This is a superb quality well-matched set of 12 full age antique ash and elm country farmhouse spindle-back rush seated kitchen dining chairs, circa 1780 – 1840.
Summary
• Item Set of 12 spindle-back chairs
• Wood Top quality solid ash & elm
• Provenance Lancashire / Cheshire region, England
• Circa 1780 – 1840
• Full age chairs
• Well-matched set
• Spindle-back ear crest design
• Original Rush seats
• 10 side chairs
• 2 armchairs (male & female)
• Turned legs
• Turned double stretchers
• Solid in joint
• Very heavy chairs
• Superb quality
• Excellent condition
• Excellent colour / patination
This is a superb quality well matched set of 12 “full age” antique ash and elm country farmhouse spindle-back rush seated kitchen dining chairs, circa 1780 – 1840. The set consists of 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs. The armchairs vary in size because one was designed for a man, and the other for a woman. All chairs boast lovely turned spindle-backs shaped back splats with eared crest rails backs above hand woven rush seated seats. The base of the chairs feature turned legs and stretchers all round for strength (twin stretchers on the sides). The front stretcher is heavy and turned – a good sign of quality. All chairs are made from top quality solid ash and elm. The term “full age” refers to the meaning that these chairs are full in age and are not later copies of the original spindle back chairs. The chairs are heavy to lift, which is a good sign of quality and age (later copies are generally lighter chairs). These chairs have originated from the Lancashire and Cheshire region of North west of England. They were made for use in kitchens in simple country homes around this area during the time of the great mills in the Industrial Revolution.
This item would compliment any home, especially the kitchen or dining room, so don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Male Armchair Dimensions
External height 115.3cm or 3ft 9½”
External width 62cm or 2ft 0½”
External depth 49cm or 1ft 7¼”
Seat height 44.5cm or 1ft 5½”
Seat width 47.5cm or 1ft 6¾”
Seat depth 41cm or 1ft 4”
Female Armchair Dimensions
External height 110cm or 3ft 7¼”
External width 62cm or 2ft 0½”
External depth 47.5cm or 1ft 6¾”
Seat height 41.5cm or 1ft 4¼”
Seat width 47.5cm or 1ft 6¾”
Seat depth 42cm or 1ft 4½”
Side Chair Dimensions
External height 95cm or 3ft 1½”
External width 47cm or 1ft 6½”
External depth 39.5cm or 1ft 3½”
Seat height 43cm or 1ft 5”
Seat width 44cm or 1ft 5¼”
Seat depth 37.5cm or 1ft 2¾”
Condition Report:
These chairs are in excellent condition. The rush seating is original and most importantly, is in very good condition. There is an excellent colour / patination and variation to the timber. As this is a well-matched set, there are small variations in the dimensions of some of the chairs. There are no scratches or damage to any of the chairs. All chairs are free of active woodworm, solid in joint (not lose or wobbly) and ready to use.
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