Antique French Set of 8 Eight Louis XV Style Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1920 - 1930)

This is a fine quality set of eight French antique Louis XV style carved oak rush seated ladder back kitchen chairs, of the 3rd Republic period, circa 1920 - 1930, in excellent original condition.

Summary:

• Item: 8 French ladder-back dining chairs

• Provenance: France

• Circa: 1920 - 1930

• Period: 3rd Republic

• Wood: Solid Oak

• Style: Louis XV Style

• Carved shell motif top rail

• Wavy shaped ladder-back splats

• Removable rush seats

• Cabriole front legs

• Straight rear legs

• Turned “H” stretchers

• Heavy / solid chairs

• Excellent condition

• Newly French polished

• Fantastic golden-oak colour

• Free delivery to England, Wales and southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality set of eight French antique Louis XV style carved oak rush seated ladder back kitchen dining chairs, of the 3rd Republic period, circa 1920 - 1930, in excellent original condition. Featuring a shaped top rail with a shell carved motif and two further shaped rails below, in the form of a ladder-back design within the shaped upright supports; the chairs feature “drop-in” rush seats, all of which are in good condition. The shaped seat frame incorporates a shell carved motif apron. The seats are raised on fine cabriole legs to the front (which terminate on curled toecaps), with straight legs to the rear, all of which are united by elegantly turned stretchers for added strength and stability. The chairs are heavy in weight, which is a good sign of fine quality and it means they are also sturdy.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality set of eight French antique Louis XV style carved oak rush seated ladder back kitchen dining chairs, of the 3rd Republic period, circa 1920, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair frames have been glued and the wood has been cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop. Therefore, the colour and patination are of an excellent standard. The chairs incorporate drop-in rush woven seats, which show some signs of age and wear, but are perfectly in-keeping with the age of the chairs, they are solid in joint and are of good quality. The chairs are heavy, which is a sign of good quality and ensures they are sturdy. The chairs are solid in joint, they do not wobble and are ready to use.

Side Chair Dimensions:

External Height = 97cm or 38?” or 3ft 2?”

External Width = 47.4cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”

External Depth = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”

Seat Height = 46.3cm or 18¼” or 1ft 6¼”

Seat Width = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”

Seat Depth = 39cm or 15?” or 1ft 3?”

Back Height = 52.3cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”

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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