Name: Set of Eight Victorian Elm Spindleback Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1194842
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Harrison Antique Furniture

Description

Set of late Victorian period Country elm Lancashire style spindleback dining chairs with rush seats.

Two carver armchairs and six matching single chairs all in sturdy condition.

Circa 1880

Measurements of Single Chair

Height 38”

Width 19”

Seat Depth 14”

Floor to Seat 18”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions

Height

96.5cm (37.99")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

35.5cm (13.98")

Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated these Victorian Elm Dining Chairs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1194842

Dealers Internal Reference

James WH

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Description

Set of late Victorian period Country elm Lancashire style spindleback dining chairs with rush seats.

Two carver armchairs and six matching single chairs all in sturdy condition.

Circa 1880

Measurements of Single Chair

Height 38”

Width 19”

Seat Depth 14”

Floor to Seat 18”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions

Height

96.5cm (37.99")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

35.5cm (13.98")

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated these Victorian Elm Dining Chairs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1194842

Dealers Internal Ref

James WH

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Harrison Antique Furniture

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Country
MaterialElm, Rush
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Woven rush seat, Turned legs, Front stretchers
SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This set of eight Victorian country elm dining chairs in the Lancashire style includes two carver armchairs and six matching single chairs. The dark brown timber displays a rich patina, complemented by woven rush seats and turned spindles in the double-tiered backs. Turned legs connected by sturdy front stretchers provide robust support, while curved armrests define the carvers. Each single chair measures 96.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep. Ideal for daily family meals, these rustic farmhouse chairs bring traditional seating to a dining room or spacious kitchen, pairing well with a timber table to create an inviting and cohesive rustic setting.

FAQs

Spindleback chairs are characterised by vertical turned wooden rods mounted between horizontal back rails. During the Victorian era, regional craftsmen produced these chairs in quantity using local hardwoods like elm, ash, and oak.

The frames were typically made from native hardwoods such as elm, ash, or beech due to their flexibility and strength. The seats were hand-woven using natural freshwater rush, twisted into tight cords and wrapped around the seat rails.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-tooling, original pegged joinery, uneven wear on the stretchers from feet resting on them, and natural oxidisation of the wood around joinery points.

These chairs complement contemporary oak or painted timber dining tables, providing textural contrast against modern minimalist backdrops or traditional rustic settings.

Rush seats require occasional light misting with water to maintain flexibility and prevent brittleness. Timber frames should be cleaned with a damp cloth and treated periodically with beeswax to preserve the patina.