Summary:
• Item: Set of 6 Hoop / Stick back chairs
• Circa: 1850
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid ash, elm & beech
• True set (not matched together)
• Elegant hoop / Stick Back design
• Seven stick back spindles
• Oval ash scribe moulded back rail
• One-piece elm seats
• Turned beech legs
• “H” stretcher supports
• Solid in joint
• Legs do not wobble
• Completely original
• Stunning 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 antique set of six early English ash, elm and beech stick back kitchen-dining chairs, circa 1850, from the Victorian period, in excellent original condition. These chairs feature seven spindles to the inside of a single piece oval shaped ash moulded back rail, supported by a two further supporting spindles at the back of the chair, for added strength. The back rail is connected to the single piece 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. 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 early 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 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 your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 88.3cm or 34¾” or 2ft 10¾”
External Width = 47.6cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
External Depth = 46.5cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
Seat Height = 43.5cm or 17⅛” or 1ft 5⅛”
Seat Width = 36cm or 14⅛” or 1ft 2⅛”
Seat Depth = 33cm or 13” or 1ft 1”
Back Height = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Condition Report:
The 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 polished in our workshops. The chairs retain the original patination, which means they boast a stunning colour. This design of chair is ideal for kitchens, with daily use, as they are well constructed, with twin supporting spindles, making them a strong design. This is a true set (not matched) of chairs. The chairs sit firm on the ground and do not wobble. They are well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
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Ref. Dining Chairs 134