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Description

Dating from the mid 19th century, these oak hall chairs have boldly carved shield shaped backs adorned with large, paper-scroll carving flanking central cartouches above serpentine fronted seats. The cabriole front legs have scroll carved ears and end in volute feet. English circa 1850.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Pair of Oak Hall Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA908706

Description

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Pair of Oak Hall Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA908706

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Havard and Havard

Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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Havard and Havard

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Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

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Verified Since Dec 2021

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChairs
Period19th century
StyleBaroque
MaterialOak
ColourLight Brown
MotifsCarved cartouche, Scroll top, Cabriole legs
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Authentication relies on examining the timber grain, tool marks, patination, and the consistency of the joinery, which should display natural wear and hand-crafted construction methods appropriate to the era.

Positioning these architectural wooden seats in a contemporary hallway or landing provides a striking focal point, contrasting clean modern lines with historic texture and craftsmanship.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the surface finish.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods such as English oak, often featuring hand-carved details, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and solid timber seats.

Hall chairs were traditionally designed for use in the entrance halls of large country houses and estates, primarily intended for guests or servants waiting briefly rather than for prolonged sitting.