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Rare Model Early Mouseman Set of Six Dining Chairs
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Rare Model Early Mouseman Set of Six Dining Chairs

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 April 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Rare Model Early Mouseman Set of Six Dining Chairs

This is a fabulous long set of English 1930’s, solid oak dining chairs by Mouseman of Yorkshire. They are a very rare model with superb, thick original strong leather slung seats and featuring panelled back rests with hand holds and lovely adzed surfaces. All six are in excellent clean condition, they each have the signature hand carved mouse on a front leg and they are all a wonderful, rich and original colour. The seat heights are 46cm.

Dimensions

Height: 73cm (28.97")

Width: 43cm (17.06")

Depth: 43cm (17.06")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Robert Thompson Mouseman Dining Chairs to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137880
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Description
Rare Model Early Mouseman Set of Six Dining Chairs

This is a fabulous long set of English 1930’s, solid oak dining chairs by Mouseman of Yorkshire.

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They are a very rare model with superb, thick original strong leather slung seats and featuring panelled back rests with hand holds and lovely adzed surfaces.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

All six are in excellent clean condition, they each have the signature hand carved mouse on a front leg and they are all a wonderful, rich and original colour. The seat heights are 46cm.

Dimensions

Height: 73cm (28.97")

Width: 43cm (17.06")

Depth: 43cm (17.06")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Robert Thompson Mouseman Dining Chairs to the 1930s.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137880
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A set of six handcrafted oak dining chairs featuring carved wooden frames, panelled backs with cut-out handles, and tan leather upholstered seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of six handcrafted oak dining chairs featuring carved wooden frames, panelled backs with cut-out handles, and tan leather upholstered seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Model Early Mouseman Set of Six Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of six handcrafted oak dining chairs featuring carved wooden frames, panelled backs with cut-out handles, and tan leather upholstered seats. View II
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Archive IV A set of six handcrafted oak dining chairs featuring carved wooden frames, panelled backs with cut-out handles, and tan leather upholstered seats. View IV
Archive V A set of six handcrafted oak dining chairs featuring carved wooden frames, panelled backs with cut-out handles, and tan leather upholstered seats. View V
Archive VI A set of six handcrafted oak dining chairs featuring carved wooden frames, panelled backs with cut-out handles, and tan leather upholstered seats. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 160
Items Sold 10,768
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A set of six handcrafted oak dining chairs featuring carved wooden frames, panelled backs with cut-out handles, and tan leather upholstered seats.
Rare Model Early Mouseman Set of Six Dining Chairs
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A set of six handcrafted oak dining chairs featuring carved wooden frames, panelled backs with cut-out handles, and tan leather upholstered seats.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsCarved mouse signature, Adzed oak surface, Panelled backrest, Turned legs
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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Robert Thompson was a British craftsman associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, operating from Kilburn in North Yorkshire. He became famous for incorporating a carved mouse signature onto his handcrafted oak furniture, establishing a distinct workshop tradition that continues today.

Authentic pieces are traditionally constructed from English oak, featuring traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon. Surfaces often display the characteristic adzed texture left by hand-chiselling, and seats frequently feature leather hide attached with brass upholstery tacks.

Authenticity is primarily verified by the presence of the hand-carved signature mouse, the quality of the adzing on the oak surfaces, and traditional pegged joinery. Early examples often feature distinct proportions, patination, and specific carving styles that evolved in the Thompson workshop over decades.

These chairs fit well within rustic farmhouse, traditional country house, or curated eclectic dining spaces where natural materials are celebrated. Pairing them with a simple refectory table highlights their craftsmanship without competing visually against the grain of the oak.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the oak without building up residue. Protect leather seats from direct sunlight and moisture, cleaning them gently with a dry or barely damp cloth as needed.
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