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An Early 17th-century Oak Child's Chair
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An Early 17th-century Oak Child's Chair

17th century
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A rare Jacobean child’s wainscot armchair from the reign of James I of England and VI of Scotland.

A James I carved oak wainscot armchair; the oversailing top rail is carved with nulled decoration above a central raised panel with a gouge-carved edge, flanked by flat caqueteuse-style arms, and having its original wooden seat. It is raised on turned legs united by stretchers and retains good color and patination. A fine early 17th-century Scottish oak caqueteuse armchair.

Scottish, circa 1620.

A rare survivor of early Scottish furniture; a real collector's piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240901
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A rare Jacobean child’s wainscot armchair from the reign of James I of England and VI of Scotland.

A James I carved oak wainscot armchair; the oversailing top rail is carved with nulled decoration above a central raised panel with a gouge-carved edge, flanked by flat caqueteuse-style arms, and having its original wooden seat. It is raised on turned legs united by stretchers and retains good color and patination. A fine early 17th-century Scottish oak caqueteuse armchair.

Scottish, circa 1620.

A rare survivor of early Scottish furniture; a real collector's piece.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240901
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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Telephone 01756 748257 or 07971 958303
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Gargrave
North Yorkshire
BD23 3RD
United Kingdom
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A dark brown 17th-century oak childs wainscot armchair with carved geometric back panels and turned supports.
An early 17th-century oak child's chair
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPanelled back, Carved crest rail, Turned front legs, Box stretchers
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This early 17th-century oak child's wainscot armchair exemplifies Jacobean style. Made from dark brown timber with an original wooden seat and aged patina, the chair displays an oversailing top rail carved with nulled decoration, a central raised back panel with a gouge-carved edge, flat caqueteuse-style arms, turned front legs, and connecting box stretchers. The timber exhibits surface wear consistent with age, alongside pegged joinery on the front corner posts and spherical bun feet. Measuring 84 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, the piece works well in a traditional home interior as a display item or accent chair in a living room, hallway, or study.

FAQs

Furniture from the early 17th century is characterised by solid oak joinery, rectilinear framing, panelling, architectural carving, and turned supports, reflecting British post-Renaissance design.

These pieces were crafted using native European oak joined with mortise and tenon joints secured by oak wooden dowels, incorporating hand-carved relief panels and turned legs.

Authentic items display hand-planed irregularities, natural timber shrinkage over centuries, peg head projections, uneven tool marks, and deep oxidised patination in unexposed crevices.

A small-scale period armchair serves as a structural decorative accent in entryways, hearth alcoves, or gallery spaces, providing texture against contemporary painted walls.

Maintain historical oak by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying clear beeswax sparingly per year, avoiding chemical cleaners, high humidity, and placement near radiators.
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