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Antique 19th Century Elm Country Farmhouse Single Chair with Rush Seat
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Antique 19th Century Elm Country Farmhouse Single Chair with Rush Seat

19th century
Description

An antique 19th century elm country farmhouse single chair, fitted with a rush seat. The chair shows signs of old woodworm, which has been treated, and it remains structurally sound. The rush seat lifts out, allowing for easy access and maintenance.

The chair stands on straight legs joined by stretchers, with straight back splats and a very slight arched top rail. A simple and honest example of traditional country seating, well suited to a kitchen, hallway, or farmhouse interior.

Dimensions

• Height: 92.5 cm / 36.42 in

• Width: 48 cm / 18.9 in

• Depth: 41 cm / 16.14 in

• Seat height: 46 cm / 18.11 in

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Physical Dimensions
Height
92.5cm (36.42")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Elm Rush Seat Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1212375
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Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

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Description
An antique 19th century elm country farmhouse single chair, fitted with a rush seat. The chair shows signs of old woodworm, which has been treated, and it remains structurally sound. The rush seat lifts out, allowing for easy access and maintenance.
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The chair stands on straight legs joined by stretchers, with straight back splats and a very slight arched top rail.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

A simple and honest example of traditional country seating, well suited to a kitchen, hallway, or farmhouse interior.

fig 1. A 19th-century elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, vertical back slats, and straight legs connected by stretchers.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Elm Country Farmhouse Single Chair with Rush Seat

Dimensions

• Height: 92.5 cm / 36.42 in

• Width: 48 cm / 18.9 in

• Depth: 41 cm / 16.14 in

• Seat height: 46 cm / 18.11 in

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Height
92.5cm (36.42")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Elm Rush Seat Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212375
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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A 19th-century elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, vertical back slats, and straight legs connected by stretchers.
Antique 19th Century Elm Country Farmhouse Single Chair with Rush Seat
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A traditional English country rush seat chair is a piece of vernacular furniture constructed from native hardwoods, such as elm, ash, or oak, featuring a seat woven from natural freshwater rushes. Popular in rural homes during the 18th and 19th centuries, these chairs were designed for practical everyday use.

These chairs were primarily crafted using regional timbers including elm, oak, beech, or ash. The seating surface was created by twisting and weaving dried rushes across four timber rails, secured with traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic period examples exhibit irregular wear patterns on the front stretchers from foot placement, distinctive grain patterns characteristic of elm, and hand-cut timber joinery. The rush seats often show age-appropriate discolouration and gentle wear along the outer edges.

A single country chair functions well as an accent seat in a hallway, beside a bedroom desk, or paired alongside mismatched seating around a modern dining table. The warm wood tones and woven texture add organic contrast to minimal or contemporary schemes.

Maintain the timber frame by applying a natural beeswax polish along the grain and buffing gently. Clean the woven rush seat using a soft brush or vacuum attachment, keeping it dry and positioned away from direct heat sources to prevent the natural fibres from becoming brittle.
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