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Early Oak Derbyshire Childs High Chair
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Early Oak Derbyshire Childs High Chair

18th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
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Rather nice, basically 18th century, carved oak Derbyshire Childs high chair. This chair is basically 18th century but has had some later restorations but never-the-less is a lovely looking chair and quite rare I would say. The colour is very nice with a waxed finish. Would grace any collection of early oak furniture.

SIZE; 15" wide by 18" deep by 40" high overall. The seat height is 24" from the ground.

CIRCA; Mid 18th century and later

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Oak High Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241287
Dealers Internal Reference
11990
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Description
Rather nice, basically 18th century, carved oak Derbyshire Childs high chair.
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This chair is basically 18th century but has had some later restorations but never-the-less is a lovely looking chair and quite rare I would say.
Carse Antiques

The colour is very nice with a waxed finish. Would grace any collection of early oak furniture.

SIZE; 15" wide by 18" deep by 40" high overall. The seat height is 24" from the ground.

CIRCA; Mid 18th century and later

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Oak High Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241287
Dealers Internal Ref
11990
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carse Antiques Profile Page

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Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar.
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Archive I A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar.

Early Oak Derbyshire Childs High Chair

Archive II A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar. View II
Archive III A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar. View III
Archive IV A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar. View IV
Archive V A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar. View V
Archive VI A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar. View VII
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar.
Early Oak Derbyshire Childs High Chair
Ref: SA1241287
A dark oak childs high chair featuring double carved scroll cresting panels, turned legs, a footrest, and a front bar.
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  • ObjectHigh Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved scroll cresting, Turned legs, Pendant drops, Integrated footrest
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Jacobean style childs high chair dates from the 18th century, constructed from solid oak with a dark brown waxed finish. The tall upright back incorporates double carved scroll cresting panels with pendant drops, complemented by outward-curving arms and a fixed front safety bar. Turned supports connect the arms and frame legs, which terminate in round bun feet and support an integrated lower footrest below a square panel seat. The wood displays natural grain variations, visible restoration work, and warm patination accumulated through age and handling. Dimensions measure 102 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Suitable for domestic display or inclusion within a traditional period interior collection.

FAQs

A Derbyshire high chair is a regional English seating design derived from 17th-century joinery traditions, characterised by carved back crests, scrollwork, and elevated proportions designed for children.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid native oak assembled with mortise and tenon joinery, secured with wood pegs, and detailed with hand-turned stretchers and carved splats.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-planing, pegged mortise joints rather than modern fasteners, natural smooth wear on footrests, and deep surface oxidisation in the grain.

Place the chair as a singular accent piece in a hallway, dining space, or bedroom nook to introduce historical depth and wood texture against neutral walls.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the dark patina and nourish the timber.
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