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Lambing Chair
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for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200

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Lambing Chair

18th century
Description

Oak lambing chair with good original patina. Circa 1750.

H 119cm (SH 57cm) x W 68cm x D 75cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

D J Green Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Lambing Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1112453
Dealers Internal Reference
434224
Description
Oak lambing chair with good original patina. Circa 1750.

H 119cm (SH 57cm) x W 68cm x D 75cm

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

D J Green Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Lambing Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112453
Dealers Internal Ref
434224
D J Green Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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D J Green Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique dark oak lambing chair featuring a high panelled back, side wings, an enclosed box base, and a cream seat cushion.
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Archive I An antique dark oak lambing chair featuring a high panelled back, side wings, an enclosed box base, and a cream seat cushion.

Lambing Chair

Archive II An antique dark oak lambing chair featuring a high panelled back, side wings, an enclosed box base, and a cream seat cushion. View II
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Archive V An antique dark oak lambing chair featuring a high panelled back, side wings, an enclosed box base, and a cream seat cushion. View V
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Archive VII An antique dark oak lambing chair featuring a high panelled back, side wings, an enclosed box base, and a cream seat cushion. View VII
Archive VIII An antique dark oak lambing chair featuring a high panelled back, side wings, an enclosed box base, and a cream seat cushion. View VIII
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D J Green Antiques
Telephone 07768 832 616
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99 Broadfield Road
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S8 0XH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/djgreen
Verified Since Jul 2020
Items For Sale 138
D J Green Antiques
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An antique dark oak lambing chair featuring a high panelled back, side wings, an enclosed box base, and a cream seat cushion.
Lambing Chair
Ref: SA1112453
An antique dark oak lambing chair featuring a high panelled back, side wings, an enclosed box base, and a cream seat cushion.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialOak, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsWinged sides, Panelled back, Enclosed box base, Flat armrests
  • SizeH 119 cm (47 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This eighteenth-century rustic country lambing chair is made from oak with a dark brown finish and a pale cream fabric seat cushion. The design incorporates a high panelled back with shaped winged sides, flat armrests, and an enclosed box base forming the lower section of the frame. Visible details include a warm aged patina across the timber surfaces, vertical planking on the backrest, and simple exposed joints along the wooden structure. Measuring 119 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 75 cm deep, the chair has a seat height of 57 cm. In a contemporary home, this armchair works well in a hallway, by a living room fireplace, or as an accent seat in a bedroom. The enclosed base shields against drafts while the wingback design offers privacy and support, making it a functional piece for reading or relaxing. The antique timber grain and neutral upholstery complement both traditional country interiors and rustic farmhouse settings.

FAQs

A lambing chair is a traditional piece of English regional country furniture, historically designed with high wings and an enclosed panelled base to protect shepherds from drafts while tending to newborn livestock indoors.

These chairs were primarily built from solid regional hardwoods such as native oak, elm, or ash, often constructed using pegged mortise and tenon joinery with integrated base drawers or box seats.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut joinery, peg construction, high wings flared at the top, a low box base, and visible age-appropriate wear, oxidisation, and patination on the timber.

Position the chair in a quiet reading corner or alongside a hearth, layering it with a textured wool throw or neutral linen cushion to complement contemporary or rustic schemes.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a coat of beeswax polish annually, keeping the chair away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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