{"title":"Antique Elm Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrainy, expressive and unapologetically irregular, antique elm furniture stands apart from the more polished hardwoods of its time. Prized not for polish or symmetry, but for its raw, expressive character and unmistakable presence. Unlike oak or mahogany, elm resists uniformity. Its swirling, interlocked grain patterns, varying tones and unpredictable figure give each piece a strong visual identity, making it a favourite for collectors and designers seeking warmth, tactility, and quiet, subdued drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe regularly stock an ever-changing selection of antique elm furniture that reflects the full range of its historical use, from 18th and 19th century country chairs and Georgian farmhouse tables, to charming stools and benches and more refined pieces. This is furniture that feels grounded and natural. Elm brings a kind of understated complexity to a room, just irregular enough to feel human and just refined enough to stand confidently among other fine antiques. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"early-20th-century-singer-cast-iron-elm-industrial-chair-c-1930","title":"Early 20th Century Singer Cast Iron \u0026 Elm Industrial Chair c.1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early 20th century industrial Singer machinist’s chair with a solid, finely contoured elm seat below an adjustable thick ply backrest, all raised on a tapering heavy cast iron pedestal base marked “SINGER” to each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seat swivels to raise or lower height, and locks firmly in position via the wing screw, making it a practical occasional chair with real presence and strong industrial character. A particularly good original example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with surface wear and patina to the metalwork consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1930.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW: 35.5 D: 45 cm\u003cbr\u003eMax height: 87 cm\u003cbr\u003eMax seat height: 53 cm\u003cbr\u003eMin height: 76 cm\u003cbr\u003eMin seat height: 42 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57399405871491,"sku":"3638","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/2-PXL_20260211_123201462.jpg?v=1771358480"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-american-adjustable-piano-stool-c-1890","title":"Antique Victorian American Adjustable Piano Stool c.1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn impressive 19th century American piano stool, with a circular revolving height-adjustable well-figured elm seat, set on a ring-turned beech base, the legs terminating in cast iron claws holding clear glass ball feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 48.5 W: 32 D: 32 cm\u003cbr\u003eMax height: 60 cm\u003cbr\u003eMin height: 48.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eSeat diameter: 28.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57574877823363,"sku":"3671","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/13-PXL_20260308_125329273.jpg?v=1773326124"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-elm-clerks-desk-c-1800","title":"Antique Georgian Elm Clerks Desk c.1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian elm clerks desk, the lifting writing sloping enclosing a fitted interior of pigeonholes and four small drawers, set above a single long drawer with brass swan-neck handles, all raised on slender square legs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful late Georgian writing desk of compact proportions, made for correspondence and paperwork storage. The carcass is reinforced with wonderful small period hand-forged iron braces to the front edges of the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with lots of attractive surface wear and a strong patina consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 88.5 W: 69 D: 45.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57580500255107,"sku":"3663","price":645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/5-PXL_20260307_143306365.jpg?v=1773392726"},{"product_id":"antique-mid-19th-century-elm-vernacular-bench","title":"Antique Mid 19th Century Elm Vernacular Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eA characterful mid 19th century country-made bench constructed in elm, the long narrow single-plank seat set over splayed legs united by stretchers. Lots of natural shrinkage splits, visible wedged through-tenons and hand-worked shaping, all consistent with honest vernacular workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow proportions and low seating position make it particularly useful today as a hearth bench or hall perch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with abundant surface wear, natural age splits and a well-developed patina consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, mid 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 35.5 W: 129 D: 25.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eSeat depth: 12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57617075470723,"sku":"3657","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/14-PXL_20260306_112555398.jpg?v=1773762567"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-elm-ash-cutler-s-stool-c-1850","title":"Antique Victorian Elm \u0026 Ash Cutler’s Stool c.1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good original mid 19th-century cutler’s stool, with a thick well-figured elm slab seat raised on three broadly splayed ribbed ash legs retaining traces of old green paint. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an exceptional patina and of especially useful height for this type, the stool has all the strong, sculptural character of traditional English workshop furniture, its ribbed ash legs being closely associated with Sheffield cutler’s stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with lots of surface wear, marks and patina consistent with long practical use. Structurally solid, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 57.5 W: 64 D: 51 cm\u003cbr\u003eSeat - W: 40.5 D: 22 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57995970085251,"sku":"3714","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/9-PXL_20260428_092822856.jpg?v=1778165102"},{"product_id":"arts-crafts-style-utility-cc41-elm-and-beech-desk-chair-1940-s","title":"Arts \u0026 Crafts Style Elm and Beech Desk Chair 1940’s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1940’s desk chair crafted in solid elm and beech. The beautifully figured shaped elm seat supports a curved backrest with sculptural elm arms and bold, turned beech supports, all raised on finely turned beech legs with squat ball feet and robust stretcher arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned under wartime restrictions but with clear Arts \u0026amp; Crafts influence and made with particular care and craftsmanship, this is far superior to standard issue CC41 furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition with a rich patina and minor surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1940’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 77.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 55 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 59 cm\u003cbr\u003eSeat Height: 45 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58151061586307,"sku":"3482","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/4-PXL_20250927_121901328.jpg?v=1780063723"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/collections\/PXL_20220214_142043879.jpg?v=1771861784","url":"https:\/\/foundersantiques.co.uk\/collections\/antique-elm-furniture\/seating.oembed","provider":"Founders Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}