Sold 13 September 2025 · Hand of Glory

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Description

A Queen Anne walnut high-back chair, circa 1700, with carved and pierced arch toprail over a cane panel flanked by bobbin turned supports, the cane seat upon bobbin turned stretchers.

In good, sturdy condition including the canework. Possibly slightly reduced in height,

Seat height 39cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

111cm (43.70")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Walnut Cane High Back Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1160956

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000921

Description

A Queen Anne walnut high-back chair, circa 1700, with carved and pierced arch toprail over a cane panel flanked by bobbin turned supports, the cane seat upon bobbin turned stretchers.

In good, sturdy condition including the canework. Possibly slightly reduced in height,

Seat height 39cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

111cm (43.70")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Walnut Cane High Back Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1160956

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000921

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Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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An antique walnut high-back chair featuring woven cane panels on the backrest and seat, supported by turned legs and structural stretchers.

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Hand of Glory

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Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory

Verified Since Jul 2012

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChairs
Period18th century
StyleQueen Anne
MaterialWalnut, Cane
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved cresting, Woven cane panel, Turned legs, H-stretcher
SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

These high-back chairs gained immense popularity in late 17th-century Britain during the Restoration and Queen Anne periods, characterised by the incorporation of intricate cane work imported from the East and elaborate carved crestings.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from dense timbers such as walnut or oak, featuring hand-woven rattan cane panels for the backrest and seat, joined together using traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentication relies on examining the joinery, the patina of the wood, tool marks left by hand-carving, and the irregularity of hand-woven cane, which differs significantly from modern machine-pressed cane webbing.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a contemporary hallway or as a contrasting desk chair, pairing rich dark wood tones with minimalist modern surroundings to highlight its historic craftsmanship.

Maintain cane longevity by keeping it away from direct heat sources to prevent the natural fibres from becoming brittle, and periodically clean the webbing with a damp cloth followed by light conditioning.