A 16th CENTURY OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR DATED 1539

About the Item

An absolutely stunning example of an early oak Wainscot chair, the carved foliate and scroll top rail above a paneled back, centered with an incised lozenge, initialed and dated ‘P D 1539’, over the board seat upon turned baluster front legs and plain rear legs united by peripheral cross stretchers. We don't know the relevance of the date seeing the chair was probably made in the later part of the 16th century. It is interesting to note that King Henry VIII was on the throne during the date on this chair. This was acquired by “The Englishman’s Antiques” from the “Tushingham Hall Collection” which is located in Whitchurch near Cheshire, England. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of history from one of Britain’s most notable listed country houses, whose Tudor revival façade hides behind it a home steeped in history. The hall itself has been in the same family ownership for more than two centuries, passing from the ownership of the Kenyon family to the Vawdrey family via the female line and on to the Moore Duttons.

Dimensions:

Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)

Style:

Tudor (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak,Wood

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

16th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1539-1600

Condition:

Replacements made: Blocks applied to rear feet. Additions or alterations made to the original: Some trim repairs an added at later date. Repaired: Blocks have been applied to both rear feet. The slat running behind the board seat is indicting some level of restoration. Splice repairs to both sides. All in all a very stable and solid piece of historical furniture. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Condition report: 1.5" chip to rear left hand upright behind the crest rail. Further minor chips and splits in same area.

Seller Location:

Flower Mound, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU9641238104302

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