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Antique Set of 6 (5 Plus 1) Early 19th Century Elm Dining Chairs
For sale by Prior and Willis
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Antique Set of 6 (5 Plus 1) Early 19th Century Elm Dining Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
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Set of 6 Antique Early 19th Century Elm Dining & Kitchen Chairs – High-Quality, Original, Rare

A rare and highly sought-after set of six original early 19th-century elm chairs featuring an elegant, timeless design with clean, simple lines. These versatile chairs are suitable for both formal dining rooms and everyday kitchen use.

Craftsmanship & Condition:

These chairs are solid and sturdy, with no loose joints or signs of woodworm. They feature newly upholstered seats, professionally finished to a high standard. Recently restored, they represent fine quality antique seating ready for immediate use.

Dimensions:

Standard Chair: 48cm (W) x 49cm (D) x 89cm (H) | Seat height: 47cm when seated

Carver Chair: 57cm (W) x 55cm (D) x 89cm (H) | Seat height: 47cm when seated | Arm height: 69cm

Condition Report:

Very good antique condition with expected character marks including historic knocks, scratches, cracks, repairs, and alterations consistent with age and use. Some old repairs, typical for functional antique furniture, have been professionally completed—ensuring these chairs are structurally sound and ready for use.

Additional Information:

Stock No: 8695

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

A rare opportunity to own a high-quality, fully restored set of early 19th-century elm chairs with classic appeal.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated these Antique Elm Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1152080
Dealers Internal Reference
8695
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Set of 6 Antique Early 19th Century Elm Dining & Kitchen Chairs – High-Quality, Original, Rare
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A rare and highly sought-after set of six original early 19th-century elm chairs featuring an elegant, timeless design with clean, simple lines.
Prior and Willis

These versatile chairs are suitable for both formal dining rooms and everyday kitchen use.

fig 1. A set of six early nineteenth-century elm dining chairs comprising five side chairs and one carver armchair with vertical slat backrests and off-white upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Set of 6 (5 Plus 1) Early 19th Century Elm Dining Chairs

Craftsmanship & Condition:

These chairs are solid and sturdy, with no loose joints or signs of woodworm. They feature newly upholstered seats, professionally finished to a high standard. Recently restored, they represent fine quality antique seating ready for immediate use.

fig 2. A set of six early nineteenth-century elm dining chairs comprising five side chairs and one carver armchair with vertical slat backrests and off-white upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Set of 6 (5 Plus 1) Early 19th Century Elm Dining Chairs

Dimensions:

Standard Chair: 48cm (W) x 49cm (D) x 89cm (H) | Seat height: 47cm when seated

Carver Chair: 57cm (W) x 55cm (D) x 89cm (H) | Seat height: 47cm when seated | Arm height: 69cm

Condition Report:

fig 3. A set of six early nineteenth-century elm dining chairs comprising five side chairs and one carver armchair with vertical slat backrests and off-white upholstered seats.
fig 3. Antique Set of 6 (5 Plus 1) Early 19th Century Elm Dining Chairs

Very good antique condition with expected character marks including historic knocks, scratches, cracks, repairs, and alterations consistent with age and use. Some old repairs, typical for functional antique furniture, have been professionally completed—ensuring these chairs are structurally sound and ready for use.

fig 4. A set of six early nineteenth-century elm dining chairs comprising five side chairs and one carver armchair with vertical slat backrests and off-white upholstered seats.
fig 4. Antique Set of 6 (5 Plus 1) Early 19th Century Elm Dining Chairs

Additional Information:

Stock No: 8695

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

A rare opportunity to own a high-quality, fully restored set of early 19th-century elm chairs with classic appeal.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated these Antique Elm Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152080
Dealers Internal Ref
8695
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Archive I A set of six early nineteenth-century elm dining chairs comprising five side chairs and one carver armchair with vertical slat backrests and off-white upholstered seats.

Antique Set of 6 (5 Plus 1) Early 19th Century Elm Dining Chairs

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Norfolk
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A set of six early nineteenth-century elm dining chairs comprising five side chairs and one carver armchair with vertical slat backrests and off-white upholstered seats.
Antique Set of 6 (5 plus 1) Early 19th Century Elm Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country Georgian
  • MaterialElm, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlat back, Carver armrests, H-stretcher, Drop-in seats

This set of six early 19th-century English Country Georgian dining chairs comprises five side chairs and one carver armchair. The suite is constructed from solid elm displaying a warm brown timber grain, paired with newly upholstered off-white fabric drop-in seats. Each chair presents a vertical slat backrest with straight uprights, plain square legs joined by H-stretchers, and the armchair adds gently curved wooden armrests. Historic knocks, scratches, cracks, repairs, and alterations are visible across the wooden frames. Measuring up to 89 cm in height with a 47 cm seat height, these elm chairs suit everyday family dining rooms or kitchen spaces alike. The set provides sturdy, restored antique seating ready for placement around a dining table.

FAQs

Country dining chairs from the early 19th century were predominantly crafted from locally sourced native hardwoods such as elm, oak, or fruitwood. They generally featured straightforward geometric forms, vertical slat backrests, and sturdy stretcher frames designed for practical, everyday use in provincial homes.

Elm wood was widely favoured by regional chair makers due to its dense, cross-grained structure, which resisted splitting when mortise and tenon joints were driven into it. Its distinct, swirling grain pattern provided decorative figure without requiring expensive veneers or heavy carved ornamentation.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle irregularities from hand tools, such as hand-planed surfaces and irregular mortise joints. Original construction often displays shrinkage over time around joints, authentic surface wear along lower stretchers where feet rested, and a natural aged patina on the timber.

A set of antique elm chairs pairs well with modern zinc, stone, or scrubbed pine dining tables to create textural contrast. Reupholstering drop-in seats with crisp neutral linen or modern patterned fabric updates the aesthetic while respecting the historical framework of the timber.

Maintain timber surfaces by regularly dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood hydration. Keep chairs away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or joint loosening.
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