Antique Set of Six Georgian Ash & Elm Spindle Back Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs (Circa 1790)

Summary:
• Item: Set of 6 spindle back chairs
• Circa: 1790
• Period: George III
• Wood: Ash & elm
• Provenance: Lancashire, England
• 6 Side chairs
• True set (not matched together)
• Shaped top rail with finials
• Spindle back design
• Rush woven seats
• Turned legs
• Turned double stretchers
• Solid in joint
• Excellent quality
• Stunning colour & patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:
This is a good quality set of six period ash & elm country farmhouse spindle-back rush seated kitchen-dining chairs, circa 1790, boasting stunning colour and patination, which are in good condition. This true set (they have not been matched together) consists of 6 side chairs. The chairs boast a prominent shaped top rail, flanked by two upright supports featuring simple finials. Below, there is a bank of refined turned spindles, secured by two horizontal bowed rails. The seats have been hand rushed and they are in good condition. The base of the chairs features lovely turned legs and a bulbous shaped stretcher to the front. The front stretcher is heavy and turned – a good sign of quality. The chairs feature twin turned side stretchers and a rear stretcher; which ensures the chairs stand firm on the ground. All chairs are made from top quality ash and elm, and are firm and solid.

This design of chair was originally made in the Lancashire and Cheshire region of the North West of England, but was commonly known as a “Lancashire” chair. They were made for use in kitchens in simple country homes around the North West area during the time of the great mills in the Industrial Revolution.

The chairs exhibit a rich warm brown 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.

These chairs would compliment any home, especially the kitchen or dining room. They would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are extremely functional. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Dimensions:
External height = 96.5cm or 38” or 3ft 2”
External width = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
External depth = 45cm or 17¾ or 1ft 5¾”
Seat height = 44.5cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Seat width = 46cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Seat depth = 37.8cm or 14⅞” or 1ft 2⅞”
Back Height = 51.6cm or 20⅜” or 1ft 8⅜”

Condition Report:
These chairs are in good condition. This is a true set of chairs (they have not been matched together). The chairs feature good quality hand woven rush seats. The rush seats are in good condition. Importantly, there are no breaks to the legs or backs of the chairs. The chairs have a lovely warm colour and patination. The chairs have a fantastic colour and patination. The chairs are heavy in weight, which is a good sign of quality. The chairs are well constructed, solid in joint, sit firm on the ground and are ready to use.

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Ref. Dining Chairs 107