Set of 6 Antique Hitchcock-Style Stenciled Rush Seat Side Chairs — Fruit Basket Splat, Turned Legs & Stretchers — Complete Dining Set — American Federal Period

DESCRIPTION:

A rare and complete matched set of six American Hitchcock-style stenciled rush seat side chairs — one of the most beloved and historically significant chair forms in American furniture history. A full set of six is the holy grail for collectors and decorators alike — ready to anchor a dining room the moment it arrives in your home.

Why a Set of Six Matters: Matched sets of Hitchcock chairs are extraordinarily difficult to find intact. Most surface at auction as pairs or sets of four. A complete set of six in matching condition, with consistent stenciling, intact rush seats, and tight frames represents a genuine once-in-a-decade find for the serious collector or decorator.

Design Highlights:

🪑 Stenciled Fruit Basket Splat — Each chair features a beautifully decorated center splat with a classic cornucopia/fruit basket motif in gold and green — the defining decorative element of the Hitchcock tradition, hand-stenciled and full of folk art character

🪑 Rolled Crest Rail — Elegant turned and scrolled top rail with stenciled floral detail — a hallmark of quality Federal-period chair design

🪑 Rush Seats — Original woven rush seats in very good condition — the authentic, traditional material of the period, intact on all six chairs

🪑 Turned Legs & Double Stretchers — Beautifully turned front legs and double front stretcher in classic Hitchcock form — sturdy, tight, and structurally sound throughout

🪑 Warm Honey/Maple Finish — Rare and highly desirable warm natural wood tone rather than the far more common black lacquer — giving these chairs a lighter, warmer, and more versatile presence that works beautifully in farmhouse, colonial, and transitional interiors alike

Dimensions (each chair):

• Seat: approx. 17.5" × 16"
• Height: 34"

About Hitchcock Chairs: Lambert Hitchcock (1795–1852) revolutionized American furniture manufacturing by bringing beautifully decorated, hand-stenciled chairs to the American middle class. His chairs became enduring symbols of American craftsmanship, New England ingenuity, and Federal-period design. A complete matched set of six is among the rarest and most sought-after configurations on the market. 

Condition: Very good antique condition throughout. Rush seats intact on all six chairs. Stenciling clear and present on every chair. Frames solid and tight. Warm, honest patina consistent with genuine age and careful use — the hallmark of a well-loved heirloom.

Perfect for a farmhouse dining room, colonial or federal interior, New England cottage, or a serious Americana collection. This set is ready to use and display — no restoration needed.