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Early 19th Century Set of Six Ash & Elm Spindle Back Chairs of Superb Patina
LVS Decorative Arts
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Early 19th Century Set of Six Ash & Elm Spindle Back Chairs of Superb Patina

19th century
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An early 19th century (circa 1830) set of six ash and elm spindle back chairs of superb patina, probably from the Lancashire or Cheshire regions.

This set of six single chairs all with shaped rail to the top with two rows of five turned spindles with uprights to either side leading down to a rush seat, all in good condition, the seats having protective wooden strips to the front, sides and back.

The chairs are supported on turned front legs with a pad foot and square legs to the back, the legs joined with stretchers, the stretcher to the front being turned.

Reference: similar chairs can be found in the book ‘English Country Chair 1500 – 1900’ by David Knell, page: 325.

This set of chairs are in very good condition for age, they are all of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Sizes:

Height: 39'' / 99cm

Width: 18.75'' / 47.5cm

Depth: 15.5'' / 39.25cm

Seat height: 17.5'' / 44.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
39.2cm (15.43")
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LVS Decorative Arts has dated these Antique Spindle Back Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1231554
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LVS1496
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Description
An early 19th century (circa 1830) set of six ash and elm spindle back chairs of superb patina, probably from the Lancashire or Cheshire regions.

This set of six single chairs all with shaped rail to the top with two rows of five turned spindles with uprights to either side leading down to a rush seat, all in good condition, the seats having protective wooden strips to the front, sides and back.

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The chairs are supported on turned front legs with a pad foot and square legs to the back, the legs joined with stretchers, the stretcher to the front being turned.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A set of six early nineteenth-century ash and elm spindle back dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned wooden stretchers.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Set of Six Ash & Elm Spindle Back Chairs of Superb Patina

Reference: similar chairs can be found in the book ‘English Country Chair 1500 – 1900’ by David Knell, page: 325.

This set of chairs are in very good condition for age, they are all of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Sizes:

Height: 39'' / 99cm

Width: 18.75'' / 47.5cm

Depth: 15.5'' / 39.25cm

Seat height: 17.5'' / 44.5cm

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
39.2cm (15.43")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these Antique Spindle Back Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231554
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1496
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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A set of six early nineteenth-century ash and elm spindle back dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned wooden stretchers.
Early 19th century set of six ash & elm spindle back chairs of superb patina
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Spindle back chairs are a classic form of British country vernacular furniture, featuring a series of vertically turned wooden spindles within the backrest frame. Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, they were typically crafted by regional chairmakers using locally sourced hardwoods such as ash, elm, and beech.

Regional country chairs were predominantly constructed using native British hardwoods like ash for turned elements, elm for contoured timber seats, and oak or beech for frames. Woven rush seats, crafted from dried natural freshwater reeds, were frequently incorporated to provide comfort and flexibility.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-turned spindles with subtle variations in shape, irregular jointing, and genuine surface wear along the stretchers where feet rested. Additional indicators include hand-woven rush seating showing natural patination and evidence of hand-plane marks beneath the seat rails.

A set of antique wooden dining chairs pairs effectively with clean-lined contemporary oak or stone tables to create visual contrast. Mixing historic textured seating with minimalist architectural elements softens a dining room design while adding warmth and character.

Maintain timber surfaces by applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually and dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth. To protect woven rush seats, avoid excess moisture, vacuum gently with a brush attachment, and keep the chairs away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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