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Charming antique American ladder-back chair with original layered paint and beautifully worn patina. Petite scale with hand-turned legs and plank …
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Charming antique American ladder-back chair with original layered paint and beautifully worn patina. Petite scale with hand-turned legs and plank seat. A soulful primitive accent piece, offered in untouched condition.
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Full Description
This antique American ladder-back chair dates to the late 19th to early 20th century and retains its original painted surface, showing multiple historical layers of cream and soft green beneath. The surface wear is authentic and earned, revealing a century of use and giving the piece its unmistakable character.
The chair features a classic three-slat ladder back, a solid plank seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher, all consistent with rural American folk furniture of the period. Its smaller scale suggests use as a child’s chair or a petite side chair, making it especially appealing as a decorative accent today.
Unrestored and unaltered, this chair has been left exactly as found. It is structurally sound and presents beautifully, whether styled in a primitive interior, modern farmhouse, or layered into a collected, soulful space.
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Why We Love It
This is the kind of piece that can’t be faked. The paint wear, proportions, and construction tell a real story — no distressing, no refinishing, no shortcuts. It adds instant warmth and authenticity to a room.
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Estimated Measurements
(to be confirmed)
• Overall height: approx. 33–35”
• Seat height: approx. 16–17”
• Seat width: approx. 14–15”
• Seat depth: approx. 13–14”
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Condition (Summary for Description)
Original antique condition with heavy, honest surface wear consistent with age and use. Paint loss and patina throughout. Structurally solid with no visible modern repairs.
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antique primitive chair, ladder back chair, painted folk chair, child’s antique chair, early american furniture, primitive farmhouse decor, original paint furniture, rustic accent chair
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 15ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Seat Height
- 16.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- This antique child’s chair is in structurally sound vintage condition with extensive, authentic surface wear consistent with age and long-term … moreThis antique child’s chair is in structurally sound vintage condition with extensive, authentic surface wear consistent with age and long-term use. • Finish: Original painted finish remains, showing heavy, layered paint loss, chipping, and wear throughout. Areas of pale green paint are visible beneath a cream/white top layer. Wear is honest and even, contributing to the chair’s folk-art character. • Seat: Solid wood seat with significant paint wear and surface distress. No cracks or breaks noted; seat remains sturdy. • Frame & Joinery: Ladder-back frame is solid and stable. Legs, stretchers, and back slats are tight with no wobble or movement observed. • Legs & Stretchers: Turned legs show surface wear and paint loss; stretchers intact and secure. • Repairs: No obvious later repairs or replacements observed. • Overall: Presents as a well-preserved example of a small antique child’s chair with desirable patina and original surface intact. This piece has not been refinished or altered, and all wear is age-appropriate and commensurate with a utilitarian child-sized chair of this period. less
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