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Set of 4 Shropshire Farmhouse "Clun" Chairs C.1800
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Set of 4 Shropshire Farmhouse "Clun" Chairs C.1800

19th century
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With a lovely colour, a set of four early sturdy chairs in elm and ash and with shaped spindles, well turned double front stretchers and attractively grained solid seats.

Some small losses, some old worm holes (long since treated and dead), natural wear and marks consistent with their age.

A very attractive and early country set of chairs.

Dimensions are:

35.5 inches high, 15 inches deep 17.5 inches wide.

Floor to seat is 16.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated these Antique Shropshire Clun Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8875cm (3,494.10")
Width
43.75cm (17.22")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
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SA1244551
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With a lovely colour, a set of four early sturdy chairs in elm and ash and with shaped spindles, well turned double front stretchers and attractively grained solid seats.
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Some small losses, some old worm holes (long since treated and dead), natural wear and marks consistent with their age.
Webberley Antiques

A very attractive and early country set of chairs.

Dimensions are:

35.5 inches high, 15 inches deep 17.5 inches wide.

Floor to seat is 16.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated these Antique Shropshire Clun Chairs to the 19th Century.

Height
8875cm (3,494.10")
Width
43.75cm (17.22")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244551
Webberley Antiques
Webberley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2008

Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years

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A set of four antique oak regional farmhouse side chairs featuring turned uprights, vertical back splats, solid wooden seats, and turned front stretchers.
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Archive I A set of four antique oak regional farmhouse side chairs featuring turned uprights, vertical back splats, solid wooden seats, and turned front stretchers.

Set of 4 Shropshire Farmhouse "Clun" Chairs C.1800

Archive II A set of four antique oak regional farmhouse side chairs featuring turned uprights, vertical back splats, solid wooden seats, and turned front stretchers. View II
Archive III A set of four antique oak regional farmhouse side chairs featuring turned uprights, vertical back splats, solid wooden seats, and turned front stretchers. View III
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A set of four antique oak regional farmhouse side chairs featuring turned uprights, vertical back splats, solid wooden seats, and turned front stretchers.
Set of 4 Shropshire Farmhouse "Clun" Chairs c.1800
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A set of four antique oak regional farmhouse side chairs featuring turned uprights, vertical back splats, solid wooden seats, and turned front stretchers.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned uprights, Solid wooden panel seats, Turned front stretchers, Vertical back splats
  • SizeH 8875 cm (3494 in) x W 43.75 cm (17 in) x D 37.5 cm (15 in)

This set of four Shropshire Farmhouse Clun chairs originates from the nineteenth century and is made in the rustic farmhouse style from elm and ash with a warm brown timber finish. Each side chair features solid wooden panel seats, shaped vertical back splats, turned uprights, and well-turned double front stretchers with rounded bobbin details. Visible signs of age include old worm holes, natural wear, marks, and small losses to the wood. The chairs measure 88.75 cm high, 43.75 cm wide, and 37.5 cm deep. They suit everyday domestic use around a dining table or kitchen table in a country home.

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Regional vernacular chairs were crafted by local country carpenters using locally sourced hardwoods such as oak, ash, and elm. Distinct regional variations developed across British counties, featuring practical forms, turned legs, solid panel seats, and sturdy joinery tailored for daily farmhouse use.

English regional chairs were primarily constructed from native timber, predominantly oak, elm, and ash. The frames were assembled using traditional mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden dowels or pegs.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-tooled construction, slight asymmetrical variations in turned components, historical wooden pegging, and genuine surface patination acquired from decades of regular handling and wax polishing.

Vernacular chairs can be arranged around a contemporary clean-lined dining table to create visual contrast, or placed individually in entryways and bedrooms as functional architectural accents.

Care involves regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic applications of clear beeswax paste to preserve the original patina. Chairs should be placed away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage and joint movement.
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