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”.Height is 94cm (37.0inches)
Width is 46cm (18.1inches)
Depth is 50cm (19.7inches)