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Set of Four Late C19th Chapel Chairs with Elm Seats
Beresford Antiques LTD
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Set of Four Late C19th Chapel Chairs with Elm Seats

19th century
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A good set of four chapel chairs with double H under stretchers and solid elm seats They all have their original book boxes to the rear and all joints are tight with no breaks or woodworm and in good original condition

H to seat 44 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
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Beresford Antiques LTD has dated these Antique Elm Chapel Chairs to the 1890s.

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SA1231354
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Description
A good set of four chapel chairs with double H under stretchers and solid elm seats They all have their original book boxes to the rear and all joints are tight with no breaks or woodworm and in good original condition

H to seat 44 cm

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated these Antique Elm Chapel Chairs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231354
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers.
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Archive I A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers.

Set of Four Late C19th Chapel Chairs with Elm Seats

Archive II A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers. View II
Archive III A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers. View III
Archive IV A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers. View IV
Archive V A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers. View V
Archive VI A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers. View VII
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A set of four late nineteenth-century wooden chapel chairs featuring solid elm seats, open backrests with integrated bible troughs, and sturdy stretchers.
Set of four late C19TH chapel chairs with elm seats
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Chapel chairs were designed in the nineteenth century as moveable seating for churches, chapels, and parish halls. Unlike fixed pews, these individual chairs provided flexible arrangements for congregations and frequently incorporated a rear shelf or trough to hold hymn books and bibles during services.

These chairs were predominantly built using durable European hardwoods. Frames were commonly crafted from beech or oak, while the seats were frequently made from solid elm due to its resistance to splitting and prominent grain figure.

Authentic period examples display signs of genuine historic wear, particularly along the front stretchers and footrests where feet rested over decades. Look for traditional joinery, rich patina on the wood grain, and integrated bible holders attached to the backrest framework.

Chapel chairs work well when paired around a modern or reclaimed wooden dining table to create an eclectic dining space. They can also be used individually or in pairs as functional accent seating in hallways, entryways, or home offices.

Preserve timber finishes by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year using a soft cloth. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources such as radiators to prevent the wood from drying, shrinking, or cracking over time.
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