Antique Oak Dining Chairs 18th Century

Name: Harlequin Set of Ten Good 17th/18th Century Oak Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1168346
Price: 1150 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period18th century
Style18th Century Country
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsVase splat back, Turned legs, Panel seats, H-stretchers
SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This harlequin set of ten oak dining chairs belongs to the Georgian period and follows an eighteenth-century country style. The pieces exhibit a warm brown timber finish with natural patination, polished surfaces, and signs of old imperfections and minor repairs. Each chair has an upright rectangular frame, a shaped vase splat backrest, a solid wooden panel seat, and turned front legs joined by horizontal cross-stretcher supports. The set measures 97 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, offering sturdy seating for everyday domestic use. These similarly matched rustic farmhouse chairs suit placement around a family dining table or throughout a traditional kitchen space. The sturdy construction provides firm support for daily seating needs, while the clean polished timber grain adds character to an interior. The collection brings uniform yet varied historical craftsmanship into a home dining area, serving as a functional arrangement for hosting guests or daily meals.

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Country oak dining chairs from this period were crafted by regional cabinetmakers using native timbers. They are characterised by robust construction, carved or shaped vase splats, solid panel seats, and sturdy wooden stretchers.

These chairs were built using mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden dowels or pegs. The solid oak panels were fitted into framed surrounds, and turned or square legs were linked with under-stretchers for structural integrity.

Authentic period pieces display irregular hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut peg joinery, natural shrinkage across wood grains, and uneven wear on lower stretchers where feet rested over centuries.

A harlequin set brings curated contrast to a dining space. Combine them with a clean-lined modern or scrubbed pine table to highlight the varied silhouettes and natural oak patination.

Maintain antique oak by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep timber away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent splitting.

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Harlequin Set of Ten Good 17th/18th Century Oak Chairs

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