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Oak Tall Back Carved Chair
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Oak Tall Back Carved Chair

19th century
Description

Ornately carved oak tall, curved ladder back chair, topped with simple acorn carvings and a deep upholstered seat.

Dimensions:

Height 42"/107cm Width 19"/48cm Depth 17"/43cm

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Somerset Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Tall Back Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA266533
Description
Ornately carved oak tall, curved ladder back chair, topped with simple acorn carvings and a deep upholstered seat.

Dimensions:

Height 42"/107cm Width 19"/48cm Depth 17"/43cm

Date of Manufacture

Somerset Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Tall Back Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA266533
Somerset Antiques & Interiors
Somerset Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

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An antique oak side chair featuring a carved high back, turned legs, and a patterned floral fabric seat.
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Archive I An antique oak side chair featuring a carved high back, turned legs, and a patterned floral fabric seat.

Oak Tall Back Carved Chair

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Somerset Antiques & Interiors

Somerset Antiques & Interiors
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Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5AN
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Somerset Antiques & Interiors
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An antique oak side chair featuring a carved high back, turned legs, and a patterned floral fabric seat.
Oak Tall Back Carved Chair
Ref: SA266533
An antique oak side chair featuring a carved high back, turned legs, and a patterned floral fabric seat.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved back rails, Turned legs, Floral upholstered seat, Finial uprights

This Victorian oak side chair possesses a warm brown finish and features an ornately carved, curved tall ladder back topped with simple acorn finials. The deep seat is upholstered in a floral patterned fabric displaying tones of yellow, orange, and muted green, supported by turned legs joined by stretchers. Visible elements include intricate pierced carved motifs along the back rails, delicate turned details on the lower stretcher, and smooth mouldings framing the structural uprights. Practical dimensions measure 107 cm in height, 48 cm in width, and 43 cm in depth. Suitable for placement as a decorative occasional seat in a hallway, bedroom, or living space, the chair complements traditional and period interiors. The compact footprint allows easy positioning against a wall or beside a desk, while the high back provides sturdy support during daily use. Solid wood construction ensures durability, blending historical charm with everyday household utility.

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An antique tall back oak chair is characterised by an elongated backrest, solid oak timber construction, and decorative woodwork such as carved rails or splats. These chairs were prominent during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as both functional dining seating and decorative accent furniture.

These chairs were crafted from solid oak timber using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The seats were padded and upholstered in woven textiles, tapestry, or leather, supported by turned wooden legs and stretchers.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved details, natural timber grain variation, and historical wear on the lower stretchers and feet. Evidence of traditional joinery techniques rather than modern mechanical fasteners also indicates age.

A single tall back chair functions as an accent piece in a hallway, reading corner, or bedroom. Alternatively, a set can be paired with a contemporary dining table to create a mixed-period interior scheme.

Clean the wooden frame regularly using a dry, soft cloth, and apply natural beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain to preserve the timber finish. Keep upholstered areas free of dust using a soft brush attachment and protect them from direct sunlight.
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