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17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
Moxhams Antiques
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17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair

17th century
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A late 17th wainscot chair in oak of a good colour and patina and handsome carved back; channel mouldings to the back and seat rails and boldly turned gun barrel legs and arm supports; please see photo of the underside of the seat - the seat is clearly old with marks of it having had a centre bearer but is possibly a Victorian replacement.

For chairs with similar carving & features see Chinnery Figure 4:151a and Tobias Jellinek Plate 178 which the authors describe as South Lancashire/North Cheshire and late 17th century.

circa 1670

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

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SA1078016
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S549
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Established in 1967,Moxhams Antiques is a family business with a large shop in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath. We have an extensive and varied stock specialising in good period town and country furniture, ceramics, particularly delftware, as well as some decorative items.

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Description
A late 17th wainscot chair in oak of a good colour and patina and handsome carved back; channel mouldings to the back and seat rails and boldly turned gun barrel legs and arm supports; please see photo of the underside of the seat - the seat is clearly old with marks of it having had a centre bearer but is possibly a Victorian replacement.
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For chairs with similar carving & features see Chinnery Figure 4:151a and Tobias Jellinek Plate 178 which the authors describe as South Lancashire/North Cheshire and late 17th century.
Moxhams Antiques

circa 1670

Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Moxhams Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078016
Dealers Internal Ref
S549
Moxhams Antiques
Moxhams Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

Roger and jill founded the business in 1967 and their son nick joined them in 1994.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Moxhams Antiques Profile Page

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Moxhams Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved botanical back panel, turned front legs, flat wooden seat, and a crest rail with carved geometric details.
17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
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A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved botanical back panel, turned front legs, flat wooden seat, and a crest rail with carved geometric details.
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A wainscot chair is an early modern wooden armchair featuring a solid panelled back, turned front legs, and flat armrests. Originating in the 16th and 17th centuries, these chairs were primarily constructed from timber oak and served as symbols of status and authority within the home.

Furniture from this period was crafted using joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs or dowels. The timber was typically hand-planed, with decorative motifs carved directly into the solid wood panels.

Authentic period examples display irregular hand-cut peg joints, uneven surface wear from centuries of use, and natural shrinkage across the grain. The presence of hand-carved details, dark surface oxidisation, and structural stretchers placed low to keep feet off cold floors also indicate age.

An antique oak wainscot chair acts as a sculptural focal point when placed alongside modern neutral walls or minimalist furniture. Contrast the dark, structured oak frame with soft textile accents, such as a modern wool throw or a simple linen cushion.

Maintain historical oak by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the wood finish. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking or warping.
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