Summary:
• Item: Set of 8 wheel-back chairs
• Circa: 1950’s
• Victorian style
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid ash, elm & beech
• 2 Armchairs + 6 Side Chairs
• Harlequin set
• Wheel back design
• Six stick back spindles
• Central wheel back splat
• Oval ash scribe moulded back rail
• Shaped arms & turned arm supports to armchairs
• Elm saddle seats
• Turned beech legs
• “H” stretcher supports
• Solid in joint
• Legs do not wobble
• Completely original
• Fabulous grain configuration to seats
• Excellent original colour & patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality harlequin set of 8 ash, elm and beech wheel, hoop & stick back / wheelback kitchen-dining chairs, including two armchairs, circa 1950, in excellent original condition. These chairs feature six spindles and a central wheel back splat to the inside of a single piece oval shaped ash moulded back rail, supported by two further supporting spindles at the back of the chair, for added strength. The back rail is connected to the saddle shaped elm seats and turned beech legs connected by “H” beech stretchers, which makes them a firm utility chair, ideal for daily use in the kitchen. The design of the side chairs is reflected in the armchairs, with the addition of shaped arms on ring turned supports. This style of chair first originated in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. The chairs feature a stunning rich colour with fabulous grain configuration visible on the seats. These chairs boast the classic country styling; they would be at home in either a traditional or contemporary setting and they consume very little space.
The chairs feature a rich brown ash and elm colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through the years of care and cleaning they have received.
These wheelback chairs would look superb in the kitchen or dining room. They would certainly grace any home and are a great investment they are extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Armchair Dimensions:
External Height = 97.7cm or 38½” or 3ft 2½”
External Width = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
External Depth = 55cm or 21⅝” or 1ft 9⅝”
Seat Height = 45.6cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Seat Width (between arms) = 39.5cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
Seat Width (whole of seat) = 46.5cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
Seat Depth = 39.5cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
Arm Height = 75.4cm or 29⅝” or 2ft 5⅝”
Back Height = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Side Chair Dimensions:
External Height = 89.3cm or 35⅛” or 2ft 11⅛”
External Width = 42.2cm or 16⅝” or 1ft 4⅝”
External Depth = 46cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Height = 46cm or 18⅛ or 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Width = 37.9cm or 14⅞” or 1ft 2⅞”
Seat Depth = 35.8cm or 14⅛” or 1ft 2⅛”
Back Height = 44.7cm or 17⅝” or 1ft 5⅝”
Condition Report:
The wheelback chairs are in excellent original condition, with nominal old use marks to the leading edges (e.g. seats, back and legs) but nothing significant considering the age of them. The chairs have been glued and French polished in our workshops. The chairs retain the original patination, which means they boast a stunning colour. This is a harlequin (matched) set and therefore there is some variation in the colour and size of the chairs. There are no breaks to the backs or legs of the chairs. The chairs sit firm on the ground and do not wobble. They are well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Terms & Conditions:
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Ref. Chairs Dining 136