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A Set of 10 Early Victorian Chairs
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A Set of 10 Early Victorian Chairs

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
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Description

Featuring carved rope stretchers, this rustic setting is perfect to seat 10 to 12 people.

Measures:

Guest chairs (8): 38cms (Width), 36cms (Depth), 82cms (Height)

Host/Hostess chairs (2): 53cms (Width), 41cms (Depth), 87cms (Height)

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Wooden Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1230372
Description
Featuring carved rope stretchers, this rustic setting is perfect to seat 10 to 12 people.

Measures:

Guest chairs (8): 38cms (Width), 36cms (Depth), 82cms (Height)

Host/Hostess chairs (2): 53cms (Width), 41cms (Depth), 87cms (Height)

Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Wooden Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230372
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022
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A set of ten early Victorian wooden dining chairs with turned legs, curved top rails, and solid timber seats, featuring two armchairs and eight side chairs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of ten early Victorian wooden dining chairs with turned legs, curved top rails, and solid timber seats, featuring two armchairs and eight side chairs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Set of 10 Early Victorian Chairs

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A set of ten early Victorian wooden dining chairs with turned legs, curved top rails, and solid timber seats, featuring two armchairs and eight side chairs.
A set of 10 Early Victorian chairs
Ref: SA1230372
A set of ten early Victorian wooden dining chairs with turned legs, curved top rails, and solid timber seats, featuring two armchairs and eight side chairs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Elm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Curved top rail, Solid wooden seats, Carved mid-rail

This set of ten early Victorian dining chairs comprises eight side chairs and two host or hostess armchairs, fashioned from oak and elm in a warm brown colour. Each chair features a curved top rail, a carved mid-rail, solid timber seats, carved rope stretchers, and turned legs with simple peg feet. The wood displays natural grain variations, surface marks, and wear consistent with age. Measuring 38 cm wide, 36 cm deep, and 82 cm high for the guest chairs, and 53 cm wide, 41 cm deep, and 87 cm high for the host chairs, the set comfortably seats ten to twelve people. The rustic farmhouse style suits traditional dining rooms, kitchen breakfast areas, or large country houses for daily family meals and hosting guests. The sturdy construction provides reliable everyday seating around a dining table.

Early Victorian dining chairs typically feature solid timber construction, curved top rails, and turned or tapered legs. They reflect a transition from Regency elegance towards sturdier, vernacular country styling suitable for domestic dining.

Victorian country chairs were frequently crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, elm, ash, and beech. Elm was often favoured for solid saddle seats due to its strength and resistance to splitting, while oak and beech were used for legs and back rails.

Authentic Victorian chairs often show signs of hand-carving or hand-turning, original peg or mortise-and-tenon joinery, and natural wear to footrests and stretchers. Additionally, variations in wood grain and subtle imperfections indicate historical craftsmanship rather than machine production.

Victorian wooden chairs can be paired with contemporary minimalist dining tables to create a curated contrast between historic character and modern lines. Mixing single chairs with carvers around a large wooden table adds architectural interest and warm organic tones.

Dust antique wooden chairs regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep chairs away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping or cracking of the solid wood.
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