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Description

A pair of late nineteenth century aesthetic movement side chairs, possibly by John Aldam Heaton.

Structurally sound, rush seats also sound.

Two pairs available.

Seat Height: 44cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated these Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1091941

Description

A pair of late nineteenth century aesthetic movement side chairs, possibly by John Aldam Heaton.

Structurally sound, rush seats also sound.

Two pairs available.

Seat Height: 44cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated these Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1091941

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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William Carr Antiques

Telephone 07958 023028

Location

Durham
United Kingdom

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ObjectSide Chairs
Period19th century
StyleAesthetic Movement
MaterialBeech, Rush
ColourBlack
MotifsSpindle back, Turned legs, Rush seat, Scalloped top rail
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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The Aesthetic Movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against mainstream Victorian design, promoting the philosophy of art for arts sake with simplified lines and often ebonised finishes.

These pieces typically feature ebonised or painted hardwoods such as beech or birch, combined with natural rush or cane woven seating, utilising traditional joinery and turned spindles.

Authentic pieces often show period-appropriate wear, hand-turned wooden components, traditional pegged or mortice and tenon joinery, and genuine hand-woven rush seats rather than synthetic substitutes.

These chairs provide a striking contrast when placed around a contemporary dining table or used as standalone accent pieces in a hallway or bedroom to add historic character.

Maintain these chairs by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning the wood with a soft dry cloth, and conditioning the rush seating sparingly.