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Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, Initialled R.d. And Dated 1688
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Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, Initialled R.d. And Dated 1688

17th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
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A Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, initialled R.D. and dated 1688.

An early child’s chair, featuring a scrolled top rail set above a tracery carved back panel and flanked by carved down-swept arms. The later boarded seat is raised above a carved seat rail. The chair is secured, by means of a charming wooden screw, to a later Victorian stand with spiral-turned legs, the proportions of which sit sympathetically with the original structure.

The stand is designed to function independently as a table once the chair is removed and incorporates an earlier carved panel at its centre.

Overall, a particularly delightful and uncommon piece.

Height 105cm x Width 41cm x Depth 41cm. Chair: Height 71cm x Width 41cm x Depth 39cm. Table: Height 34cm x Width 41cm x Depth 41cm.

Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Carved Oak Child Highchair to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1199512
Dealers Internal Reference
1286
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A Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, initialled R.D. and dated 1688.
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An early child’s chair, featuring a scrolled top rail set above a tracery carved back panel and flanked by carved down-swept arms.
Earl and Rymer

The later boarded seat is raised above a carved seat rail. The chair is secured, by means of a charming wooden screw, to a later Victorian stand with spiral-turned legs, the proportions of which sit sympathetically with the original structure.

fig 1. A dark brown carved oak child highchair on a stand featuring bobbin-turned legs and a carved back panel dated 1688.
fig 1. Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, Initialled R.d. And Dated 1688

The stand is designed to function independently as a table once the chair is removed and incorporates an earlier carved panel at its centre.

Overall, a particularly delightful and uncommon piece.

Height 105cm x Width 41cm x Depth 41cm. Chair: Height 71cm x Width 41cm x Depth 39cm. Table: Height 34cm x Width 41cm x Depth 41cm.

Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Carved Oak Child Highchair to the 17th Century.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1199512
Dealers Internal Ref
1286
Earl and Rymer
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Archive I A dark brown carved oak child highchair on a stand featuring bobbin-turned legs and a carved back panel dated 1688.

Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, Initialled R.d. And Dated 1688

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A dark brown carved oak child highchair on a stand featuring bobbin-turned legs and a carved back panel dated 1688.
Joined Oak Carved Child’s Highchair on Stand, initialled R.D. and dated 1688
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A dark brown carved oak child highchair on a stand featuring bobbin-turned legs and a carved back panel dated 1688.
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  • ObjectHighchairs
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBobbin-turned legs, Carved cresting rail, Panelled back, Carved date inscription
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This Jacobean joined oak child's highchair on stand dates from the 17th century and measures 105 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 41 cm deep. The dark brown timber surfaces show visible grain and wear along the down-swept armrests. The scrolled cresting rail sits above a tracery-carved panel bearing initials and the date 1688, complemented by a boarded seat, a carved seat rail, and a wooden screw fastener. The stand incorporates spiral-turned legs and an earlier carved frieze panel beneath a lower top, functioning independently as a table when the chair is removed. Both sections stand on bobbin-turned supports and feature carved edge mouldings. Placed in a study, library, or hallway, this versatile item suits interior displays of early English country house furniture.

A joined oak highchair is an elevated seating piece constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery during the 17th century. These chairs were raised on integrated stands or extended legs to bring young children to dining table height.

Early highchairs were framed using solid oak joined with wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners. They typically featured bobbin-turned or baluster-turned components, panelled backs, and carved cresting rails.

Authentic pieces feature pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed oak surfaces, and irregular timber shrinkage across the grain. Look for carved inscriptions, date marks, and natural age-related wear around lower stretchers and footrests.

An antique highchair can be placed as a sculptural accent piece in a hallway, living area, or dining space corner. It serves as a focal point that adds historical depth, rich texture, and visual interest alongside modern furnishings.

Maintain antique oak by placing it away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity changes to prevent wood movement. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of natural beeswax polish help preserve the timber finish.
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