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19th Century Primitive Vernacular English Comb-back Rocking Chair - Ash & Sycamore, C.1840
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19th Century Primitive Vernacular English Comb-back Rocking Chair - Ash & Sycamore, C.1840

19th century
For Sale by Whites Antiques
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A rare and wonderfully authentic early Primitive Vernacular 19th-century Comb-Back Rocking Chair in Ash and Sycamore from North Yorkshire, with traces of its original paint and the warmth and rustic charm of centuries-old craftsmanship

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: 19th century circa1840

• Origin: North Yorkshire, England

• Materials & Construction: Ash and sycamore, traditionally joined and hand-turned

• Design: Primitive comb-back rocking chair with cupid-bow shaped mouldings on the comb crest rail, turned spindle arm supports, and a thick one-piece sycamore seat

• Craftsmanship: Artisan-made for comfort, resilience, and daily use, with gentle curved rockers and strong yet elegant proportions

• Finish: Retains traces of its original painted surface, now beautifully mellowed with age and rich patina

• Condition: Lovely antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and vestiges of early paintwork, consistent with authentic 19th-century use - a richly patinated finish developed through decades of use

• Dimensions: H: 105cm (41.3") | W: 54cm (21.3") | D: 94cm (37")

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Comb Back Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1223525
Dealers Internal Reference
BR073
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A rare and wonderfully authentic early Primitive Vernacular 19th-century Comb-Back Rocking Chair in Ash and Sycamore from North Yorkshire, with traces of its original paint and the warmth and rustic charm of centuries-old craftsmanship
fig 1. A 19th-century primitive comb-back rocking chair crafted from wood with tall back spindles, turned arm supports, and curved wooden runners.
fig 1. 19th Century Primitive Vernacular English Comb-back Rocking Chair - Ash & Sycamore, C.1840

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: 19th century circa1840

• Origin: North Yorkshire, England

• Materials & Construction: Ash and sycamore, traditionally joined and hand-turned

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• Design: Primitive comb-back rocking chair with cupid-bow shaped mouldings on the comb crest rail, turned spindle arm supports, and a thick one-piece sycamore seat.
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fig 2. A 19th-century primitive comb-back rocking chair crafted from wood with tall back spindles, turned arm supports, and curved wooden runners.
fig 2. 19th Century Primitive Vernacular English Comb-back Rocking Chair - Ash & Sycamore, C.1840

• Craftsmanship: Artisan-made for comfort, resilience, and daily use, with gentle curved rockers and strong yet elegant proportions

• Finish: Retains traces of its original painted surface, now beautifully mellowed with age and rich patina

fig 3. A 19th-century primitive comb-back rocking chair crafted from wood with tall back spindles, turned arm supports, and curved wooden runners.
fig 3. 19th Century Primitive Vernacular English Comb-back Rocking Chair - Ash & Sycamore, C.1840

• Condition: Lovely antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and vestiges of early paintwork, consistent with authentic 19th-century use - a richly patinated finish developed through decades of use

• Dimensions: H: 105cm (41.3") | W: 54cm (21.3") | D: 94cm (37")

• Delivery is not included

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Comb Back Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223525
Dealers Internal Ref
BR073
Whites Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century primitive comb-back rocking chair crafted from wood with tall back spindles, turned arm supports, and curved wooden runners.

19th Century Primitive Vernacular English Comb-back Rocking Chair - Ash & Sycamore, C.1840

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Telephone 07717 321455
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Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century primitive comb-back rocking chair crafted from wood with tall back spindles, turned arm supports, and curved wooden runners.
19th Century Primitive Vernacular English Comb-Back Rocking Chair - Ash & Sycamore, c.1840
Ref: SA1223525
A 19th-century primitive comb-back rocking chair crafted from wood with tall back spindles, turned arm supports, and curved wooden runners.
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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Vernacular
  • MaterialAsh, Sycamore
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsComb back spindles, Turned arm supports, Shaped seat skirt, Curved rocking runners
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

This 19th-century primitive vernacular English comb-back rocking chair originates from North Yorkshire and dates from circa 1840. Constructed from ash and sycamore in warm brown tones, it displays a comb-back design with tall spindles, a cupid-bow shaped crest rail, hand-turned spindle arm supports, and a thick one-piece seat with a scalloped apron skirt. The piece rests upon curved wooden rocking runners supported by tapered, turned legs. It retains visible vestiges of original painted surfaces, mellowed surface patination, and age-related wear marks acquired through extended domestic use. The chair stands 105 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 94 cm deep, offering comfortable seating dimensions for daily application. Placed within a rustic farmhouse setting, it functions as a fireside or reading seat, providing both seating and traditional decorative character in a living room, study, or bedroom interior.

FAQs

A comb-back rocking chair is a regional variation of traditional vernacular seating where long, vertical spindles extend upwards through the armrest to terminate in a horizontal crest rail resembling a comb.

Vernacular chairs were predominantly constructed using locally sourced native hardwoods such as ash, elm, oak, and sycamore, joined using wedged mortise-and-tenon construction without metal fasteners.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-tool marks, slight structural asymmetries, natural wear patterns on contact points, and historic shrinkage in wood joints.

A primitive wooden rocking chair acts as an architectural focal point when set against neutral minimalist walls, concrete floors, or textured linen upholstery.

Apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to preserve the natural timber patination and keep the chair positioned away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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