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Welsh Oak Panelled Armchair, Circa 1740
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Welsh Oak Panelled Armchair, Circa 1740

18th century
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A well-proportioned and comfortable Welsh oak armchair, having a panelled back with a raised and ogee shaped fielded panel, with slim outward-swept arms above a solid seat, with a shaped front apron and ogee shaped side aprons, and raised on four square legs united by stretchers. The reverse of the top rail is stamped with the owners' initials, "RW RI (or J)"

Glamorganshire, south Wales, circa 1740.

Height: 46 inches: 117 cms

Width across arms: 25.75 inches; 65.5 cms

Depth of sea: 14.25 inches; 36 cms

Overall deopth from top of back: 20.75 inches; 52.5 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Panelled Armchair to the 1750s.

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SA429732
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A well-proportioned and comfortable Welsh oak armchair, having a panelled back with a raised and ogee shaped fielded panel, with slim outward-swept arms above a solid seat, with a shaped front apron and ogee shaped side aprons, and raised on four square legs united by stretchers. The reverse of the top rail is stamped with the owners' initials, "RW RI (or J)"

Glamorganshire, south Wales, circa 1740.

Height: 46 inches: 117 cms

Width across arms: 25.75 inches; 65.5 cms

Depth of sea: 14.25 inches; 36 cms

Overall deopth from top of back: 20.75 inches; 52.5 cms

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Panelled Armchair to the 1750s.

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SA429732
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An 18th-century dark oak armchair featuring a high back with a shaped fielded panel, flat armrests, a wooden plank seat, and square legs joined by stretchers.
Welsh Oak Panelled Armchair, circa 1740
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An 18th-century dark oak armchair featuring a high back with a shaped fielded panel, flat armrests, a wooden plank seat, and square legs joined by stretchers.
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Early 18th-century Welsh oak armchairs are defined by their sturdy, joined construction, upright back panels, and functional design. They frequently feature fielded or arched back panels, flat armrests supported by uprights, and low stretchers connecting the legs for structural integrity.

Furniture from this period was primarily crafted from native British hardwoods, predominantly solid oak. Components were framed together using traditional mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, omitting metal screws or modern adhesives.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of hand-planed surfaces, irregular peg construction, and wear consistent with age. Oxidisation around joints, natural shrinkage of timber boards, and deep wax-polished patination further distinguish period examples from later reproductions.

Placing a dark oak panelled armchair alongside minimalist contemporary furnishings creates an engaging contrast of textures and eras. Positioned in an entryway, library, or living space, the dark wood provides a grounded focal point against neutral walls.

Historic oak surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry, soft cloth and nourished periodically with beeswax polish. Avoid placing solid timber near direct heat sources or in damp environments to prevent timber movement and splitting.
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