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18th Century English Oak Shield Back Hall Chair
TallBoy Interiors
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18th Century English Oak Shield Back Hall Chair

18th century
Description

This is a wonderful, all original 18th century English shield back hall chair. Made from solid oak and complete with original painted crest on the back. The chair makes a great feature in a room a but also has practical sizing meaning it could be used as a desk chair for example. The shape of the seat is lovely and the whole piece is very tactile, full of patina.

Height 99cm Width 44cm Depth 51cm Depth of seat 39cm Height of seat 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Georgian Oak Hall Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1230835
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SKU00002942
Description
This is a wonderful, all original 18th century English shield back hall chair. Made from solid oak and complete with original painted crest on the back.
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The chair makes a great feature in a room a but also has practical sizing meaning it could be used as a desk chair for example.
TallBoy Interiors

The shape of the seat is lovely and the whole piece is very tactile, full of patina.

Height 99cm Width 44cm Depth 51cm Depth of seat 39cm Height of seat 45cm

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Georgian Oak Hall Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230835
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002942
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An eighteenth-century dark oak hall chair featuring a shaped shield back with a faint painted crest and a circular dished seat.
18th century English oak shield back hall chair
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An eighteenth-century dark oak hall chair featuring a shaped shield back with a faint painted crest and a circular dished seat.
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Hall chairs originated in the eighteenth century as non-upholstered seating placed in entrance halls and corridors of English residences. They provided temporary seating for servants or visitors while prominently displaying family armorial crests carved or painted onto the back panel.

These chairs were primarily crafted from dense, durable hardwoods such as solid oak or mahogany. The construction often featured solid timber seats, turned or shaped supports, and flat backs suitable for paintwork or relief carving.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery, such as mortise and tenon construction, along with subtle irregularities from hand-planing. They typically display natural timber patination and historical hand-painted heraldic motifs.

A hall chair works effectively as a sculptural accent piece in an entryway, stair landing, or quiet corner. Its architectural silhouette provides visual contrast when set against modern neutral walls or contemporary artwork.

Keep the timber clean by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the oak, taking care to avoid rubbing painted crests directly.
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