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Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Hall Chairs
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Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Hall Chairs

19th century
Description

Pair of antique Victorian quality carved oak hall chairs having a quality carved oak shaped back with carved leaf scroll and flower decoration, solid oak seat with a half sunflower carved decoration standing on elegant barley twist legs.

A handsome pair in lovely original condition boasting a fabulous colour.

Dimensions:

Height 91.5 cm (36.02 in)

Width 40 cm (15.75 in)

Depth 39.5 cm (15.51 in)

Seat Height 47 cm (18.50 in)

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Oak Hall Chairs to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09004388
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Barley-twist turned front legs: typical Late Victorian revival design.
Medullary rays across the solid seat boards: quarter-sawn English oak.
Hand-finished relief carving around the back piercing: period workshop joinery.
Darkened wax accumulation in carving recesses: undisturbed natural aging over decades.
Plain reverse back panels: standard late 19th-century hall chair construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143484
Dealers Internal Reference
2719
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Description
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved oak hall chairs having a quality carved oak shaped back with carved leaf scroll and flower decoration, solid oak seat with a half sunflower carved decoration standing on elegant barley twist legs.

A handsome pair in lovely original condition boasting a fabulous colour.

Dimensions:

Height 91.5 cm (36.02 in)

Width 40 cm (15.75 in)

Depth 39.5 cm (15.51 in)

Seat Height 47 cm (18.50 in)

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Oak Hall Chairs to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09004388
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Barley-twist turned front legs: typical Late Victorian revival design.
Medullary rays across the solid seat boards: quarter-sawn English oak.
Hand-finished relief carving around the back piercing: period workshop joinery.
Darkened wax accumulation in carving recesses: undisturbed natural aging over decades.
Plain reverse back panels: standard late 19th-century hall chair construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143484
Dealers Internal Ref
2719
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of antique Victorian dark oak hall chairs featuring carved backrests with circular apertures and barley twist front legs.
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Hall Chairs
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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Pierced backrest, Acanthus leaf carving, Solid wood seat
  • SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

This pair of Victorian hall chairs originates from 1880 in the Gothic revival style. The pieces are constructed from solid oak in a dark brown timber colour with a rich polished finish. Each chair possesses a shaped backrest featuring a circular aperture at the top, acanthus leaf scrolls, floral decorations, and a central diamond-shaped carved motif. The solid timber seats display a carved half sunflower design along the front edge, while the front supports consist of turned barley twist legs. Wear and subtle ageing appear naturally across the timber surfaces from historical use. Each chair measures 91.5 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 39.5 cm deep. These items suit placement beside the front door or in an entryway for guests to sit when removing footwear, and they function equally well in a hallway or landing as decorative seating.

FAQs

Victorian hall chairs were non-upholstered wooden chairs placed in entrance halls and foyers to accommodate visitors or servants waiting to be received by the household.

Hall chairs were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring turned legs, carved backrests, and unpadded timber seats designed to withstand wet outerwear.

Authentic period examples display crisp hand-carved detailing, dark natural patination, traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, and subtle wear on the feet and seat edges.

Position a pair on either side of an entryway console table or in a hallway corner to introduce rich historical character and architectural texture against contemporary backdrops.

Dust intricate carvings regularly using a soft-bristled brush, and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber and protect the original finish.
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