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Antique 19th Century Elm Country Farmhouse Single Chair with Rush Seat

Name: Antique 19th Century Elm Country Farmhouse Single Chair with Rush Seat
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1212375
Price: 150 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

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 i

• Seat height: 46 cm / 18.11 in

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

92.5cm (36.42")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1212375

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Description

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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.

Dimensions

• Height: 92.5 cm / 36.42 in

• Width: 48 cm / 18.9 in

• Depth: 41 cm / 16.14 i

• Seat height: 46 cm / 18.11 in

Delivery

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

92.5cm (36.42")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1212375

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialElm, Rush
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsRush seat, Vertical back slats, Square legs, H-stretcher
SizeH 92.5 cm (36 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This antique nineteenth-century country farmhouse single chair is fashioned from elm with a warm brown finish and a woven rush seat. The piece displays a rustic farmhouse style, featuring straight square legs joined by an H-stretcher, vertical back slats, and a slight arched top rail with a decorative central spindle detail. Signs of old, treated woodworm are visible on the timber, highlighting its authentic history. Measuring 92.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, the furniture item is structurally sound and practical for daily use. Traditional country seating of this type suits a kitchen, hallway, or rustic dining interior. The rush seat lifts out for straightforward access and maintenance, adding convenience to everyday living. This honest example of nineteenth-century craft brings functional character to a home while offering comfortable support for a dining table or accent placement in a living space.

FAQs

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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