Eight Spindle Back Oak Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)

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This is a very good quality set of eight harlequin antique oak and ash country farmhouse spindle back rush seated dining chairs, circa 1780.

Summary
• Item Set of 8 oak country farmhouse spindle back dining chairs
• Wood Top quality solid oak & ash
• Circa 1780 – 1800
• Period George III
• Harlequin set
• Spindle backs
• Designed with high backs
• Rush seats
• Attributed to Lancashire region, England
• 8 side chairs
• Turned legs
• Turned stretchers
• Solid in joint
• Very good quality
• Excellent condition
• Excellent colour / patination

This is a very good quality harlequin set of eight George antique oak and ash country farmhouse spindle back rush seated dining chairs, circa 1780 – 1800. The set consists of eight side chairs. All chairs boast graduated spindle shaped backs above hand woven rush seated seats. The base of the chairs feature turned legs and stretchers all round for strength (twin stretchers on the sides). The front stretcher is heavy and turned – a good sign of quality. All chairs are made from top quality oak and are firm and solid.

This item would compliment any home, especially the kitchen or dining room, so don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Side Chair Dimensions: 
External Height 94.5cm – 97cm or 3’ 1¼” – 3’ 2”
External Width 46cm – 49.5cm or 1’ 6” – 1’ 7½”
External Depth 39cm – 40.5cm or 1’ 3¼” – 1’ 4”
Seat Height 41.5cm – 43.5cm or 1’ 4” – 1’ 5”
Seat Width 43.5cm – 45cm or 1’ 5” – 1’ 5¾”
Seat Depth 38cm – 39cm or 1’ 3” – 1’ 3¼”

Condition Report:
These chairs are in excellent condition and commensurate with the age of the chairs. All chairs are free of active wood worm, solid in joint (not lose or wobbly) and ready to use. The chairs have been re-rushed at some stage in the past with two different sets of rush seating. The rush seating on all chairs are complete without any significant damage all seats are in good condition. This is a harlequin set of chairs. Nominal old use marks but nothing significant considering the age of the item.

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