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Ormskirk Rush Seat Chairs in Ash & Alder, Set of 8, C1880
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for sale €2,340     $2,540
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Ormskirk Rush Seat Chairs in Ash & Alder, Set of 8, C1880

19th century
Description

A well matched set of 8 Ormskirk rush seat side chairs with crested top rails in ash and alder,

5 chairs with ‘tulip’ turned feet and 3 with ‘pad’ feet. All re-rushed and ready to go. The distinctive shaped back supports of these chairs, typical of the Ormskirk tradition, make them more comfortable than many rush seat chairs. Lancashire c1880

seat height 45cms

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Ormskirk Rush Seat Chairs to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243898
Dealers Internal Reference
10350
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
A well matched set of 8 Ormskirk rush seat side chairs with crested top rails in ash and alder,

5 chairs with ‘tulip’ turned feet and 3 with ‘pad’ feet. All re-rushed and ready to go.

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The distinctive shaped back supports of these chairs, typical of the Ormskirk tradition, make them more comfortable than many rush seat chairs.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

Lancashire c1880

seat height 45cms

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Ormskirk Rush Seat Chairs to the 1880s.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243898
Dealers Internal Ref
10350
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests.
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Archive I A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests.

Ormskirk Rush Seat Chairs in Ash & Alder, Set of 8, C1880

Archive II A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View II
Archive III A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View III
Archive IV A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View IV
Archive V A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View V
Archive VI A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View VI
Archive VII A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View VII
Archive VIII A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View VIII
Archive IX A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View IX
Archive X A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View X
Archive XI A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View XI
Archive XII A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests. View XII
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
Verified Since Oct 2025
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Items Sold 12
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests.
ORMSKIRK RUSH SEAT CHAIRS IN ASH & ALDER, SET OF 8, C1880
Ref: SA1243898
A set of dark ash and alder wood regional country dining chairs featuring hand-woven rush seats, turned front stretchers, and vertical spindles in the backrests.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialAsh, Alder, Rush
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRush seats, Turned front stretchers, Spindle backrests, Shaped top rails
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Ormskirk rush seat chairs are a distinctive regional variant of English country seating, originating predominantly from Lancashire in the nineteenth century. They are characterized by turned timber frames, spindle backrest detailing, and natural hand-woven rush envelope seats.

These chairs were typically constructed using locally sourced native hardwoods such as ash, alder, and birch for the turned components and rails. The seating surfaces were created using woven freshwater rushes tightly wrapped over the outer seat frame rails.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-turned front legs and stretchers, pegged joinery, light wear consistent with historical use, and natural variation in the wood grain. The rush seats often show age-related tonal variations ranging from golden straw to deeper honey shades.

A set of regional country chairs provides texture and historical contrast when paired with contemporary solid oak, pine, or stone dining tables. They integrate effectively into rustic farmhouse, relaxed kitchen-diner, and minimalist country interior schemes.

Rush seats should be kept clean using a soft brush or vacuum with a brush attachment, and occasionally misted lightly with water to prevent the fibres from drying out and snapping. Timber frames should be treated periodically with natural beeswax polish to maintain moisture and protective patination.
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