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George II Style Oak Chairback Settee
Salisbury Antiques Centre
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850
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George II Style Oak Chairback Settee

19th century
Description

George II style oak chairback settee with twin vase shaped splats, shepherd crook arms and cabriole front legs.

Provenance : Whirley Hall, Cheshire, by descent from Lady Eleanor Mather (1916-2011)

circa 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Oak Chairback Settee to the 1860s.

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SA1137260
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C2229
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Description
George II style oak chairback settee with twin vase shaped splats, shepherd crook arms and cabriole front legs.

Provenance : Whirley Hall, Cheshire, by descent from Lady Eleanor Mather (1916-2011)

circa 1860

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Oak Chairback Settee to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137260
Dealers Internal Ref
C2229
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A George II style oak double chairback settee featuring two shaped splats, swept armrests, cabriole front legs with pad feet, and a cream fabric seat.
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Archive I A George II style oak double chairback settee featuring two shaped splats, swept armrests, cabriole front legs with pad feet, and a cream fabric seat.

George II Style Oak Chairback Settee

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A George II style oak double chairback settee featuring two shaped splats, swept armrests, cabriole front legs with pad feet, and a cream fabric seat.
George II Style Oak Chairback Settee
Ref: SA1137260
A George II style oak double chairback settee featuring two shaped splats, swept armrests, cabriole front legs with pad feet, and a cream fabric seat.
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A chairback settee is a bench designed to resemble two or three connected dining chairs, featuring splats, open arms, and a unified seat frame. The style originated in early 18th-century Britain during the reign of George II, drawing on Queen Anne and early Georgian proportions.

These settees are constructed primarily from hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, using hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery. Key features include vase-shaped back splats, cabriole front legs, pad feet, and drop-in or upholstered seats.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-sawn wood grain variations, wooden peg construction, and natural wear along the rails and feet. Later 19th and 20th-century reproductions often exhibit machine-sawn timber, uniform patination, and modern mechanical fasteners.

A chairback settee functions well in entryways, wide hallways, or positioned against the back of a central sofa in open-plan spaces. Its open frame and elevated cabriole legs provide seating without visually crowding a contemporary room scheme.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to protect the wood finish. Fabric upholstery should be vacuumed gently with a soft brush attachment and spot-cleaned using fabric-appropriate solutions.
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