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Description

A substantial oak camel-back arm or elbow chair, the splat with the oft-used, stylized prince of Wales feathers design. The seat is made from only two planks with a very generous front one and no unsightly splits in either. A handsome chair, useful as a dining chair or perhaps an occasional or desk chair. Glamorganshire, Breconshire or Carmarthenshire, circa 1790-1820.

Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Oak Elbow Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1027751

Description

A substantial oak camel-back arm or elbow chair, the splat with the oft-used, stylized prince of Wales feathers design.

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The seat is made from only two planks with a very generous front one and no unsightly splits in either.

Havard and Havard

A handsome chair, useful as a dining chair or perhaps an occasional or desk chair. Glamorganshire, Breconshire or Carmarthenshire, circa 1790-1820.

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Oak Elbow Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1027751

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An antique Welsh oak elbow chair featuring a camel-back crest, pierced vase splat, shaped armrests, and a solid timber seat.

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Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleWelsh Country Vernacular
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCamel-back crest, Pierced vase splat, Downswept arms, H-stretcher

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Welsh oak elbow chairs are vernacular country pieces characterised by sturdy local craftsmanship, often featuring pierced splats, solid timber seats, and structural stretchers designed for durability.

These chairs are predominantly constructed from solid native British oak, assembled using traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, pegged construction, and hand-turned or shaped components.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related patina, hand-planed surfaces, tool marks, timber shrinkage, and wear patterns consistent with centuries of domestic use rather than machine manufacturing.

This piece can serve as a sculptural accent or desk chair in contemporary schemes, adding warmth, historical contrast, and textural depth when juxtaposed against minimalist or neutral backdrops.

Preserve the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the wood and maintain its surface sheen.