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or warping. Clean surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the patination and protect the wood finish.
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