A Pair of Charles 11 Oak Joint Stools Circa 1680 17th Century

Name: A Pair of Charles 11 Oak Joint Stools Circa 1680
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1243465
Price: 980 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectStools
Period17th century
StyleCharles II
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Pegged joinery, Shaped aprons, Perimeter stretchers
SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 26.6 cm (10 in)

A pair of Charles II oak joint stools dating from circa 1680 exemplify seventeenth-century English vernacular furniture, rendered in dark brown timber with a waxed finish that highlights the grain. Each stool has a rectangular top joined to four heavily turned baluster legs by pegged construction, supported near the floor by simple perimeter stretchers and edged beneath the seat by shaped aprons with undulating scrolls. Visible details include minor surface scuffs, natural wood shrinkage cracks on the top surface, and traditional pegged joints securing the frame. Measuring 51 cm high by 47 cm wide and 26.6 cm deep, these compact low seats suit placement at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair as occasional side tables in an English country house interior.

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Joint stools, crafted during the reign of King Charles II in late 17th-century England, were mortise-and-tenon joined timber stools designed as standard household seating before armchairs and side chairs became widely prevalent.

These stools were constructed primarily from native English oak, assembled using wooden dowels or pegs, and featured hand-turned legs connected by low perimeter stretchers for structural stability.

Authentication involves examining signs of pegged construction, slight asymmetry from hand-planed timber, irregular wear on lower stretchers where feet rested, and natural dark patination.

Joint stools function effectively in modern settings as versatile side tables beside sofas, low nightstands, or accent tables, adding historical texture to varied interior schemes.

Maintenance requires regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish, avoiding liquid cleaners and direct heat sources to preserve the surface finish.

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