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Late 17th Century English Oak “Back Stool” Side Chair
Graham Pickett
for sale €287     $311
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Graham Pickett

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Late 17th Century English Oak “Back Stool” Side Chair

18th century
For Sale by Graham Pickett
Description

Very good late 17th century English oak “back stool” side chair with turned spindles and an oak panelled seat, circa 1680 and in good solid condition.

Measuring:

40 inches or 101.5 cm high

17 1/2 inches or 44.5 cm wide.

15 1/2 inches or 39.5 cm deep.

17 3/4 inches or 45 cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Declaration

Graham Pickett has dated this Antique Oak Back Stool to the 18th Century.

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SA1109513
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Description
Very good late 17th century English oak “back stool” side chair with turned spindles and an oak panelled seat, circa 1680 and in good solid condition.

Measuring:

40 inches or 101.5 cm high

17 1/2 inches or 44.5 cm wide.

15 1/2 inches or 39.5 cm deep.

17 3/4 inches or 45 cm seat height

Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
39.5cm (15.55")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Pickett has dated this Antique Oak Back Stool to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1109513
Graham Pickett
Graham Pickett
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2022

17th to 19th century english and continental provincial furniture and decorative items

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A late 17th-century dark oak back stool side chair featuring a solid wooden seat, central back splat, and turned front legs with stretchers.
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Archive I A late 17th-century dark oak back stool side chair featuring a solid wooden seat, central back splat, and turned front legs with stretchers.

Late 17th century English oak “back stool” side chair

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Archive V A late 17th-century dark oak back stool side chair featuring a solid wooden seat, central back splat, and turned front legs with stretchers. View V
Archive VI A late 17th-century dark oak back stool side chair featuring a solid wooden seat, central back splat, and turned front legs with stretchers. View VI
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Graham Pickett

Graham Pickett
Telephone 07710 936948 or 01780 481064
Location
The Bothy
Burghley Park
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE93JX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/grahampickett
Verified Since Oct 2022
Items For Sale 38
Items Sold 100
Graham Pickett
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Location: The Bothy, Burghley Park, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE93JX, United Kingdom
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A late 17th-century dark oak back stool side chair featuring a solid wooden seat, central back splat, and turned front legs with stretchers.
Late 17th century English oak “back stool” side chair
Ref: SA1109513
A late 17th-century dark oak back stool side chair featuring a solid wooden seat, central back splat, and turned front legs with stretchers.
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A back stool is a period term for an armless chair developed during the late 16th and 17th centuries. Derived from traditional joint stools by adding a simple backrest, these items represented a transition towards standardized single seating in historic homes.

Chairs from this era were primarily constructed using native English oak joined with mortise and tenon joints held together by wooden pegs. Components such as front legs were often turned on a lathe, while back panels and stretchers were hand-planed to shape.

Authentic period chairs feature hand-hewn oak displaying uneven wear, peg joinery visible at structural intersections, and natural shrinkage across wood grain. Oxidisation around iron nails or fittings and smooth, darkened patina on touched surfaces also indicate genuine age.

Single oak chairs work effectively as accent pieces in modern entryways, bedroom corners, or alongside contemporary desks. Their dark tone and graphic silhouette provide grounded historical contrast against neutral, modern backdrops.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish. Avoid placing solid oak items near direct heat sources or in environments with fluctuating humidity to prevent movement and splitting.
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