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18th Century Elm Chair
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18th Century Elm Chair

18th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A charming 18th-century elm country chair, full of rustic character and traditional appeal.

Featuring a classic spindle back with elegantly turned supports, the chair retains its original proportions and simple, honest design.

The rush seat is well-woven and in good condition, complementing the warm tones and natural grain of the elm frame.

Raised on sturdy legs united by stretchers.

A delightful example of country furniture, perfect for adding character to any interior.

W 45cm (17.75")

D 36cm (14.25")

H 84.5cm (33.25")

Seat H 45.5cm (18")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this 18th Century Elm Chair to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09463266
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-turned baluster spindles: workshop turning before automated copy lathes.
Bulbous centre front stretcher: traditional northern English regional pattern.
Reeded top rail: mouldings formed with hand scratch stocks.
Smooth wear across the front stretcher: many generations of feet resting on it.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209038
Dealers Internal Reference
XX260408B
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Description
A charming 18th-century elm country chair, full of rustic character and traditional appeal.
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Featuring a classic spindle back with elegantly turned supports, the chair retains its original proportions and simple, honest design.
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fig 1. An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers.
fig 1. 18th Century Elm Chair

The rush seat is well-woven and in good condition, complementing the warm tones and natural grain of the elm frame.

Raised on sturdy legs united by stretchers.

A delightful example of country furniture, perfect for adding character to any interior.

W 45cm (17.75")

D 36cm (14.25")

H 84.5cm (33.25")

Seat H 45.5cm (18")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this 18th Century Elm Chair to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09463266
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-turned baluster spindles: workshop turning before automated copy lathes.
Bulbous centre front stretcher: traditional northern English regional pattern.
Reeded top rail: mouldings formed with hand scratch stocks.
Smooth wear across the front stretcher: many generations of feet resting on it.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209038
Dealers Internal Ref
XX260408B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers.
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Archive I An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers.

18th Century Elm Chair

Archive II An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers. View II
Archive III An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers. View IX
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Kent
ME14 3HH
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Items For Sale 277
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An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers.
18th Century Elm Chair
Ref: SA1209038
An 18th-century country elm side chair featuring a woven rush seat, turned spindle backrest, and turned wood legs connected by stretchers.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialElm, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Rush seat, Turned legs, Box stretchers
  • SizeH 84.5 cm (33 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This 18th-century country side chair belongs to the rustic country style and is shaped from solid elm with a natural warm brown timber colour and a woven rush seat. It displays a spindle backrest with turned upright supports, turned legs, and lower box stretchers linking the frame. The visible grain highlights the wood's age, complemented by the tightly woven texture of the rush seating panel and traditional turned joinery. The piece measures 84.5 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, with a seat height of 45.5 cm. It works well as a practical seating option around a dining table or as a decorative accent chair placed against a wall in a hallway, bedroom, or living space.

FAQs

An 18th-century country chair typically features locally sourced British timber such as elm, oak, or ash. Crafted during the Georgian period, these vernacular pieces often display spindle backs, turned legs, and woven rush seating designed for functional everyday durability.

These chairs were constructed using hardwoods for the framefrequently elm for its grain patterns and strengthand dried bulrush or cattail marsh grass for the hand-woven seat.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, slight irregularities in turned components, historical wear on lower stretchers, and natural oxidisation where wood surfaces have aged under polish over centuries.

An individual country chair functions effectively as a accent piece in a modern hallway, paired alongside minimalist modern desks, or grouped around an understated timber dining table to add texture and historical contrast.

Keep timber surfaces clean by dusting with a dry cloth and applying clear beeswax sparingly along the wood grain. The rush seat should be gently vacuumed with a brush attachment and kept free from excess moisture to prevent degradation.
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