A typical ladderback chair A ladderback chair, also ladder-back chair or fiddle back although that name is used less now due to the creation of the fiddle back chair. It gets its name from the horizontal spindles that serve as the back support on them and are reminiscent of a ladder. Ladderback chairs tend to have tall backs with two uprights. Between these two uprights exists multiple horizontal spindles or slats (three in the picture to the right). The seat can be made of a variety of different materials. Originally the majority of seats were constructed using cane or rush, whereas now, the seats tend to be made of wood. The top slat may be larger than the other slats, pierced, or have a hole in the center, as a utility that makes carrying the chair easier. The larger top slat could also be easily decorated and adorned. Ladderback chairs, date back to the Middle Ages where they can be found in homes across Europe. By the 17th century this style of chair was among the most common style in England.

By the middle of the 17th century, luxury furniture makers began to make ladder-back chairs out of walnut, rather than the more common sycamore or maple and added refined decorations and engravings. The chairs became staples in homes across colonial America. modern lounge chairs irelandThey still remain among the most popular types of chairs. pub height chairs for sale[1] The Metropolitan Museum of Art purchased a ladder-back chair, which was considered a peasant's chair, and was dated between the 17th and 18th centuries, in 1908. rent tables and chairs sydney Production of the several different parts of the chair required a different set of tools than other chairs popular during the 18th century in colonial America like the Windsor chair and formal sidechairs. garden table chairs teak

Creating the cylindrical pieces of a ladder-back chair, such as the legs, occasionally the uprights, or the spindles, were most easily created using a turner's chisels and gouges as the wood spun on a lathe. Meanwhile, the slats along the back of the chair required several different sizes of saws and a plane. wedding chair covers paThe ladderback chair's seat was formed using a drawknife when the seat was made of wood, otherwise, it was woven using cane or rush. chair covers for sale torontoAbout this item Solid hardwood construction About this item disclaimer The Kailua Collection by Imagio Home offers a simple yet stylish design that steps away from the ordinary. This beautiful ladderback side chair features durable polyurethane fabric. This clean classic design will make a fine addition to your home. The dining chair has leg stretchers for added quality and durability.

Imagio Home by Intercon Kailua Ladderback Side Chair with Cushion Seat, Set of 2, Distressed Raisin: Solid hardwood construction Leg stretchers for added quality and durability Dimensions: 19"L x 22"W x 40"H Specifications Pattern Type Count Dimensions Model Finish Brand Recommended Room Shape Fabric Content Number of Drawers 0 Recommended Location Cushion Fabric Is Assembly Required Y Condition Seating Capacity Material Manufacturer Part Number Seat Height Home Decor Style Features Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) what color are the seats? Sign In what color are the seats? Sign In what is the weight of the chair? Sign In What kind of wood? Sign In Reviews Customer reviews see all 13 reviews 0 1 0 0 Write a review i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i Shared by Policies & Plans Warranty plan Get a warranty for it here. Q I want to tell you about my Grandma’s sewing machine that I inherited. It’s a Singer in a cabinet that closes to look like a table.

I have a more modern machine now, and I was thinking about taking the old machine out of the cabinet and using the cabinet for storage. But I don’t want to do this if I will ruin the value of this antique. I’ve had the machine worked on, so it runs well. What would it be worth if I tried to sell it? A In 1860, a New York Times article lauded the sewing machine as “the only invention that can be claimed to benefit women … to speed her labor and ease her toil.” In the 18th and early 19th centuries, inventors all over the world developed tools to help with what historically had been women’s most time consuming tasks in the home. Commercial sewing machines began to replace workers by the 1830s, but it was not until 1843 that Elias Howe, a Boston resident, patented a lock stitch sewing machine suitable for home use. Building on Howe’s patent and infringing on improvements by other inventors, Isaac Merritt Singer developed an easy-to-use home sewing machine, and he offered financing plans and installment payments to maximize sales.

His production capability, coupled with his business savvy, placed his company in the forefront of the domestic sewing machine industry for the next hundred-plus years. The basic mechanics of a lock stitch machine, using two thread sources, remain much the same today. Early domestic sewing machines were typically treadle- or crank-operated. The first sewing machines with electric motors were sold in 1890, but it was not until after World War I that electric machines became common. Most households had a sewing machine, and nearly all women and girls used them. The simple motors were easy to keep in good repair, and it is very common for machines to still work just fine after 100 years or longer. The ubiquity of these machines makes their monetary value today relatively low. A lovely treadle-based Singer in an oak cabinet might sell for less than $100; tabletop portable models would bring less. A very few models of antique sewing machines are highly sought after in the contemporary craft and quilting world.

But in general, an old or antique machine’s value is its continued role as a labor-saving home device. Q The chair shown in my photo has been in storage, and I want to know if it is worth getting the seat repaired. How much would the chair bring after restoration? A Woven-seat styles include cane, web or rush. Your chair is a typical ladder-back with a rush seat that’s in need of a full-seat replacement. I contacted The Caning Shop in Berkeley for some insights and advice. Natural rush is formed from harvested reeds that are processed and wound into cords; fiber rush is a less expensive alternative made from twisted paper. Each seat must be wrapped by hand, since there is no easy way to reproduce this look with machinery. Although not difficult to do, the process requires special materials, time and lots of patience. In deciding whether to have the seat repaired, you must weigh the value of preserving the integrity of the piece against the cost. If you love the chair and plan to use it, the cost of reweaving is worth it: A rush seat will last generations if cared for.