A set of 17th century carved oak occasional chairs. There are three almost identical ones, which we found in the under croft of an ancient church in North Yorkshire. The other two were sourced from a chateau in Burgundy. There are signs of historical woodworm and obvious movement in the joints, however they have all been treated for woodworm, and would make beautiful statement, or decorative pieces.

Can be sold separately.

£950 (set of 5) or £190 each

(3 x almost identical: W47cm x H42/105cm x D38.5cm)

(1 x small: W41cm x H46/103.5cm x D30cm)

(1 x large: W55.5cm x H40/109cm x D39.5cm)

Delivery: please send us an enquiry with your delivery postcode & we shall obtain a quote from our courier for you.

Physical Dimensions

Height

105cm (41.34")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

38.5cm (15.16")

Declaration

The French House has dated these 17th Century Oak Chairs to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA999172

Dealers Internal Reference

17th century occasional chairs

Description

A set of 17th century carved oak occasional chairs.

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There are three almost identical ones, which we found in the under croft of an ancient church in North Yorkshire.

The French House

The other two were sourced from a chateau in Burgundy. There are signs of historical woodworm and obvious movement in the joints, however they have all been treated for woodworm, and would make beautiful statement, or decorative pieces.

fig 1. A set of five 17th-century dark carved oak chairs displaying relief back panels and turned leg construction. — fig 1. Set of 5 17th Century Occasional Chairs

Can be sold separately.

£950 (set of 5) or £190 each

(3 x almost identical: W47cm x H42/105cm x D38.5cm)

(1 x small: W41cm x H46/103.5cm x D30cm)

(1 x large: W55.5cm x H40/109cm x D39.5cm)

Delivery: please send us an enquiry with your delivery postcode & we shall obtain a quote from our courier for you.

Physical Dimensions

Height

105cm (41.34")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

38.5cm (15.16")

Date of Manufacture

The French House has dated these 17th Century Oak Chairs to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA999172

Dealers Internal Ref

17th century occasional chairs

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Seventeenth-century chairs, particularly from the Jacobean and Carolean eras, are characterised by timber construction, intricate relief carvings, high vertical backrests, and turned legs with supportive stretcher bases.

Solid native oak was the primary material used across Britain and Western Europe during the 17th century, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs.

Authentic period pieces display hand-hewn construction marks, slightly asymmetrical hand-carved details, pegged joinery rather than modern fixings, and dark oxidisation within deep carved recesses.

These historical seating pieces function effectively as accent chairs in entryways, placed beside console tables, or mixed with contemporary dining tables to create architectural contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to preserve the wood and protect the original patination, avoiding chemical sprays and direct heat sources.

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