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Nineteenth Century Carved Glastonbury Chair
Beresford Antiques LTD
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Nineteenth Century Carved Glastonbury Chair

19th century
Description

A charming chair dating from the last quarter of the nineteenth Century in carved pine It is a rare survivor in original condition with no breaks to the frame. There is a contraction crack to the rear panel caused by shrinkage through the ages

Height to seat 40 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Carved Oak Glastonbury Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA707873
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Description
A charming chair dating from the last quarter of the nineteenth Century in carved pine It is a rare survivor in original condition with no breaks to the frame. There is a contraction crack to the rear panel caused by shrinkage through the ages

Height to seat 40 cm

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Carved Oak Glastonbury Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA707873
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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A nineteenth-century carved oak Glastonbury chair featuring an X-frame base, shaped armrests, and a pierced backrest decorated with floral motifs.
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North Newbald
YO43 4SP
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century carved oak Glastonbury chair featuring an X-frame base, shaped armrests, and a pierced backrest decorated with floral motifs.
Nineteenth Century carved Glastonbury chair
Ref: SA707873
A nineteenth-century carved oak Glastonbury chair featuring an X-frame base, shaped armrests, and a pierced backrest decorated with floral motifs.
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A Glastonbury chair is a distinctive style of wooden armchair featuring an X-frame structure, angled backrest, and sloping armrests. The design originates from a 16th-century original owned by the last Abbot of Glastonbury, which gained widespread popularity during the 19th-century Gothic Revival period.

These chairs are predominantly constructed from solid oak, walnut, or fruitwood using traditional joinery methods. Common features include mortise-and-tenon joints secured with exposed wooden pegs, allowing the frame structure to be sturdy yet visually distinct.

Authentic 19th-century examples display period-appropriate hand or machine carving, natural wood shrinkage around joints, original tenon pegs, and a aged patina in areas of frequent contact. Look for Gothic motifs such as carved rosettes, pierced backboards, and carved armrest profiles.

A Glastonbury chair serves as a sculptural accent piece when placed in an entry foyer, study, or living area. Its architectural silhouette contrasts well against minimal backdrops, textured stone walls, or alongside contemporary upholstered furniture.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting. Dust regularly using a soft lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish and wood patina.
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