Lancashire Rush Chairs
Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique spindleback rush country chairs. An English, oak hall or dining seat in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 39.97 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840
A 19th Century Lancashire Spindle back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Large Set of 10 Oak Lancashire Ladder Back Country Dining Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A matching set of 10 solid oak Lancashire ladder back rush seated dining chairs in the Georgian
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
A Set of 4 Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Set of 4 Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
This very attractive set of
Category
Antique 1880s Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Ash
An assembled pair of George III Lancashire side chairs with ladder backs.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An assembled pair of George III Lancashire side chairs with ladder backs and rush woven seats
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 36.25 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Collection of Eight Early 19th Century Ash and Elm Lancashire Spindleback Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A collection of 8 country spindleback chairs, with nice color and patina. They are very much
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Set Of 8 Georgian Spindleback Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
And Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs, Consisting Of 6 Single Chairs And 2 Armchairs, Having Elegant
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
English Set of Eight Elm Spindleback Chairs Early 19th C Two Arms and Six Sides
Located in Wells, ME
two armchairs and six sidechairs. These chairs were made in the Lancashire/Cheshire region of England
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash, Elm
H 36.75 in W 15 in D 18.75 in
English Early 19th Century Matched Pair of Spindleback Armchairs in Elm
Located in Wells, ME
with a small table between them in another room in the home. English chairs with rush seats were made
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Elm
H 43 in W 23.75 in D 19.25 in
British Country Armchair in Ash
Located in Houston, TX
British country armchair in ash. This Georgian period chair's design is unusual and is attributed
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
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French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs
These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
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By D.R. Dimes
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Set Of Six 1940s French Oak And Rush Dining Chairs
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Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs
Oak frames
Rush seat and back
Decorative bobbin and turned legs
Possibly by Victor Courtray
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Rush, Oak
Two Charming Dutch Rural Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs 1920's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These charming oak ladder back chairs featuring wicker seats make an excellent choice for enhancing the ambiance of any living space. Combining style, comfort, and durability, they a...
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Custom Set of Eight English Oak Wavy Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a set of eight (two arms, six sides) English wavy ladder back chairs just waiting for duty in a country kitchen. Sturdy oak construction ensures years of practical use while ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rush
18th Century English Windsor Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Original English Windsor chair with fine old patina. The condition is very good and fine details to the back splash. Some old repairs but nice form.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Chairs
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Wood
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th c. French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair.
French rush-seat corner chair, Coin du Feu. 19th Century French Provincial-style carved oak armchair with open backs and rush seat.
A...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
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Rush, Oak
Mid 18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A George III side chair of good, sturdy size. English, c.1760, mahogany. The wavy ladder back with Gothic open cut-work typical of Chippendale design. Stretchered, square molded legs...
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Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous set of Arts and Crafts rush seat, ladder back wooden chairs. This set will be great in a dining room, breakfast table, or as an accent chair in a living room or bedroom. E...
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 40 in W 15.25 in D 115 in
Antique Carved Oak Bobbin Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique carved oak bobbin chair, made in England and dating from around the 1880’s period.
It is of amazing quality, sitting on beautifully turned and splayed bobbin leg...
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Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Country French Ladder-Back Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century country French ladder-back arm chair. Robust form, graduated ladder-back rails with charming returns & shaping of the arms. Vasiform arm supports. Turned legs & st...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Biedermeier period walnut stools from the 19th century with X-Form bases, turned spindle shaped stretchers and upholstered seats. These 19th-century Biedermeier walnut stoo...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools
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Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of English Spindleback Side Chairs with Rush Seats, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of English spindleback side chairs with rush seats, early 19th century. 32.75" H x 16.5" W x 14" D.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Side Chairs
Materials
Rush
H 32.75 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
Antique Pair of French Provincial Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., a pair of French Provincial ladder back chairs with rush seats.
Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted from solid wood. Constructed with traditional long, carve...
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
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Rush, Wood
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Scottish horseshoe-back chair, circa 1850-1870. This vernacular Windsor style stick-back chair from Argyll, Scotland, features pegged construction and remnants of original earthy red...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Chairs
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Paint, Yew, Pine, Elm
George III Style Mahogany Tilt Top Table
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse your living space in the timeless charm of the 19th Century Mahogany Wood George III Style Octagonal Tilt-Top Table. This exquisite piece is a testament to the enduring elega...
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Antique 1850s English George III Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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Lancashire Ladderback Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Set of eight Lancashire County oak ladderback chairs with rush seats. Armchairs: 16" L x 23" W x 40
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Antique Set of Six Victorian Lancashire Elm Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique matched set of six (four + two) Victorian mid-19th century elm kitchen dining chairs
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
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Elm
Antique Elm Lancashire Rush Seated Spindle Back Chair, Scotland 1900, H380
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique elm and beechwood Lancashire rope seated chair, Scotland 1900, H380
Scotland 1900
Solid
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Rush Seated Elm Lancashire Spindle Back Arm Chair, England 1900, H942
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Rush Seated Elm Lancashire Spindle Back Arm Chair, England 1900, H942
England 1900
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Antique Early 1900s English Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 41 in W 23 in D 19 in
Antique Rush Seated Elm Lancashire Spindle Back Arm Chair, England 1900, H943
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Rush Seated Elm Lancashire Spindle back armchair, England 1900, H943
England 1900
Solid
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Antique Early 1900s English Chairs
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Elm
H 39.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
6 Antique Rush Seated Chairs, Country Lancashire Farmhouse, Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
6 antique rush seated chairs, country Lancashire farmhouse, spindle back chairs, England 1910
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Vintage 1910s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 43.5 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in
Lancashire Dining Chairs Antique English Oak Spindle Back Rush Seat - Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs Antique English Oak Spindle Back Rush Seats
Approximate measurements in inches
38.25" high at
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 38.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
8 Lancashire Spindle Back Kitchen Chairs.
Located in Skipton, GB
This ash and elm mixed Set of 8 Lancashire spindle back chairs are
made in the desirable Lancashire
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Birch, Elm
Set of 8 Lancashire Dining Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
Set of 8 Lancashire dining chairs
Very nice set of Lancashire dining chairs with rush seats
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21st Century and Contemporary English Country Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Harlequin Set of Six Lancashire Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic quality set of reproduction Georgian period English country dining chairs made in the
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20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
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Rush, Wood
Mid-19th Century Assembled Set of 6 Side Chairs, Lancashire, England
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century assembled set of 6 side chairs, Lancashire, England. Rush seats restored. An
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
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Rush, Wood
Late 18th Century Vintage Lancashire Dark Elm Spindle Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1780 Lancashire dark elm spindle back chair features a rush seat and a removable patterned pad
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Antique Late 18th Century English Other Side Chairs
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Wood, Elm
Set of Ten Lancashire Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of ten high back dining chairs. The spindle backs above the rush seats, all raised up on turned
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Lancashire Rocking Chair, English, Ash, Spindle Back, Seat, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire rocking chair. An English, ash and elm spindle back seat, dating to
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Antique Late 18th Century European Rocking Chairs
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Ash, Elm
H 43.31 in W 23.04 in D 28.75 in
English 19th Century Set of Eight Dales Lancashire Spindleback Dining Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century set of eight Dales Lancashire spindle back dining chairs, including two
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 42 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Set of 8 Vintage Lancashire Wavy Line Ladder Back Chairs, Oak, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 vintage Lancashire wavy line ladder back chairs. An English, oak and woven rush
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Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.33 in W 22.45 in D 22.64 in
Antique Set of Four 'Wavy Line' Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of four 'wavy line' ladderback dining chairs. Crafted in the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
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Rush, Oak
H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 19 in
Circa 1830 Set of 8 English Country Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 set of 8 English country dining chairs, two arms & six sides, Lancashire. Spindleback
Category
Antique 1830s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash, Elm
Set of Four Antique 'Wavy Line' Ladderback Dining Chairs, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four 'wavy line' ladderback dining chairs. Crafted in the Edwardian period
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 37.01 in W 19.1 in D 16.15 in
English Early 19th Century Set of Eight Spindleback Dining Chairs with Two Arms
Located in Wells, ME
and six sidechairs. These chairs were made in the Lancashire/Cheshire region of England and typically
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash, Elm
H 36.75 in W 15 in D 18.75 in
Set of 8 Georgian Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
farmhouse kitchen dining chairs, consisting 6 single chairs and 2 armchairs, with elegant wavy ladderbacks
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm, Ash
English Assembled Set of Eight Spindleback Chairs Two Arms Six Sides
Located in Wells, ME
rushing. These are an assembled set from the Lancashire/Cheshire region, and as such the chairs are not
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Harlequin Set of Seven Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A harlequin set of Georgian, spindle back, rush seated, dining chairs comprising five singles
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Antique 18th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
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Ash, Elm, Oak
H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Carver, English, Hall, Elbow Chair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Lancashire spindle back carver chair, with quality rush seat and turned craftsmanship. Solid joints and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 43.51 in W 26.19 in D 21.26 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Elbow Chair, English Oak, Hall Carver, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back elbow chair. An English, oak hallway carver seat, dating
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 44.49 in W 24.81 in D 19.1 in
Antique Elm Lancashire Rush Seated Spindle Back Chair, Scotland 1900, B2924
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Elm Lancashire rush seated spindle back chair, Scotland 1900, B2924
Scotland 1900
Solid
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in
6 Antique Victorian Rush Seated Country Chairs, Lancashire England, 1890, H572
Located in Vancouver, BC
6 antique Victorian rush seated Country chairs, Lancashire England 1890, H572
England 1890
Solid
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 15 in
Rare Set of Ten circa 1780 Lancashire Elm Spindle Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
By William Morris (English), Morris & Co., William Morrison
Located in GB
solid Elm with period Rush seats dining chairs
A very good looking and well made set, these are the
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Antique 1780s English George III Dining Room Chairs
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Rush, Elm
H 43.71 in W 23.82 in D 20.67 in
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian Lancashire Spindle Back Dining, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a top quality antique elbow chair, a Victorian Lancashire spindle back dining chair
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in
19thC Lancashire Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A complete matching set of 8 elmwood ladder back chairs (2 arm chairs and 6 side chairs). Currently
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Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Set of 6 Antique Lancashire Spindleback Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A set of 6 country spindleback chairs, with very nice color and patina. The turnings are slightly
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Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
English Early 19th Century Assembled Set of Four Lancashire Spindleback Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
of England. These rush seated elm and ash chairs are hand turned and have small differences between
Category
Antique 1820s English Country Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash, Elm
H 37.5 in W 19.75 in D 15.75 in
Eight Elmwood Lancashire Ladder Back Dining Chairs, English Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice set of eight traditional style English Lancashire ladder back dining chairs with
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Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 40.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Eight Dining Chairs, Lancashire Spindleback, English Quality 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a top quality set of eight dining chairs crafted to a Classic Lancashire spindleback design
Category
Late 20th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 41.74 in W 21.26 in D 19.1 in
Set Of 12, Antique Lancashire Chairs, Beech, Spindle Back, Seat, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare set of 12 antique lancashire chairs. An English, beech spindle back dining chair
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 17.52 in
Antique Victorian Lancashire Elm Rush Seated Chair, England 1880, B2324
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Lancashire elm rush seated chair, England 1880, B2324
England 1880
Solid elm
Category
Antique 1880s English Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6, Antique Ladderback Dining Chairs, Oak, Rush Seat, Carver, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of six antique ladderback dining chairs. An English, oak rush seat set with pair of
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 42.13 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Circa 1830 Set of 8 English Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1830 set of 8 English country dining chairs, Lancashire. Spindleback side chairs of ash & elm
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Antique Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Oak Wavy Line Ladderback Dining Chairs, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
carver elbow chairs
Rush seat pads in good order throughout
Gently raked back for comfort
Raised on
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
H 41.74 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
20th Century Carved Oak Refectory Table and 8 Lancashire Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
have spindle backs and rush seats. Overall, the table and chairs is in good, original condition
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Early 20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Sets
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Oak
Set of Eight Lancashire County Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Set of eight Lancashire County oak ladder back chairs with rush seats. Armchairs: 23" wide x 16
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
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19th Century Set of Six Birch and Rush Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb mid-19th century set of six birch and rush chairs from the Lancashire area.
The chairs
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs
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Birch, Rush
Set of Six Fine Quality Ash Country Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A set of six late 18th century fine quality ash country chairs of good patina with rush seats
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
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Ash, Rush
Set of Six 19th Century Ash Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
, Wigan area of Lancashire.
This set of six chairs comprise of five identical chairs that all have a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Rush
Set of Eight English Country Chairs
Located in Kirkland, WA
Set of Eight English Lancashire Spindle Back Chairs
This set is composed of one arm and seven
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs by William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Lancashire, GB
dining chairs are in fabulous condition and all have just been re-rushed by a third generation rushing
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Set of Eight Oak Antique Dining Chairs by Heals
By Heal's
Located in Lancashire, GB
antique dining chair has drop in rush seats and one dining chair has the circular ivorine Heals makers
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Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Large Pair of Neville Neal Laddder Back Armchairs
By Neville Neal
Located in Lancashire, GB
.
Each chair is a lovely, original pale colour and both have the period rush seats.
A very ample and
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Vintage 1960s English Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Mid-Late 19th Century Set of Eight Alder Dining Chairs of Good Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
) from the Lancashire area.
Each of the chairs consist of a shaped top rail with a straight back splat
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Antique 1870s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Beech and Elm Spindle Back Armchairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A matched pair of Lancashire beech and elm spindle back armchairs with rush seats, good old surface
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Set of Ten Spindle Back Rush Seated Dining Chairs
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
rushing between individual chairs but they stand very well together and would look fabulous in a huge
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Dining Room Chairs
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Lancashire Rush Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of lancashire rush chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique lancashire rush chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and natural fiber. There are all kinds of lancashire rush chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Lancashire rush chairs made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Lancashire Rush Chairs?
Prices for lancashire rush chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, lancashire rush chairs begin at $380 and can go as high as $6,667, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Lancashire Rush Chairs
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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