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17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair.
Dickinsons Antiques
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17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair.

17th century
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A refined 17th century oak wainscot armchair with plain paneled back, the downswept arms supported on well turned uprights continuing into the turned front legs, a good thick double moulded seat and well worn stretchers. This chair has lost a mould around the back panel and a small piece off the front of the seat. A lovely rich honey colour with a fine waxed patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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Dickinsons Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair to the 17th Century.

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SA889198
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Description
A refined 17th century oak wainscot armchair with plain paneled back, the downswept arms supported on well turned uprights continuing into the turned front legs, a good thick double moulded seat and well worn stretchers. This chair has lost a mould around the back panel and a small piece off the front of the seat. A lovely rich honey colour with a fine waxed patina.
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA889198
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
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Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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A 17th-century dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a solid panelled back, curved arms, turned front legs, and square stretchers.
17TH CENTURY OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR.
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A 17th-century dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a solid panelled back, curved arms, turned front legs, and square stretchers.
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A wainscot chair is a heavy oak armchair characterised by a panelled back structure similar to architectural wainscoting. Originating in sixteenth and seventeenth-century Britain and Europe, these chairs were crafted by joiners rather than turners using mortise and tenon joinery.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden pegs. The timber was split along the grain to ensure structural strength, resulting in heavy frame-and-panel construction.

Authentic period examples feature handmade peg construction, uneven hand-planed timber surfaces, and natural shrinkage across the grain over centuries. Examination of the underside and joints often reveals hand-saw marks and original wooden dowels.

A wainscot chair functions well as a focal accent piece in an entryway, hallway, or study. Pairing the heavy dark oak timber against neutral wall surfaces or modern textured textiles creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood finish. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking or warping.
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