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Good pair of early 20th century oak and rush seated chairs

French circa 1920’s with original rush seats

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Pair of Oak Country Chairs to the 1930s.

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SA984014

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha0572/4111/2200

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Description

Good pair of early 20th century oak and rush seated chairs

French circa 1920’s with original rush seats

Height

Width

Depth

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Pair of Oak Country Chairs to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA984014

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha0572/4111/2200

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period1920 - 1940
StyleEnglish Country House
MaterialOak, Rush
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved floral crest rail, Woven rush seat, Cabriole front legs, H-stretcher base

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Country rush-seated chairs are traditional vernacular seating pieces typically crafted by local artisans using regional timbers and woven marsh grasses for everyday domestic use.

These chairs are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, elm, or ash, featuring joined frames and seats woven tightly from natural dried rush or straw.

Authentic pieces are identified by hand-tool marks, traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon, natural timber ageing, and the characteristic wear patterns on the woven rush seats.

They can be integrated as contrasting accent seating around a modern dining table or used as standalone armchairs to introduce textural warmth and historic character to minimalist spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent the timber from splitting and the natural rush from becoming brittle, alongside occasional dusting with a soft dry cloth.