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Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair

19th century
Description

A stylish 19th Century Wainscot Arm Chair, made from Oak with decorative carved back panel and out swept arms. Lovely decorative chair for a corner is overall excellent original condition.

Width 66 cm

Depth 50 cm

Height 124 cm

Seat Height 50 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1227622
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Delivery in England and Wales is usually £65 to £120 depending on size of the item, the far north and Southern Scotland a little more, elsewhere please enquire, for large items slightly more may apply also very good rates to Ireland or worldwide. Please feel free to contact us to discuss this item either by email or phone.

Description
A stylish 19th Century Wainscot Arm Chair, made from Oak with decorative carved back panel and out swept arms. Lovely decorative chair for a corner is overall excellent original condition.

Width 66 cm

Depth 50 cm

Height 124 cm

Seat Height 50 cm

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227622
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2015

3rd generation antique dealers offering nice quality pieces in excellent condition ready for the home

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An antique dark oak open armchair featuring a tall carved back panel decorated with Gothic tracery motifs, curved armrests, and turned front legs.
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Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair

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An antique dark oak open armchair featuring a tall carved back panel decorated with Gothic tracery motifs, curved armrests, and turned front legs.
Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair
Ref: SA1227622
An antique dark oak open armchair featuring a tall carved back panel decorated with Gothic tracery motifs, curved armrests, and turned front legs.
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A wainscot chair is a heavy, solid timber armchair characterised by a high panelled backrest resembling wooden wall panelling. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries and later revived during the 19th century, these chairs typically feature carved decorative panels, turned legs, and sturdy stretchers.

Traditional wainscot chairs are predominantly constructed from solid European oak. Cabinetmakers employed mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, incorporating hand-planed panels, lathe-turned spindles, and hand-carved relief decoration.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of hand-tooling, uneven shrinkage across timber grain, and natural oxidisation in crevices. Revival pieces from the Victorian era often feature more precise machine-assisted cuts, uniform joinery, and darker 19th-century stains.

A carved oak armchair serves as a focal accent piece when placed singularly in a hallway, library, or spacious corner. Pairing dark timber seating with neutral walls, contemporary textiles, or minimalist background elements highlights the intricate architectural carving.

Clean carved oak by dusting regularly with a soft, dry brush to reach recessed areas. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage or split panels.
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