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Georgian High Chair
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Georgian High Chair

18th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An antique high chair

Georgian

Excellent colour and patination

Country made

Pegged construction

Mixed woods

Repairs to seat

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Georgian Oak High Chair to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09496817
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Pegged mortise and tenon joints: traditional country joinery.
Hand-planed solid plank seat: early vernacular woodwork before machine sawing.
Drilled adjustment holes on front legs: original mounting points for a child's footrest.
Baluster vase back splat: regional pattern popular in the Georgian period.
Dark oxidised wood grain on underside: undisturbed natural ageing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1213831
Description
An antique high chair

Georgian

Excellent colour and patination

Country made

Pegged construction

Mixed woods

Repairs to seat

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Georgian Oak High Chair to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09496817
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Pegged mortise and tenon joints: traditional country joinery.
Hand-planed solid plank seat: early vernacular woodwork before machine sawing.
Drilled adjustment holes on front legs: original mounting points for a child's footrest.
Baluster vase back splat: regional pattern popular in the Georgian period.
Dark oxidised wood grain on underside: undisturbed natural ageing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213831
The Ark Stores
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A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers.
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Archive I A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers.

Georgian High Chair

Archive II A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View II
Archive III A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View III
Archive IV A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View IV
Archive V A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View V
Archive VI A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View IX
Archive X A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View X
Archive XI A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View XI
Archive XII A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View XII
Archive XIII A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View XIV
Archive XV A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers. View XV
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
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A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers.
Georgian High Chair
Ref: SA1213831
A dark brown Georgian wooden high chair with a central splat back, shaped armrests, square legs, and low wooden stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHigh Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Elm
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVase splat back, Straight square legs, Integrated armrests, Box stretchers
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This Georgian high chair is an antique country-made seating piece constructed from mixed woods of oak and elm with a dark brown timber colour, excellent colour and patination, pegged construction, and visible repairs to the seat. The design incorporates a vase splat back, integrated armrests, straight square legs, and low box stretchers, presenting a rustic farmhouse design vibe with visible grain variations and age-related wear across the wooden surface. Measuring 89 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 28 cm deep, this high chair suits placement in an empty corner as a decorative accent or display piece within a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Georgian high chairs, dating from the 18th to early 19th century, are elevated seats designed to bring young children to dining table height, frequently echoing the splat-back and leg designs of contemporary adult seating.

These chairs were typically constructed from native regional hardwoods such as oak, elm, walnut, or fruitwood, joined using traditional mortise and tenon construction methods.

Authentic period examples feature hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-cut wooden pegs, natural wear across the lower footrests or stretchers, and dark patination accumulated in carved areas.

An antique high chair operates effectively as a decorative accent in an empty corner, entry hallway, or fireplace alcove, often styled with potted plants or folded textiles.

Preserve the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying clear beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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