Summary:
• Circa: 1910
• Provenance: France
• Period: 3rd Republic
• Item: 12 chairs
• Wood: Solid oak
• Carved floral motif top rail
• Wavy shaped ladder back splats
• Mid brown colour
• Removable rush seats
• Carved floral motif apron
• Cabriole legs to front
• Splayed legs to rear
• Turned “H” stretchers
• Original polish & patination
• Heavy / solid chairs
• Do not wobble
• Good condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is an example of a superb quality set of 12 antique French Louis XV style carved oak provincial ladder-back kitchen, dining chairs, circa 1910, in good condition. 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 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.
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.
The chairs feature a rich warm oak colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
This is set of chairs are in good condition. 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 very heavy which is a good sign of excellent quality and means they are very sturdy. This set of chairs boasts 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.
Dimensions:
External Height = 97cm or 38⅛” or 3ft 2⅛”
External Width = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
External Depth = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Seat Height = 46.5cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
Seat Width = 41.5cm or 16⅛” or 1ft 4⅛”
Seat Depth = 40cm or 15¾” or 1ft 3¾”
Back Height = 51.5cm or 20¼” or 1ft 8¼”
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Ref. Dining Chairs 81