Comb Back Stick Chair 19th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Remarkable Sculptural Comb Back Stick Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1188653
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A primitive comb back stick chair made of weathered grey wood featuring splayed legs and a thick slab seat.

Remarkable Sculptural Comb Back Stick Chair

Ref: SA1188653

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StylePrimitive Vernacular
MaterialOak, Ash, Timber
ColourWeathered Grey
MotifsComb back, Slab seat, Splayed legs, Spindle back
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 63 cm (25 in)

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A comb back stick chair is a form of vernacular seating characterised by vertical spindles socketed into a thick slab seat and topped with a horizontal crest rail resembling a comb. Originating in rural regions of the British Isles, these primitive chairs were constructed by local woodworkers using native timbers.

These chairs were constructed using locally sourced hardwoods such as oak, ash, elm, or fruitwood. Construction relies on green wood joinery and wedge tenons, where legs and back spindles are driven directly into bored holes within a solid wooden seat plank without additional structural framing.

Authentic examples feature irregular hand-hewn surfaces, asymmetrical spindle placement, wedged socket joints visible on the seat or crest rail, and natural wear patterns consistent with age. Look for historical tool marks, such as drawknife or adze impressions, rather than uniform modern machine cuts.

Primitive stick chairs serve as functional sculptural accents in contemporary settings. Placed in an entryway, alongside a dining table, or in a minimalist living area, the unrefined texture and structural silhouette create a balanced visual contrast against clean architectural lines.

Preserve unpolished timber by maintaining a stable indoor relative humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Dust regularly with a soft dry brush or cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners, excess moisture, or chemical polishes that alter the natural aged patina.

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Remarkable Sculptural Comb Back Stick Chair

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