Boylston Antiques

is proud to present

A Set of 3 Victorian Grain-Painted Cottage Chairs C. 1850-1900

A set of 3 grain-painted Victorian caned chairs. Paint appears to be original, as much flaking has occurred over the years, imparting a much distressed patina to these early chairs.

·       The chairs are grain-painted all over with a butter-creme color.

·       Dark brown highlights are painted around the perimeter of the crest rail, on the lower back rail, on the front and side seat rails and on the front legs.

·       The front seat rail is curved in a convex bow.

·       The side seat rails are gently serpentined to form a wider seat in the front.

·       The wide crest rail is scalloped and serpentined.

·       The chair stiles and back spindles are spool-turned, as is the front stretcher.

·       The chair stiles terminate in nicely splayed rear legs.

·       The crest rail height is 34” from the floor.

·       The crest rail height is 16 ” above the seat.

·       The crest rail width is 16 ¼"

·       The seat sits 18” from the floor.

·       The seat is 15 3/4” wide at the front, narrowing to 13" at the rear.

·       The seat depth is 14 ½”.

These chairs are in as found condition. The surface patina is nicked, worn and flaked, as expected in chairs approaching 115-165 years of age. Chairs #1 and #3 are generally solid, chair #2 wobbles.

The cane in chairs #1 and #3 is good; the cane in chair #2 has 3 small holes (see photo).

These chairs may be picked up in Boylston, MA. We can arrange for delivery within 100 miles

Please e-mail for a delivery estimate with your location and particulars.

All items are sold "as is". These are antique pieces of furniture; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant.

Please ask any questions prior to offering to buy.