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Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy
Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy

Set of Six 19th Century French Ladderback Walnut Chairs with Rush Seats From Normandy

Item Number: LOPG33

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A charming set of six early 19th century French ladderback dining chairs from Normandy, hand carved from solid walnut and dating to the 1830s. These chairs exemplify the rustic elegance and enduring craftsmanship of provincial French furniture, particularly from the Normandy region — an area long celebrated for its quality oak and walnut, and its traditional joinery techniques passed down through generations of rural artisans.

 

Each chair features a bold ladderback design with arched horizontal slats, turned stiles topped with rounded finials, and turned stretchers connecting all four legs for added strength and stability. The slightly oversized proportions and gently splayed rear legs reflect the practical considerations of country life — built for comfort, durability, and everyday use. The rush seats are woven in a classic chevron pattern and retain their warm, golden tones, harmonizing beautifully with the rich patina of the walnut frames.

 

Chairs like these were staples in 19th century Norman farmhouses and manoirs, used around long trestle tables for daily meals or family gatherings. Their robust forms and straightforward design embody the spirit of French provincial furniture — honest, hardworking, and unpretentious, yet beautifully balanced and enduring in style.

 

The deep, timeworn patina of the walnut frames adds is only achieved after decades of use and polishing. These ladderback chairs are both functional and decorative, ready to bring warmth, character, and a touch of rural French heritage to today’s interiors — whether gathered around a farmhouse table or used as accent chairs in a cozy breakfast nook.

Dimensions:

back h - 39"; seat h-18"

w - 18.5"

d - 15.5"

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Origin: Normandy, France
Date: Circa 1830s
Style: French provincial country
Material: Walnut with hand-woven rush seats
Detail: Three gently arched ladderback slats; turned stretcher bars; rounded finials; shaped legs
Patina: Warm brown tones with age-darkened finish, light wear from generations of use
Upholstery: Natural woven rush in traditional four-part pattern
Condition: Very good antique condition; sturdy and structurally sound with signs of age
Use: Ideal for farmhouse dining, breakfast rooms, or as charming side chairs in any French country-inspired interior
Dimensions: Back height: 39″; Seat height: 17″; Width: 18.5″; Depth: 15.5″
Sold: As a set of six
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