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Original Painted English Antique Side Chair
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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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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Original Painted English Antique Side Chair

19th century
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Original Painted English Antique Side Chair

This is a beautiful English early 19th century antique side chair that is amazingly still in the original paint with original hand painted line decorations and motifs. A rare survivor, in excellent strong condition and with the traditional rushed seat which is all very intact. A lovely model having a turned double rail spindle back rest. The seat height is 45cm. English and dating to around 1820.

Dimensions

Height: 88cm (34.92")

Width: 48cm (19.05")

Depth: 40cm (15.87")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Painted Side Chair to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09701294
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Faux-bamboo turned framing: popular English taste for chinoiserie during the Regency.
Hand-painted black line decoration: original painted pattern typical of the 1810s and 1820s.
Hand-woven rush envelope seat: traditional craft method.

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.

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SA1243042
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Original Painted English Antique Side Chair
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This is a beautiful English early 19th century antique side chair that is amazingly still in the original paint with original hand painted line decorations and motifs.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A rare survivor, in excellent strong condition and with the traditional rushed seat which is all very intact. A lovely model having a turned double rail spindle back rest. The seat height is 45cm. English and dating to around 1820.

Dimensions

Height: 88cm (34.92")

Width: 48cm (19.05")

Depth: 40cm (15.87")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Painted Side Chair to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09701294
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Faux-bamboo turned framing: popular English taste for chinoiserie during the Regency.
Hand-painted black line decoration: original painted pattern typical of the 1810s and 1820s.
Hand-woven rush envelope seat: traditional craft method.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243042
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.

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique English side chair featuring an ochre painted wooden frame with turned spindles, hand-painted accents, and a woven rush seat.
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Archive I An antique English side chair featuring an ochre painted wooden frame with turned spindles, hand-painted accents, and a woven rush seat.

Original Painted English Antique Side Chair

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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 162
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An antique English side chair featuring an ochre painted wooden frame with turned spindles, hand-painted accents, and a woven rush seat.
Original Painted English Antique Side Chair
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An antique English side chair featuring an ochre painted wooden frame with turned spindles, hand-painted accents, and a woven rush seat.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialWood, Rush, Paint
  • ColourOchre
  • MotifsSpindle back, Turned legs, Rush seat, Faux-bamboo turning

This Regency side chair dates to around 1820 and is an English country house piece constructed from wood with a woven rush seat and an ochre painted finish. The frame displays faux-bamboo turning, a turned double-rail spindle backrest, and hand-painted line decorations alongside star motifs near the top of the front legs. Signs of age include surface wear and chipping to the original paintwork across the framework. The seat height measures 45 cm, with overall dimensions of 88 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. Practical for everyday seating, the chair functions well placed around a dining table, positioned at a desk, or used as an accent piece in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. The compact proportions allow it to fit easily into smaller spaces while providing a sturdy and functional seat for daily use.

FAQs

Painted country side chairs originated in the 18th and 19th centuries as regional craftspeople produced lightweight seating using local hardwoods, often painted to simulate costlier timber or decorated with simple painted motifs.

Frames were typically turned from native hardwoods like beech or ash and joined with mortise and tenon joints, while the seats were hand-woven using twisted freshwater rush strands wrapped tightly around the seat rails.

Authentic pieces feature natural paint wear corresponding to handling points, evidence of hand-carved joinery, original woven rush strands showing varied patination, and layered paint finishes.

A painted side chair functions effectively as an accent piece in a hallway, bedroom corner, or desk space, providing texture and historical depth alongside contemporary furnishings.

Dust the painted wooden frame lightly with a dry microfibre cloth and keep the rush seat free of moisture, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could degrade the original paint layer.
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