Set of 6 Antique Shaker Ladder Back Dining Chairs

$2,095.00

A set of six antique American Shaker ladder back dining chairs with hand-woven rush seats, a classic of American folk craft furniture making.

The Shaker tradition produced some of the most enduring furniture forms in American history, built on the conviction that utility and beauty are the same thing. The ladder back chair, so called for the horizontal slats that climb the back like rungs, is the Shaker form that most completely embodies that philosophy. Simple, strong, and completely resolved.

These six chairs have been restored. The frames are ebonized, a rich, deep black finish that gives the chairs a graphic quality that works as well in a contemporary interior as in a period one. The rush seats are original and intact, hand-woven in the traditional diagonal pattern. The rush has the warm amber tone that comes from genuine age, not replaced.

The ladder backs on these chairs are notably tall, at 42 inches they have real presence at a dining table, elongating the visual height of the room. The seat at 17.5 inches is a standard dining height and comfortable for extended meals.

A set of six antique American Shaker ladder back dining chairs with hand-woven rush seats, a classic of American folk craft furniture making.

Dimensions: 42"H × 14.5"W × 14.5"D | Seat Height: 17.5"
Origin: USA
Period:‍ Late 19th/Early 20th century
Materials: Ebonized hardwood frame, original hand-woven rush seats.
Condition: Restored. Ebonized finish. Original rush seats intact. Structurally sound. Signs of usage and age consistent with antique furniture.
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This piece is being sold as a vintage item. Minor variations, patina, and signs of wear are part of its character and authenticity.

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Set of 6 Antique Shaker Ladder Back Dining Chairs

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