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Antique Set of 10 Dining Chairs Oak Ladder Back Country Chairs C1900 in Good Restored Condition
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Antique Set of 10 Dining Chairs Oak Ladder Back Country Chairs C1900 in Good Restored Condition

1900 - 1920
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A fine set of 10 oak ladder back country dining chairs already having had new rush seats fitted, cleaned and all joints checked.

PLEASE NOTE: Our restorers are still in the process of replacing a couple of oak slips that go in front of the rushing.

These set of 10 solid and sound honey light oak coloured country dining chairs comprise of 2 carvers and 8 side chairs . They are a genuine original set of 10 chairs !

Having come from an arts and crafts and country furniture collection and been in the same family from original purchase c1900 to 1925 and well cared for.

Sets of original 10 country dining chairs are becoming very hard to come by these days.

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Gerald Neville Antiques has dated these Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs to the Edwardian era.

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Countrychair2
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A fine set of 10 oak ladder back country dining chairs already having had new rush seats fitted, cleaned and all joints checked.
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PLEASE NOTE: Our restorers are still in the process of replacing a couple of oak slips that go in front of the rushing.
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fig 1. A set of ten antique oak ladder back dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned legs, comprising eight side chairs and two carver armchairs.
fig 1. Antique Set of 10 Dining Chairs Oak Ladder Back Country Chairs C1900 in Good Restored Condition

These set of 10 solid and sound honey light oak coloured country dining chairs comprise of 2 carvers and 8 side chairs . They are a genuine original set of 10 chairs !

Having come from an arts and crafts and country furniture collection and been in the same family from original purchase c1900 to 1925 and well cared for.

Sets of original 10 country dining chairs are becoming very hard to come by these days.

Date of Manufacture

Gerald Neville Antiques has dated these Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs to the Edwardian era.

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SA1194596
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Countrychair2
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Archive I A set of ten antique oak ladder back dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned legs, comprising eight side chairs and two carver armchairs.

Antique Set of 10 Dining Chairs Oak Ladder Back Country Chairs C1900 in Good Restored Condition

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A set of ten antique oak ladder back dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned legs, comprising eight side chairs and two carver armchairs.
Antique set of 10 dining chairs oak ladder back country chairs c1900 in good restored condition
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A set of ten antique oak ladder back dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned legs, comprising eight side chairs and two carver armchairs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLadder back slats, Rush seats, Turned legs and stretchers, Carved top rails

This Edwardian English Country dining set consists of ten oak ladder back chairs, including two carvers with arms and eight side chairs. The warm brown timber displays honey-light tones, complemented by woven rush seats and turned legs with connecting stretchers. Each chair features curved ladder slats across the back and carved top rails, standing on straight uprights. The set has undergone restoration, including cleaned framework, checked joints, and newly fitted rush seats. Suitable for a large family dining room or kitchen, these solid rustic farmhouse chairs provide ample seating for ten people around a substantial dining table. Measuring approximately 110 cm in height, they offer a comfortable upright seating position for daily meals and entertaining guests in a traditional home interior.

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Ladder back chairs feature a series of horizontal wooden slats across the backrest resembling a ladder. Originating in 17th-century Europe, this vernacular design became a staple of rural craft traditions across Britain, combining simple functional geometry with durable hardwood frames.

These chairs are typically crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, ash, or beech, fitted with traditional hand-woven natural rush seats. Construction relies on mortise and tenon joinery alongside turned wooden legs and supporting stretchers for structural stability.

Authentic period pieces display hand-turned components, peg joinery, and natural wear patterns on the front stretchers where feet rested. The rush seating will often show subtle tone variations and age-appropriate patination on the oak timber.

Ladder back chairs pair effectively with rustic oak dining tables in country kitchens or contemporary wooden dining tables to create textural contrast. Their open-slat design maintains visual transparency in open-plan living areas.

Apply a clear beeswax polish to the oak framework annually using a soft cloth to preserve the finish. Keep rush seats clean by light vacuuming with a brush attachment and avoid excessive moisture or direct heat sources.
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