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1930’S Oak Carved Portcullis / Westminster Side Chair
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1930’S Oak Carved Portcullis / Westminster Side Chair

1920 - 1940
Sold 15 April 2025 · Founders Antiques
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Description

A golden oak side chair or desk chair of simple form with an attractive carved portcullis design to the seat back, possibly with some connection to Westminster / Houses of Parliament.

Very good condition, structurally all sound with only some very light age related surface wear.

English, circa 1930’s.

H: 91 W: 45.5 D: 49 cm

Seat height: 44.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Side Chair to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116481
Dealers Internal Reference
3362
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Description
A golden oak side chair or desk chair of simple form with an attractive carved portcullis design to the seat back, possibly with some connection to Westminster / Houses of Parliament.

Very good condition, structurally all sound with only some very light age related surface wear.

English, circa 1930’s.

H: 91 W: 45.5 D: 49 cm

Seat height: 44.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Side Chair to the 1930s.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116481
Dealers Internal Ref
3362
Founders Antiques
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An upright wooden side chair featuring a carved square backrest panel, straight legs with H-stretchers, and a solid timber seat.
1930’s Oak Carved Portcullis / Westminster Side Chair
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An upright wooden side chair featuring a carved square backrest panel, straight legs with H-stretchers, and a solid timber seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsPortcullis carving, H-stretcher base, Panelled backrest
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

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Revival furniture from the early 20th century typically draws inspiration from earlier historical periods such as the Jacobean or Tudor eras, featuring sturdy solid construction, dark finishes, and deeply carved geometric or heraldic motifs.

These chairs are constructed predominantly from solid quarter-sawn oak, often utilizing traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints, pegged frames, and hand-carved wooden panels.

Authentication relies on examining timber shrinkage, tool marks, patination, and the consistency of the hardware and joinery relative to the stated period of manufacture.

Such pieces serve well as accent seating in contemporary spaces, providing textural contrast when paired with minimalist tables, neutral walls, or modern textiles.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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