Welsh Seating

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...

This is an antique Pembrokeshire spinning chair. A Welsh, carved oak work stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Beautifully presented example with fascinating carved de...

An exceptional 4ft solid Welsh slate bench, meticulously handcrafted for interior and garden designers. The honed top has a beautifully smooth finish, contrasted by a chiselled edge that introduces texture, character and a quietly sculptural quality to the piece. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces, the bench is crafted from natural Welsh slate sourced from the renowned slate mines in the foothills of Snowdonia National Park. Measuring 4ft in length, with a substantial 45mm thick slate top set on two bolster feet, it has a strong architectural presence while remaining understated and highly versatile. The natural texture and tonal variation within the slate create a rugged, tactile quality that works especially well in pared-back interiors and architectural garden settings. There is a distinct wabi-sabi sensibility to the material, with subtle shifts of tone and natural markings that celebrate the beauty of imperfection and ensure that each bench is individual. Simple in form yet rich in material character, the slate top resting on two bolster supports gives the bench a monolithic, grounded appearance. It is equally effective as functional seating or as a sculptural design feature, bringing natural elegance, permanence and craftsmanship to both contemporary and traditional spaces. Renowned for its resistance to weathering, fading and deterioration, Welsh slate is an exceptionally durable material that will endure for generations with minimal maintenance. The bench is free standing and weighs approximately 220kg; for installation, we recommend placing it on a firm and level base, with mortar used if required for additional stability. Catalogue keywords solid Welsh slate bench; 4ft slate garden bench; honed slate bench; chiselled edge slate bench; Snowdonia slate bench; stone bench on bolster feet; indoor outdoor slate bench; wabi sabi stone...

This chair features a vernacular, primitive style, often constructed from local woods. Traditionally made using an elm seat for comfort and durability, paired with ash or other hardw...

Tall vertical rail backs, solid seats, on block and turned legs.

Early 18th century oak backstool from England. This is a rare example of an oak backstool from Wales during Queen Anne's reign over England. The back of the stool has a hand-carv...

18th century Welsh oak settle with nailhead trimmed upholstered seat, four fielded panels to the back, a molded rail at the top and shaped arms all sitting on turned baluster legs wi...

A charismatic 18th century Welsh walnut armchair with a tall paneled back with a wide crestrail, beautifully worn curved arms without-turned ends, a wide s...

Bobbin Chair Wales, 1820 Armchair with bobbin-turned frame and tufted cushions, newly upholstered in velvet by Maharam. 22.75"w x 24.5"d x 39.5"h x 18"seat Ref. CHAIR1382

18th Century Welsh high back settle, constructed from oak and ash with four panelled back and red umber paint. Blacksmith repair to one arm. Circa 1780.

A charming early windsor armchair with a hooped back and hand-turned spindles over a "waist" of a continuous bent arm with a central shoulder on the back of the arm across the four m...

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.

Welsh high back armchair, features mortise and tenon joinery with wooden pegging and a hand-carved relief in the chair back. Arms that terminate in grips scrolling downward give the ...

An unusual side chair, or backstool, in native Welsh oak. The back is particularly tall and has a pronounced camber or backward lean. structural solid chair, charming because of its ...

Early 18th century Welsh painted oak tavern bench with nice faded/ worn paint work. 1720. Seat height: 17.5-inches (44cm) Code: 8846 Dimensions: W: 68" (172.7 cm) H: 44.5" (113 c...

An early 19th century elm milking stool raised on three chunky pine legs. The seat is heavily pitted with extensive wear to the surface only adding to its rustic charm. A charming ...

A weathered Welsh mid-19th-century pig bench. Large single slab sycamore top with cast iron legs supported with diagonal and crescent supports on pad feet. In original condition di...

An exceptional and highly sculptural 18th Century Welsh stick chair, displaying the organic evolution typical of vernacular Welsh furniture.  Over generations, the chair has been re...

Painted primitive Welsh armchair circa 1800-1849.

A richly patinated and very sculptural Welsh elm armchair with three spats set within two rails, having slightly rolled arms over plank seat, standing on chamfered legs, the whole wi...

A charming Georgian elm milking stool raised on three chunky legs gently protruding into the thick chunky elm top. The top is beautifully weathered with good colour and patination w...

Wonderful 19th Century Elm Folk Farmhouse chair, simplistic form, probably Welsh origin dates from 1870 / 1880. In wonderful original condition, retains the original black finish. ...

Antique Welsh Ebonised Oak Turned Three Legged Stool C.1920 Very good condition commensurate with age. Solid and sturdy

Primitive Welsh splayed leg stool with rectangular-shaped slatted seat. This charming dark brown color wooden stool was probably built and used on a farm. ...

Diminutive 19th century Welsh pine settle/ bench with great colour and a lovely small size. 1820. Seat height: 16.5-inches Code: 8952 Dimensions: W: 36" (91.4 cm) H: 48" (121.9...

Most unusual English or Welsh Georgian wainscot armchair following the 16th and 17th century tradition of paneled backs and sides, but with early Reg...