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8 English Oak Dining Chairs
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8 English Oak Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A particularly good set of eight solid oak dining chairs, beautifully made. Each chair has stylised carving to the backs and knee of the chair, lift out shaped seats which have been recently webbed, very good quality timber chosen all made to a high standard by the Newcastle cabinet makers H Chapman & Co in the 1920s, firm, comfortable, seating height 46cm and ready for use.

UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated these English Oak Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09709337
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Maker's label for H. Chapman & Co.: active Newcastle makers in this period.
Stylised carved fruit and leaves: decorative work combining revival forms with newer design.
Quarter-sawn oak: silvery medullary rays visible across the splats and front rails.
Stamped assembly numbers on seat frames: standard practice in early 20th-century workshops.
Screwed corner braces underneath: robust cabinet construction keeping the seat frame square.

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
99cm (38.98")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244191
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A particularly good set of eight solid oak dining chairs, beautifully made. Each chair has stylised carving to the backs and knee of the chair, lift out shaped seats which have been recently webbed, very good quality timber chosen all made to a high standard by the Newcastle cabinet makers H Chapman & Co in the 1920s, firm, comfortable, seating height 46cm and ready for use.

UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated these English Oak Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09709337
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Maker's label for H. Chapman & Co.: active Newcastle makers in this period.
Stylised carved fruit and leaves: decorative work combining revival forms with newer design.
Quarter-sawn oak: silvery medullary rays visible across the splats and front rails.
Stamped assembly numbers on seat frames: standard practice in early 20th-century workshops.
Screwed corner braces underneath: robust cabinet construction keeping the seat frame square.

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
99cm (38.98")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244191
Millers Antiques
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Antiques since 1947.

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A set of eight golden oak dining chairs featuring carved botanical back splats, cabriole legs, and blue pattern upholstered seats.
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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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A set of eight golden oak dining chairs featuring carved botanical back splats, cabriole legs, and blue pattern upholstered seats.
8 English Oak Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne Revival
  • MaterialOak, Upholstery
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsVasiform splat, Carved leaf motif, Cabriole legs, Drop-in seats
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This set of eight solid oak dining chairs dates from the 1920s and follows the Queen Anne revival style. The golden brown timber has a warm polish finish, complemented by drop-in seats upholstered in patterned blue fabric. Each chair displays cabriole legs ending in pad or claw feet, carved leaf motifs on the knees, and vasiform splats with carved botanical back decoration. The solid construction provides firm and comfortable seating. Measuring 99 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 50 cm deep with a 46 cm seating height, these chairs are suited for placement around a dining table in a traditional or country house interior setting.

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Queen Anne Revival furniture emerged in the late nineteenth century, borrowing elements from early eighteenth-century English design. Typical features include high vasiform back splats, elegant s-curves, carved knees, and cabriole front legs ending in pad or claw feet.

These chairs were primarily crafted from native hardwoods such as solid English oak or mahogany. Seats were typically designed with removable drop-in wooden frames upholstered in woven damask, brocade, or leather.

Look for hand-carved detailing along the splat and leg knees, solid mortise and tenon joinery, and genuine quarter-sawn oak grain patterns. Removable drop-in seat frames and subtle variations in hand-carved motifs also indicate period craftsmanship.

Pair a set of carved oak chairs with a clean-lined rectangular dining table in contrasting timber or stone to balance classic and modern elements. Incorporating contemporary lighting and minimalist table accessories helps integrate traditional seating into modern dining spaces.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the oak grain. Vacuum upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment and address fabric spills immediately with clean blotting cloths.
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