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17th Century Rectangular Oak Joint Stool
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17th Century Rectangular Oak Joint Stool

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A Very Charming Mid 17th Century, Charles II Period, Oak Joint Stool Of Pegged Construction, Plus Untouched Colour & Patina Throughout, Having Rectangular Moulded Top Over Turned Upright Supports With Original Straight Stretchers.

Sometimes referred to as coffin stools (although this was much more of a 19th century trend for their usage as opposed to their original purpose in earlier times) the humble antique joint stool was by far the most common form of seating in 16th and 17th century England. Indeed they were made in relatively vast quantities and almost every house would have a selection of them on hand in a variety of difference sizes and heights so that they could be used as required.

This antique oak joint stool is a nice example, retaining excellent colour and surface and has very little restoration to speak of. Naturally due to their age and fucntion it is common to find significant restoration on many of these items.

In the modern home they still serve the same variety of purposes as they were originally made for, allowing one to use them in many different seating situations, or even as a simple occasional or side table.

There are no structural defects or areas of significant historical damage to speak of, just the expected old marks which have blended into the surface which one would expect to find on an item which is well over 350 years old.

As with all items which we offer for sale it has been inspected in our workshops and attended to by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers, receiving a natural wax polish before being placed on sale to ensure it is in its best possible condition and ready for immediate placement following purchase.

Circa 1660.

Height 21.75in.

Width 18in.

Depth 11in.

Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Joint Stool to the 17th Century.

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SA1178082
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9298
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A Careful Selection Of High Quality Town And Country Furniture For The Home From The 17th, 18th, 19th And Early 20th Centuries.

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Description
A Very Charming Mid 17th Century, Charles II Period, Oak Joint Stool Of Pegged Construction, Plus Untouched Colour & Patina Throughout, Having Rectangular Moulded Top Over Turned Upright Supports With Original Straight Stretchers.

Sometimes referred to as coffin stools (although this was much more of a 19th century trend for their usage as opposed to their original purpose in earlier times) the humble antique joint stool was by far the most common form of seating in 16th and 17th century England.

Indeed they were made in relatively vast quantities and almost every house would have a selection of them on hand in a variety of difference sizes and heights so that they could be used as required.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A 17th century rectangular dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and perimeter stretchers.
fig 1. 17th Century Rectangular Oak Joint Stool

This antique oak joint stool is a nice example, retaining excellent colour and surface and has very little restoration to speak of. Naturally due to their age and fucntion it is common to find significant restoration on many of these items.

fig 2. A 17th century rectangular dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and perimeter stretchers.
fig 2. 17th Century Rectangular Oak Joint Stool

In the modern home they still serve the same variety of purposes as they were originally made for, allowing one to use them in many different seating situations, or even as a simple occasional or side table.

fig 3. A 17th century rectangular dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and perimeter stretchers.
fig 3. 17th Century Rectangular Oak Joint Stool

There are no structural defects or areas of significant historical damage to speak of, just the expected old marks which have blended into the surface which one would expect to find on an item which is well over 350 years old.

fig 4. A 17th century rectangular dark oak joint stool featuring turned legs, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and perimeter stretchers.
fig 4. 17th Century Rectangular Oak Joint Stool

As with all items which we offer for sale it has been inspected in our workshops and attended to by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers, receiving a natural wax polish before being placed on sale to ensure it is in its best possible condition and ready for immediate placement following purchase.

Circa 1660.

Height 21.75in.

Width 18in.

Depth 11in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Joint Stool to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178082
Dealers Internal Ref
9298
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A joint stool, historically written as joyned stool, is an early form of timber seating constructed by joiners using mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden pegs, widely produced in 17th century England.

These stools were built using solid English oak timber joined with pegged mortise and tenon joinery. They feature four turned legs connected by low box stretchers to provide structural stability.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed surfaces, irregular exposed wooden pegs, signs of wear on the stretchers from footrests, and natural dark oxidisation within the grain.

An oak joint stool functions effectively as an occasional side table beside a armchair, positioned in a hallway, or placed near a fireplace to display ceramics or books.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry cloth and apply clear beeswax sparingly to preserve the original patination, ensuring the stool is kept away from direct radiators or damp conditions.
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