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A Pair of 19th Century Oak Glastonbury Chairs
William Cook Antiques
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A Pair of 19th Century Oak Glastonbury Chairs

19th century
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A pair of carved Glastonbury chairs with carved lettering and decoration. The chairs are of excellent colour and patination. The original Glastonbury chairs date from the 16th century and were made for Richard Whiting, who was the last Abbot of Glastonbury. The original chairs are now housed in The Bishops Palace in Wells, Somerset.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

William Cook Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Glastonbury Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1126913
Description
A pair of carved Glastonbury chairs with carved lettering and decoration. The chairs are of excellent colour and patination.
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The original Glastonbury chairs date from the 16th century and were made for Richard Whiting, who was the last Abbot of Glastonbury.
William Cook Antiques

The original chairs are now housed in The Bishops Palace in Wells, Somerset.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Glastonbury Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1126913
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century dark oak Glastonbury armchairs featuring carved script along the sloping arms, rosette motifs on the back panels, and crossed X-frame legs secured with wooden pegs.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century dark oak Glastonbury armchairs featuring carved script along the sloping arms, rosette motifs on the back panels, and crossed X-frame legs secured with wooden pegs.

A Pair of 19th Century Oak Glastonbury Chairs

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A pair of 19th-century dark oak Glastonbury armchairs featuring carved script along the sloping arms, rosette motifs on the back panels, and crossed X-frame legs secured with wooden pegs.
A Pair Of 19th Century Oak Glastonbury Chairs
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A pair of 19th-century dark oak Glastonbury armchairs featuring carved script along the sloping arms, rosette motifs on the back panels, and crossed X-frame legs secured with wooden pegs.
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A Glastonbury chair is a type of wooden armchair featuring an X-frame construction, slanted back panel, and shaped armrests, originating from a 16th-century design associated with Glastonbury Abbey that became widespread during the 19th-century Gothic Revival.

These chairs are traditionally constructed from solid oak using mortise and tenon joinery secured with visible wooden pegs or dowels. The frame frequently features carved script or geometric motifs along the arms and back panel.

Authentic 19th-century examples display genuine age-related wear, hand-carved details, and pegged joint construction. The oak timber shows natural patination, dark oxidisation around joints, and subtle tool marks from historic hand shaping.

A Glastonbury chair functions well as a sculptural accent piece in an entryway, hallway, or study. Pairing dark carved timber with neutral plaster walls, contemporary lighting, or minimalist surroundings creates a clear architectural contrast.

Dust intricate carvings regularly using a soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth. Apply a natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the oak timber and protect the original surface patination, avoiding harsh synthetic cleaners.
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