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Good Set of Ten Antique Ash and Elm Ladderback Chairs
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Good Set of Ten Antique Ash and Elm Ladderback Chairs

19th century
Sold 21 July 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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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

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated these Antique Ladderback Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

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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.
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fig 1. A set of ten antique ladderback dining chairs with rush seats arranged against a neutral grey backdrop.
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. A set of ten antique ladderback dining chairs with rush seats arranged against a neutral grey backdrop.
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.

fig 3. A set of ten antique ladderback dining chairs with rush seats arranged against a neutral grey backdrop.
fig 3. Good Set of Ten Antique Ash and Elm Ladderback Chairs

Dimensions for standard chairs are:

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.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated these Antique Ladderback Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152420
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A set of ten antique ladderback dining chairs with rush seats arranged against a neutral grey backdrop.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialAsh, Elm, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved ladder slats, Rush woven seats, Turned stretchers, Pad feet

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Ladderback chairs originated as vernacular seating in the 17th century, gaining popularity throughout the countryside for their robust construction and ergonomic curved slats.

These chairs typically combine flexible timbers like ash or fruitwood for the frame and spindles, sturdy elm for seats or accents, and woven rush or straw for the seating pad.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned components with subtle irregularities, traditional joinery such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, and natural patination accumulated through centuries of use.

They provide a striking textural contrast when paired with a contemporary minimalist dining table or used as accent seating to ground a neutral, modern scheme.

Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent the rush from drying out, avoid placing them in direct sunlight, and clean wooden frames periodically with a soft cloth and microcrystalline wax.
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