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Pair of Chairs in Original Paint
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Pair of Chairs in Original Paint

19th century
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A pair of mid Nineteenth century rush seated chairs in the original lightly worn paint.

Lovely condition, very sturdy.

Seat height 45cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Faux Bamboo Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1244834
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A pair of mid Nineteenth century rush seated chairs in the original lightly worn paint.

Lovely condition, very sturdy.

Seat height 45cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Faux Bamboo Side Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1244834
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A pair of antique side chairs featuring turned faux bamboo wooden frames, spindled backrests, woven natural rush seats, and a distressed neutral paint finish.
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Archive I A pair of antique side chairs featuring turned faux bamboo wooden frames, spindled backrests, woven natural rush seats, and a distressed neutral paint finish.

Pair of Chairs in Original Paint

Archive II A pair of antique side chairs featuring turned faux bamboo wooden frames, spindled backrests, woven natural rush seats, and a distressed neutral paint finish. View II
Archive III A pair of antique side chairs featuring turned faux bamboo wooden frames, spindled backrests, woven natural rush seats, and a distressed neutral paint finish. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique side chairs featuring turned faux bamboo wooden frames, spindled backrests, woven natural rush seats, and a distressed neutral paint finish. View IV
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 279
Items Sold 1,699
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A pair of antique side chairs featuring turned faux bamboo wooden frames, spindled backrests, woven natural rush seats, and a distressed neutral paint finish.
Pair of chairs in original paint
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A pair of antique side chairs featuring turned faux bamboo wooden frames, spindled backrests, woven natural rush seats, and a distressed neutral paint finish.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Country
  • MaterialWood, Rush, Paint
  • ColourBeige
  • MotifsFaux bamboo turnings, Woven rush seat, Spindled backrest, Turned stretchers

This pair of nineteenth century country side chairs exemplifies traditional English design, constructed from wood with woven rush seats and finished in a distressed beige paint. The frames display faux bamboo turnings, complemented by spindled backrests and multiple turned stretchers connecting the legs. The wooden surfaces exhibit a lightly worn patina that reveals their age and original character, while the tightly woven rush seats remain intact and sturdy. Each chair provides a comfortable seating height of 45 cm for everyday use around a dining table or as accent seating in a living room, hallway or bedroom. These functional and decorative pieces bring rustic charm to contemporary interiors, blending naturally into traditional or eclectic country house settings as practical seating or standalone decorative accents.

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Faux bamboo furniture emerged in Europe during the late 18th and 19th centuries, inspired by Chinoiserie trends and trade with East Asia. Cabinetmakers turned native woods to mimic the nodes and texture of natural bamboo, creating lightweight yet decorative seating and bedroom suites.

Chairs of this style are typically constructed from turned hardwoods such as beech, ash, or pine, which are then primed and painted. Seats are woven from natural rush or reeds, wrapped tightly around the wooden frame to provide structural integrity and support.

Authentic period pieces display natural wear patterns on the painted surface, particularly along the front stretchers, backrest edges, and turned nodes. Look for hand-carved joinery, original hand-woven rush showing minor tonal variations, and subtle layers of older paint or primer beneath the surface finish.

These chairs can be used to add texture and historical contrast to contemporary dining rooms or open-plan kitchens. Placing them alongside modern tables, in a hallway corner, or at a desk creates a layered aesthetic that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern minimalism.

Rush seats should be kept free of dust using a soft brush or vacuum attachment and lightly spritzed with water occasionally to prevent the natural fibres from drying out and snapping. Painted timber surfaces require gentle dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or excess moisture.
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