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Description

A rare early eighteenth century primitive turners chair.

Retaining its wonderful original painted decoration.

Constructed from ash and elm.

North England, circa 1700.

Structurally sound.

Seat Height: 34cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Primitive Wood Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1149742

Description

A rare early eighteenth century primitive turners chair.

Retaining its wonderful original painted decoration.

Constructed from ash and elm.

North England, circa 1700.

Structurally sound.

Seat Height: 34cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Primitive Wood Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1149742

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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William Carr Antiques

Telephone 07958 023028

Location

Durham
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleVernacular Country
MaterialOak, Elm, Ash
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned spindles, Plank seat, Straight armrests, Pegged joints
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Primitive vernacular chairs are traditional, locally made pieces crafted by rural artisans using readily available local timbers, prioritising functional utility over formal stylistic conventions.

These pieces typically employ solid native hardwoods such as oak, ash, elm, or fruitwood, utilising pegged joinery, turned spindles, and solid plank seats constructed without metal fasteners.

Authenticity is indicated by tool marks, hand-turned components with subtle irregularities, natural timber shrinkage, historic surface wear, and appropriate patina consistent with age.

Such chairs provide textural contrast when placed against clean, contemporary backgrounds, serving as sculptural accent pieces in minimalist living spaces or rustic dining schemes.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally feeding dry wood with traditional microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.