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Located in Nashville, TN
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19th Century Welsh Elm Primitive Wabi Sabi Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A simple 19th century comb-back chair in sun-bleached elm. Beautifully patinated with traces of original paint and some small historic repairs which add to its charm. Welsh, c. 1850.
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Antique American Stick Back Rocking Chair with Distressed Leather Seat Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Seat Height: 20-22 inches Seat Width: 20 inches Seat Depth: 21.5 inches Catalogue keywords Antique American rocking chair; stick back rocking chair; primitive stick chair; sycamore r...
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Antique 1890s British Primitive Rocking Chairs
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Early 19th Century Primitive Stick Back Windsor Chair
Located in London, GB
A sculptural early 19th century primitive ‘Windsor’ armchair constructed in a mix of timbers including elm and oak. Beautifully patinated and with faint traces of old paint, the chai...
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Rare, 18th century primitive hoop back stick chair. Constructed from ash and elm, from the Thames Valley region.
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By Jack Grimble
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Located in Hitchin, England
A primitive 19th century painted Irish stick back 'hedge' chair, termed also as Famine or Fool's chairs.
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Late 18th Early 19th Century English Primitive Stick Back Fireside Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive fireside stick chair. good color ad patination. England Circa 1800. Seat Height 42cm.
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Located in Chireno, TX
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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Located in Culver City, CA
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Antique Primitive 18th Century Folk Art Stick Chair from Wales
Located in Houston, TX
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Wooden Stick Back Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
A very charming and primitive chair we believe to be Swiss 19th century. Not too sure on the wood possibly Ash? It has aged beautifully though and has a lovely tone. Definitely m...
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18th Century Primitive English Stick Back Windsor Chair, Original Paint, Naive
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Located in Totnes, GB
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