Good Set of Ten Antique Ash and Elm Ladderback Chairs

Name: Good Set of Ten Antique Ash and Elm Ladderback Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1152420
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Webberley Antiques

Description

This is a beautiful harlequin set of ladderback chairs from a local estate.

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The set comprises two carvers and eight standard chairs. All of the same design and size, the chairs range in date from first or second quartile of the 1800s for most of them, to around 1900 for one carver and one standard chair.

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All are of a rich and natural consistent colour and the rush seats are in excellent order throughout. All of the chairs are solid and robust without movement or weakness in the joints.

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Comfortable, with a gentle rake to the back, the seat height is 17.5 inches from floor for the two carvers and 17 inches from floor for the standards. Seat pads could add another inch or so if required.

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Wear and patina consistent with age and careful use.

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A very beautiful and practical set of antique chairs in remarkably good condition.

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Dimensions for carvers are:

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41.75 inches high, 22 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep. From floor to seat is 17.5 inches, from floor to arm is 26 inches. Width between arms is 17.5 inches and depth of seat from front to back is 16.5 inches.

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Dimensions for standard chairs are:

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38 inches high, 18 inches wide, 14.5 inches deep. From floor to seat is 17 inches and depth of seat from front to back is 14 inches.

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For metric please multiply by 2.5

Declaration

Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1152420

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Description

This is a beautiful harlequin set of ladderback chairs from a local estate.

The set comprises two carvers and eight standard chairs.

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All of the same design and size, the chairs range in date from first or second quartile of the 1800s for most of them, to around 1900 for one carver and one standard chair.

Webberley Antiques

fig 1. Good Set of Ten Antique Ash and Elm Ladderback Chairs

All are of a rich and natural consistent colour and the rush seats are in excellent order throughout. All of the chairs are solid and robust without movement or weakness in the joints.

Comfortable, with a gentle rake to the back, the seat height is 17.5 inches from floor for the two carvers and 17 inches from floor for the standards. Seat pads could add another inch or so if required.

fig 2. Good Set of Ten Antique Ash and Elm Ladderback Chairs

Wear and patina consistent with age and careful use.

A very beautiful and practical set of antique chairs in remarkably good condition.

Dimensions for carvers are:

41.75 inches high, 22 inches wide, 17.5 inches deep. From floor to seat is 17.5 inches, from floor to arm is 26 inches. Width between arms is 17.5 inches and depth of seat from front to back is 16.5 inches.