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Antique Oak Wainscot Armchair

19th century
Sold 11 May 2026 · Penderyn Antiques
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Description

An elegant antique carved oak wainscot armchair. The chair features a decorative panelled backrest with intricate carving, shaped open arms, and a solid oak plank seat above a shaped front apron. Sturdily constructed, it stands on four turned legs connected by straight stretcher supports, combining stability with traditional craftsmanship and period charm.

Item Ref; M-6405

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 110cm / Width – 56cm / Depth – 56cm / Seat Height – 49cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout, showing some signs of age. There is surface wear, including age-related marks and scratches, fading to the seat, arms, and back, splitting to the seat with some loss, and loss to the edges. Despite these imperfections, the chair remains solid and structurally sound, retaining its 18th-century character.

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home.

For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Wainscot Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172041
Dealers Internal Reference
M-6405
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

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Description
An elegant antique carved oak wainscot armchair.
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The chair features a decorative panelled backrest with intricate carving, shaped open arms, and a solid oak plank seat above a shaped front apron.
Penderyn Antiques

Sturdily constructed, it stands on four turned legs connected by straight stretcher supports, combining stability with traditional craftsmanship and period charm.

fig 1. An antique dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a high carved backrest, solid timber seat, scrolled arms, and turned legs joined by stretchers.
fig 1. Antique Oak Wainscot Armchair

Item Ref; M-6405

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 110cm / Width – 56cm / Depth – 56cm / Seat Height – 49cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout, showing some signs of age. There is surface wear, including age-related marks and scratches, fading to the seat, arms, and back, splitting to the seat with some loss, and loss to the edges. Despite these imperfections, the chair remains solid and structurally sound, retaining its 18th-century character.

fig 2. An antique dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a high carved backrest, solid timber seat, scrolled arms, and turned legs joined by stretchers.
fig 2. Antique Oak Wainscot Armchair

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home.

For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Wainscot Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172041
Dealers Internal Ref
M-6405
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Penderyn Antiques Profile Page

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An antique dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a high carved backrest, solid timber seat, scrolled arms, and turned legs joined by stretchers. SOLD11 MAY 26
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Archive I An antique dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a high carved backrest, solid timber seat, scrolled arms, and turned legs joined by stretchers. SOLD11 MAY 26

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An antique dark oak wainscot armchair featuring a high carved backrest, solid timber seat, scrolled arms, and turned legs joined by stretchers.
Antique Oak Wainscot Armchair
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved panel back, Scrolled armrests, Turned front legs, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

A wainscot chair is a heavy wooden armchair, typically made from oak, that became common in English households during the late 16th and 17th centuries, taking its name from the high-quality fine-grained oak imported from Germany and the Netherlands known as wainscot.

These pieces were constructed entirely from solid English oak, utilizing traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, often featuring linenfold or carved geometric paneling on the backrest.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate hand-carving techniques, traditional tool marks, hand-split timber grain, natural timber shrinkage, and historic peg construction rather than modern metal fasteners.

This type of seating can be paired with a sleek, contemporary table or placed as a statement accent piece in a minimalist room to create a strong focal point through contrasting textures and historical depth.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber surface without building up excessive residues.
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