French Set Of 8 Eight Louis XV Style Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1920)
Tarporley, United Kingdom
£2,250
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Item details
Height
92.2 cm
Width
47.5 cm
Depth
41.5 cm
Wear conditions
Excellent
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
This is a fine quality antique harlequin set of eight French kitchen chairs, in the Louis XV style, made from solid oak, with a ladder-back design, including two armchairs, circa 1920, in good original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Eight French Kitchen Chairs
• Provenance: France
• Circa: 1920
• Period: 3rd Republic
• Wood: Solid Oak
• Style: Louis XV Style
• Harlequin set
• Two cavers / armchairs
• Six side chairs
• Carved floral cartouche decoration
• Wavy shaped ladder-back splats
• Removable rush seats
• Cabriole front legs
• Straight rear legs
• Turned “H” stretchers
• Heavy / solid chairs
• Good original condition
• Newly French polished
• Fantastic rich golden-oak colour
• Free delivery to England, Wales and southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique harlequin set of eight French kitchen chairs, in the Louis XV style, made from solid oak, with a ladder-back design, circa 1920, in good original condition. The harlequin (matched) set of French oak kitchen chairs comprises two armchairs and six side chairs. The side chairs feature a shaped top rail with a floral carved cartouche and two further shaped rails below, in the form of a ladder-back design between shaped upright supports. The chairs incorporate “drop-in” rush seats, all of which are in good overall condition (the seats are currently screwed to the seat frame). The shaped seat frame is decorated with a floral carved cartouche. The seats are raised on fine cabriole legs to the front, with straight legs to the rear, all of which are united by turned twin stretchers for added strength and stability.
Likewise, the two armchairs are decorated with floral carved cartouches to the top rail, with two further shaped rails below, in the form of a ladder-back design in-between shaped upright supports. The chairs backs are secured by sturdy shaped arms, raised on formed vertical supports. The chairs feature “drop-in” rush seats, all of which are in good condition (the seats are currently screwed to the seat frame).
The chairs stand on cabriole legs to the front, with straight legs to the rear, all of which are united by twin stretchers for added strength and stability, with a decorative floral carved cartouche on the front stretcher.
The eight French kitchen chairs are heavy in weight, which is a good sign of fine quality and it means they are also sturdy.
The eight oak kitchen chairs boast a warm, golden oak colour. They boast a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received.
The eight French oak 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 item. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique harlequin set of eight French kitchen chairs in the Louis XV style, made from solid oak, with a ladder-back design, featuring drop-in rush seats, circa 1920, in good original condition. This is a harlequin (matched) set of French oak chairs comprising two armchairs and six side chairs. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair frames have been glued and the wood has been cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop. Therefore, the colour and patination are of an excellent standard. There is minor colour variation to the set of chairs. The chairs incorporate drop-in rush woven seats, which show signs of age and wear (some surface fraying) but are perfectly functional and in-keeping with the age of the chairs - they are solid in joint and are of good quality. The eight French kitchen chairs are heavy, which is a sign of good quality and ensures they are sturdy. The oak chairs are solid in joint, they do not wobble and are ready to use.
Armchair Dimensions:
External Height = 87.5cm / 34½” / 2ft 10½”
External Width = 56.5cm / 22¼” / 1ft 10¼”
External Depth = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Back Height = 43.5cm / 17⅛” / 1ft 5⅛”
Arm Height = 69cm / 27⅛” / 2ft 3⅛”
Seat Height = 46cm / 18⅛” / 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Width = 50cm / 19⅝” / 1ft 7⅝”
Seat Depth = 48cm / 18⅞” / 1ft 6⅞”
Side Chair Dimensions:
External Height = 92.2cm / 36⅜” / 3ft 0⅜”
External Width = 47.5cm / 18¾” / 1ft 6¾”
External Depth = 41.5cm / 16¼” / 1ft 4¼”
Back Height = 47.5cm / 18¾” / 1ft 6¾”
Seat Height = 46cm / 18⅛” / 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Width = 41cm / 16⅛” / 1ft 4⅛”
Seat Depth = 38cm / 15” / 1ft 3”
Price:
The price for this item is £2,250 including free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*.
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Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: info@yolagray.com
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
Ref. 105694
Condition report:
This is a fine quality antique harlequin set of eight French kitchen chairs in the Louis XV style, made from solid oak, with a ladder-back design, featuring drop-in rush seats, circa 1920, in good original condition. This is a harlequin (matched) set of French oak chairs comprising two armchairs and six side chairs. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair frames have been glued and the wood has been cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop. Therefore, the colour and patination are of an excellent standard. There is minor colour variation to the set of chairs. The chairs incorporate drop-in rush woven seats, which show signs of age and wear (some surface fraying) but are perfectly functional and in-keeping with the age of the chairs - they are solid in joint and are of good quality. The eight French kitchen chairs are heavy, which is a sign of good quality and ensures they are sturdy. The oak chairs are solid in joint, they do not wobble and are ready to use.
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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