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18th Century Ladder Back Kitchen Chair
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18th Century Ladder Back Kitchen Chair

18th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Good 18th century small size ladder back kitchen chair of the most gorgeous colour. Mainly in ash. Shaped front legs with nice shape front apron and turned front stretcher. Original wooden seat. All in a great colour with deep patination and a waxed finish.

SIZE; 18" wide by 13" deep by 37" high.

Seat height is 17"

CIRCA; 1780 - 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this 18th Century Ladder Back Chair to the Georgian era.

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SA1127621
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Description
Good 18th century small size ladder back kitchen chair of the most gorgeous colour. Mainly in ash. Shaped front legs with nice shape front apron and turned front stretcher. Original wooden seat. All in a great colour with deep patination and a waxed finish.

SIZE; 18" wide by 13" deep by 37" high.

Seat height is 17"

CIRCA; 1780 - 1800

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this 18th Century Ladder Back Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127621
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Ladder Back Kitchen Chair

Archive II An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers. View II
Archive III An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers. View III
Archive IV An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers. View IV
Archive V An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers. View V
Archive VI An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers. View VI
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
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The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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Verified Since Mar 2011
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An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers.
18th Century Ladder Back Kitchen Chair
Ref: SA1127621
An antique dark brown wooden ladder back chair featuring four horizontal slats, a solid plank seat, and turned front legs with stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Ash, Elm
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHorizontal slats, Turned legs, Solid wood seat, Front stretcher
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

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Ladder back chairs feature a backrest composed of horizontal wooden slats resembling the rungs of a ladder. Originating in rural workshops across Europe and Britain, they became a staple of domestic seating from the 17th century onwards due to their practical construction and ergonomic design.

Traditional construction typically involved locally sourced native hardwoods such as ash, oak, elm, or fruitwood. Joinery relied on mortise and tenon joints, often secured with wooden pegs, while seats were frequently constructed from solid timber planks or woven rush and split ash.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, wear patterns, and construction anomalies. Hand-carved elements, period-appropriate joinery without modern fasteners, and natural oxidisation of the wood surface help determine genuine age.

These versatile seats provide warmth and texture when contrasted against modern minimalist dining tables or used as a solitary accent piece in a hallway. Their understated silhouette bridges historic and contemporary aesthetics effectively.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish degradation. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of appropriate natural wax help maintain the protective patina.
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