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A Fine Queen Anne Period Walnut Side Chair
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A Fine Queen Anne Period Walnut Side Chair

18th century
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A fine Queen Anne period side chair in walnut, the tall S shaped back with lightly carved toprail over an inverted baluster shaped splat with carved scrolls, over a seat frame with rounded corners and drop-in seat on cabriole supports front and back, the front ones having carved C-scrolls, on pad feet. English circa 1710.

Condition: Excellent, the chair is solid and robust and comfortable to sit on. The seat blocks have at some point been replaced. The timber has a wonderful colour and patina. The seat has been recently upholstered using yellow silk damask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA709407
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A fine Queen Anne period side chair in walnut, the tall S shaped back with lightly carved toprail over an inverted baluster shaped splat with carved scrolls, over a seat frame with rounded corners and drop-in seat on cabriole supports front and back, the front ones having carved C-scrolls, on pad feet. English circa 1710.
fig 1. A Queen Anne walnut side chair featuring a vasiform back splat, cabriole front legs with pad feet, and a yellow patterned silk upholstered seat.
fig 1. A Fine Queen Anne Period Walnut Side Chair

Condition: Excellent, the chair is solid and robust and comfortable to sit on. The seat blocks have at some point been replaced. The timber has a wonderful colour and patina. The seat has been recently upholstered using yellow silk damask.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA709407
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Archive I A Queen Anne walnut side chair featuring a vasiform back splat, cabriole front legs with pad feet, and a yellow patterned silk upholstered seat.

A fine Queen Anne period walnut side chair

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A Queen Anne walnut side chair featuring a vasiform back splat, cabriole front legs with pad feet, and a yellow patterned silk upholstered seat.
A fine Queen Anne period walnut side chair
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A Queen Anne walnut side chair featuring a vasiform back splat, cabriole front legs with pad feet, and a yellow patterned silk upholstered seat.
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Originating in early 18th-century England, Queen Anne chairs are characterised by graceful curved lines, slender frames, and refined proportions. Common features include vasiform back splats, pad feet, and gentle cabriole legs that marked a shift towards lighter domestic seating.

Walnut was the primary wood used during the Queen Anne period, frequently featuring crossbanding and figure veneers. Construction relied on traditional mortise and tenon joinery, with drop-in seats typically upholstered in silk, damask, or needlework textiles.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display evidence of historical craftsmanship, such as hand-sawn timber marks, subtle irregularities in symmetry, and hand-cut joinery. Look for genuine age-related oxidisation on the timber underside and natural wear patterns along the feet.

A Queen Anne chair functions effectively as an accent piece in a hallway, study, or bedroom corner. Combining dark-toned historical timber with neutral contemporary walls creates visual contrast while maintaining functional utility.

Position walnut seating away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the original finish.
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