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A Scandinavian Nursing Chair
Henry Fowler Antiques
for sale €995     $1,080
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A Scandinavian Nursing Chair

19th century
Description

A stunning Scandinavian nursing chair with turned legs and ladder back

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Scandinavian Ladderback Nursing Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1155213
Description
A stunning Scandinavian nursing chair with turned legs and ladder back
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Scandinavian Ladderback Nursing Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155213
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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A low-slung Scandinavian light wood nursing chair featuring horizontal ladderback splats, turned arm supports, and multiple stretchers.
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Archive I A low-slung Scandinavian light wood nursing chair featuring horizontal ladderback splats, turned arm supports, and multiple stretchers.

A Scandinavian Nursing Chair

Archive II A low-slung Scandinavian light wood nursing chair featuring horizontal ladderback splats, turned arm supports, and multiple stretchers. View II
Archive III A low-slung Scandinavian light wood nursing chair featuring horizontal ladderback splats, turned arm supports, and multiple stretchers. View III
Archive IV A low-slung Scandinavian light wood nursing chair featuring horizontal ladderback splats, turned arm supports, and multiple stretchers. View IV
Archive V A low-slung Scandinavian light wood nursing chair featuring horizontal ladderback splats, turned arm supports, and multiple stretchers. View V
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 52
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Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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A low-slung Scandinavian light wood nursing chair featuring horizontal ladderback splats, turned arm supports, and multiple stretchers.
A Scandinavian Nursing chair
Ref: SA1155213
A low-slung Scandinavian light wood nursing chair featuring horizontal ladderback splats, turned arm supports, and multiple stretchers.
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A Scandinavian nursing chair is a low-slung wooden armchair designed with a reduced seat height to assist mothers during childcare, traditionally featuring regional folk craftsmanship such as ladderback splats and turned spindles.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from locally sourced Scandinavian softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, birch, or ash, constructed with mortise and tenon joints and originally fitted with woven rush or cord seating.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-cut timber joinery, wooden pegging, hand-planed horizontal back slats, and age-consistent surface wear around the stretchers and armrests where hands and feet naturally rested.

Position the chair in a quiet bedroom corner, hallway, or living space topped with a sheepskin throw or natural linen cushion to complement minimalist, Japandi, or modern rustic aesthetic schemes.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and central heating radiators to prevent warping or cracking, and clean periodically with a soft dry cloth followed by a application of clear beeswax polish.
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