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.
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Antique Number: SA686337
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 104cm (40.9inches)
Width is 51.5cm (20.3inches)
Depth is 48.2cm (19.0inches)
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