Summary:
• Item: 12 French ladder back dining chairs
• Provenance: France
• Style: Louis XV Style
• Circa: 1910
• Period: 3rd Republic
• Wood: Solid Oak
• 10 Side Chairs + 2 Armchairs
• Carved floral motif top rail
• Wavy shaped ladder-back splats
• Removable rush seats
• Carved floral motif apron
• Cabriole legs to front
• Splayed legs to rear
• Turned “H” stretchers
• Heavy / solid chairs
• Excellent condition
• Original polish & patination
• Fantastic golden brown colour
• Harlequin set
• 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 1910, in very good 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 splayed legs to the rear, all of which are united by elegantly turned twin stretchers for added strength and stability. 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 oak 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. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
The chairs are in very good condition. The set is a harlequin (matched) set of chairs. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chairs benefit from good quality rush seats, all of which are consistent in colour and in good condition. The chairs are heavy which is a good sign of excellent quality and means they are sturdy. The chairs boast the original polish, which ensures a fantastic patination and warm colour to the oak. All chairs are solid in joint, they do not wobble and are ready to use.
Side Chair Dimensions:
External Height = 99.1cm or 39” or 3ft 3”
External Width = 46.5cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
External Depth = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Seat Height = 46.7cm or 18⅝” or 1ft 6⅝”
Seat Width = 43.5cm or 17⅛” or 1ft 5⅛”
Seat Depth = 37.6cm or 14⅝” or 1ft 2⅝”
Back Height = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Armchair Dimensions:
External Height = 98.4cm or 38¾” or 3ft 2¾”
External Width = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼”
External Depth = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Seat Height = 46.5cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
Seat Width = 45.3cm or 17⅞” or 1ft 5⅞”
Seat Depth = 44.3cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Arm Height = 69cm or 27⅛” or 2ft 3⅛”
Back Height = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
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