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Welsh Oak Armchair of Large Proportions, Carmarthenshire, Circa 1790
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Welsh Oak Armchair of Large Proportions, Carmarthenshire, Circa 1790

18th century
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Magnificent large armchair in Welsh oak, with a square curved back with fluted vertical slats enclosing a pair of horizontal bars containing turned balls, with outward-sweeping arms supported on turned columns, over a solid panelled single-piece seat, raised on square legs united by stretchers.

This is a sophisticated and expertly-made chair, with a good rake towards the rear.

Excellent condition and surface, which would benefit from a wax polish.

Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1790.

Overall height: 43 inches; 110 cms

Seat height: 19 inches; 48 cms

Seat width at front: 25 inches; 64 cms

Seat depth (incl rear support): 17.75 inches; 45 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
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WelshAntiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA632735
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Magnificent large armchair in Welsh oak, with a square curved back with fluted vertical slats enclosing a pair of horizontal bars containing turned balls, with outward-sweeping arms supported on turned columns, over a solid panelled single-piece seat, raised on square legs united by stretchers.
fig 1. A late 18th-century Welsh dark oak armchair featuring a vertical slat back, turned arm supports, a solid wooden seat, and a square stretcher frame.
fig 1. Welsh Oak Armchair of Large Proportions, Carmarthenshire, Circa 1790

This is a sophisticated and expertly-made chair, with a good rake towards the rear.

Excellent condition and surface, which would benefit from a wax polish.

Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1790.

Overall height: 43 inches; 110 cms

Seat height: 19 inches; 48 cms

Seat width at front: 25 inches; 64 cms

Seat depth (incl rear support): 17.75 inches; 45 cms

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA632735
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A late 18th-century Welsh dark oak armchair featuring a vertical slat back, turned arm supports, a solid wooden seat, and a square stretcher frame.
Welsh Oak Armchair of Large Proportions, Carmarthenshire, circa 1790
Ref: SA632735
A late 18th-century Welsh dark oak armchair featuring a vertical slat back, turned arm supports, a solid wooden seat, and a square stretcher frame.
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Welsh vernacular furniture from the 18th century is defined by its functional design, regional craftsmanship, and use of locally sourced native timbers, primarily oak. Pieces were constructed in small regional workshops and feature robust joinery, simple geometric forms, and practical proportions designed for domestic interiors.

Georgian oak armchairs typically utilise mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden dowels or pegs. The seats were often constructed from solid single or double oak planks, accompanied by turned arm supports, vertical back slats or spindles, and H-frame or perimeter stretchers for structural stability.

Authentic period oak seating displays uneven hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut joinery, and natural shrinkage across timber grain lines. The presence of authentic wear patterns on stretchers, original wooden peg construction, and accumulated wax patination in recesses indicates genuine age.

A historical Welsh oak armchair functions as an accent piece alongside contemporary minimalist furniture, neutral linen textiles, or modern artwork. It can be positioned individually in a hallway, bedroom corner, or home office, or paired with a dining table to create contrast.

Historical oak furniture should be dusted regularly using a clean, soft cloth. Application of a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year preserves the timber finish, while maintaining stable indoor humidity levels prevents wood shrinkage and cracking.
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