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19th Century Folk Art Primitive Child's Stick Back Armchair
Earl and Rymer
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19th Century Folk Art Primitive Child's Stick Back Armchair

19th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
Description

A rare 19th century folk art primitive child's stick-back armchair, retaining an original distressed green paint finish.

Crafted with hand-hewn elements, this piece features a high-back design capped by a shaped, peaked cresting rail resting on five vertical spindles. The raked armrests feature scroll terminal detailing, supported by additional turned side spindles. A thick, single-slab solid wooden seat sits mounted on four splayed tenoned legs.

Condition: Structurally sound, small play in some of the joints but overall very sturdy. Old inactive worm that does not affect the structure of the piece. Losses to paint finish consistent with age and rustic folk origins.

Measurements: Height 78cm x Width 36cm. Seat height 27cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Primitive Folk Art Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1233107
Dealers Internal Reference
1403
Description
A rare 19th century folk art primitive child's stick-back armchair, retaining an original distressed green paint finish.
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Crafted with hand-hewn elements, this piece features a high-back design capped by a shaped, peaked cresting rail resting on five vertical spindles.
Earl and Rymer

The raked armrests feature scroll terminal detailing, supported by additional turned side spindles. A thick, single-slab solid wooden seat sits mounted on four splayed tenoned legs.

fig 1. A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail.
fig 1. 19th Century Folk Art Primitive Child's Stick Back Armchair

Condition: Structurally sound, small play in some of the joints but overall very sturdy. Old inactive worm that does not affect the structure of the piece. Losses to paint finish consistent with age and rustic folk origins.

Measurements: Height 78cm x Width 36cm. Seat height 27cm.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Primitive Folk Art Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233107
Dealers Internal Ref
1403
Earl and Rymer
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Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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Archive I A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail.

19th Century Folk Art Primitive Child's Stick Back Armchair

Archive II A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View II
Archive III A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail. View XV
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A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail.
19th Century Folk Art Primitive Child's Stick Back Armchair
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A 19th-century primitive childs stick-back armchair crafted from dark patinated timber with splayed legs and a crest rail.
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Folk art primitive furniture refers to utilitarian domestic pieces made by local craftsmen or self-taught makers using native woods and traditional hand-construction techniques. Originating predominantly in rural communities during the 18th and 19th centuries, these items prioritise functional simplicity and regional design traditions over formal decorative style.

These chairs were typically constructed using locally sourced hardwoods such as ash, elm, oak, or fruitwood, often combined within a single piece. Construction relied on green-wood joinery, wedged tenons, and hand-shaved sticks fitted directly into a solid wooden seat block without metal fasteners.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand tooling, such as irregular drawknife marks, subtle asymmetry, and wear patterns consistent with long-term domestic use. Original painted finishes often show natural oxidisation, layer degradation, and micro-cracking surrounding joinery points.

A primitive chair functions as a striking sculptural accent when placed alongside clean contemporary lines in neutral spaces. Positioning the piece against minimalist architectural backdrops highlights its raw organic texture, historic patination, and distinct silhouette.

Keep timber furniture away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent structural warping and cracking. Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a soft dry cloth and applying high-grade beeswax sparingly to protect existing finish layers without stripping historic patina.
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