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Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a pair of antique hall chairs. An English, oak, occasional dining seat displaying ecclesiastical taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Robust and impressively stout chairs with beautiful figuring

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select oak shows superb grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

Rich caramel hues beam beneath the wax polish finish

Finished with prominent tapering finials to each side

The top rail with recessed panel, dressed with unmarked nickel brass plates

Field panel to centre relief carved with the initials LHS set within a medallion

Offers a comfortable seat height of 46cm (18'')

Stood upon decorated square section legs to the front with short spade feet

Attractive shaped brackets add a flourish to each leg

Gently splayed rear legs united front to back by H-stretcher

This is a fascinating pair of antique hall chairs, with lovely colour and appealing ecclesiastical overtones. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Max Height: 103.5cm (40.75'')

Seat Width: 43cm (17'')

Seat Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Oak Hall Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA992071
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8515
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Description
This is a pair of antique hall chairs.
An English, oak, occasional dining seat displaying ecclesiastical taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Robust and impressively stout chairs with beautiful figuring

fig 1. A pair of antique Victorian English oak hall chairs featuring carved IHS monograms on the backrests and solid wooden seats.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select oak shows superb grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

Rich caramel hues beam beneath the wax polish finish

Finished with prominent tapering finials to each side

fig 2. A pair of antique Victorian English oak hall chairs featuring carved IHS monograms on the backrests and solid wooden seats.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian

The top rail with recessed panel, dressed with unmarked nickel brass plates

Field panel to centre relief carved with the initials LHS set within a medallion

Offers a comfortable seat height of 46cm (18'')

fig 3. A pair of antique Victorian English oak hall chairs featuring carved IHS monograms on the backrests and solid wooden seats.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian

Stood upon decorated square section legs to the front with short spade feet

Attractive shaped brackets add a flourish to each leg

Gently splayed rear legs united front to back by H-stretcher

This is a fascinating pair of antique hall chairs, with lovely colour and appealing ecclesiastical overtones. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home or institution.

fig 4. A pair of antique Victorian English oak hall chairs featuring carved IHS monograms on the backrests and solid wooden seats.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Max Height: 103.5cm (40.75'')

Seat Width: 43cm (17'')

Seat Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

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

fig 5. A pair of antique Victorian English oak hall chairs featuring carved IHS monograms on the backrests and solid wooden seats.
fig 5. Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English Oak, Dining Seat, Ecclesiastical, 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.

Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Oak Hall Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA992071
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8515
London Fine Antiques
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Victorian Gothic ecclesiastical furniture emerged during the nineteenth-century revival of medieval architectural and church design. These pieces typically feature dark hardwoods, heavy timber construction, and relief carvings incorporating religious iconography, tracery, or monograms.

Hall chairs were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as English oak, mahogany, or walnut. Construction relied on traditional joinery methods, including mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved decorative back panels, and un-upholstered timber seats designed for durability.

Authentic Victorian pieces exhibit signs of natural age, including soft wear on the stretchers, hand-carved elements with subtle variations, and a layered wax patina. Inspection of the frame often reveals period construction techniques, timber shrinkage, or original metal dedication plaques.

Incorporating ecclesiastical chairs into contemporary spaces creates a grounded, architectural focal point. Position a pair in an entrance hallway flanking a console table, use a single chair in a reading nook, or mix them into an eclectic dining arrangement to contrast with lighter furnishings.

Maintain antique oak by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber. Keep the chairs positioned away from direct heat sources and damp areas to prevent timber warping or joint movement.
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