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Set of 8 (6+2) 19thc Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs
Andros Antiques
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Set of 8 (6+2) 19thc Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs

19th century
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This Set of 8 (6+2) 19thC Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs simply ooze charm and charisma. Constructed mainly from Ash that has mellowed to a lovely rich colour with great patination, as the chairs display their history of use with pride, and look all the better for it!

Standing on turned legs with a generous toe, and a good bulbous turned stretcher rail between the front legs. The traditional ladderback design to the backs and rush seating are hall marks of country farmhouse chairs.

Like so many sets of country chairs of this age, these are a matched set with tiny differences in the details and dimensions, that are barely noticeable, but just wanted to make you aware of. In fact, these minor differences just add to the rustic handmade appeal of these chairs and add further charm to them.

All the chairs are sturdy, waiting to grace a farmhouse table and be used for many more years as you add to their history.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 19thC

Stock No 1529

Dimensions

Width Smalls 20-21in/51-54cm Arms 24in/61cm

Depth Smalls 14-15in/ 36-38cm Arms 19in/48cm

Height Smalls 39½in/100cm Arms 44-45cm/ 112-114cm

Seat Height 17½-18in/44-45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Andros Antiques has dated these Rush Seat Ladderback Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1201766
Dealers Internal Reference
1529
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Description
This Set of 8 (6+2) 19thC Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs simply ooze charm and charisma.
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Constructed mainly from Ash that has mellowed to a lovely rich colour with great patination, as the chairs display their history of use with pride, and look all the better for it!.
Andros Antiques
fig 1. A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs.
fig 1. Set of 8 (6+2) 19thc Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs

Standing on turned legs with a generous toe, and a good bulbous turned stretcher rail between the front legs. The traditional ladderback design to the backs and rush seating are hall marks of country farmhouse chairs.

fig 2. A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs.
fig 2. Set of 8 (6+2) 19thc Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs

Like so many sets of country chairs of this age, these are a matched set with tiny differences in the details and dimensions, that are barely noticeable, but just wanted to make you aware of. In fact, these minor differences just add to the rustic handmade appeal of these chairs and add further charm to them.

fig 3. A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs.
fig 3. Set of 8 (6+2) 19thc Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs

All the chairs are sturdy, waiting to grace a farmhouse table and be used for many more years as you add to their history.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 19thC

Stock No 1529

Dimensions

Width Smalls 20-21in/51-54cm Arms 24in/61cm

Depth Smalls 14-15in/ 36-38cm Arms 19in/48cm

Height Smalls 39½in/100cm Arms 44-45cm/ 112-114cm

Seat Height 17½-18in/44-45cm

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated these Rush Seat Ladderback Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201766
Dealers Internal Ref
1529
Andros Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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Archive I A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs.

Set of 8 (6+2) 19thc Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs

Archive II A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs. View II
Archive III A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs. View III
Archive IV A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs. View IV
Archive V A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs. View V
Archive VI A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs. View VI
Archive VII A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs. View VII
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A set of eight 19th-century dark timber ladderback chairs featuring woven rush seats, shaped horizontal slats, turned legs, and two matching carver armchairs.
Set of 8 (6+2) 19thC Farmhouse Rush Seated Ladderback Chairs
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Ladderback chairs originated in Europe during the Middle Ages and gained widespread popularity in 18th and 19th-century country homes. Characterised by horizontal slats between upright posts, they were traditionally paired with hand-woven rush seats for lightweight, durable utilitarian seating.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from regional hardwoods such as ash, oak, beech, or fruitwood, which were readily available to local country joiners. The seats were hand-woven using natural freshwater rushes or cattails tightly twisted into cords.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-turned posts, hand-cut joinery with wooden pegs, and slight irregularities in the wood grain and rush weaving. Wear patterns on the front stretchers and footrests consistent with historical use also indicate age.

Country ladderback chairs complement contemporary dining spaces by introducing texture and historic character. Pairing a set with a scrubbed pine, zinc, or sleek modern dining table creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

To preserve rush seats, avoid excess moisture and clean lightly with a soft brush or vacuum hose attachment. Dampening the rush lightly once a year with water can prevent the fibres from drying out, while timber frames should be treated periodically with beeswax polish.
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