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17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
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17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair

17th century
Description

A fine 17th century oak Yorkshire wainscot chair with well carved back panel, decorative top rail,

downswept arms to turned uprights and legs. It has a wonderful warm colour and patina, old restorations and a 5 cm additional cushion in chenille (purely for comfort!) height up to seat is 44 cm cushion and additional 5 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
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Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

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SA1078603
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7601
Description
A fine 17th century oak Yorkshire wainscot chair with well carved back panel, decorative top rail,

downswept arms to turned uprights and legs.

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It has a wonderful warm colour and patina, old restorations and a 5 cm additional cushion in chenille (purely for comfort!) height up to seat is 44 cm cushion and additional 5 cm.
Midwinter Antiques
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1078603
Dealers Internal Ref
7601
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A dark brown carved oak wainscot armchair featuring an ornate floral panel back, curved open arms, turned front legs, and a solid timber seat.
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A dark brown carved oak wainscot armchair featuring an ornate floral panel back, curved open arms, turned front legs, and a solid timber seat.
17th century oak wainscot chair
Ref: SA1078603
A dark brown carved oak wainscot armchair featuring an ornate floral panel back, curved open arms, turned front legs, and a solid timber seat.
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A wainscot chair is a heavy, panel-backed wooden armchair that gained prominence in 17th-century England and Colonial America. The term derives from wainscot, which historically referred to high-grade oak timber used for panelling and joinery.

These chairs were constructed using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners. They feature solid oak timber with hand-carved back panels, shaped armrests, turned front legs, and flat perimeter stretchers positioned close to the floor.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut joinery pegs slightly raised from the wood, and dark oxidisation in unexposed recesses. Original examples often display natural wood shrinkage across the grain and physical wear along the lower stretchers.

A carved oak wainscot chair functions as a focal accent piece in a hallway, entryway, or study. Displaying dark timber furniture against neutral walls or alongside understated textiles creates a visual balance between traditional joinery and modern spaces.

Maintain oak furniture by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice per year to protect the surface finish. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and severe humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement.
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