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Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs
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Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

A handsome set of six antique Victorian carved oak dining chairs dating to around 1880, with wonderfully tall backs, barley twist supports and richly carved crest rails. Their strong architectural form, dark oak colour and deep red upholstery give them a particularly striking presence.

Each chair has a tall shaped back with an upholstered central panel, framed by barley twist uprights and surmounted by a deeply carved scrolling crest. The seats are upholstered in red leather with traditional brass studding, contrasting beautifully with the dark oak frames.

The chairs stand on distinctive carved front legs with scroll and paw-like feet, joined by turned stretchers, with plain square rear legs. The combination of carving, barley twist work and substantial proportions gives the set a very decorative late Victorian appearance.

A particularly impressive set of Victorian dining chairs, ideal for a large dining room, library or dramatic contemporary interior. Their unusually tall backs make them especially eye-catching around a substantial dining table.

Condition Report

In good antique condition with age-related wear and marks consistent with their age and use. The oak has a rich, established colour and patina. The red upholstery shows some signs of use and age but presents well overall.

Measurements

Height:125.5cm(49.41in)

Width:47.5cm(18.70in)

Depth:42cm(16.54in)

Seat height:45cm(17.72in)

Date of manufacture: Circa 1880

Origin: England

Available for UK and international delivery. Please contact us for a competitive worldwide shipping quotation.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Oak Dining Chairs to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09659938
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Machine-formed barley twists finished by hand: production methods introduced in the late nineteenth century.
Deeply carved crest rails with scrollwork: high-relief Victorian revival decoration.
Worn dark stain along the top rails and seat edges: handling over decades.
Scroll-footed front legs joined by turned stretchers: traditional Charles II revival styling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237134
Dealers Internal Reference
3245
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Description
A handsome set of six antique Victorian carved oak dining chairs dating to around 1880, with wonderfully tall backs, barley twist supports and richly carved crest rails.
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Their strong architectural form, dark oak colour and deep red upholstery give them a particularly striking presence.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A set of high-backed dark oak dining chairs with barley twist uprights, carved cresting rails, and red upholstered seats and back panels with stud trim.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs

Each chair has a tall shaped back with an upholstered central panel, framed by barley twist uprights and surmounted by a deeply carved scrolling crest. The seats are upholstered in red leather with traditional brass studding, contrasting beautifully with the dark oak frames.

fig 2. A set of high-backed dark oak dining chairs with barley twist uprights, carved cresting rails, and red upholstered seats and back panels with stud trim.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs

The chairs stand on distinctive carved front legs with scroll and paw-like feet, joined by turned stretchers, with plain square rear legs. The combination of carving, barley twist work and substantial proportions gives the set a very decorative late Victorian appearance.

fig 3. A set of high-backed dark oak dining chairs with barley twist uprights, carved cresting rails, and red upholstered seats and back panels with stud trim.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs

A particularly impressive set of Victorian dining chairs, ideal for a large dining room, library or dramatic contemporary interior. Their unusually tall backs make them especially eye-catching around a substantial dining table.

fig 4. A set of high-backed dark oak dining chairs with barley twist uprights, carved cresting rails, and red upholstered seats and back panels with stud trim.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs

Condition Report

In good antique condition with age-related wear and marks consistent with their age and use. The oak has a rich, established colour and patina. The red upholstery shows some signs of use and age but presents well overall.

fig 5. A set of high-backed dark oak dining chairs with barley twist uprights, carved cresting rails, and red upholstered seats and back panels with stud trim.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs

Measurements

Height:125.5cm(49.41in)

Width:47.5cm(18.70in)

Depth:42cm(16.54in)

Seat height:45cm(17.72in)

Date of manufacture: Circa 1880

Origin: England

Available for UK and international delivery. Please contact us for a competitive worldwide shipping quotation.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Oak Dining Chairs to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09659938
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Machine-formed barley twists finished by hand: production methods introduced in the late nineteenth century.
Deeply carved crest rails with scrollwork: high-relief Victorian revival decoration.
Worn dark stain along the top rails and seat edges: handling over decades.
Scroll-footed front legs joined by turned stretchers: traditional Charles II revival styling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
125.5cm (49.41")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237134
Dealers Internal Ref
3245
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A set of high-backed dark oak dining chairs with barley twist uprights, carved cresting rails, and red upholstered seats and back panels with stud trim.

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A set of high-backed dark oak dining chairs with barley twist uprights, carved cresting rails, and red upholstered seats and back panels with stud trim.
Antique Victorian Set of Six Carved Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown, Red
  • MotifsBarley twist uprights, Carved crest rail, Studded leather upholstery, Turned stretchers
  • SizeH 125.5 cm (49 in) x W 47.5 cm (19 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This set of six Victorian dining chairs dates to 1880 in the Victorian style. Constructed from dark brown oak with deep red upholstery and brass studs, they measure 125.5 cm high, 47.5 cm wide, and 42 cm deep. Each high-backed chair includes carved crest rails, barley twist uprights, scroll and paw feet, and turned stretchers, showing an established patina and age-related wear on the leather and timber. Suitable for a large dining room, library, or dramatic contemporary interior, the set positions well around a substantial dining table. The strong architectural form and tall proportions provide a striking presence in a home today.

FAQs

Popular during the late 19th-century Jacobean Revival movement, these chairs feature spiralled wooden uprights or supports known as barley twist carving, inspired by 17th-century furniture traditions.

These chairs were constructed from solid oak, featuring hand-carved cresting rails, turned stretchers, and seats upholstered in leather or woven fabric secured with brass studding.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional jointing techniques, natural wear along the stretchers, hand-carved detailing, and timber cut with non-uniform historical sawing methods.

High-backed oak chairs can be paired with modern neutral dining tables or placed in contemporary spaces to create visual texture and architectural interest.

Maintain the timber by wiping with a dry cloth and applying beeswax periodically, while keeping upholstery clean and positioning the chairs away from direct heat sources.
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