Name: A Queen Anne Period Walnut Caned "Bended Back" Chair, C.1710.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA952147
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Spitalfields House

Sold 30 December 2025 · Spitalfields House

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Description

Of exceptional patina and in excellent condition. Showing Chinese influence.

Measures - 104cm H x 40cm D x 46cm W.

Seat Height 44cm x Seat Depth 36cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA952147

Description

Of exceptional patina and in excellent condition. Showing Chinese influence.

Measures - 104cm H x 40cm D x 46cm W.

Seat Height 44cm x Seat Depth 36cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Queen Anne Walnut Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA952147

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Spitalfields House

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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period18th century
StyleQueen Anne
MaterialWalnut, Cane
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCaned seat, Vase-shaped splat, Turned stretchers
SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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A Queen Anne bended back chair is an early 18th century seating form characterised by a vertically curved splat and backrest designed to conform to the human spine, departing from the rigid straight backs of the Restoration period.

Cabinet makers predominantly used walnut during the early eighteenth century, often incorporating cane work for seats and backs before later transitioning to upholstered drop-in seats.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut tenon joints, traditional timber shrinkage, genuine surface patina, and appropriate tool marks rather than modern mechanical fastenings.

This piece functions effectively as a sculptural accent in a minimal space, providing historical contrast when paired against clean architectural lines and neutral walls.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the timber and cane from drying out or splitting, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally feeding the wood with microcrystalline wax.