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Oak Lambing Chair C.1790
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Oak Lambing Chair C.1790

18th century
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Late 18th.c. oak armchair or lambing chair c.1790. High angled backrest featuring a lovely pointed ogee arch raised and fielded panel and shaped top rail. Shaped wings at the sides designed to protect the sitter from draughts. Sloping arms with rounded terminals, note the chamfered edges with shaped stops to the arm supports. Rope seat and loose cushion with a square of Persian carpet to one side and course woven cloth on the other. Raised and fielded panel to the front below the seat, set within a moulded surround. Front and rear stiles joined with low stretchers to the sides. Wear to the cushion, otherwise very good colour and condition, with some previous restorations. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 23.5" (59.5 cm)

Height: 45.5" (115.5 cm)

Depth: 22" (56 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Lambing Chair to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09583547
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-260 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joins throughout the frame: traditional country timber framing.
Hand-chamfered arm supports with shaped stops: typical late 18th-century vernacular joinery.
Prominent medullary rays in the quarter-sawn oak: slow-grown British timber.
Softened wear along the arms and wings: decades of everyday handling.
Holes bored through the rails for rope: period method before coil springs.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115.5cm (45.47")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226221
Dealers Internal Reference
38595
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description
Late 18th.c. oak armchair or lambing chair c.1790.
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High angled backrest featuring a lovely pointed ogee arch raised and fielded panel and shaped top rail.
Collinge Antiques

Shaped wings at the sides designed to protect the sitter from draughts. Sloping arms with rounded terminals, note the chamfered edges with shaped stops to the arm supports. Rope seat and loose cushion with a square of Persian carpet to one side and course woven cloth on the other. Raised and fielded panel to the front below the seat, set within a moulded surround. Front and rear stiles joined with low stretchers to the sides. Wear to the cushion, otherwise very good colour and condition, with some previous restorations. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 23.5" (59.5 cm)

Height: 45.5" (115.5 cm)

Depth: 22" (56 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Lambing Chair to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09583547
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-260 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joins throughout the frame: traditional country timber framing.
Hand-chamfered arm supports with shaped stops: typical late 18th-century vernacular joinery.
Prominent medullary rays in the quarter-sawn oak: slow-grown British timber.
Softened wear along the arms and wings: decades of everyday handling.
Holes bored through the rails for rope: period method before coil springs.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
115.5cm (45.47")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226221
Dealers Internal Ref
38595
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A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base.
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Archive I A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base.

Oak Lambing Chair C.1790

Archive II A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View IV
Archive V A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View V
Archive VI A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View VI
Archive VII A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View VII
Archive VIII A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View VIII
Archive IX A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View IX
Archive X A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View X
Archive XI A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View XI
Archive XII A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base. View XII
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A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base.
Oak Lambing Chair c.1790
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A late 18th-century dark oak lambing chair featuring high winged sides, a panelled back, a patterned seat cushion, and a drawer in the base.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialOak, Textile
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsWinged sides, Panelled back, Base drawer, Shaped cresting
  • SizeH 115.5 cm (45 in) x W 59.5 cm (23 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 18th century Georgian Country lambing chair consists of dark brown oak timber with a waxed finish. The high angled backrest includes a pointed ogee arch raised and fielded panel and a shaped top rail, flanked by high winged sides and sloping arms with rounded terminals. The piece incorporates a rope seat with a loose cushion upholstered in blue, red, and cream patterned textile, alongside a base drawer featuring a raised and fielded panel within a moulded surround. Previous restorations and wear to the cushion are visible on the structure. The furniture measures 115.5 cm high, 59.5 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. This armchair functions as practical seating in a country house living room, study, or hallway. The winged sides protect the sitter from drafts, while the base drawer provides storage beneath the seat. The sturdy oak construction and rustic farmhouse design suit traditional interior spaces where period wooden seating is appropriate.

FAQs

A lambing chair is a traditional British country armchair, typically crafted from oak or pine, featuring enclosed winged sides and often incorporating a drawer beneath the seat. Originating in Northern England and Scotland during the 18th century, these heavy chairs were designed to protect shepherds from cold draughts while tending to newborn lambs indoors.

Lambing chairs were traditionally constructed using native hardwoods such as oak, ash, or elm, joined with peg and mortise-and-tenon joinery. The design commonly features a raised panel back, solid winged sides, shaped armrests, and an integrated box base or drawer for storage.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-hewn oak timber with pegged joinery, irregular construction marks, and natural wear patterns on the armrests and base. Look for original drawer construction with hand-cut dovetails or simple nailed joints, alongside historical oxidisation in the wood grain.

Place the chair near a fireplace or within an open-plan living area to create a characterful focal point. Pair the dark oak timber with textured linen cushions, neutral wall palettes, or contemporary brass floor lamps to balance historic craft with modern interior design.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Avoid placing the chair near direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent timber movement and splitting.
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