A Pair of Antique Ladder Back Chairs With Caned Seats

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A charming pair of antique ladder back side chairs, modest in scale yet brimming with character. Each features a finely … Read more A charming pair of antique ladder back side chairs, modest in scale yet brimming with character. Each features a finely woven caned seat, well-balanced in proportion to the frame. The backs are most attractively embellished with delicate mother-of-pearl inlay, lending a subtle shimmer and refinement to their otherwise simple, honest form.

The wood has mellowed to a lovely, warm tone over time, its gentle surface wear speaking to age and use, while enhancing rather than diminishing their appeal. Of diminutive yet versatile size, these chairs would serve equally well at a small table, as occasional seating, or placed as decorative accents within a room.

Hand selected in and imported from England, they embody the quiet elegance and practical beauty of traditional craftsmanship—functional, graceful, and with just a touch of ornament to catch the eye. See less