English style farmhouse lath back, the double “H” stretcher is the strongest of all, and the heavy traditional English build of this chair gives it an air of solidity. This chair is made of Beech with an Elm seat, which is absolutely traditional. The finish is stain, shellac and wax, which helps to unify the appearance of the paler beech and the relatively dark Elm seat.
English style farmhouse lath back, this is the same style of chair as the one on the left, but with a sealed and waxed finish. Note that the natural colours of the Elm seat and the Beech components are different, but you do see the all the features of the real wood.
Traditional lath back diner, this one has a different style of leg. These can have 16 inch seats for dining, or a 14 inch version which is very useful in a kitchen where space is at a premium. I much prefer the smaller size myself anyway, and have used 14 inch seats for many years in our kitchen where we spend a great deal of time. This chair is made of Beech with an Elm seat, which is absolutely traditional. The finish is stain, shellac and wax.
