ARTS & CRAFTS OAK DINING CHAIRS. FOUR SINGLE ONE CARVER. ANTIQUE

SET OF ARTS & CRAFTS OAK DINING CHAIRS. FOUR SINGLE ONE CARVER. A. S. MAJOR & SON BIRMINGHAM. ANTIQUE.

The stylish solid oak dining chairs being offered for sale here were lovingly created by a highly skilled craftsman to reflect the ethos of the Arts and Crafts movement that furniture should be both comfortable and beautiful and are therefore attractive good quality classic pieces typical of the excellent workmanship and timeless style of the Arts and Crafts period, when furniture was made to last and be enjoyed for generations.

These Edwardian chairs each have a maker’s plate from the renowned midland family furniture making business A. S. Major & Son, Constitution Hill, Birmingham. They also have the letter “F” and the design number 207 carved into the underside of their frames.

A. S. Major & Son played a significant role in shaping modern furniture design through their innovative approaches. Their emphasis on practical functionality, simplicity and space efficiency has left a lasting impact on contemporary furniture design and consequently authentic pieces by them are highly prized by collectors.

The simple clean lines of these high back antique chairs give them a sophisticated elegant appearance - a design which would still look good in either a traditional or modern home today.

These very good quality chairs are made from solid English oak - which craftsmen still cherish for its wonderful grain as it is usually considered to be more decorative and unique than oak from elsewhere. They have a lovely rich golden aged patina and the colour of the wood would blend in effortlessly with many different decors.

The charming hand carved stylised leaf motif decoration on each chair’s back rest is very subtle and appealing.

The carver chair is particularly useful as a statement piece of hall furniture when not required for dining.

These sturdy chairs are of a nice, manageable size and hence easy to move around.

The size of each single chair is: Height from floor to top of head rest approximately 109 cm. Height from floor to wooden edge of seat approximately 45.5 cm. Front width (between outer right and left edges) approximately 45.5 cm. Rear width (between outer right and left edges) approximately 39 cm. Depth (between outer edges of front and back legs) approximately 49 cm.

The size of the carver is: Height from floor to top of head rest approximately 112 cm. Height from floor to wooden edge of seat approximately 45.5 cm. Width (between outer edges of right and left curved arms) approximately 56 cm. Front width (between outer right and left edges) approximately 55.5 cm. Rear width (between outer right and left edges) approximately 45.5 cm. Depth (between outer edges of front and back legs) approximately 55 cm.

The chairs are in good antique condition overall. As is to be expected given they are more than a hundred years old they have obvious signs of wear. Some of the chairs have been used more than others. All the chairs have small dents, marks and variation to the finish of the wood - commensurate with their age. The frames and joints are all very strong. The chairs have no repairs, and are free from woodworm.

The practical drop-in seats are still covered in their original green velvet upholstery. However, this is very worn and needs to be replaced – which should be an easy straightforward job. The requirement for this work to be done has been reflected in the advertised sale price.

Please study the photographs provided to make your own assessment regarding the condition of these items.

This is a reluctant private sale from a pet and smoke free home of these much-loved chairs, which were originally purchased new by my family in the early 1900’s and have been in regular use since then. They are only being sold as we now need the space.

The Arts and Crafts movement is currently enjoying a renaissance, with people eager to track down original pieces of furniture such as these dining chairs. This opportunity to acquire a matching set of original pieces in good condition is therefore worth serious consideration – particularly as modern mass produced reproductions are highly likely to quickly lose their value and are often made from inferior materials.

Buyer to collect, and pay cash on collection please. Regret no returns accepted. Thank you.