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18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair
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18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair

18th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair

This Handsome Chair, has carving to the back rest, a magnificent patina apart from the well used solid plank seat, the sturdy crook arms are supported with a turned upright, the simplicity of the design of this chair is accented by the stout legs and floor stretchers

This lovely country piece would be at home by the fire in a main hall, but a piece such as this has a stand alone country house quality

The chair is in good sound condition for its age,

The Chair is 39” high it is 22” wide and 22” deep, the seat height is 18”

TDG132

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1195163
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tdg132
Description
18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair

This Handsome Chair, has carving to the back rest, a magnificent patina apart from the well used solid plank seat, the sturdy crook arms are supported with a turned upright, the simplicity of the design of this chair is accented by the stout legs and floor stretchers

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This lovely country piece would be at home by the fire in a main hall, but a piece such as this has a stand alone country house quality.
Elmgarden

The chair is in good sound condition for its age,

The Chair is 39” high it is 22” wide and 22” deep, the seat height is 18”

TDG132

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 18th Century.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1195163
Dealers Internal Ref
tdg132
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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An 18th-century carved dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a detailed geometric back panel, turned supports, and a flat wooden seat.
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An 18th-century carved dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a detailed geometric back panel, turned supports, and a flat wooden seat.
18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair
Ref: SA1195163
An 18th-century carved dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a detailed geometric back panel, turned supports, and a flat wooden seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLozenge carving, turned arm supports, arcaded frieze, box stretcher
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This eighteenth century oak wainscot armchair takes the form of a sturdy hall chair in dark brown timber, measuring 99 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. The high panelled back features intricate relief work with an arcaded top rail above a central lozenge motif containing a rosette, flanked by stylised floral drops, over a lower arcaded panel. The solid wooden seat rests above an arcaded frieze, while the arms terminate in scroll-shaped grips supported by turned balusters above stout legs connected by a complete box stretcher. In a modern interior, this piece serves well as a structural seating option in an entrance hall, vestibule, or living space by a fireplace, bringing traditional English country house character to the room. The dark timber displays a polished finish with visible grain and natural wear marks accumulated over generations of use, highlighting its solid construction and functional heritage.

FAQs

A wainscot chair is a heavy, panel-backed wooden armchair originating in the 16th to 18th centuries, named after the oak panelling used in its construction.

These chairs are constructed from solid oak using mortise-and-tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, often featuring carved back panels and turned arm supports.

Authentic pieces display hand-planed timber surfaces, wooden peg construction, natural wear on the front stretcher, and uneven patination consistent with age.

Position the chair in an entryway, hallway, or study alongside simple neutral textiles to highlight the detailed timber carvings.

Dust regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply beeswax polish annually, ensuring the furniture remains away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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