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Extremely Rare Matched Pair of Welsh Elm 18th/19th Century Lambing Wainscot Hall Reading Panelled Primitive Joint Fireside Arm Elbow Oak Alder Chairs Armchairs Thrones.
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Extremely Rare Matched Pair of Welsh Elm 18th/19th Century Lambing Wainscot Hall Reading Panelled Primitive Joint Fireside Arm Elbow Oak Alder Chairs Armchairs Thrones.

18th century
Sold 23 February 2025 · CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 25% OFF. WAS £6500. NOW £4875.

A rare pair of lambing chairs. Of panelled construction with an open access to the rear to allow the lambs to keep warm. Having generous seats and broad support arms these are a one off. They have been in my own personal collection for many years. The previous custodians ancestors had the original one commissioned in the 18th century from timber on their estate and had the second one commissioned in the 19th century. Almost identical there is a minor difference in height but overall the history just adds to the charm. Never to be repeated. Rare being in elm with alder arms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
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CJ Antiques has dated these Antique Elm Lambing Chairs to the 18th Century.

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RETIREMENT SALE. 25% OFF. WAS £6500. NOW £4875.

A rare pair of lambing chairs. Of panelled construction with an open access to the rear to allow the lambs to keep warm. Having generous seats and broad support arms these are a one off. They have been in my own personal collection for many years.

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The previous custodians ancestors had the original one commissioned in the 18th century from timber on their estate and had the second one commissioned in the 19th century.
CJ Antiques

Almost identical there is a minor difference in height but overall the history just adds to the charm. Never to be repeated. Rare being in elm with alder arms.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated these Antique Elm Lambing Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA728661
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A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Extremely Rare Matched Pair of Welsh Elm 18th/19th Century Lambing Wainscot Hall Reading Panelled Primitive Joint Fireside Arm Elbow Oak Alder Chairs Armchairs Thrones.

Archive II A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall. View II
Archive III A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall. View III
Archive IV A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall. View IV
Archive V A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall. View V
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Archive VII A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall. View VII
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A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall.
Extremely rare matched pair of Welsh elm 18th/19th century lambing wainscot hall reading panelled primitive joint fireside arm elbow oak alder chairs armchairs thrones.
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A matched pair of high-backed wooden armchairs with panelled backs, enclosed sides, and deep wooden seats against a pale wall.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialElm, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHigh panelled back, Enclosed sides, Scrolled crest rail, Pegged joints
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

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Lambing chairs are traditional vernacular armchairs characterised by high panelled backs, solid enclosed sides designed to block draughts near hearths, and often a storage compartment beneath the seat.

These pieces were typically constructed from locally sourced native timbers such as elm, oak, and alder, utilising pegged mortise and tenon joints characteristic of early cabinet making.

Authenticity is assessed through timber patination, tool marks, hand-cut joinery, signs of natural shrinkage, and consistent wear patterns indicative of centuries of domestic use.

These sculptural seating options serve as focal points in minimalist or contemporary spaces, paired with neutral textiles to highlight the warmth and grain of the aged timber.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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