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Early Oak Yorkshire Wainscot Armchair C. 1635
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Early Oak Yorkshire Wainscot Armchair C. 1635

17th century
Description

A very good and large English oak armchair of good colour and patina. Finely carved with a tall cresting rail in a stylised foliate design, the back panel with a carved lozenge highlighted with ‘Yorkshire’ flying ribbons.

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Original timbers and pegs throughout, original seat boards. Excellent colour and condition. Front legs with small addition/re-tipped.

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The chair is large, capacious, comfortable and has a truly excellent rich and naturally developed colour and patination. Robust, heavy, usable and original.

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From a private 15th Century manor estate in Salehurst, East Sussex.

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Dimensions are:

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43.5 inches high, 17 inches deep, 23.5 inches wide.

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Width between the arms is 21 inches, height of seat from floor is 19.75 inches.

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Depth of seat from front edge to back is 15 inches, height of back from seat is 26.25 inches.

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Webberley Antiques has dated this Oak Yorkshire Wainscot Armchair to the 17th Century.

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A very good and large English oak armchair of good colour and patina.
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Finely carved with a tall cresting rail in a stylised foliate design, the back panel with a carved lozenge highlighted with ‘Yorkshire’ flying ribbons.
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fig 1. A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers.
fig 1. Early Oak Yorkshire Wainscot Armchair C. 1635

Original timbers and pegs throughout, original seat boards. Excellent colour and condition. Front legs with small addition/re-tipped.

The chair is large, capacious, comfortable and has a truly excellent rich and naturally developed colour and patination. Robust, heavy, usable and original.

fig 2. A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers.
fig 2. Early Oak Yorkshire Wainscot Armchair C. 1635

From a private 15th Century manor estate in Salehurst, East Sussex.

Dimensions are:

43.5 inches high, 17 inches deep, 23.5 inches wide.

Width between the arms is 21 inches, height of seat from floor is 19.75 inches.

Depth of seat from front edge to back is 15 inches, height of back from seat is 26.25 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Oak Yorkshire Wainscot Armchair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229407
Webberley Antiques
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Archive I A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers.

Early Oak Yorkshire Wainscot Armchair C. 1635

Archive II A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers. View II
Archive III A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers. View III
Archive IV A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers. View IV
Archive V A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers. View V
Archive VI A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers. View VII
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A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers.
Early Oak Yorkshire Wainscot Armchair c. 1635
Ref: SA1229407
A dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a carved lozenge motif on the back panel, shaped cresting rail, shaped armrests, and turned front legs with lower stretchers.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved lozenge back, Cresting rail, Turned front legs, Perimeter stretchers

This early oak wainscot armchair belongs to the 17th century English style and is made from dark brown timber with original pegs throughout and original seat boards. The piece has a tall cresting rail with a stylised foliate design, a back panel featuring a carved lozenge highlighted with flying ribbons, shaped armrests, turned front legs, and lower perimeter stretchers. The front legs show a small addition and re-tipped wood. Measuring 110 cm high, 43 cm deep, and 60 cm wide, the armchair stands robust and heavy. In a contemporary home, this robust and capacious armchair suits use in a gentleman's library or study. The seating provides a comfortable wooden seat with a back height of 67 cm from the seat, and a seat height of 50 cm from the floor. The rich, naturally developed colour and patination complement traditional interior arrangements alongside desks or tables, while the sturdy construction ensures daily usability.

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A wainscot armchair is a heavy wooden chair originating in sixteenth and seventeenth-century Europe, featuring a panelled timber back constructed using mortise and tenon joinery similar to architectural wall panelling.

These chairs were constructed from solid oak, assembled using joined framework, wooden pegs, and hand-carved decorative motifs without the use of metal fasteners or modern adhesives.

Authentic period pieces feature pegged mortise and tenon joints, irregular hand-hewn surface textures, legitimate wear on perimeter stretchers from feet, and natural timber shrinkage across the grain.

Position the chair as a focal accent piece in a hallway or library, paired with contemporary architectural lighting or textured wool textiles to create contrast against the dark timber.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually, ensuring the frame remains away from direct heat sources and extreme atmospheric humidity.
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