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19th Century Childs Oak Lambing Chair
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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19th Century Childs Oak Lambing Chair

19th century
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Charming 19th‑century child’s oak lambing chair, full of rustic character and the honest wear that comes with generations of use. Made from solid oak, the chair has the classic enclosed sides and high back associated with lambing chairs, designed to keep warmth in and draughts out — a practical farmhouse form scaled down for a child. The oak has developed a deep, mellow patina, with visible grain and age‑softened edges that speak to its early rural origins. The seat is flat and sturdy, and the chair stands on straight legs with simple stretchers, giving it a pleasingly robust, no‑nonsense presence. These small lambing chairs are increasingly hard to find, especially in untouched condition. This example is a delightful piece, decorative, collectable, and perfectly sized for a fireside corner or as a characterful accent in any room.

Seat height 37cm (14.5)

Internal reference : SAI4192

Physical Dimensions
Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Childs Oak Lambing Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1224386
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4192
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Description
Charming 19th‑century child’s oak lambing chair, full of rustic character and the honest wear that comes with generations of use. Made from solid oak, the chair has the classic enclosed sides and high back associated with lambing chairs, designed to keep warmth in and draughts out — a practical farmhouse form scaled down for a child.
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The oak has developed a deep, mellow patina, with visible grain and age‑softened edges that speak to its early rural origins.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The seat is flat and sturdy, and the chair stands on straight legs with simple stretchers, giving it a pleasingly robust, no‑nonsense presence. These small lambing chairs are increasingly hard to find, especially in untouched condition. This example is a delightful piece, decorative, collectable, and perfectly sized for a fireside corner or as a characterful accent in any room.

Seat height 37cm (14.5)

Internal reference : SAI4192

Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Childs Oak Lambing Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224386
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4192
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A 19th-century childs lambing chair crafted from dark oak, featuring high solid wings, a panelled backrest, an enclosed box seat, and short square legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century childs lambing chair crafted from dark oak, featuring high solid wings, a panelled backrest, an enclosed box seat, and short square legs.

19th Century Childs Oak Lambing Chair

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A 19th-century childs lambing chair crafted from dark oak, featuring high solid wings, a panelled backrest, an enclosed box seat, and short square legs.
19th Century Childs Oak Lambing Chair
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A 19th-century childs lambing chair crafted from dark oak, featuring high solid wings, a panelled backrest, an enclosed box seat, and short square legs.
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Lambing chairs originated in rural Britain, particularly in northern England and Scotland, as practical vernacular seating. Designed with high enclosed wings and often a box base, they protected farm workers and family members from cold draughts in unheated farmhouses.

These chairs were typically constructed using native British hardwoods such as oak, elm, ash, or pine. Craftsmen employed basic mortise-and-tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs to ensure stability and durability.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-planed timbers, hand-cut wooden dowels or pegs, and irregular surface texture from period tools. Wear patterns naturally concentrate around the hand rests, seat front, and lower stiles.

A child-sized lambing chair functions as an accent piece beside a fireplace hearth, within an entryway, or integrated into a nursery setting. The timber patina provides textural contrast when paired with contemporary plaster walls or modern textiles.

Care involves regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodic application of clear beeswax to nourish the wood and preserve the existing patina. The item should be kept away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or splitting.
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