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Welsh Oak Jacobean Chair-table, Circa 1620
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Welsh Oak Jacobean Chair-table, Circa 1620

17th century
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Rare Welsh oak combination chair and table, with a two-plank top which swivels over to rest on ogee-shaped arms resting on square supports with chamfers, over a solid seat raised on square legs with chamfers, united by external stretchers. The chamfers have architectural stop-chamfers which are indicative of an early date. Wonderful colour and surface finish. Conwy valley, north Wales, circa 1600.

For a similar example see "Welsh Furniture 1250-1950: A Cultural history of Craftsmanship and Design" (Saer 2007), Vol. I, plate 593

Chair height: 41 inches; 104 cms. Seat height: 17.5 inches; 44.5 cms.

Width of seat board: 20,25 inches; 51.5 cms.

Depth of seat board: 19 inches; 48.25 cms.

Table height: 29 inches; 73.75 cms.

Width: 25 inches; 63.5 cms.

Depth: 24.5 inches; 62.25 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Jacobean Oak Chair Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA686337
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Rare Welsh oak combination chair and table, with a two-plank top which swivels over to rest on ogee-shaped arms resting on square supports with chamfers, over a solid seat raised on square legs with chamfers, united by external stretchers. The chamfers have architectural stop-chamfers which are indicative of an early date. Wonderful colour and surface finish. Conwy valley, north Wales, circa 1600.
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For a similar example see "Welsh Furniture 1250-1950: A Cultural history of Craftsmanship and Design" (Saer 2007), Vol.
WelshAntiques

I, plate 593

fig 1. A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat.
fig 1. Welsh Oak Jacobean Chair-table, Circa 1620

Chair height: 41 inches; 104 cms. Seat height: 17.5 inches; 44.5 cms.

Width of seat board: 20,25 inches; 51.5 cms.

Depth of seat board: 19 inches; 48.25 cms.

Table height: 29 inches; 73.75 cms.

Width: 25 inches; 63.5 cms.

Depth: 24.5 inches; 62.25 cms.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Jacobean Oak Chair Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA686337
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Archive I A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat.

Welsh Oak Jacobean Chair-table, Circa 1620

Archive II A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat. View II
Archive III A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat.
Archive V A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat. View VI
Archive VII A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat. View VII
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A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat.
Welsh Oak Jacobean Chair-Table, circa 1620
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A 17th-century Welsh dark oak chair-table shown with its rectangular wooden top locked upright to form a backrest above shaped armrests and a square seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChair Tables
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShaped armrests, Mortise and tenon joinery, Box stretchers, Tilting top
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 51.5 cm (20 in) x D 48.2 cm (19 in)

This seventeenth-century Welsh Jacobean chair-table is fashioned from solid oak with a dark brown finish, showcasing mortise and tenon joinery and box stretchers. The piece exhibits a two-plank rectangular top tilting upright as a backrest, ogee-shaped armrests on square supports with stop-chamfers, and visible surface wear including a repaired top corner and scuffs. The table stands 104 cm high, 51.5 cm wide, and 48.2 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this dual-purpose furniture serves as a seating option when the top is upright, or functions as a small table when the top rests flat. It fits naturally into rustic farmhouse interiors, sitting comfortably in a hallway, study, or living room as a practical surface or accent chair.

FAQs

A chair-table, historically referred to as a monks bench or hutch table, is a dual-purpose piece of furniture originating in the 16th and 17th centuries. The backrest folds down over the armrests on wooden pivot pegs to transform the armchair into a tabletop surface.

These pieces were crafted primarily from solid native hardwoods, most commonly English or Welsh oak. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques, including mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden dowels or pegs rather than metal fasteners.

Authentic 17th-century examples display hand-hewn oak timber, irregular pegging, and deep patination accumulated over centuries. Evidence of wear around the wooden pivot points and shrinkage along wide timber backboards further indicates genuine age.

A chair-table functions effectively as a focal piece in an entrance hall, library, or living space. Its dual functionality allows it to serve as functional seating when positioned upright or as a side table when converted horizontally.

Preserve early oak by maintaining a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources and dampness to prevent timber movement. Regular dusting and a periodic light application of high-quality beeswax will maintain the original surface patination.
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