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Summary:
- Item: Pair of Kitchen Armchairs
- Circa: 1830
- Period: Late Georgian
- Wood: Ash & elm
- Provenance: Lancashire, England
- Large proportions
- Harlequin / matched pair
- Shaped top rail with finials (smaller chair)
- Ear back top rail (larger chair)
- Spindle back design
- Good rush woven seats
- Shaped arms
- Turned legs
- Turned double stretchers
- Solid in joint
- Excellent quality
- Original colour & stunning patination
- Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
- 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality English Georgian ash & elm pair of kitchen armchairs, with large proportions, incorporating good rush seats, circa 1830 in excellent condition. The harlequin (meaning matched) pair of country kitchen chairs boast large proportions and are constructed in the traditional method, with a solid sturdy frame. The smaller chair is designed with a shaped top rail, decorated with small finials and the larger armchair features shaped “ears”. Each chair back incorporates three rows of elegant turned spindles, interspersed by curved bars, flanked by turned columns; which are secured by lovely bar-shaped arms, raised on substantial quality turned spindles and front legs. The hand-woven rush seats are in excellent condition and provide plenty of support; finished with narrow slats to the seat edges. The chair legs are decorated with bulbous turned stretchers at the front, united by twin side stretchers and rear stretcher, which ensures these traditional kitchen chairs stand firm on the ground. The over-size heavy turned stretcher at the front of the chair is a sign of quality. The design of these 19th century kitchen chairs originated from Lancashire and Cheshire in the North West of England; they were commonly known as a “Lancashire” chairs. They were made for everyday use in kitchens, in country homes around the North West area during the time of the great mills and the Industrial Revolution.
This pair of kitchen armchairs would suit a traditional setting in the kitchen or dining room. They boast a stunning colour and original patination; which can be seen by the dark depth of colour to the chair frames. Both these country chairs are made from top quality solid ash and elm and are heavy in weight, which is a sign of quality. They are a great investment as they are extremely functional – so don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovey pair of antique chairs.
History of Regional Chair Furniture:
You can read more about the background and provenance of regional furniture, specifically regional chairs, by visiting the following page:
The following book by Doctor Bernard (Bill) Cotton, titled the “The English Regional Chair” is also a good source of information:
Ear Back Armchair – Dimensions:
External height = 114cm / 44⅞” / 3ft 8⅞”
External width = 61cm / 24” / 2ft
External depth = 52cm / 20½” / 1ft 8½”
Back height = 67cm / 26⅜” / 2ft 2⅜”
Arm height = 71.5cm / 28⅛” / 2ft 4⅛”
Seat height = 45.5cm / 18” / 1ft 6”
Seat width (between arms) = 47cm / 18½” / 1ft 6½”
Seat width (whole of seat) = 55.5cm / 21⅞” / 1ft 9⅞”
Seat depth = 43.5cm / 17⅛” / 1ft 5⅛”
Finial Back Armchair – Dimensions:
External height = 110cm / 43¼” / 3ft 7¼”
External width = 61cm / 24” / 2ft
External depth = 50.5cm / 19⅞” / 1ft 7⅞”
Back height = 64cm / 25⅛” / 2ft 1⅝”
Seat height = 67.8cm / 26¾” / 2ft 2¾”
Seat height = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼”
Seat width (between arms) = 46cm / 18⅛” / 1ft 6⅛”
Seat width (whole of seat) = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Seat depth = 44cm / 17⅜” / 1ft 5⅜”
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality English Georgian ash & elm pair of kitchen armchairs, with large proportions, incorporating good rush seats, circa 1830 in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frames, but nothing significant considering the age of them. There is an old repair to the top rail of the “ear back” chair; which is solid in joint. This is a harlequin set of chairs, which means the chairs are a matched pair, with varying dimensions. The 19th century chairs boast good quality hand-woven rush seats which are supportive and in excellent condition. The kitchen chairs boast a stunning rich dark colour and original patination; this cannot be re-created by re-polishing or with new chairs. The chairs are heavy in weight, which is a good sign of quality. The chairs are well constructed, solid in joint, sit firm on the ground and are ready to use.
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Ref. 108833
| Dimensions | 50 × 61 × 114 cm |
|---|---|
| Antique Category | Chairs |
| British Period | George III |
| Century | 19th Century |
| Material | Ash, Elm |
| Provenance | England |
| Room | Kitchen |
| Styles | Georgian (c. 1714 – 1830) |
