Set of Four American Colonial Revival Hand-Painted Armchairs, Woven Splint Seats
Located in Louisville, KY
An exceptional and highly decorative set of four American Folk Art armchairs dating to the first half of the 20th century, each featuring individually hand-painted fruit and pineappl...
Hardwood, Ash, Paint
$2,500
Rare Shaker #4 Rocker
By Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
Located in Sharon, CT
Maple with original 'mahogany' finish. Original Splint Seat. Unusual lack of Pommels. Though stamped #4 on the back of the top Rail, this is not a chair 'made for the world'.
Maple
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Chireno, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and v...
Hickory
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
Primitive Childs Rocking Chair Herringbone Splint Weave
Located in West Palm Beach, US
The seat is crafted with a durable splint weave in a herringbone pattern, adding both style and comfort.
Wood
Antique Primitive Child’s Ladder Back Splint Weave Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, US
The seat is crafted with a durable splint weave in a herringbone pattern, adding both style and comfort.
Rattan, Wood
Mastercraft Brass Writing Desk and Chair Circa 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in Peabody, MA
The chair is fitted with an unusual basketweave seat of brass splints. These were crafted in Italy during the 1960s for the Grand Rapids, MI furniture maker and distributor Mastercra...
Brass
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Fantastic 19th Century Childs Ladderback Height Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The style is similar to shaker with fantastic form and splay shape. The seat is probably a second old replaced handwoven splint seat yet is in great condition.
Hickory, Pine
Unavailable
H 36.5 in W 21 in D 33 in
Antique Primitive Ladder Back Rocking Chair with Splint Seat Early 19th Century
Located in Tulsa, OK
This chair was made during the early 19th century by hand and features a splint seat with some of the original paint still visible in green and yellow.
Cane, Wood
Unavailable
H 35 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Antique Primitive Ladder Back and Splint Seats Early 19th Century
Located in Tulsa, OK
These are a pair of slightly different antique Primitive ladder back chairs. Even though they are different because of their size and age they go together perfectly! These chairs are...
Wood
Set of Six Rustic Dining Chairs
By Indiana Willow Hickory Co.
Located in Damariscotta, ME
They have willow pole frames and spindle backs, and rewoven fiber splint seats. The seats are wide and the backs are angled, making these among the most comfortable vintage Indiana "...
Unavailable
H 29 in W 42 in D 42 in
Early 1900s Rustic Hickory Dining Set by Old Hickory Furniture Co.
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Black Rock, CT
This four-chair set features steam-bent hickory sapling frames with tightly woven splint seats and backs in a weathered painted finish.
Hickory
19th Century Woven Splint Seat Antique Chair from England
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An antique chair from 19th century England. The woven splint seat is very characteristic and its primitive look is just like a sculpture.
Wood
EARLY 19THC HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS WITH WOVEN SPLINT SEATS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF FOUR HAND MADE LADDER BACK CHAIRS FROM THE STATE OF MAINE-ALL ORIGINAL WITH WOOD PEGS AND HAND MADE WOVEN SPLINT SEATS,GREAT OLD PATINA AND CONDITION
Hickory
Sold
H 16 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Antique Old Hickory School Adirondack Splint Seat & Stick Bench, circa 1910
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adirondack bench in the manner of Old Hickory offers woven splint seat on stick form frame, unsigned, c1910 Measures - 16'' H x 22'' W x 17.5'' D.
Wood
1930's Old Hickory Childs Chair W/ Original Hickory Splint Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY CHILDS RUSTIC HICKORY CHAIR.THIS CHAIR HAS ITS ORIGINAL HICKORY SPLINT SEAT AND IS IN GREAT CONDITION.THE CHAIR HAS A DARK OLD SURFACE AND IS VERY STRONG AND STURDY.
Hickory
SET OF FOUR MATCHING CAMP/LODGE CHAIRS W/ORIGINAL SPLINT SEATS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND PRISTINE SET OF FOUR MATCHING ,RUSTIC CAMP CHAIRS.THIS BEAUTIFUL SET HAVE ALL ORIGINAL HAND WOVEN SPLINT SEATS AND BACKS.MADE OF HICKORY AND PINE AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.T...
Hickory, Pine
Set of 6 Ladder Back Chairs with Wood Splint Seats
Located in Mckinney, TX
Solid wood construction with original oak wood splint seats Overall wear is consistent with age.
Wood, Oak
1920'S OLD HICKORY SIDE CHAIR W/ WOVEN SPLINT SEAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RUSTIC OLD HICKORY SIDE CHAIR W/HAND WOVEN SPLINT HICKORY SEAT. WONDERFUL OLD FINISH AND CONDITION IS GOOD.
Hickory
Sold
H 33.75 in W 55 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Adirondack Old Hickory 2 Seat Sofa Settee with Woven Splint Seat & Back
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Bentwood hickory with bark intact and a splint woven seat and back in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Ash, Hickory
set of 4 Borge Mogensen Side Chairs
By Borge Jensen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
4 comfortable Shaker Style Oak framed Chairs in Chestnut finish with replaced Oak splint seats and dowel legs. Refinished
Oak
Authentic Original Mt. Lebanon Shaker No. 3 Rocking Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
In stained maple with original woven splint seat.
Maple
19Thc Hand Carved Walnut W/ Wood Slats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved foot stool with hand woven splint seat or top.The stool has an amazing patina and in very good condition.
Wood
Mid-20th Century Old Hickory Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming mid-20th century American Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back.
Hickory
PAIR OF MATCHING FOOT STOOLS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF HAND MADE STOOLS, BOTH WITH HAND MADE WOOD SPLINT SEATS,PRISTINE AND VERY STRONG CONDITION,ONE IS TALLER THEN THE OTHER,WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE
Wood
Set of Six Signed Old Hickory Rustic Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional set of six 1930's matching chairs are signed Old Hickory Furniture, Martinsville, Indiana. With woven splint seats, these dining chairs are structurally solid and u...
Hickory
Antique Shaker Ladder Back Side Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
This side chair features a splint seat and old paint. Dimensions 44" H x 19"W x 14"D Seat height - 16" H Acquired at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in 2022.
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Old Hickory Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming mid-20th century American Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. The perfect settee for your front porch or...
Hickory
18THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED NEW ENGLAND ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED ROCKING CHAIR WITH ORIGINAL WOVEN SPLINT SEAT IN GREAT CONDITION ! WONDERFUL DETAIL TO THE SLAT BACK AND SUPER TURNINGS ON THE SPINDLES AND LEGS/FOUND IN...
Pine
Early 20thc Handmade Rocking Chair & Matching Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY HANDMADE ROCKING CHAIR AND MATCHING FOOT STOOL.HAND WOVEN SPLINT SEAT & BACK AND TOP ON FOOT STOOL.THIS EARLY CONFERTABLE ROCKING CHAIR WITH A LITTLE FOLKY FOOT STOOL WAS FROM ...
Oak
Fantastic Early 19th c. Stick Windsor Rocking Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted rocking chair was found in New England.The seat is also original red painted and hand woven splint seat.This 19thc rocker is in pristine condition and is super ...
18thc Original Dark Green Ladder Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 18thc original dark green ladder back rocking chair from New England with woven splint seat.This wonderful rocker has the poke holes from the candle pokers on the ends of ...
Pair of Folky Southern 19th Century Old Hickory Porch Rocking Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These handmade folky white painted ladder back rocking chairs have hand woven splint seats. The condition is good with wear to the base but both are very strong and sturdy.
Paint, Wood
19th Century Shaker Child's Ladder Back Armchair, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
The chair is made of turned hardwood with shaved wooden splints woven for the seat. The chair is all original and remains in very good condition with a lovely, deep warm patina.
Wood
Rustic Hickory Rocking Chair With Matching Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full size oak and splint hickory woven seat and back rocking chair with matching foot stool in the same format.Sold as a two piece set.The two are in very good sturdy condition.The f...
Old Hickory Barrell Back Rustic Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Old Hickory Barrel Back Armchair shows fantastic aged patina, oak splint hand woven seats and back with four rounded legs above a double box stretcher.
Hickory
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