Sold 29 September 2024 · Midwinter Antiques

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Description

A 17th century Yorkshire Wainscot chair from Leeds, with a double panel top of horizontal tulips above four large diamond leaves, a central quatrefoil, set against a cross hatched backdrop. The uprights are inlaid with triangular pieces of Holly and oak.

A similar chair is featured in the Regional Furniture magazine (figure 2);and is housed at Townley Hall in Burnley.

The chair is a wonderful rich colour with a great patina and unfortunately the images don’t do it justice!

Physical Dimensions

Height

109cm (42.91")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA842454

Dealers Internal Reference

8271

Description

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A similar chair is featured in the Regional Furniture magazine (figure 2);and is housed at Townley Hall in Burnley.

Midwinter Antiques

The chair is a wonderful rich colour with a great patina and unfortunately the images don’t do it justice!

Physical Dimensions

Height

109cm (42.91")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA842454

Dealers Internal Ref

8271

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Midwinter Antiques

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Location

Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire

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ObjectArmchairs
Period17th century
StyleJacobean
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPanelled back, Geometric carvings, Turned legs, Hollow-chamfered arms
SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A wainscot chair is an early form of wooden armchair, typically constructed from oak, featuring a panelled back that evolved from wall panelling of the same name during the 16th and 17th centuries in England.

These chairs were traditionally crafted from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joints, pegged construction, and hand-carved panels often decorated with floral or geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces display period tool marks, hand-cut joinery with wooden pegs, natural patination from centuries of use, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Pair this historic seating with clean-lined contemporary furniture or use it as a striking accent piece in a minimalist space to create a strong textural contrast.

Maintain antique oak furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat it periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.