A charming period hardwood childs chair; with shaped slatted back with hemp woven seat, double spindle leg supports stood on square leg. General usage wear as per photo, structurally sound. Bought privately aberdaron area.

Dimensions:

70cm tall

34cm wide

34cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Child Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1243534

Dealers Internal Reference

GREEN CHILDS CHAIR

Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description

Dimensions:

70cm tall

34cm wide

34cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Child Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1243534

Dealers Internal Ref

GREEN CHILDS CHAIR

About the Dealer

Abersoch Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Abersoch Antiques Profile Page

PDF

SAVE

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat.

1 / 11

Archive I

19th Century Welsh Painted Childs Chair

Archive II

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View II

Archive III

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View III

Archive IV

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View IV

Archive V

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View V

Archive VI

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View VI

Archive VII

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View VII

Archive VIII

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View VIII

Archive IX

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View IX

Archive X

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View X

Archive XI

A 19th-century Welsh childs chair featuring distressed pale green paint, vertical back splats, and a woven rush seat. View XI

Abersoch Antiques

Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173

Location

10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams

Verified Since Dec 2010

Items For Sale 190

Items Sold 43

Email Abersoch Antiques

19TH CENTURY WELSH PAINTED CHILDS CHAIR

Ref: SA1243534

Your Name

Phone (optional)

Email Address

Message

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChildrens Chairs
Period19th century
StyleWelsh Vernacular Country
MaterialPine, Rush, Paint
ColourDistressed Green
MotifsWoven rush seat, Vertical back splats, Distressed paint finish, Square stretcher legs
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

FAQs

19th-century Welsh country seating is defined by vernacular craftsmanship, utilitarian proportions, local timber construction, and original hand-painted or painted-grain finishes tailored for domestic cottage life.

Regional makers typically constructed childrens chairs using locally sourced hardwoods such as pine, ash, or oak, paired with woven rush, cord, or timber seats and painted surface coats.

Authentic pieces feature multi-layered paint wear reflecting decades of natural use, hand-cut joinery, asymmetrical hand-turned or carved components, and historic oxidation on unpainted wood undersides.

A miniature country chair functions effectively as an accent piece beside a fireplace hearth, placed in an empty alcove, or utilised as a low display stand for books, plants, or decorative ceramics.

Dust surfaces gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoid applying harsh chemical cleaners that strip historic paint layers, and keep away from damp environments or direct heat radiators.