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A Smart Set of Four Edinburgh Pattern Birch Side Chairs, Second Half 19th Century
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A Smart Set of Four Edinburgh Pattern Birch Side Chairs, Second Half 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

Good quailty, solid chairs inspired by Grecian chairs made during the Regency period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.

All chairs are structurally robust and in well presented condition with their original finish. Typical age associated wear, a faint scratch to one seat.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Victorian Birch Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1210320
Description
Good quailty, solid chairs inspired by Grecian chairs made during the Regency period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.

All chairs are structurally robust and in well presented condition with their original finish. Typical age associated wear, a faint scratch to one seat.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Victorian Birch Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210320
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A set of four Victorian birch side chairs featuring curved top rails, turned front legs, and solid timber seats.
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A set of four Victorian birch side chairs featuring curved top rails, turned front legs, and solid timber seats.
A smart set of four Edinburgh Pattern birch side chairs, second half 19th century
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A set of four Victorian birch side chairs featuring curved top rails, turned front legs, and solid timber seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBirch
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned front legs, Curved crest rail, Solid timber seats, Saber rear legs
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

A smart set of four Edinburgh Pattern dining chairs originates from the Victorian period, during the second half of the 19th century. Built from solid birch, the timber displays a warm brown tone with an original finish showing typical age-associated wear, including a faint scratch to one seat. Each piece follows a design inspired by Grecian chairs made during the Regency era in Edinburgh and elsewhere. The construction includes curved crest rails, a horizontal splat bar, solid timber seats, turned front legs, and sabre rear legs. Each chair measures 91 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, providing robust and reliable seating. These side chairs integrate into an English Country House aesthetic, bringing classic proportions and historic character to a dining room or study. Their sturdy form and compact dimensions allow them to function comfortably around a family dining table or serve as occasional seating in a living space. The warm wooden grain complements traditional and transitional interiors, adding functional seating backed by traditional craftsmanship. Regular placement around a table or along a wall creates an authentic period arrangement while offering practical everyday use.

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The Edinburgh pattern refers to a regional style of Scottish side chair popular during the nineteenth century, characterised by curved back splats, flat top rails, and sturdy turned front legs.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used native hardwoods such as birch, oak, walnut, and mahogany, utilizing traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-turned leg construction.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display signs of historical wear, unevenness from hand-planing, original wooden pegging or early screw fixings, and naturally developed patina on hand-handled surfaces.

Antique timber side chairs can be paired with modern dining tables to create a curated, layered aesthetic or utilized individually as accent seating in hallways and bedrooms.

Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of natural beeswax polish will protect the timber finish and maintain the wood grain without causing buildup.
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