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17th Century Chair from Norris Castle
Woodcock Antiques
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17th Century Chair from Norris Castle

17th century
Description

Chunky wainscot chair purchased from the contents sale of Norris Castle on the Isle of Wight.

Has had a later seat but now changed back to a strung rope seat with cushion.

Height 102 cm

Depth 66 cm

Width 59.5 cm

Seat height 48 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Woodcock Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Armchair to the 17th Century.

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SA1127939
Description
Chunky wainscot chair purchased from the contents sale of Norris Castle on the Isle of Wight.

Has had a later seat but now changed back to a strung rope seat with cushion.

Height 102 cm

Depth 66 cm

Width 59.5 cm

Seat height 48 cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Woodcock Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Armchair to the 17th Century.

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SA1127939
Woodcock Antiques
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A dark oak 17th-century wainscot armchair featuring a panelled backrest, turned front legs, robust armrests, and an upholstered seat cushion.
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Archive I A dark oak 17th-century wainscot armchair featuring a panelled backrest, turned front legs, robust armrests, and an upholstered seat cushion.

17th century chair from Norris Castle

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Woodcock Antiques

Woodcock Antiques
Telephone 07884 451995
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Tudor Cottage
Saddlers Row
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AN
United Kingdom

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A dark oak 17th-century wainscot armchair featuring a panelled backrest, turned front legs, robust armrests, and an upholstered seat cushion.
17th century chair from Norris Castle
Ref: SA1127939
A dark oak 17th-century wainscot armchair featuring a panelled backrest, turned front legs, robust armrests, and an upholstered seat cushion.
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A wainscot armchair is a heavy wooden chair featuring a panelled back construction, crafted primarily from solid oak during the 17th century across Britain and Northern Europe. These chairs were structured as formal seating within households, traditionally reserved for the head of the family or distinguished guests.

Traditional 17th-century chairs were constructed from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden dowel pegs. The turned legs, arm supports, and recessed back panels demonstrate the skilled work of regional joiners and turners working without modern adhesives.

Authentic 17th-century oak pieces display hand-planed timber surfaces, slight irregularities from hand tools, and joint pegs that protrude slightly due to natural timber shrinkage over centuries. They feature sturdy proportions, square perimeter stretchers near the floor, and a dark patina from wax polishing.

A historic oak armchair serves as a defined focal point when positioned against neutral walls or integrated into eclectic spaces. Placing the chair in an entryway, library, or study creates contrast, particularly when paired with subtle lighting or contemporary linen upholstery.

Maintain historical oak furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the timber surface. Position the piece away from direct radiators, damp air, and direct sunlight to prevent warping or cracking.
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