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17th Century Carolean Walnut Armchair
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
for sale €995     $1,080
£850
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17th Century Carolean Walnut Armchair

17th century
Description

A well carved, high back, genuine 17th century Carolean walnut armchair, carved with flowerheads and foliate scrolls and a shell at the centre of the top rail, with caned back panels and seats. The chair dates to about 1680 and is in sound condition for the age.

Seat height 41cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carolean Carved Walnut Armchair to the 17th Century.

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SA967992
Description
A well carved, high back, genuine 17th century Carolean walnut armchair, carved with flowerheads and foliate scrolls and a shell at the centre of the top rail, with caned back panels and seats. The chair dates to about 1680 and is in sound condition for the age.

Seat height 41cms

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Carolean Carved Walnut Armchair to the 17th Century.

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SA967992
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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A 17th-century Carolean dark walnut armchair featuring a high backrest with woven cane panels, intricate spiral turned legs, and detailed foliage carving.
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
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Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
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A 17th-century Carolean dark walnut armchair featuring a high backrest with woven cane panels, intricate spiral turned legs, and detailed foliage carving.
17th century Carolean walnut armchair
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A 17th-century Carolean dark walnut armchair featuring a high backrest with woven cane panels, intricate spiral turned legs, and detailed foliage carving.
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Carolean or Restoration period seating originated in late 17th-century England during the reign of King Charles II. It is distinguished by high backs, intricate open-work carving, scroll motif cresting, barley-twist turnings, and the integration of woven cane panels.

Walnut was the primary timber favoured during this era due to its suitability for fine carving and turning. Woven rattan cane imported via international trade routes was extensively utilised for seats and back panels to offer lighter construction.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved foliage or shell motifs, barley-twist columns, period-appropriate joinery, and patinated surfaces. Evidence of historical pegging, hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, and natural age oxidisation on the timber underside assist in identification.

A Carolean armchair serves as a strong sculptural statement piece when placed in a foyer, study, or drawing room. Pairing dark carved walnut with contemporary textiles, neutral backdrops, or minimalist architecture creates an engaging contrast.

Keep the wood hydrated using a high-quality beeswax paste applied along the grain, avoiding silicone polishes. Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent the cane panel from becoming brittle, and gently dust carved recesses with a soft brush.
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