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Charming Charles II Oak Box Stool C. 1670
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Charming Charles II Oak Box Stool C. 1670

17th century
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A lovely 17th century oak box table or stool dating from c. 1670 with original geometric carving to each panel and set on bulb and ring turned legs united by original stretchers and with original pegged joints.

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The three board oak top with a slight smile from age but sturdy and opens and closes smoothly.

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The stool has had several sets of hinges in its life – original these would have been iron split rings but later blacksmith forged iron hinges added.

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Having a good colour and original timbers throughout, there has never had a hasp, clasp or lock. A partial crack to one stretcher (old and not going anywhere) and marks, knocks and losses consistent with age and caring use.

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A very charming and rarely found 17th century closed stool with original carving and pegs and in lovely condition for age. Super proportions and entirely usable and priced to reflect the alterations to hinges and small faults as described.

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Dimensions are:

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17.75 inches high, 18 inches wide, 18 inches deep. The usable (internal) height of the box stool storage is 5.5 inches.

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Webberley Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Box Stool to the 17th Century.

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A lovely 17th century oak box table or stool dating from c.
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1670 with original geometric carving to each panel and set on bulb and ring turned legs united by original stretchers and with original pegged joints.
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fig 1. A 17th-century dark oak box stool featuring a carved geometric frieze, turned legs, and lower stretchers.
fig 1. Charming Charles II Oak Box Stool C. 1670

The three board oak top with a slight smile from age but sturdy and opens and closes smoothly.

The stool has had several sets of hinges in its life – original these would have been iron split rings but later blacksmith forged iron hinges added.

fig 2. A 17th-century dark oak box stool featuring a carved geometric frieze, turned legs, and lower stretchers.
fig 2. Charming Charles II Oak Box Stool C. 1670

Having a good colour and original timbers throughout, there has never had a hasp, clasp or lock. A partial crack to one stretcher (old and not going anywhere) and marks, knocks and losses consistent with age and caring use.

fig 3. A 17th-century dark oak box stool featuring a carved geometric frieze, turned legs, and lower stretchers.
fig 3. Charming Charles II Oak Box Stool C. 1670

A very charming and rarely found 17th century closed stool with original carving and pegs and in lovely condition for age. Super proportions and entirely usable and priced to reflect the alterations to hinges and small faults as described.

Dimensions are:

17.75 inches high, 18 inches wide, 18 inches deep. The usable (internal) height of the box stool storage is 5.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Box Stool to the 17th Century.

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Charming Charles II Oak Box Stool c. 1670
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A Charles II oak box stool is a piece of 17th-century English furniture dating from the Restoration period (circa 16601685). It combines the utility of a joint stool with a lift-up lid or enclosed compartment beneath the seat for storage.

These pieces were crafted using solid native oak and joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints secured by wooden pegs. They frequently featured turned legs, lower perimeter stretchers for stability, and hand-carved friezes with geometric or botanical patterns.

Authentic period oak displays hand-hewn marks, irregular peg placement, and natural shrinkage across the grain over centuries. Darkened patina in unexposed recesses, original iron hinges or wooden till pivots, and heavy timber weight are also key markers.

A Charles II oak stool functions well as an occasional side table alongside a sofa, a unique bedside table, or a decorative accent in a hallway. The deep timber tone provides visual anchor and textural contrast against contemporary neutral walls.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping or splitting. Treat the surface periodically with a high-quality beeswax polish using a soft cotton cloth to preserve the natural patina.
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