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Carved Oak Wainscot Chair
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Carved Oak Wainscot Chair

18th century
Sold 31 March 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An 18th.C and later solid oak carved Wainscot Chair having Celtic carving to the front and side panels. The shaped top rail flanked by turned finials with down swept armrests and upholstered seat. Condition- Very good and ready for use. Dimensions:- Height…47’’/ 119cm. Width…23.75’’/ 60.5cm. Depth…25.5’’/ 64.5cm. Seat Height…19’’/ 48cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £48.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
64.5cm (25.39")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1087499
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24627
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An 18th.C and later solid oak carved Wainscot Chair having Celtic carving to the front and side panels. The shaped top rail flanked by turned finials with down swept armrests and upholstered seat. Condition- Very good and ready for use. Dimensions:- Height…47’’/ 119cm. Width…23.75’’/ 60.5cm. Depth…25.5’’/ 64.5cm. Seat Height…19’’/ 48cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £48.
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
64.5cm (25.39")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1087499
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John Howkins Antiques
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A dark brown carved oak wainscot armchair with an intricate floral motif on the back panel and a patterned upholstered seat cushion.
Carved Oak Wainscot Chair
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A dark brown carved oak wainscot armchair with an intricate floral motif on the back panel and a patterned upholstered seat cushion.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Upholstery fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral relief carving, Arcaded crest rail, Panelled box base, Notched arm supports
  • SizeH 119 cm (47 in) x W 60.5 cm (24 in) x D 64.5 cm (25 in)

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The wainscot chair emerged during the late medieval and renaissance periods in England, constructed from expensive oak panels when wood panelling was common in high-status homes.

These chairs are traditionally built from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, featuring heavily carved back panels and solid panelled seats.

Authentic early pieces display hand-cut joinery, tool marks from adzes and chisels, natural timber shrinkage, and consistent patination developed over centuries of use.

Positioning a historic wooden armchair against a minimalist neutral wall creates a striking focal point, contrasting ancient craftsmanship with contemporary clean lines.

Maintain stable relative humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, applying traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the dry timber.
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