Summary:
• Item: 12 French ladder back dining chairs
• Provenance: France
• Circa: 1920
• Period: 3rd Republic
• Wood: Solid Oak
• Style: Louis XV Style
• 10 Side Chairs + 2 Armchairs
• Harlequin set
• Carved floral motif top rail
• Wavy shaped ladder-back splats
• Removable rush seats
• Carved floral motif apron
• Cabriole front legs
• Straight rear legs
• Turned “H” stretchers
• Heavy / solid chairs
• Good condition
• Original polish & patination
• Fantastic golden brown colour
• Free delivery to England, Wales and southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is an example of a superb harlequin set of 12 antique French Louis XV style carved oak rush seated ladder back dining chairs of the 3rd Republic period, circa 1920, in excellent condition. The set comprises of 10 side chairs and 2 armchairs. Featuring a shaped top rail with a floral carved motif and two further shaped rails below, in the form of a ladder back design within the shaped upright supports; the chairs feature “drop-in” rush seats, all of which are in good condition. The shaped seat frame incorporates a floral carved motif apron. The seats are raised on fine cabriole legs to the front (which terminate on curled toecaps), with straight legs to the rear, all of which are united by elegantly turned stretchers for added strength and stability. The armchairs reflect the design of the side chairs, with the addition of shaped scroll end arms on shaped supports, connecting the back to the seat frame. The armchairs also feature scribe carved aprons, subtly differing from the side chairs, as well as having an extra stretcher to the sides and rear, for additional strength. The chairs are heavy in weight, which is a good sign of fine quality and it means they are sturdy.
The chairs feature a warm, golden brown colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received.
These chairs would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the kitchen or dining room. They would certainly grace any home in either a contemporary or traditional setting; they are a great investment, as they are an extremely functional item. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
These ladder back dining chairs are in excellent condition. The set is a harlequin (matched) set of chairs; the chairs having been combined from other sets. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chairs feature rush drop-in rush woven seats, which show some signs of age and wear, but are perfectly in-keeping with the age of the chairs, they are solid in joint and are of good quality. The chairs frame have been glued and the wood has been French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop. The chairs are heavy, which is a good sign of good quality and ensures they are sturdy. Therefore, they boast a fantastic patination and warm colour, and are solid in joint, they do not wobble and are ready to use.
Side Chair Dimensions:
External Height = 96.8cm or 38⅛” or 3ft 2⅛”
External Width = 47.3cm or 18⅝” or 1ft 6⅝”
External Depth = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Seat Height = 46.2cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Width = 43cm or 16⅞” or 1ft 4⅞”
Seat Depth = 39.5cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
Back Height = 51.8cm or 20⅜” or 1ft 8⅜”
Armchair Dimensions:
External Height = 97.3cm or 38⅜” or 3ft 2⅜”
External Width = 53.5cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
External Depth = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Seat Height = 45.2cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Seat Width (between arms) = 41.9cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Seat Width (whole of seat) = 50cm or 19⅝” or 1ft 7⅝”
Seat Depth = 46cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Arm Height = 68.4cm or 27” or 2ft 3”
Back Height = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
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