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Antique Oak Furniture 17thc Fruitwood & Oak Joint Stool. English C1620-30.
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Antique Oak Furniture 17thc Fruitwood & Oak Joint Stool. English C1620-30.

17th century
Sold 1 February 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A superb survival from the first quarter of the 17thc....this early "joyned" stool has an oak top and fruitwood base, it has gained a wonderful colour from years of careful use...there is a small shrinkage crack in the top, probably happened in the first few years of its long life...the rails underneath the seat are carved on the front and back with bold gouge carving, typical of this period and have been left plain on the sides....each elaborate leg is skillfully turned with an inverted baluster shape, joined by plain thick stretchers....just a delightful example from this early time and to think all turned by eye on a pole-lathe....amazing..!

English. C1620-30.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53.3cm (20.98")
Width
48.3cm (19.02")
Depth
29.2cm (11.50")
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Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this 17th Century Joint Stool to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113777
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8180
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A superb survival from the first quarter of the 17thc....
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this early "joyned" stool has an oak top and fruitwood base, it has gained a wonderful colour from years of careful use.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..there is a small shrinkage crack in the top, probably happened in the first few years of its long life...the rails underneath the seat are carved on the front and back with bold gouge carving, typical of this period and have been left plain on the sides....each elaborate leg is skillfully turned with an inverted baluster shape, joined by plain thick stretchers....just a delightful example from this early time and to think all turned by eye on a pole-lathe....amazing..!

English. C1620-30.

Height
53.3cm (20.98")
Width
48.3cm (19.02")
Depth
29.2cm (11.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this 17th Century Joint Stool to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113777
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8180
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I A dark brown 17th-century joint stool made of oak and fruitwood, featuring turned legs, stretchers, and a carved frieze. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Oak Furniture 17thc Fruitwood & Oak Joint Stool. English C1620-30.

Archive II A dark brown 17th-century joint stool made of oak and fruitwood, featuring turned legs, stretchers, and a carved frieze. View II
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A dark brown 17th-century joint stool made of oak and fruitwood, featuring turned legs, stretchers, and a carved frieze.
Antique Oak Furniture 17thc Fruitwood & Oak Joint Stool. English C1620-30.
Ref: SA1113777
A dark brown 17th-century joint stool made of oak and fruitwood, featuring turned legs, stretchers, and a carved frieze.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Fruitwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Notched frieze, Pegged mortise and tenon joints, H-stretchers
  • SizeH 53.3 cm (21 in) x W 48.3 cm (19 in) x D 29.2 cm (11 in)

A joint stool is a sturdy wooden seat constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden pegs. During the 17th century, these versatile items were primarily used as seating at the dining table, though they also served various utilitarian functions around the household.

These pieces were typically constructed from native English hardwoods such as oak and fruitwood. Construction relied heavily on pegged joint framing, turned legs, and stretchers for structural stability, avoiding the use of metal nails or screws.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct tool marks, hand-carved details, dry patination, and the natural wear consistent with centuries of use. Peg construction, shrinkage cracks, and timber oxidation are key indicators of genuine age.

An antique joint stool functions effectively as a compact side table, a plant stand, or an accent piece next to a sofa. Its textural wooden surface adds historical depth and contrast to modern minimalist or transitional spaces.

Preserve the finish by avoiding direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and excessive moisture. Apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood and maintain its natural protective barrier without stripping the historic patina.
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