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Antique Pair of Oak Hall Chairs with Heraldic Shield Backs
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Antique Pair of Oak Hall Chairs with Heraldic Shield Backs

19th century
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A charming pair of antique oak hall chairs dating from the late 19th century, beautifully crafted with shaped shield backs featuring decorative heraldic crest motifs and turned front legs. These characterful antique chairs display warm solid oak timbers with rich natural grain and excellent aged patina throughout.

The shaped backs are decorated with carved roundel details and inset heraldic shield panels, giving the chairs strong Gothic Revival and country house character. Raised on elegantly turned front legs with swept rear supports, the chairs combine decorative appeal with practical use.

Perfect for use in a hallway, landing, bedroom, study, or as occasional accent chairs, these antique oak chairs would suit both traditional and eclectic interiors. Their authentic wear and untouched surface add to their charm and originality.

A highly decorative and unusual pair of Victorian oak hall chairs with excellent presence and antique character.

Height: 86cm

Width: 42cm

Depth: 48cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these Antique Oak Hall Chairs to the 1890s.

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A charming pair of antique oak hall chairs dating from the late 19th century, beautifully crafted with shaped shield backs featuring decorative heraldic crest motifs and turned front legs.
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These characterful antique chairs display warm solid oak timbers with rich natural grain and excellent aged patina throughout.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A pair of antique oak hall chairs featuring solid timber seats, turned front legs, and backrests decorated with carved bosses and painted heraldic shields.
fig 1. Antique Pair of Oak Hall Chairs with Heraldic Shield Backs

The shaped backs are decorated with carved roundel details and inset heraldic shield panels, giving the chairs strong Gothic Revival and country house character. Raised on elegantly turned front legs with swept rear supports, the chairs combine decorative appeal with practical use.

fig 2. A pair of antique oak hall chairs featuring solid timber seats, turned front legs, and backrests decorated with carved bosses and painted heraldic shields.
fig 2. Antique Pair of Oak Hall Chairs with Heraldic Shield Backs

Perfect for use in a hallway, landing, bedroom, study, or as occasional accent chairs, these antique oak chairs would suit both traditional and eclectic interiors. Their authentic wear and untouched surface add to their charm and originality.

A highly decorative and unusual pair of Victorian oak hall chairs with excellent presence and antique character.

Height: 86cm

Width: 42cm

Depth: 48cm

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these Antique Oak Hall Chairs to the 1890s.

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SA1215945
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique oak hall chairs featuring solid timber seats, turned front legs, and backrests decorated with carved bosses and painted heraldic shields.
Antique Pair Of Oak Hall Chairs With Heraldic Shield Backs
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Hall chairs were unupholstered timber seats designed for entryways and corridors in 18th and 19th-century residences. They provided temporary seating for callers while preventing wear on delicate fabrics, often displaying family crests or heraldic devices.

They were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut using mortise and tenon joinery. Backrests frequently incorporated painted armorial crests, carved relief details, turned legs, and solid timber plank seats.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-turned front legs, hand-painted heraldic motifs showing age-appropriate craquelure or wear, square peg construction, and natural timber oxidation on the underside and joinery.

Hall chairs function well as sculptural accent pieces in entry hallways, flank console tables, or serve as statement seating on landing spaces. Their hard, unupholstered lines contrast effectively against contemporary minimalist backdrops.

Apply high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to the unpainted timber surfaces to maintain the finish, avoiding direct contact with painted crests. Dust gently with a soft, lint-free cloth and keep away from damp environments or direct radiator heat.
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