Primitive Comb Back Armchair 18th Century

Name: A Primitive 18th Century Country Comb Back Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1173000
Price: 1800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StylePrimitive Country
MaterialElm, Ash, Oak
ColourOchre Yellow
MotifsComb back, Spindle back, Slab seat, Splayed legs
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This 18th century primitive country comb back armchair is constructed from elm, ash, and oak with an ochre yellow distressed paint finish. The piece displays a thick shaped slab seat supported by sturdy stick legs, alongside vertical spindles forming the backrest and curved armrests. Visible details include rounded arm terminals, splayed legs showing age-related wear through the aged yellow timber surface, and a comb back top rail. Measuring 76 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 33 cm deep, the chair is suitable for placement as a rustic farmhouse accent in a living room, hallway, or study. Owners can use it as a decorative seating option for daily use or display within traditional interior settings.

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A primitive comb-back chair is a form of vernacular seating characterised by vertical back spindles mortised into a curved arm bow and topped with a straight or cresting top rail resembling a hair comb.

These chairs were typically constructed using locally sourced native hardwoods such as elm for the solid slab seat, alongside ash, oak, or beech for the turned spindles, legs, and top rails.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-carved mortise and tenon joints, irregular wedged construction, thick slab seats shaped with drawknives, and natural surface wear or remnant paint layers.

Place the chair as a standalone accent piece in an entryway, alongside a modern sofa, or in a minimalist reading corner to contrast contemporary lines with historic rustic texture.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically using a soft cloth to nourish the wood without stripping original patination.

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