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Antique 19th Century English Oak Wainscot Chair C1860
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Antique 19th Century English Oak Wainscot Chair C1860

19th century
Sold 3 May 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique 19TH Century English Carved Oak Wainscot Chair and dating from around 1960-80. Constructed from solid oak it has a carved and shaped top rail with carved Lozenge frieze and a carved back panel of urn and flora. It has downswept armrests leading to scrollwork hand rests on a turned support. It has a solid plank seat with carved lunette frieze skirt. It is raised on turned and block legs.

MEASURES: 47” HIGH X 23” DEEP X 23.5” WIDE & SEAT HEIGHT 18.5”

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Wainscot Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119.5cm (47.05")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093301
Dealers Internal Reference
W3380/9.9
Dealers Notes

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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
Antique 19TH Century English Carved Oak Wainscot Chair and dating from around 1960-80.
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Constructed from solid oak it has a carved and shaped top rail with carved Lozenge frieze and a carved back panel of urn and flora.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

It has downswept armrests leading to scrollwork hand rests on a turned support. It has a solid plank seat with carved lunette frieze skirt. It is raised on turned and block legs.

fig 1. A dark brown antique oak wainscot chair featuring a heavily carved panelled back, scrolling armrests, and turned legs with stretchers.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century English Oak Wainscot Chair C1860

MEASURES: 47” HIGH X 23” DEEP X 23.5” WIDE & SEAT HEIGHT 18.5”

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

fig 2. A dark brown antique oak wainscot chair featuring a heavily carved panelled back, scrolling armrests, and turned legs with stretchers.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century English Oak Wainscot Chair C1860

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Wainscot Chair to the 19th Century.

Height
119.5cm (47.05")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093301
Dealers Internal Ref
W3380/9.9
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

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

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Archive I A dark brown antique oak wainscot chair featuring a heavily carved panelled back, scrolling armrests, and turned legs with stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 6,487
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A dark brown antique oak wainscot chair featuring a heavily carved panelled back, scrolling armrests, and turned legs with stretchers.
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR C1860
Ref: SA1093301
A dark brown antique oak wainscot chair featuring a heavily carved panelled back, scrolling armrests, and turned legs with stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved panel back, Scroll arms, Turned legs, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 119.5 cm (47 in) x W 59.5 cm (23 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

FAQs

A wainscot chair is a heavy, wooden armchair characterised by a panelled back, traditionally constructed from oak during the 16th and 17th centuries in England. The term originally referred to the high-quality fine oak imported from Germany and the Low Countries used for wall panelling and furniture.

These chairs are predominantly constructed from solid English oak, utilizing traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs or dowels. The components often feature hand-carved panels, turned supports, and shaped armrests.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-tool marks, period-appropriate joinery without modern machine screws, and consistent oxidation and patina accumulated through centuries of use. Reproduction items often display uniform wear, machine-cut joints, or inconsistent wood grain.

Positioning the chair as a singular accent piece in a study, hallway, or living room provides a strong focal point that contrasts effectively with modern minimalist lines and neutral palettes. Pairing it with a simple cushion softens the rigid wooden seat while preserving its architectural silhouette.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface. Avoid liquid polishes containing silicone, dusting instead with a dry, soft cloth.
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