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17th Century High Back Oak Armchair

17th century
Sold 15 February 2026 · Tom Scott Antiques
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Description

Very good example of a rare 17th century Charles II high back carved oak armchair, fireside, dining carver or hall chair.

Beautifully carved and in great detail, long sweeping scroll arms and an upholstered seat, supported on a turned frame with a further carved panel.

Originally, this armchair would have had a cane seat, so at some point this has been replaced with the cushioned upholstered seat which is comfortable and if the current upholstery isn't to your taste, it can be reupholstered for you in your own fabric.

Very decorative and a great feature piece of seriously good early English antique furniture from the 17th century.

As you would expect with furniture of this age, there have been some alterations and restoration over the 350 years or so of life, but it is in good solid and very much useable condition.

Measuring:

54 1/2 inches or 138.5 cm high

28 1/4 inches or 72 cm wide

26 inches or 66 cm deep

18 1/2 inches or 47 cm seat height

18 1/2 inches or 47 cm seat depth

26 1/4 inches or 66.5 cm in arm height at the scroll

Physical Dimensions
Height
138.5cm (54.53")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Armchair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA828323
Dealers Notes

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Description
Very good example of a rare 17th century Charles II high back carved oak armchair, fireside, dining carver or hall chair.
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Beautifully carved and in great detail, long sweeping scroll arms and an upholstered seat, supported on a turned frame with a further carved panel.
Tom Scott Antiques
fig 1. An antique 17th-century oak armchair featuring an elaborately carved high back, scrolled arms, turned legs, and an upholstered seat.
fig 1. 17th Century High Back Oak Armchair

Originally, this armchair would have had a cane seat, so at some point this has been replaced with the cushioned upholstered seat which is comfortable and if the current upholstery isn't to your taste, it can be reupholstered for you in your own fabric.

fig 2. An antique 17th-century oak armchair featuring an elaborately carved high back, scrolled arms, turned legs, and an upholstered seat.
fig 2. 17th Century High Back Oak Armchair

Very decorative and a great feature piece of seriously good early English antique furniture from the 17th century.

As you would expect with furniture of this age, there have been some alterations and restoration over the 350 years or so of life, but it is in good solid and very much useable condition.

fig 3. An antique 17th-century oak armchair featuring an elaborately carved high back, scrolled arms, turned legs, and an upholstered seat.
fig 3. 17th Century High Back Oak Armchair

Measuring:

54 1/2 inches or 138.5 cm high

28 1/4 inches or 72 cm wide

26 inches or 66 cm deep

18 1/2 inches or 47 cm seat height

18 1/2 inches or 47 cm seat depth

26 1/4 inches or 66.5 cm in arm height at the scroll

Height
138.5cm (54.53")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Armchair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA828323
Tom Scott Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2017

Specialist dealer in french & english decorative furniture and interiors

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An antique 17th-century oak armchair featuring an elaborately carved high back, scrolled arms, turned legs, and an upholstered seat.
17th century high back oak armchair
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsIntricate scroll carving, Turned wooden legs, Pierced crest rail, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 138.5 cm (55 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

FAQs

Seventeenth-century high-back armchairs evolved during the Stuart and Jacobean periods, often commissioned for nobility and wealthy merchants to project status and authority within the home.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid English oak using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints, secured with wooden trunnels or pegs.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery, patination, and wear patterns consistent with centuries of use rather than artificial ageing.

Pairing a heavy wooden period chair with clean-lined modern architecture or minimalist decor creates a striking focal point and adds historical depth to a room.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, feeding the dry timber periodically with traditional beeswax, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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