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What era are ladder back chairs from?
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Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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English Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Late 19th c. English oak ladder back chairs with rush seats and turned stretchers. 2 arms, 6 sides.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$13,000 / set
French Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic French ladder back chair
Solid wood chair frames
Beautiful wood grain detail and natural color variations throughout
Woven rush seats have minor imperfections from years of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
$895 / item
18Thc Original Painted ;Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Original black painted ladder back chair with original hand made rush seats.The condition is very good.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Vernacular Ladder Back Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Vernacular ladder back chair in birch with later rush seat. Created in the 19th century with unusual decorative turned finial ears atop the back's stiles.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Birch
American Ladder Back Chair, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
An American three slat ladder back chair with cane seat, circa 1800.
18 ¾ inches wide by 14 ¾ inches deep by 38 ¼ inches tall; seat height 15 ¼ inches
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Spanish Colonial Style Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These Spanish Colonial style ladder back chairs are sure to make a handsome seating addition to your home.
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,653 / set