Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Summary:
• Item: Set of 4 spindle back chairs
• Circa: 1800
• Period: George III
• Wood: Ash & elm
• Provenance: Lancashire, England
• 4 Side chairs
• Harlequin set
• Shaped top rail with ears
• 2-tier spindle back design
• Rush woven seats
• Turned legs
• Turned double stretchers
• Good quality
• Original condition
• Original colour & patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a good quality set of four period ash & elm country farmhouse spindle-back rush seated kitchen-dining chairs, circa 1800, boasting lovely colour and patination, which are in good original condition. This harlequin set consists of 4 side chairs.
Below, there are two banks of refined turned spindles, secured by two horizontal bowed rails. The seats have been hand rushed and they are in good condition. The base of the chairs features lovely turned legs and a bulbous shaped stretcher to the front. The front stretcher is heavy and turned – a good sign of quality. The chairs feature twin turned side stretchers and a rear stretcher; which ensures the chairs stand firm on the ground. All chairs are made from top quality ash and elm, and are firm and solid.
This design of chair was originally made in the Lancashire and Cheshire region of the North West of England, but was commonly known as a “Lancashire” chair. They were made for use in kitchens in simple country homes around the North West area during the time of the great mills in the Industrial Revolution.
Dimensions:
External height = 95.4cm or 37½” or 3ft 1½”
External width = 48cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
External depth = 40cm or 15¾” or 1ft 3¾”
Seat height = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Seat width = 48cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
Seat depth = 35.5cm or 14” or 1ft 2”
Back Height = 52.8cm or 20¾” or 1ft 8¾”
Condition Report:
These chairs are in good condition. This is a harlequin set of chairs. The chairs feature good quality hand woven rush seats. The rush seats are in good condition. Importantly, there are no breaks to the legs or backs of the chairs. The chairs have a lovely warm colour and patination. The chairs have a fantastic colour and patination. The chairs are heavy in weight, which is a good sign of quality. The chairs are well constructed, solid in joint, sit firm on the ground and are ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Antique Set of Four English Georgian Ash & Elm Spindle Back Country Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1800)
