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Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair
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Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair

19th century
Description

Antique elm ladderback armchair in sturdy condition with rush seat.

Original polish finish. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 43"

Width 24"

Seat Depth 16"

Floor to Seat 17"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA929236
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162B16/9/22 WH
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Description
Antique elm ladderback armchair in sturdy condition with rush seat.

Original polish finish. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 43"

Width 24"

Seat Depth 16"

Floor to Seat 17"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA929236
Dealers Internal Ref
162B16/9/22 WH
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A Victorian country ladderback armchair made of dark warm-toned wood, featuring six shaped back slats, turned front legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.
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Archive I A Victorian country ladderback armchair made of dark warm-toned wood, featuring six shaped back slats, turned front legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.

Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair

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A Victorian country ladderback armchair made of dark warm-toned wood, featuring six shaped back slats, turned front legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.
Victorian Elm Ladderback Armchair
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A Victorian country ladderback armchair made of dark warm-toned wood, featuring six shaped back slats, turned front legs, and a hand-woven rush seat.
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A ladderback armchair is a style of traditional country seating defined by multiple horizontal wooden slats, resembling a ladder, set between two tall vertical back posts. These chairs typically include swept armrests and a hand-woven natural rush or timber seat.

Victorian ladderback chairs were predominantly constructed using regional hardwoods such as elm, ash, or oak for the structural frame. The seats were commonly hand-woven using natural rush or twisted straw to create a durable, flexible sitting surface.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-turned components, pegged joint construction, and natural wear around the stretcher rails where feet rested over time. Variations in slat curvature and subtle asymmetry in the timber frame indicate traditional hand-craftsmanship.

A ladderback armchair provides organic texture and historical contrast in contemporary spaces. Positioned alongside clean-lined neutral sofas, placed in a reading nook with a textured throw, or used as a desk chair, it balances minimalist aesthetics with warmth.

To preserve the natural rush seat, avoid direct water contact and vacuum gently using a soft brush attachment. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to the wooden frame to nourish the timber and retain the original patina.
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