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Laburnum & Elm Country Armchair
William Carr Antiques
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Laburnum & Elm Country Armchair

19th century
Description

An unusual and highly original Georgian country armchair.

Retaining the most wonderful original colour and finish with natural patination.

Beautiful combination of laburnum and elm wood with a very interesting metal webbed seat.

Beautiful Georgian lines, crispness and honesty to the chairs construction, sitting so well.

Circa 1800.

Seat Height: 43cm (with no cushion)

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Country Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1225469
Description
An unusual and highly original Georgian country armchair.

Retaining the most wonderful original colour and finish with natural patination.

Beautiful combination of laburnum and elm wood with a very interesting metal webbed seat.

Beautiful Georgian lines, crispness and honesty to the chairs construction, sitting so well.

Circa 1800.

Seat Height: 43cm (with no cushion)

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Country Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1225469
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs.
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Archive I A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs.

Laburnum & Elm Country Armchair

Archive II A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs. View II
Archive III A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs. View III
Archive IV A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs. View IV
Archive V A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs. View V
Archive VI A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs. View VI
Archive VII A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs. View VII
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A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs.
Laburnum & Elm Country Armchair
Ref: SA1225469
A dark timber country armchair featuring a tall spindle backrest, flat armrests on turned supports, a woven seat, and turned front legs.
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Vernacular country armchairs were constructed by regional makers using locally sourced timbers such as elm, oak, ash, or fruitwoods. They typically feature utilitarian forms, including spindle backs, turned legs, and woven or solid seats designed for everyday practical use.

Country furniture makers frequently combined primary local woods like elm and oak with accent timbers such as laburnum, yew, or beech. Seats were often crafted from woven rush, cane, leather, or solid timber boards depending on the region and period.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of hand-tooling, original joinery techniques like mortise and tenon joints, and uneven wear pattern consistent with long-term use. Original patination, natural wood shrinkage, and regional design variations also indicate age.

A timber country chair functions well as an accent piece in a hallway, bedroom corner, or beside a study desk. Placing rustic wooden seating against neutral walls or modern upholstery creates a balanced contrast of textures and eras.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a soft cloth and applying clear beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the patination. Ensure woven seats remain dry, avoiding high humidity or direct heating sources that can cause timber shrinkage or fibre deterioration.
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