Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
• Item: Set of 6 ladder back chairs
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Ash & elm
• Provenance: Lancashire, England
• 6 Side chairs
• True set (not matched together)
• Shaped top rail with finials
• Ladder back design
• Shaped splats
• Rush woven seats
• Turned legs
• Turned double stretchers
• Solid / sturdy chairs
• Excellent quality
• Stunning colour & patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a good quality set of six sturdy antique Victorian ash & elm country farmhouse ladder back rush seated kitchen-dining chairs, circa 1880, in good original condition.This true set (they have not been matched together) consists of 6 side chairs. The chairs boast five shaped horizontal splats, flanked by two upright supports featuring simple finials. 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This design of chair was originally made in the Lancashire and Cheshire region of the North West of England, but was commonly known as a “Lancashire” chair.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 = 100cm or 39?” or 3ft 3?”
External width = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
External depth = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
Seat height = 46cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
Seat width = 50cm or 19?” or 1ft 7?”
Seat depth = 36cm or 14?” or 1ft 2?”
Back Height = 54.5cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Condition Report:
These chairs are in good condition. This is a true set of chairs (they have not been matched together). 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:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Antique Set of Six English Victorian Ash & Elm Ladder Back Farmhouse Chairs (Circa 1880)
