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South Yorkshire 17th Century Joined Oak Back Stool
Earl and Rymer
for sale €1,141     $1,238
£975
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South Yorkshire 17th Century Joined Oak Back Stool

17th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
Description

A splendid South Yorkshire 17th Century joined oak back stool.

Height 105cm x Width 50cm x Depth 43cm. Seat Height 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this 17th Century Oak Backstool to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195881
Dealers Internal Reference
1065
Description
A splendid South Yorkshire 17th Century joined oak back stool.

Height 105cm x Width 50cm x Depth 43cm. Seat Height 45cm

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this 17th Century Oak Backstool to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195881
Dealers Internal Ref
1065
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers.
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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers.

South Yorkshire 17th Century Joined Oak Back Stool

Archive II A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers. View II
Archive III A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers. View IX
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A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers.
South Yorkshire 17th Century Joined Oak Back Stool
Ref: SA1195881
A 17th-century dark oak back stool featuring double crescent carved back rails, a solid plank seat, and bobbin turned legs and stretchers.
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A back stool is an early form of single chair, essentially a stool fitted with a backrest, originating in 17th-century England prior to the widespread adoption of modern dining chairs. Regional variations from South Yorkshire and Derbyshire feature distinctive crescent-carved or arcaded back rails and bobbin-turned stretchers.

These chairs were crafted from solid native English oak using traditional joined construction techniques. Frame components were secured with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints fastened with wooden pegs, omitting the use of metal screws or synthetic adhesives.

Authentic examples display hand-riven oak surfaces with subtle tool marks, original wooden peg joinery, and uneven wear patterns consistent with centuries of use around the foot stretchers. Regional features include specific carved scrollwork, arcaded crests, and natural age-related shrinkage across the solid timber seat.

Position the back stool as a standalone accent piece in an entryway, bedroom alcove, or alongside a minimalist desk to create contrast. Pairing dark timber with textured plaster walls, stone floors, or neutral linen fabrics highlights the historic wood grain and carved details.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year to maintain the historic surface finish. Position the piece away from direct heat sources and significant humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement or split formation.
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