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Superb Set of Six Antique Oak East Anglian Dining Chairs
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Superb Set of Six Antique Oak East Anglian Dining Chairs

19th century
Sold 10 June 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Superb Set of Six Antique Oak East Anglian Dining Chairs

A beautiful made set of six, English 19th century antique solid oak dining chairs from the East of England. They have obviously had a charmed life as they are all in superb, solid condition and have the original, finely rushed drop in seats that are in excellent, complete condition. A robust model that stand on square legs that are connected by a H stretcher. Perfect for dining in a country kitchen, the seats are perfect dining height at 46cm and all six are a wonderful colour. Dating to around 1860, originally made in Norfolk, Suffolk or Cambridgeshire area.

Dimensions

Height: 87cm (34.52")

Width: 46.5cm (18.45")

Depth: 44cm (17.46")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1146935
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Superb Set of Six Antique Oak East Anglian Dining Chairs
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A beautiful made set of six, English 19th century antique solid oak dining chairs from the East of England.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

They have obviously had a charmed life as they are all in superb, solid condition and have the original, finely rushed drop in seats that are in excellent, complete condition. A robust model that stand on square legs that are connected by a H stretcher. Perfect for dining in a country kitchen, the seats are perfect dining height at 46cm and all six are a wonderful colour. Dating to around 1860, originally made in Norfolk, Suffolk or Cambridgeshire area.

Dimensions

Height: 87cm (34.52")

Width: 46.5cm (18.45")

Depth: 44cm (17.46")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Oak Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146935
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A set of six antique oak dining chairs with ladder backs and woven rush seats arranged in a tiered formation against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,755
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A set of six antique oak dining chairs with ladder backs and woven rush seats arranged in a tiered formation against a neutral background.
Superb Set of Six Antique Oak East Anglian Dining Chairs
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A set of six antique oak dining chairs with ladder backs and woven rush seats arranged in a tiered formation against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLadder back, Rush woven seat, Pegged joints, H-stretchers
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 46.5 cm (18 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

East Anglian chairs typically feature robust regional construction, often utilising local hardwoods like oak with distinctive ladder-back designs and rush seating characteristic of eastern English craftsmanship.

Authentic period chairs of this type are constructed from solid native timber, featuring pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-woven rush seats, and sturdy stretchers for structural support.

Authentication involves examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, patination consistent with age, hand-woven rush integrity, and traditional joinery methods rather than modern metal fixings.

These chairs can be paired with a contemporary minimalist dining table to create a striking contrast between modern lines and historic textures, adding warmth and heritage to a space.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber splitting, avoiding direct sunlight, and gently cleaning rush seats with a dry brush while feeding the oak with appropriate wax.
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