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Set of Four 19th Century Elm Country Dining Chairs
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Set of Four 19th Century Elm Country Dining Chairs

19th century
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set of four 19th century elm country dining chairs with upholstered seats

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Claire Langley Antiques has dated these Antique Elm Dining Chairs to the 1800s.

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Set of four 19th century elm country dining chairs with upholstered seats

height

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Claire Langley Antiques has dated these Antique Elm Dining Chairs to the 1800s.

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A set of four 19th-century country elm dining chairs featuring pierced fan splat backs, square stretchered legs, and neutral upholstered drop-in seats.
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Archive I A set of four 19th-century country elm dining chairs featuring pierced fan splat backs, square stretchered legs, and neutral upholstered drop-in seats.

Set of Four 19th Century Elm Country Dining Chairs

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Claire Langley Antiques
Telephone 01780 592599 or 07752 919 172
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Hallidays Yard
Radcliffe Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 1ED
United Kingdom
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A set of four 19th-century country elm dining chairs featuring pierced fan splat backs, square stretchered legs, and neutral upholstered drop-in seats.
set of four 19th century elm country dining chairs
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A set of four 19th-century country elm dining chairs featuring pierced fan splat backs, square stretchered legs, and neutral upholstered drop-in seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialElm, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat, Camel back top rail, Square stretchered legs, Drop-in seat

A set of four nineteenth-century country dining chairs originates from around 1800 in the English Country style. The frames consist of warm brown elm timber displaying a natural wood grain and a smooth finish, complemented by neutral beige upholstered drop-in seats. Each chair exhibits a camel back top rail above a pierced fan splat back, with straight square legs connected by sturdy side stretchers for support. Minor surface wear is visible on the wooden frames from age and use. These dining chairs are suited for placement around a rustic farmhouse table in a kitchen or dining room. Measuring approximately 94 cm in height, they offer a comfortable seating option for daily family meals or casual gatherings. The traditional design brings practical seating with a classic silhouette to interior spaces.

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Country furniture from this period adapted high-fashion urban designs, such as Chippendale and Hepplewhite shapes, into practical vernacular pieces. Crafted primarily from durable local hardwoods like elm, ash, and oak, these items feature functional drop-in seats, sturdy stretchers, and elegant hand-carved back splats.

Regional chairmakers used native British timbers, with elm being favoured for seat construction due to its resistant cross-grained structure. Frame members were commonly secured using pegged mortise and tenon joinery, paired with woven rush, wooden, or upholstered drop-in seats.

Authentic period chairs show irregular hand-cut joinery, pegged construction points, and natural wear patterns along the foot stretchers. The timber typically exhibits deep patination and distinct grain variations unique to historic elm, rather than modern uniform finishes.

Pairing classic wooden country chairs with a modern minimalist dining table creates a balanced, layered look. Neutral upholstery fabrics on drop-in seats help integrate warmth and historical character into modern colour schemes.

Preserve the natural timber patination by applying a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and maintain stable humidity levels to prevent the wood from drying out or splitting.
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