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Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair
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Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair

19th century
Description

Country elm ladderback armchair raised on turned forelegs with joining stretchers.

Having rush seat showing some signs of wear.

This comfortable Victorian period country elm ladderback armchair is in sturdy condition with original polish finish.

Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 42"

Width 23"

Seat Depth 16"

Floor to Seat 15"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Driver

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Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair to the 1850s.

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300B15/1 (WH/BAly)
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Description
Country elm ladderback armchair raised on turned forelegs with joining stretchers.

Having rush seat showing some signs of wear.

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This comfortable Victorian period country elm ladderback armchair is in sturdy condition with original polish finish.
Affordable Old Furniture

Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 42"

Width 23"

Seat Depth 16"

Floor to Seat 15"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Driver

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA398930
Dealers Internal Ref
300B15/1 (WH/BAly)
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An antique Victorian elm ladderback armchair featuring horizontal back slats, shaped wooden armrests, turned legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.
Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair
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A ladderback chair is a traditional style of seating characterised by horizontal slats arranged across the backrest, resembling the rungs of a ladder. Popularised in rural England during the 18th and 19th centuries, these chairs were widely produced by regional craftsmen using native hardwoods.

Victorian ladderback chairs were typically crafted from native British hardwoods such as elm, oak, ash, or beech. The seats were frequently woven from natural rush or straw, utilising mortise and tenon joinery alongside turned stretchers for structural stability.

Authentic period examples often display subtle irregularities from hand-turned spindles, natural wear on the front stretcher from foot placement, and patination on the timber. Examining the underside for hand-sawn markings and wooden pegs also confirms traditional construction techniques.

A country ladderback armchair functions as a distinct accent piece in an entrance hall, positioned beside a console table, or as a corner seat in a bedroom. It can also serve as a carver chair at the end of a contemporary dining table to create visual contrast.

To preserve the timber, apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth along the wood grain. Keep the rush seat dry and clean it gently with a soft brush or vacuum attachment to remove surface dust.
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