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Description

A 17 century oak Wainscott chair from Leeds. Central carved leaf design back panel with a parquetry frame in holly and bog oak. A well carved top rail above smaller panel, downswept arms, well turned legs with stretchers. Great colour and patina.

7th and 8th pictures with another similar Wainscot we have and last picture taken from 2019 copy of the regional furniture book page 38

Minor restorations. Seat probably replaced in 19th century Great colour and patina

Physical Dimensions

Height

110.5cm (43.50")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1163029

Dealers Internal Reference

8455

Description

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7th and 8th pictures with another similar Wainscot we have and last picture taken from 2019 copy of the regional furniture book page 38.

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Minor restorations. Seat probably replaced in 19th century Great colour and patina

Physical Dimensions

Height

110.5cm (43.50")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1163029

Dealers Internal Ref

8455

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Midwinter Antiques

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An antique dark oak wainscot armchair featuring an elaborately carved panelled backrest, scrolled cresting, flat wooden armrests, and turned front legs.

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Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period17th century
StyleJacobean
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved panels, Turned legs, Scrolled cresting, Geometric inlay
SizeH 110.5 cm (44 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

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The wainscot chair is an early form of wooden armchair that emerged in Britain during the late medieval and Tudor periods, traditionally constructed from oak panelling before upholstered seating became widespread.

These chairs are constructed from solid English oak, utilising traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, often featuring carved wooden panels and turned supports.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, patina, construction methods appropriate to the era, and signs of genuine wear and oxidisation on the wood surface.

This piece can be styled as a focal point in a study or hallway, juxtaposed against minimalist or contemporary surroundings to highlight its sculptural form and historic texture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wooden surface.