A country made chair introduced in the early 1700's. The back is formed by horizontal slats between the uprights. The style was later adopted by more fashionable chair makers who modified it, sometimes introducing decorative, wavy slits in the slats or, in the Art Nouveau style, hearts.
Arts and Crafts Oak Ladder Back Chair c.1890's
Elm Ladder Back Chair c.1800's
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