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Two Elm Ladderback Dining Chairs

Name: Two Elm Ladderback Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA228306
Price: 180 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Affordable Old Furniture

Description

Two old elm ladderback dining chairs.

Having pad feet with joining stretchers, some wear to seat covering.

These interesting old elm chairs are in sturdy condition. Circa 1800

Measurements of Tallest

Height 38"

Width 18"

Seat Depth 14"

Floor to Seat 18"

Measurements of Smaller Chair

Height 34"

Width 19"

Seat Depth 13"

Floor to Seat 18"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Courier

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Affordable Old Furniture has dated these Elm Ladderback Dining Chairs to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

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SA228306

Dealers Internal Reference

59B14/6

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The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

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Delivery: UK Mainland (Excludes Scottish Highlands)

Export Trade Containers – items from listed stock, wrapped & packed free of charge within 7 days (no part loads).

Description

Two old elm ladderback dining chairs.

Having pad feet with joining stretchers, some wear to seat covering.

These interesting old elm chairs are in sturdy condition. Circa 1800

Measurements of Tallest

Height 38"

Width 18"

Seat Depth 14"

Floor to Seat 18"

Measurements of Smaller Chair

Height 34"

Width 19"

Seat Depth 13"

Floor to Seat 18"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Courier

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated these Elm Ladderback Dining Chairs to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA228306

Dealers Internal Ref

59B14/6

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Pair of antique wooden ladderback dining chairs with dark leather drop-in seats, brass stud trimming, and turned front legs.

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Ladderback chairs feature horizontal rungs or slats stacked vertically across the backrest frame. Originating in rural Britain during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, these designs provided durable seating for domestic interiors.

Regional British ladderback chairs were predominantly constructed from native hardwoods including elm, oak, ash, and beech. Frames were constructed using mortise and tenon joinery, equipped with turned legs and horizontal stretchers for stability.

Authentic period examples display hand-turned elements, minor variations in symmetry, wear on the front stretchers from foot placement, and natural oxidisation of the timber around joinery.

Pairing timber ladderback chairs with contemporary stone or glass dining tables creates visual contrast between historical craft and modern minimalism. They also serve as standalone accent seating in hallways or corners.

Apply beeswax polish annually to protect the wooden frame from drying out. Upholstered leather components require periodic treatment with a dedicated leather conditioner to maintain flexibility and prevent surface cracking.

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