$13,000 / set
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.
Rush, Oak
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.
Wood
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
Cane, Wood
19thc Childs Ladder back Chair in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc childs wooden ladder back chair with cane seating. Wonderful dark brown patina color.
Wood
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
18Thc Pine Ladder Back Chair W/ Leather Seat Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Pine ladder back chair from New England in fine sturdy condition.The seat cushion is in leather with a leather decking as well.Fantastic patina & surface.
Wood
Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Joseph Urban
By Josef Urban
Located in Sagaponack, NY
These expressive ladder back chairs are crafted of oak and are in excellent original condition.
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century New England Rush Seat Ladder Back Chair.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century New England Rush Seat Ladder Back Chair Antique New England rush seat ladder-back chair features beautifully woven rush seat.
Rush, Hardwood
19thc Ladder Back Chairs From Pennsylvania -Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of three matching ladder back chairs are in very good condition and fine patina.Great for at a round kitchen table for that fine country look !
Cane, Wood
Early 19th C Delaware River Valley Ladder Back Chairs, 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These ladder back chairs are from Delaware River Valley and have the original woven seats.
Wood
$1,495
19thc Ladder back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Ladder back natural colored chair. Wonderful patina and age.
Wood
Rustic ladder-back chair with straw seat France early 20th century
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
French rustic ladder-back chair, early 20th century. Hand-crafted in solid wood with a woven straw seat, this vernacular form exemplifies the rural traditions that later informed mod...
Papercord, Oak
Near Pair of Antique Welsh Country Ladder back Chairs. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous near pair of elm ladder back chairs One is slightly taller than the other Lovely original patina and colour Great in a Folk Art interior Sturdy construction The measure...
Elm
19Thc Child's Ladder Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Ladder Back child's chair with suede / leather seat cushion.The condition is very good.
Leather, Wood
Antique Belgian Wooden Ladder-Back Chair, Oak Frame, Rush Seat, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted in Belgium in the early 1900s, this wooden ladder-back chair exemplifies traditional European rural design.
Wood
Early 1800’s Three Slat, Pennsylvania Ladder-Back Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
This three-slat ladder-back chair was most likely made in Pennsylvania in the early 1800’s.
Hardwood
$2,498Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 4, Antique Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Mahogany, Dining Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique ladder back chairs. An Irish, mahogany dining seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Mahogany
E. 19thc New England Ladder back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 29th hand Made English Ladder Back. Wonderful Condition. Honest wear to the knuckle arms. the rattan seats are in wonderful condition. This Ladder back is very strong and sturdy.
Wood
19Thc Ladder back Chair With Hand Woven Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc New England ladder back arm chair with hand woven seat.This chair has most unusual cut outs and wonderful aged patina.
Rattan, Wood
Early 19th Century Rare Ladder Back Chairs with Herringbone Seats Set of 6
Located in Louisville, KY
These 3-splat ladder-back chairs are a beautiful and mysteriously unique grouping.
Cane, Wood
Mid 19th C. Rush Seated Ladder Back Chair. English, circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very nicely appointed Victorian rush seated ladder back chair; English and mid 19th century. A little different with the fret back design, this chair is in completely all original co...
Rush, Wood
19th Century English Ladder Back Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 19th century English carved oak armchair featuring a ladder back design and a rush seat. Sits on massive turned legs with box stretching.
Wood, Rush
19th Century Victorian Hancrafted and Carved Mahogany Ladder Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century Victorian Hancrafted and Carved Mahogany Ladder Back and upholdtered seat Chair. Good antique sturdy condition.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early American Three-slat Ladder-back Chair with Splint Weave Seat
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with a keen interest in historic pieces that have essentially evolved into artful pieces, this early American three-slat ladder back with stunning splint weave seat, most l...
Wood
Rare 18th C Early American ladder back chair with arms. Dated 1745
Located in Hudson, NY
Very rare early and untouched chair bearing the date. 18th c. Dated 1745. The images will speak for themselves. Purchased outside of Philadelphia. Possibly Delaware River Valley or...
Wood
Antique 1820s Set of Six Ladder Back Chairs Rush Seat Paint Decorated
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Great set of six paint decorated rush seat chairs.. True antique primitive pieces that came out my Historic 1769 Hudson Valley New York Property. These pieces carefully handpicked fo...
Wood
Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Each chair has four horizontal pieces of wood on the ladder backs.
Rush, Wood
A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by Chamberlain Company, New Haven CT from an elm tree that fell on Yale's property. The chair was a gift from Yale when they had received a period pilgrim chair from the Trumbul...
Elm, Rush
A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
Pair of Arts and Crafts Ladderback Chairs with Rush Seats English 19th Century Design This pair of English Arts and Crafts ladderback chairs, dating from the late 19th century, bea...
Rush, Wood
Early 20thc Pair of Ladder Back Charis with Rattan Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand made ladder back chairs with rattan seats. The finial tops add a wonderful look to the entire design.
Wood
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat This antique child’s chair features a classic ladder back design and a cream-colored p...
Rattan, Wood
W.F. Whitney design Ladder Back Shaker Farm House Chairs with Rush Seating 4
By Whitney Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A set of 4 (1 captain and 3 sides) rush seated ladder back chairs from W F Whitney. circa 1920's.
Rush, Wood
$846Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Beech Country Ladder Back Children's Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Antique Country children's ladder back chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1890s.
Beech
18Thc Hudson River Valley Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Hudson River Valley ladder back chair with original woven seat.This fine ladder back arm chair has a wonderful aged patina.
Walnut
19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic undisturbed original red painted children's ladder back chair. The seat is a hand woven original seat.
Pine
Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and worn condition.
Wood, Cane
18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made ladder back chair has the original rush seat and original black painted surface.
Pine
19th Century English Rush Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic rush English ladder back chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.
Rush, Wood
French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Unusual pair of antique hand-crafted shaped ladder back chairs made from fruitwood. Circa 1880.
Fruitwood
Rustic Semi Antique Set of 11 Faux Bamboo Stained Oak Ladder back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Rustic and well-made semi-antique set of Set of faux bamboo ladder back chairs with rush seats. Includes 2 end arms: 48 1/2"H x 24 3/4"W x 20"D (of seat), 19"H to seat 9 side cha...
Rush, Wood
An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design has evolved from a long line of English chair maker...
Rush, Oak
Cotswold School. Carver Chair by Gordon Russell
By Gordon Russell
Located in Petworth, GB
Cotswold school ladder back chair with five graduated back rails.
Rush, Oak
Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Antique Child’s Ladder Back Chair with Cream Paint and Herringbone Splint Weave Seat This antique child’s rocking chair features a classic ladder back design and a cream-colored pai...
Wood
$33,500 / set
Set of 10 English Georgian Gold Damask Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 English Georgian style (19th Cent) mahogany ladder back chairs with gold damask seat (2 arm chairs: 25¬Ω"w x 21"d x 38¬Ω"h, 8 side chairs)
Mahogany, Damask
Antique Dutch Ladder Back Carved Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These charming antique Dutch carved oak ladder back chairs featuring rush seats make an excellent choice for enhancing the ambiance of any living space.
Rush, Oak
Vernacular Ladder Back Fireside Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Vernacular ladder back fireside chair in birch with later rush seat.
Rush, Birch
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This natural pine ladder back rocking chair is in good sturdy condition with a mustard painted rush seat.The chair has a soft nice patina.
Rush, Wood
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Childs hand Painted 19thc Ladder back With leather seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c Child's Ladder back in original Green paint. The seat has been reupholstered with a beautiful green leather.
Leather, Wood
$514Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique writing chair features hardwood construction, original dark oak finish, ladder back seat with vintage rush caned seat, and a solid oak writing surface.
Rush, Oak
18Thc New England Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc New England ladder back rocking chair in fine condition.This chair has an amazing replaced tan leather seat in fine condition.
Leather, Wood
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chippendale Style Ladder Ribbon Back Embroidered Seat Side Chair This is a superb mahogany, Chippendale ribbon-back side chair with embroidered seat.
Mahogany
19Thc Original Apple Green Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original apple green ladder back rocking chair with a hand woven rush seat in a salmon paint.
Rattan, Wood
19Thc Ladder Back Rocking Chair W/ Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early New England tall ladder back rocking chair with leather seat.This amazing rocking chair has a fine aged patina. and is very comfortable.The condition is very good.
Leather, Wood
$1,354 / set
Set Six C19th Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice set of six rush seat ladder back dining chairs, five chairs and one carver, C1820, lovely colour and rush in very good original condition. 37" high 18" wide 16" depth 17...
Elm
C. 1920s French Artist's Live Model Ladder Back High Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Antique Slatted-Back Artist’s Chair, produced in the 1920s in France. The piece is a true collector’s item, composed of raw wood and unfinished metal hardware. The cha...
Metal
$3,900 / set
Pair of Georgian Ladder Back Gaming Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of George III period mahogany ladder back armchairs having shaped and pierced slats supported by pole shaped stiles, having shaped arms and supports with over upholstered s...
Mahogany
Unusual 18th Century Antique Oak Ladder Back Rocking Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual 18th century antique oak ladder back rocking chair having a ladder back with original rush seat, shaped pad feet to the front united by turned stretchers and raised on origin...
Oak
Set of Twelve Carved Mahogany Georgian Chippendale Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A magnificent set of 12 Georgian-style dining chairs in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. These chairs feature a classic pierced ladder-back design with four wavy horizontal rails, e...
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany
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