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Folk Art Wabi Sabi Child’s Chair C1900
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    The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds
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Folk Art Wabi Sabi Child’s Chair C1900

1900 - 1920
Description

An interesting example of Wabi Sabi style folk art in the form of a simple child’s chair, in beech with the back rest being a bent (possibly steam bent) shaped branch. The back uprights joint through the seat to form crude bottle shaped legs, the whole showing a lot of wear and associated good patina. Possibly French in origin or Ivory Coast. All original c1900 or earlier.

Restoration / Condition : All original, with marks of wear and a stud in the middle of the seat.

Width: 49cms (19.25”)

Depth: 35cms (13.75”)

Height: 45cms (17.75”)

Seat height: 20cms (8”)

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Folk Art Child Chair to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242554
Dealers Internal Reference
10471
Dealers Notes

Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
An interesting example of Wabi Sabi style folk art in the form of a simple child’s chair, in beech with the back rest being a bent (possibly steam bent) shaped branch.
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The back uprights joint through the seat to form crude bottle shaped legs, the whole showing a lot of wear and associated good patina.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

Possibly French in origin or Ivory Coast. All original c1900 or earlier.

Restoration / Condition : All original, with marks of wear and a stud in the middle of the seat.

Width: 49cms (19.25”)

Depth: 35cms (13.75”)

Height: 45cms (17.75”)

Seat height: 20cms (8”)

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Folk Art Child Chair to the 1900s.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242554
Dealers Internal Ref
10471
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Real Wood Furniture Company Profile Page

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A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs.
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Archive I A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs.

Folk Art Wabi Sabi Child’s Chair C1900

Archive II A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View II
Archive III A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View III
Archive IV A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View IV
Archive V A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View V
Archive VI A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View VI
Archive VII A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View VII
Archive VIII A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View VIII
Archive IX A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View IX
Archive X A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View X
Archive XI A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs. View XI
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
Location
At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
Verified Since Oct 2025
Items For Sale 154
Items Sold 2
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs.
FOLK ART WABI SABI CHILD’S CHAIR C1900
Ref: SA1242554
A small hand-carved rustic wooden child chair with a curved branch backrest and chunky square-cut legs.
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  • ObjectChildrens Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialTimber, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved branch backrest, Hand-hewn timber, Chunky wooden legs, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This folk art child's chair from around 1900 exemplifies the wabi-sabi style in beech timber with a warm brown finish. The piece comprises a bent branch backrest, chunky bottle-shaped legs, pegged joinery, and a small stud set into the middle of the seat. The hand-hewn wood displays heavy wear and an established patina throughout, alongside rough-cut horizontal stretcher bars and vertical uprights extending through the seat. Measuring 45 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 35 cm deep, this diminutive seat fits well beside a fireplace hearth or in a children's bedroom as a decorative display object. In a contemporary home, this rustic farmhouse item serves as a functional decorative accent or low seating option in a living room, hallway or nursery. The original all-wood construction and primitive joinery provide an organic aesthetic suitable for eclectic or minimalist interiors. Placed in a quiet corner or alongside traditional furniture, the chair introduces natural texture and antique character without requiring extensive floor space.

FAQs

Folk art furniture from around 1900 is defined by regional craftsmanship, hand-hewn timbers, and unpretentious form. Craftsmen frequently utilised naturally shaped branches and raw timber, resulting in functional pieces that celebrate raw textures and organic geometry.

These pieces were typically constructed from locally sourced hardwoods or softwoods such as pine, oak, ash, or fruitwoods. Joinery often relied on hand-shaped pegs, mortise and tenon joints, and unrefined branch sections.

Authentic period pieces exhibit irregular hand-carved surfaces, natural shrinkage around joints, authentic patination from handling, and historic wear on lower legs and armrests that cannot be easily replicated by modern machinery.

Primitive chairs serve as sculpture-like accents in modern spaces, offering visual contrast against clean architectural lines. Place them alongside fireplace hearths, inside alcoves, or atop console surfaces as decorative objects.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. Apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood surface and preserve the historic patina, keeping the item away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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