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Eight 19th Century Ash and Elm Lancashire Ladderback Dining Chairs
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Eight 19th Century Ash and Elm Lancashire Ladderback Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

A good set of 8 Lancashire type ladderback dining chairs dating from the early to mid 19th Century. They have ash and elm frames with nicely shaped top rails. The chairs stand on turned front legs with pad feet joined by stretchers. They are excellent quality with particularly good colour and patination. Some chairs bear a label for "Wylie & Lochhead Ltd, 45 Buchanan Street, Glasgow" - renowned cabinetmakers and furnishers who must have retailed the chairs from their department store in the early 20th Century.

The chairs are a good size and are comfortable to sit in, particularly the generous carvers. The single chairs are approximately 39 1/2" (100cm) high, 19" (48cm) wide and the seats are 15" (38cm) deep and 17 1/2" (44cm) high. The carver chairs are approximately 43" (109cm) high, 26" (66cm) wide across the arms and the seats are 18" (46cm) deep and 17" (43cm) high.

The chairs are in very good condition. There have been some repairs over the years to ensure the chairs are firm with strong joints. The tips of the legs have also been replaced where they would have worn over the years. There are some signs of age and use, some minor knocks and marks and there is some wear and minor losses to the rush seats but nothing detrimental and certainly usable. The chairs have been cleaned and lightly polished and are ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Lancashire Ladderback Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1238586
Description
A good set of 8 Lancashire type ladderback dining chairs dating from the early to mid 19th Century. They have ash and elm frames with nicely shaped top rails. The chairs stand on turned front legs with pad feet joined by stretchers. They are excellent quality with particularly good colour and patination. Some chairs bear a label for "Wylie & Lochhead Ltd, 45 Buchanan Street, Glasgow" - renowned cabinetmakers and furnishers who must have retailed the chairs from their department store in the early 20th Century.

The chairs are a good size and are comfortable to sit in, particularly the generous carvers.

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The single chairs are approximately 39 1/2" (100cm) high, 19" (48cm) wide and the seats are 15" (38cm) deep and 17 1/2" (44cm) high.
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The carver chairs are approximately 43" (109cm) high, 26" (66cm) wide across the arms and the seats are 18" (46cm) deep and 17" (43cm) high.

fig 1. A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs.
fig 1. Eight 19th Century Ash and Elm Lancashire Ladderback Dining Chairs

The chairs are in very good condition. There have been some repairs over the years to ensure the chairs are firm with strong joints. The tips of the legs have also been replaced where they would have worn over the years. There are some signs of age and use, some minor knocks and marks and there is some wear and minor losses to the rush seats but nothing detrimental and certainly usable. The chairs have been cleaned and lightly polished and are ready for use.

fig 2. A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs.
fig 2. Eight 19th Century Ash and Elm Lancashire Ladderback Dining Chairs

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Lancashire Ladderback Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238586
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs.

Eight 19th Century Ash and Elm Lancashire Ladderback Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View II
Archive III A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View III
Archive IV A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View IV
Archive V A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View V
Archive VI A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View VI
Archive VII A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View VII
Archive VIII A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View VIII
Archive IX A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View IX
Archive X A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View X
Archive XI A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View XI
Archive XII A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View XII
Archive XIII A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View XIII
Archive XIV A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View XIV
Archive XV A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs. View XV
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A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs.
Eight 19th Century Ash and Elm Lancashire Ladderback Dining Chairs
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A set of eight 19th-century dark timber Lancashire ladderback dining chairs featuring wavy back slats, turned front stretchers, and woven rush seats, comprising two carver armchairs and six side chairs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Country
  • MaterialAsh, Elm, Rush
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLadderback splats, Rush seats, Turned stretchers, Carver armrests
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Lancashire ladderback chairs are regional British country chairs originating in the northwest of England during the 18th and 19th centuries, characteristically featuring curved horizontal back slats and woven rush seats.

These chairs were historically crafted using local hardwoods such as ash, elm, and oak for the structural frame, paired with hand-woven natural rush or straw for the seat pads.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-shaped wavy back rails, multi-baluster front stretchers, turned pad or peg feet, and natural surface wear to the lower stretcher rails from historical use.

Pair a set of ladderback chairs with a contemporary solid wood or minimalist dining table to create an intentional contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain rush seats by gently vacuuming dust with a soft brush attachment and lightly humidifying the natural rush with a fine water mist when dry, while applying natural beeswax to the timber frames.
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