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Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian

19th century
Sold 20 November 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is a pair of antique spindleback rush country chairs. An English, oak hall or dining seat in the Lancashire taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Delightful seventeen-spindle back with appealing deep rush seats

Displays a desirable aged patina in very good order

Light oak stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Superb, traditional rush seat cover shows light biscuit hues

Distinctive ears adorn the shaped top rail

Arranged five-seven-five, the spindles deftly turned to pleasing effect

Bold knees sit above gently tapering front legs, set on ball and pad feet

Circular feet to rear, united throughout by turned stretchers

This is a classically attractive pair of antique spindleback rush chairs, well suited to making a fine addition to the larger entrance hall or table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Height: 101.5cm (40'')

Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Seat Depth: 39cm (15.25'')

Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

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Our Ref: 18.8340

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA890936
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18.8340
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Description
This is a pair of antique spindleback rush country chairs.
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An English, oak hall or dining seat in the Lancashire taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Delightful seventeen-spindle back with appealing deep rush seats

fig 1. A pair of antique Victorian Lancashire spindleback chairs with woven rush seats and turned wooden frames against a grey background.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina in very good order

Light oak stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Superb, traditional rush seat cover shows light biscuit hues

Distinctive ears adorn the shaped top rail

fig 2. A pair of antique Victorian Lancashire spindleback chairs with woven rush seats and turned wooden frames against a grey background.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian

Arranged five-seven-five, the spindles deftly turned to pleasing effect

Bold knees sit above gently tapering front legs, set on ball and pad feet

Circular feet to rear, united throughout by turned stretchers

fig 3. A pair of antique Victorian Lancashire spindleback chairs with woven rush seats and turned wooden frames against a grey background.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian

This is a classically attractive pair of antique spindleback rush chairs, well suited to making a fine addition to the larger entrance hall or table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. A pair of antique Victorian Lancashire spindleback chairs with woven rush seats and turned wooden frames against a grey background.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Height: 101.5cm (40'')

Seat Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Seat Depth: 39cm (15.25'')

Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. A pair of antique Victorian Lancashire spindleback chairs with woven rush seats and turned wooden frames against a grey background.
fig 5. Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8340

Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA890936
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8340
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A pair of antique Victorian Lancashire spindleback chairs with woven rush seats and turned wooden frames against a grey background.
Pair Of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialAsh, Oak, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Woven rush seat, Turned legs, Scroll top rail
  • SizeH 101.5 cm (40 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Lancashire spindleback chairs originated in the North West of England during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from regional vernacular seating traditions to provide sturdy, lightweight seating for rural homes.

These chairs are traditionally constructed from native hardwoods such as ash, oak, or elm, featuring hand-turned spindles and seats woven from natural marsh rush.

Authenticity is identified by hand-turned components with minor irregularities, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, historical wear patterns on the wooden feet, and tightly hand-woven rush seats.

They provide tactile warmth and historical contrast when paired with contemporary dining tables or used as occasional seating in a hallway or bedroom.

Maintain the wood with microcrystalline wax and preserve the rush seating by avoiding excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and low-humidity environments that can cause the natural fibres to become brittle.
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