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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Pair of Neville Neal 1920'S Ladderback Chairs - Stamped

Name: Pair of Neville Neal 1920'S Ladderback Chairs - Stamped
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241955
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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Pair of Neville Neal 1920’s Ladderback Chairs – Stamped

A beautifully Craftsmen made pair of antique oak ladderback dining chairs by the well known early 20th century chair maker Neville Neal. A chair design known as the Russell chair, this pair are in excellent, strong and complete condition in oak with the original traditionally rushed seats and both are stamped by the maker. Lovely dining chairs that fit wonderfully into traditional nd contemporary interiors. The seat height is 46cm.

Dimensions

Height: 97cm (38.49")

Width: 46cm (18.25")

Depth: 46cm (18.25")

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Oak Ladderback Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

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SA1241955

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Description

Pair of Neville Neal 1920’s Ladderback Chairs – Stamped

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A beautifully Craftsmen made pair of antique oak ladderback dining chairs by the well known early 20th century chair maker Neville Neal.

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A chair design known as the Russell chair, this pair are in excellent, strong and complete condition in oak with the original traditionally rushed seats and both are stamped by the maker. Lovely dining chairs that fit wonderfully into traditional nd contemporary interiors. The seat height is 46cm.

Dimensions

Height: 97cm (38.49")

Width: 46cm (18.25")

Depth: 46cm (18.25")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Oak Ladderback Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1241955

About the Dealer

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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A pair of Arts and Crafts oak ladderback side chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats and four shaped back slats.

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Telephone 01524 241716

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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArts and Crafts
MaterialOak, Rush
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsLadderback slats, Rush seat, Turned front stretcher, Tapered uprights

This pair of Neville Neal dining chairs belongs to the Arts and Crafts style, dating from the 1920 period. The pieces are constructed from oak with a warm brown timber colour and feature hand-woven rush seats. Each chair presents four shaped ladderback slats, tapered uprights, and a turned front stretcher, showing complete and strong condition with the original traditional rush work and maker's stamps. Measuring 97 cm in height, 46 cm in width, and 46 cm in depth with a seat height of 46 cm, these chairs are suited for placement around a dining table in traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Ladderback chairs with rush seats gained prominent popularity during the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Designers sought to revive traditional vernacular crafts, focusing on simple construction, native hardwoods, and functional beauty over mass manufacturing.

These chairs are typically constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, ash, or beech, often jointed using traditional mortise and tenon techniques. The seats are hand-woven using natural freshwater rush strands.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-turned uprights, hand-shaped horizontal back slats, and visible maker stamps or impressed marks near the base of the legs or stretchers. The natural variation in timber grain and dense hand-woven rush patterns also indicate genuine craftsmanship.

Ladderback chairs bring organic texture and historical balance to modern dining rooms. They pair effectively with contemporary solid wood tables, exposed brick walls, or minimal neutral spaces seeking tactile warmth.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a soft cloth and applying clear beeswax periodically. To prevent rush seats from drying out or fraying, maintain moderate room humidity and lightly mist the underside with water once a year.