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Pair of Oak Gossip Chairs
Ropeworks Antiques
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Pair of Oak Gossip Chairs

1900 - 1920
Description

A pair of small 'gossip chairs' by Wheeler of Arncroach to a Lorimer design.

Circa 1900 and using a nice cut of Oak they would seem to retain the original worn leather to the seats.

Excellent sturdy condition.

Seat height 32cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Pair Oak Gossip Chairs to the 1900s.

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SA1197340
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A pair of small 'gossip chairs' by Wheeler of Arncroach to a Lorimer design.
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Circa 1900 and using a nice cut of Oak they would seem to retain the original worn leather to the seats.
Ropeworks Antiques

Excellent sturdy condition.

Seat height 32cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Pair Oak Gossip Chairs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197340
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

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A pair of dark oak antique side chairs with intricately carved openwork back splats and tan upholstered seats.
Pair of oak gossip chairs
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Gossip chairs, often associated with hall or side chairs, were originally designed as light, portable seating for informal conversations in foyers, hallways, or parlours during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Chairs of this era were predominantly crafted from solid oak using traditional joinery methods, such as mortise and tenon joints, complemented by padded drop-in seats upholstered in velvet, woven fabric, or leather.

Authentic period pieces feature genuine hand or early machine fretwork on the back splats, natural age-related wear to the finish, sturdy stretchers connecting the legs, and solid timber weight.

These versatile chairs work well when positioned as a pair flanking an entry console table, placed in a quiet reading corner, or utilized as distinctive accent seating in a bedroom or hallway.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the timber grain periodically, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity.
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