A very beautiful 17th Century Yorkshire Wainscot Chair of outstanding colour and surface. wonderfully carved scrolling crest, foliate ear pieces and lozenge to the panel. Having bold bobbin turned legs and standing well on original feet. Remarkable original condition apart from a very old replacement board to the back and front of the seat.

Thought to be Ex-Whittington Hall, Carnforth.

Physical Dimensions

Height

114cm (44.88")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1202060

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

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Remarkable original condition apart from a very old replacement board to the back and front of the seat.

Holmes Antiques

Thought to be Ex-Whittington Hall, Carnforth.

Physical Dimensions

Height

114cm (44.88")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1202060

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Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A 17th-century dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved scroll cresting, lozenge-carved back panel, shaped armrests, and turned front legs.

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A wainscot chair is a heavy, joined wooden armchair that was prominent in 16th and 17th-century England and early America. The term derives from the high-grade oak boards used in panelling, which formed the solid back structure of the seat.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. Carving was executed directly into the solid timber back panel and crest rail, accompanied by turned front legs and straight stretchers.

Authentic period examples display irregular hand-planed surfaces, hand-carved decorative motifs, and wooden peg construction. Patina and wear patterns typically accumulate on the armrests, lower stretchers, and seat edge consistent with centuries of use.

A wainscot chair functions well as a focal accent piece in an entryway, hallway, or study. Pairing dark, textured oak furniture with neutral wall tones or minimalist contemporary art creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain a stable environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the surface finish and protect against moisture loss.

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17th Century Yorkshire Wainscot Chair

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