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Set of 6 Early Victorian Rush Seat East Anglia Dining Chairs.
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Set of 6 Early Victorian Rush Seat East Anglia Dining Chairs.

19th century
Sold 15 July 2026 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Set of 6 early Victorian rush seat chairs.

Some of rush on a couple of them needs glueing back down.

There is a spare 7th one - rush completely gone.

Seat height 45 cms.

Fruitwood and elm.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Victorian Rush Seat Chairs to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
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SA1195779
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Description
Set of 6 early Victorian rush seat chairs.

Some of rush on a couple of them needs glueing back down.

There is a spare 7th one - rush completely gone.

Seat height 45 cms.

Fruitwood and elm.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Victorian Rush Seat Chairs to the 1850s.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1195779
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A set of six early Victorian rush seat dining chairs featuring spindle backs and warm brown wooden frames.
Set of 6 early Victorian rush seat East Anglia dining chairs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly Victorian Country
  • MaterialAsh, Elm, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Turned legs, Rush woven seat, Open armrests on carver
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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Early Victorian rush seat chairs from the East Anglian region typically feature regional construction methods, often incorporating native timbers such as elm or ash, combined with hand-woven rush seats and distinctive spindle-back designs.

These pieces are constructed using traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon, utilising solid hardwood frames paired with seats woven from natural marsh rush or reed.

Authenticity is assessed through signs of age-related wear, hand-turned wooden components, traditional tool marks, patination on the timber, and the tight weave pattern of the period rush seating.

They can be paired with a simple contemporary or rustic timber dining table to introduce texture, historical contrast, and traditional craftsmanship into a contemporary dining space.

Rush seats should be kept away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture. Cleaning should be limited to gentle dusting with a soft brush, avoiding chemical cleaners that can dry out the natural fibres.
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