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12 Arts & Crafts Barnsley Oak Dining Chairs c.1935
This is a fine quality antique English set of 12 Arts & Crafts chairs, made from solid oak, in the style of Edward Barnsley, who was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the 20th century. Ideal for use as a large set of kitchen or dining chairs, circa 1935, they have been newly upholstered and are in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Item: 12 Arts & Crafts chairs
• Circa: 1935
• Period: George V
• In the style of Edward Barnsley
• Style: Arts & Crafts
• Provenance: England, United Kingdom
• Style: Arts & Crafts / Cotswold
• Quantity: 12 chairs
• Two armchairs + Ten side chairs
• Wood: Solid oak
• Horizontal “comb-back” top rail
• Scribe moulded rectangular frames
• Drop-in seats
• Newly upholstered
• Hopsack chenille weave upholstery
• Oatmeal colour material
• Moulded block front legs
• Splayed rear legs
• Supporting “H” stretchers for strength
• Original polish & patination
• Clear waxed finish
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English set of 12 Arts & Crafts chairs, made from solid oak, in the style of Edward Barnsley, who was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the 20th century. Ideal for use as a large set of kitchen or dining chairs, circa 1935, they have been newly upholstered and are in excellent condition.
The set comprises twelve side chairs. The 12 Arts & Crafts chairs are designed with a horizontal “comb-back” top rail, secured by a bank of moulded bars, decorated with scribe moulding across the frames, constructed in solid oak. The chairs have been newly upholstered in top quality oatmeal colour hardwearing hopsack chenille weave upholstery. The chair frames are constructed using the traditional joined peg construction method. The chairs stand on moulded block front legs, with sabre rear legs and the seat frame features a simple moulded front rail, secured by four stretchers, for additional strength.
Edward Barnsley first produced this design for the coronation of Edward VIII in 1936. This style of chair was sometimes referred to as a “Cotswold” or “School” chair the design of which was influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement.
This set of 12 Arts & Crafts chairs boasts the original polish therefore, they have a fantastic depth of colour and patination, displaying a lovely mellow colour.
If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seats in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seats recovered, please contact us for a quote.
These twelve oak Cotswold dining chairs would look would look good anywhere, from a formal room or for everyday use. They would certainly grace any home or office and are a great investment, as they are extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English set of 12 Arts & Crafts chairs, made from solid oak, in the style of Edward Barnsley, who was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the 20th century. Ideal for use as a large set of kitchen or dining chairs, circa 1935, they have been newly upholstered and are in excellent condition. The chair frames have been glued, cleaned and wax-polished (with a clear wax) to a professional standard, therefore they boast a lovely colour and patination. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frames but nothing significant considering the age of the chairs. The drop-in seats have been newly upholstered. The upholstery is therefore clean, free from wear and marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seats in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seats recovered, please contact us for a quote. The chair frames and joints are all in excellent condition, solid in joint with no breaks the chairs are ready to be used.
Side Chair - Dimensions:
Height = 88cm / 34⅝” / 2ft 10⅝”
Width = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Depth = 48cm / 18⅞” / 1ft 6⅞”
Seat Height (Front Rail) = 43.5cm / 17⅛” / 1ft 5⅛”
Seat Height (Centre) = 49cm / 19¼” / 1ft 7¼”
Seat Width = 46cm / 18⅛” / 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Depth = 39cm / 15⅜” / 1ft 3⅜”
Back Height = 44cm / 17⅜” / 1ft 5⅜”
Armchair - Dimensions:
Height = 94.5cm / 37¼” / 3ft 1¼”
Width = 60cm / 23⅝” / 1ft 11⅝”
Depth = 56cm / 22” / 1ft 10”
Seat Height (Front Rail) = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼”
Seat Height (Centre) = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Seat Width = 48cm / 19” / 1ft 7”
Seat Depth = 44cm / 17⅜” / 1ft 5⅜”
Back Height = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Arm Height = 71cm / 28” / 2ft 4”
Price:
The price for this item is £4,950 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and a free 14-day returns.
Please note, a set of 12 chairs (in a much poorer condition) were estimated at between £5,000 - £7,000 at Sotheby’s auction house:
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call Yola Gray Antiques.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: info@yolagray.com
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:
A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at for further items and information.
Ref. 109821
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
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Summary:
• Item: 12 Arts & Crafts chairs
• Circa: 1935
• Period: George V
• In the style of Edward Barnsley
• Style: Arts & Crafts
• Provenance: England, United Kingdom
• Style: Arts & Crafts / Cotswold
• Quantity: 12 chairs
• Two armchairs + Ten side chairs
• Wood: Solid oak
• Horizontal “comb-back” top rail
• Scribe moulded rectangular frames
• Drop-in seats
• Newly upholstered
• Hopsack chenille weave upholstery
• Oatmeal colour material
• Moulded block front legs
• Splayed rear legs
• Supporting “H” stretchers for strength
• Original polish & patination
• Clear waxed finish
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English set of 12 Arts & Crafts chairs, made from solid oak, in the style of Edward Barnsley, who was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the 20th century. Ideal for use as a large set of kitchen or dining chairs, circa 1935, they have been newly upholstered and are in excellent condition.
The set comprises twelve side chairs. The 12 Arts & Crafts chairs are designed with a horizontal “comb-back” top rail, secured by a bank of moulded bars, decorated with scribe moulding across the frames, constructed in solid oak. The chairs have been newly upholstered in top quality oatmeal colour hardwearing hopsack chenille weave upholstery. The chair frames are constructed using the traditional joined peg construction method. The chairs stand on moulded block front legs, with sabre rear legs and the seat frame features a simple moulded front rail, secured by four stretchers, for additional strength.
Edward Barnsley first produced this design for the coronation of Edward VIII in 1936. This style of chair was sometimes referred to as a “Cotswold” or “School” chair the design of which was influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement.
This set of 12 Arts & Crafts chairs boasts the original polish therefore, they have a fantastic depth of colour and patination, displaying a lovely mellow colour.
If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seats in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seats recovered, please contact us for a quote.
These twelve oak Cotswold dining chairs would look would look good anywhere, from a formal room or for everyday use. They would certainly grace any home or office and are a great investment, as they are extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English set of 12 Arts & Crafts chairs, made from solid oak, in the style of Edward Barnsley, who was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the 20th century. Ideal for use as a large set of kitchen or dining chairs, circa 1935, they have been newly upholstered and are in excellent condition. The chair frames have been glued, cleaned and wax-polished (with a clear wax) to a professional standard, therefore they boast a lovely colour and patination. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frames but nothing significant considering the age of the chairs. The drop-in seats have been newly upholstered. The upholstery is therefore clean, free from wear and marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seats in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seats recovered, please contact us for a quote. The chair frames and joints are all in excellent condition, solid in joint with no breaks the chairs are ready to be used.
Side Chair - Dimensions:
Height = 88cm / 34⅝” / 2ft 10⅝”
Width = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Depth = 48cm / 18⅞” / 1ft 6⅞”
Seat Height (Front Rail) = 43.5cm / 17⅛” / 1ft 5⅛”
Seat Height (Centre) = 49cm / 19¼” / 1ft 7¼”
Seat Width = 46cm / 18⅛” / 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Depth = 39cm / 15⅜” / 1ft 3⅜”
Back Height = 44cm / 17⅜” / 1ft 5⅜”
Armchair - Dimensions:
Height = 94.5cm / 37¼” / 3ft 1¼”
Width = 60cm / 23⅝” / 1ft 11⅝”
Depth = 56cm / 22” / 1ft 10”
Seat Height (Front Rail) = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼”
Seat Height (Centre) = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Seat Width = 48cm / 19” / 1ft 7”
Seat Depth = 44cm / 17⅜” / 1ft 5⅜”
Back Height = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Arm Height = 71cm / 28” / 2ft 4”
Price:
The price for this item is £4,950 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and a free 14-day returns.
Please note, a set of 12 chairs (in a much poorer condition) were estimated at between £5,000 - £7,000 at Sotheby’s auction house:
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call Yola Gray Antiques.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: info@yolagray.com
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:
A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at for further items and information.
Ref. 109821
Price
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DimensionsSide Chair - Dimensions:
Height = 88cm / 34⅝” / 2ft 10⅝”
Width = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Depth = 48cm / 18⅞” / 1ft 6⅞”
Seat Height (Front Rail) = 43.5cm / 17⅛” / 1ft 5⅛”
Seat Height (Centre) = 49cm / 19¼” / 1ft 7¼”
Seat Width = 46cm / 18⅛” / 1ft 6⅛”
Seat Depth = 39cm / 15⅜” / 1ft 3⅜”
Back Height = 44cm / 17⅜” / 1ft 5⅜”
Armchair - Dimensions:
Height = 94.5cm / 37¼” / 3ft 1¼”
Width = 60cm / 23⅝” / 1ft 11⅝”
Depth = 56cm / 22” / 1ft 10”
Seat Height (Front Rail) = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼”
Seat Height (Centre) = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Seat Width = 48cm / 19” / 1ft 7”
Seat Depth = 44cm / 17⅜” / 1ft 5⅜”
Back Height = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Arm Height = 71cm / 28” / 2ft 4”
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1935
George VI Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Maker Edward Barnsley
Condition This is a fine quality antique English set of 12 Arts & Crafts chairs, made from solid oak, in the style of Edward Barnsley, who was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the 20th century. Ideal for use as a large set of kitchen or dining chairs, circa 1935, they have been newly upholstered and are in excellent condition. The chair frames have been glued, cleaned and wax-polished (with a clear wax) to a professional standard, therefore they boast a lovely colour and patination. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frames but nothing significant considering the age of the chairs. The drop-in seats have been newly upholstered. The upholstery is therefore clean, free from wear and marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seats in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seats recovered, please contact us for a quote. The chair frames and joints are all in excellent condition, solid in joint with no breaks the chairs are ready to be used.
Item code as236a3248 / 109821
Status For Sale
£4950.00
$6089.99
€5912.78
$6089.99
€5912.78
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Conversion rates as of 9/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery & 14-day free returns to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotla
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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