Antique French Set of 6 Six Louis XV Style Cherry Wood Ladder Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1880). This is a fine quality set of six antique French Louis XV style carved solid cherry wood rush seated ladder-back chairs, exhibiting exceptional colour. Circa 1860, in excellent condition.
Item: 6 French ladder-back dining chairs. Circa 1870 - 1890, in excellent condition.Boasting scribe moulded backs, frames and legs, the chairs feature a shaped top rail and two further shaped rails below, in the form of a ladder back design within the shaped upright supports; the chairs feature rush woven seats, all of which are in good condition. The chairs also display scribe carving to the seat frame corners. The seats are raised on fine cabriole legs with foliate carved feet to the front, with sabre legs to the rear, all of which are united by "H" stretchers for added strength and stability. The side stretchers are also shaped. The chairs are heavy in weight, which is a good sign of fine quality and it means they are sturdy.
The chairs feature a rich, warm brown colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received. 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 item.
So, don't miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture. These antique ladder back dining chairs are in excellent condition. This is a true set of chairs; they have not been matched together from smaller sets of chairs, which is sometimes the case. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There is a historical repair to the top left corner of the back of one chair (see photos), however, the structural strength of the chair has not been reduced. The chairs feature rush woven seats, which are in very good condition, only showing nominal signs of age. The chairs have been glued and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop, therefore, they boast a fantastic patination and warm colour. The chairs are heavy in weight, which is a good sign of quality and it means they are solid in solid in joint; they do not wobble and are ready to use. External Height = 94.9cm or 37? External Width = 50cm or 19? External Depth = 50cm or 19? Seat Height = 45.5cm or 17?" Seat Width = 47cm or 18½" or 1ft 6½" Seat Depth = 44.5cm or 17½" or 1ft 5½ Back Height = 50cm or 19? All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you.
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 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial 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. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antique Furniture\Chairs".
The seller is "yolandagrayantiques" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.