Edwardian Oak Dining Chairs 1900 - 1920

Name: Set of Ten Edwardian Oak Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1231881
Price: 1150 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialOak, Velvet, Brass
ColourBurgundy, Brown
MotifsCarved crest rail, Turned front legs, Patterned velvet upholstery, Brass castors

This set of ten Edwardian dining chairs consists of eight single chairs and two carvers with supportive armrests. Fashioned from solid oak with a warm brown finish, they display intricate carved crest rails and turned front legs. The seats and tall backs are covered in burgundy patterned velvet upholstery, complemented by brass castors on the feet. Each carver measures seat 61 cm wide, 53 cm deep, height 51 cm and back height 113 cm, and each single measures seat 51 cm wide, 48 cm deep, height 48 cm and back height 104 cm. Suitable for an English country house dining room, these substantial chairs provide ample seating for family gatherings and dinner parties around a large table. The sturdy wooden construction and comfortable padded upholstery ensure practicality for everyday use while maintaining a traditional aesthetic. They coordinate well with classic interior schemes and period properties.

FAQs

Produced during the reign of King Edward VII, Edwardian dining chairs often draw inspiration from earlier historical periods including Jacobean and Chippendale styles. They typically feature solid timber frames, detailed carving along the crest rail, turned legs, and high upholstered backrests.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid European hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut for frame construction. Upholstery frequently featured woven textiles including silk damask, wool tapestry, or patterned velvet, supported by interior webbed construction and traditional horsehair stuffing.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved ornamentation, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and uniform age-related patination on timber surfaces. Period hardware, such as brass castors on front legs and original upholstery tacks beneath frame borders, also helps verify authenticity.

A set of dark oak dining chairs offers visual contrast when paired with a modern minimalist dining table or streamlined contemporary architecture. Combining structured historical seating with neutral wall tones creates a balanced, eclectic interior scheme.

Dusting the timber frame regularly with a dry cloth keeps the surface clean, while periodic treatment with natural beeswax polish preserves the oak finish. The fabric upholstery should be vacuumed gently using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulating within the weave.

Nicholas Little Antiques

Set of Ten Edwardian Oak Dining Chairs