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Pair of Antique Oak Chairs with Cane Seats Barley Twist Legs C.1920
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Pair of Antique Oak Chairs with Cane Seats Barley Twist Legs C.1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by MebleinUK
Description

A charming pair of oak chairs dating from the early 20th century, c.1920.

Each chair features a slatted back, newly re-caned seat, and elegant barley twist front legs joined by stretchers for added strength.

Crafted from solid oak with a rich patina, the chairs combine durability with traditional English style.

Their simple yet refined design makes them perfect for a dining room, kitchen, or conservatory setting.

Seat height: 46 cm

The chairs are offered in very good condition, sturdy and ready for immediate use.

A lovely addition to any vintage or country-inspired interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated these Barley Twist Oak Chairs to the 1920s.

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SA1170581
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A charming pair of oak chairs dating from the early 20th century, c.1920.
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Each chair features a slatted back, newly re-caned seat, and elegant barley twist front legs joined by stretchers for added strength.
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fig 1. A pair of dark oak side chairs featuring vertical slatted backs, woven cane seats, and barley twist front legs.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Oak Chairs with Cane Seats Barley Twist Legs C.1920

Crafted from solid oak with a rich patina, the chairs combine durability with traditional English style.

Their simple yet refined design makes them perfect for a dining room, kitchen, or conservatory setting.

Seat height: 46 cm

The chairs are offered in very good condition, sturdy and ready for immediate use.

A lovely addition to any vintage or country-inspired interior.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated these Barley Twist Oak Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170581
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Archive I A pair of dark oak side chairs featuring vertical slatted backs, woven cane seats, and barley twist front legs.

Pair of Antique Oak Chairs with Cane Seats Barley Twist Legs C.1920

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A pair of dark oak side chairs featuring vertical slatted backs, woven cane seats, and barley twist front legs.
Pair of Antique Oak Chairs with Cane Seats Barley Twist Legs c.1920
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A pair of dark oak side chairs featuring vertical slatted backs, woven cane seats, and barley twist front legs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Cane
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Woven cane seat, Slatted back, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This pair of Jacobean revival dining chairs dates from c.1920 and uses solid oak with a dark brown finish and a rich patina. Each chair has a slatted back, a newly re-caned woven cane seat, barley twist front legs, and an H-stretcher. The timber shows visible grain variations, minor surface wear from age, and block feet at the base of the twisted legs. The chairs measure 91 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm. These pieces fit naturally into a dining room, kitchen, or conservatory setting within an English country house interior. They work well around a dining table or as occasional seating against a wall, providing sturdy and functional seating ready for daily use in a vintage-inspired home.

FAQs

Jacobean Revival furniture, popular in the 1920s, draws inspiration from 17th-century English woodwork. It typically features dark stained oak, barley twist turnings, geometric panelling, and sturdy, rectilinear framing.

These chairs were crafted from solid oak frames, often finished with a dark varnish or wax to mimic aged timber, paired with hand-woven natural cane or rattan insert seats.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-turned or early machine-turned barley twist legs, mortise and tenon joinery, slight unevenness in the hand-woven cane, and natural surface patination along high-touch areas.

Pair these chairs with a minimalist modern dining table to create visual contrast, or place them individually as accent seating in a hallway, bedroom, or study.

Clean the oak frame with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically. Keep the cane seats slightly hydrated by wiping the underside with a damp cloth occasionally to prevent brittle cracking.
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