Antique Carved Oak Chairs 18th Century

Name: Pair Oak Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1017260
Price: 525 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Chairs
Period18th century
StyleJacobean Revival
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsScrolled finials, Vertical splats, Turned legs, Solid panel seat
SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

These two Jacobean Revival side chairs, dating from the period around 1700, are constructed from solid oak with a dark brown finish, a polished dark wood grain, and a warm aged patina. Each chair has a high, upright back with carved detailing, vertical splats, etched patterns on the side panels, and decorative scrolled finials at the top corners. The seating comprises a solid wooden panel seat supported by straight wooden rails, above turned front legs connected by well-turned stretchers near the base. The dimensions for each chair are 110 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, providing an upright seating profile suitable for formal dining rooms, studies, or hallways. In a modern interior, this matching pair functions well as occasional seating against a wall in a traditional hallway, as statement dining chairs around a rustic timber table, or as a decorative accent in a living room. The sturdy construction and classic historical silhouette suit both period properties and eclectic contemporary spaces seeking heritage character. The dark timber tones integrate easily with neutral interior colour schemes, exposed brickwork, and natural stone flooring. These side chairs offer practical daily seating while bringing centuries-old craftsmanship and traditional woodwork into the home.

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Jacobean style furniture typically features solid oak construction, rigid rectilinearity, heavy turned legs, carved panel backs, and dark wood finishes reflective of 17th-century British joinery.

Traditional oak chairs were constructed using mortise and tenon joints held with wooden pegs, incorporating hand-carved crest rails, turned stretchers, and solid timber seat boards.

Authentic period pieces display hand-hewn wood surfaces, irregular peg placement, wear patterns on front stretchers from footrests, and natural shrinkage or minor cracking along the timber grain.

Pair high-backed oak side chairs with clean contemporary modern art or minimalist dining tables to create a striking historical contrast within neutral spaces.

Clean the surfaces with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina while keeping timber away from direct heat sources.

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