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Impressive Pair of Large Carved Oak Throne or Hall Chairs
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Impressive Pair of Large Carved Oak Throne or Hall Chairs

19th century
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Circa 1860 Impressive pair of large carved oak throne or hall chairs. The part upholstered backs surmounted by finely carved pairs of eagles flanking a crest and supported on barley twist and open foliate carved backs. The shaped arms on barley twist supports above lift-out seats and supported on foliate carved and barley twist legs and stretchers. In excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Hall Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1137024
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Circa 1860 Impressive pair of large carved oak throne or hall chairs.
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The part upholstered backs surmounted by finely carved pairs of eagles flanking a crest and supported on barley twist and open foliate carved backs.
Georgian Antiques

The shaped arms on barley twist supports above lift-out seats and supported on foliate carved and barley twist legs and stretchers. In excellent condition.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Hall Chairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137024
Dealers Internal Ref
34242
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A pair of high-backed carved oak throne chairs featuring blue velvet upholstered panels and seat cushions, barley twist uprights, and carved shell crestings.
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Archive I A pair of high-backed carved oak throne chairs featuring blue velvet upholstered panels and seat cushions, barley twist uprights, and carved shell crestings.

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A pair of high-backed carved oak throne chairs featuring blue velvet upholstered panels and seat cushions, barley twist uprights, and carved shell crestings.
Impressive Pair of Large Carved Oak Throne or Hall Chairs
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Carolean and Gothic Revival hall chairs are distinguished by high architectural backs, intricate relief carving, and turned components such as barley twist uprights and stretchers. Popularised in the 19th century, these designs drew heavy inspiration from 17th-century woodworking traditions and ecclesiastical seating.

These chairs were typically constructed from dense, durable hardwoods such as oak or walnut, which held sharp carving detail over time. Accent panels and seat cushions were frequently finished in heavy textiles like velvet, wool tapestry, or embossed leather.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved elements showing subtle asymmetries, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural wear along high-touch surfaces such as armrests and feet. Natural wood shrinkage and uneven tone patination around joints also indicate age.

High-backed chairs serve as sculptural focal points in spacious entryways, large hallways, or at the ends of a dining table. Positioning them against plain or muted walls allows their detailed silhouettes and textures to stand out.

Dust intricate wood carvings using a soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth, and apply a thin layer of beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber. Vacuum velvet upholstery gently with a low-suction upholstery attachment, keeping the fabric away from direct sunlight.
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