How were late 17th-century oak chairs constructed?

Chairs from this era were constructed from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden dowel pegs.

How can authentic 17th-century oak seating be identified?

Authentic period pieces display hand-planed surfaces, irregular pegging, authentic wear on footstretchers, and dark, uneven patination acquired over centuries.

How can an antique oak chair be styled in a modern interior?

An antique oak side chair can serve as an accent piece in an entryway, alongside a modern desk, or mixed with contemporary seating around a dining table.

How should historic oak furniture be maintained?

Maintain oak furniture by placing it away from direct heat sources and applying beeswax polish once or twice per year to preserve the timber finish.

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Late 17th Century Oak Side Chair

Name: Late 17th Century Oak Side Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA946979
Price: 495 GBP
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17th century

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Description

An unusual oak side chair, closely related in its design to the caned chairs of the late 17th century - the slightly carved cresting rail, the turned legs and stretchers, both front and rear, along with the framed seat planted onto the front legs.

The circular rebate in the seat is a feature more commonly found on hall chairs.

The chair is in excellent condition with a fine surface and colour. English or Welsh, circa 1690-1720.

Literature:

For a similar seat construction, see Fig 4:243 Page 519 “ Oak Furniture, The British Tradition” by Victor Chinnery, Antique Collectors` Club Publication, 1979. and again in “Welsh Furniture 1250-1950, A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design” by Richard Bebb, published by Saer Books, 554, page 320, vol one.

An early working of the dished seat can be found on a fine armchair of circa 1625 after a design by Francis Cleyn, illustrated in detail, on page 257 of Victor Chinnery`s “Oak Furniture”.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this 17th Century Oak Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA946979

Description

fig 1. A late 17th-century dark oak side chair featuring turned legs, vertical back slats, and a carved crest rail. — fig 1. Late 17th Century Oak Side Chair

The circular rebate in the seat is a feature more commonly found on hall chairs.

The chair is in excellent condition with a fine surface and colour. English or Welsh, circa 1690-1720.

Literature:

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For a similar seat construction, see Fig 4:243 Page 519 “ Oak Furniture, The British Tradition” by Victor Chinnery, Antique Collectors` Club Publication, 1979.

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and again in “Welsh Furniture 1250-1950, A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design” by Richard Bebb, published by Saer Books, 554, page 320, vol one.

An early working of the dished seat can be found on a fine armchair of circa 1625 after a design by Francis Cleyn, illustrated in detail, on page 257 of Victor Chinnery`s “Oak Furniture”.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this 17th Century Oak Chair to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA946979

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Late 17th-century oak side chairs, often dating from the Carolean or William and Mary periods, feature turned legs, stretcher rails, upright back slats, and carved crest rails.

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