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Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Armchair
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Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Armchair

18th century
Description

A late 17th or early 18th century oak Welsh armchair of generous proportions and good colour and patina. The deep, twin arched cresting rail flanked by broad, arched- top stiles, above a central, moulded-edge muntin and a pair of plain, recessed panels with chamfered surrounds. The slightly shaped, downswept arms with square chamfered supports extending to similarly chamfered front legs, joined by moulded edge seat rails and plain stretchers.

A narrow shrinkage fillet inserted at the back of the moulded edge seat and with old filler in two of the feet, but with no loss of height. The dry surface on the rear of the chair suggests prolonged use as a “side” chair. Also, the through tenons from the arms, seat rails and stretchers are clearly visible.

South Wales, circa 1700-1740.

Literature:

See Oak Furniture, the British Tradition, by Victor Chinnery, page 517, fig. 4:233, for a similar armchair albeit with a single back panel and what appears to be the same chair illustrated in Welsh Furniture 1250 - 1950‍ ‍by Richard Bebb, Vol. 1, page 313, fig. 535.

Early British Chairs And Seats 1500-1700, by Tobias Jellinek, page 80, plate 69, for a similar Welsh chair, albeit carved and channel-moulded.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Armchair to the 1700s.

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SA1213490
Description
A late 17th or early 18th century oak Welsh armchair of generous proportions and good colour and patina.
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The deep, twin arched cresting rail flanked by broad, arched- top stiles, above a central, moulded-edge muntin and a pair of plain, recessed panels with chamfered surrounds.
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The slightly shaped, downswept arms with square chamfered supports extending to similarly chamfered front legs, joined by moulded edge seat rails and plain stretchers.

fig 1. A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers.
fig 1. Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Armchair

A narrow shrinkage fillet inserted at the back of the moulded edge seat and with old filler in two of the feet, but with no loss of height. The dry surface on the rear of the chair suggests prolonged use as a “side” chair. Also, the through tenons from the arms, seat rails and stretchers are clearly visible.

fig 2. A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers.
fig 2. Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Armchair

South Wales, circa 1700-1740.

Literature:

See Oak Furniture, the British Tradition, by Victor Chinnery, page 517, fig. 4:233, for a similar armchair albeit with a single back panel and what appears to be the same chair illustrated in Welsh Furniture 1250 - 1950‍ ‍by Richard Bebb, Vol. 1, page 313, fig. 535.

Early British Chairs And Seats 1500-1700, by Tobias Jellinek, page 80, plate 69, for a similar Welsh chair, albeit carved and channel-moulded.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Armchair to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213490
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Archive I A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers.

Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Armchair

Archive II A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers. View II
Archive III A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers. View III
Archive IV A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers. View IV
Archive V A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers. View V
Archive VI A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers. View IX
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A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers.
Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Armchair
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A late 17th-century dark oak armchair featuring a panelled backrest, shaped crest rail, curved armrests, rectangular wooden seat, and square legs with low stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • Style17th Century Welsh
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPanelled back, Shaped crest rail, Pegged mortise and tenon joints, Peripheral stretchers
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in)

This late 17th-century Welsh armchair dates from around 1700 and is constructed from solid oak with a dark brown finish, a rich patina, and a dry surface texture on the rear. The piece incorporates pegged mortise and tenon joints, a deep twin arched cresting rail flanked by stiles, a central moulded-edge muntin, and a pair of plain recessed panels with chamfered surrounds. Further details include slightly shaped downswept arms on square chamfered supports, a rectangular wooden seat with a narrow shrinkage fillet, moulded-edge seat rails, and square legs linked by peripheral stretchers, alongside visible through tenons and old filler in two of the feet. Measuring 105.5 cm high, the chair is suitable for placement as a functional seating option in a rustic farmhouse living space, hallway or study.

FAQs

17th-century Welsh oak armchairs typically feature sturdy joinery, panelled backs, shaped crest rails, and flat wooden seats designed for durability in regional domestic settings.

These pieces were crafted using mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden dowels or pegs, utilising solid native oak timber grown and seasoned locally.

Look for uneven hand-planed surfaces, natural timber shrinkage around wooden pegs, authentic wear patination on armrests and stretchers, and historical hand-cut joinery.

Position the armchair as an accent piece in a hallway, reading corner, or study, balanced alongside neutral textiles and contemporary artwork to highlight the timber structure.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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