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An unusual, set of 5, 17th century, architecturally inspired, oak backstools (1650 to 1700 English or Flemish)

oak

50.00cm wide   102.00cm high   41.00cm deep (19.69 inches wide  40.16 inches high  16.14 inches deep)

  58.00cm framed height (  22.83 inches framed height)

S. W. Wolsey and R. W. P. Luff, Furniture in England, The Age of the Joiner, London, 1968, fig. 101.

The open backs architecturally inspired. The central arch with tablets either side, in relief with ebonized punched decoration, and supported by scrollwork columns. The original oak seats have been removed and the chairs upholstered in 19th century, Renaissance-style, green velvet Standing on turned legs joined by square front and back stretchers, and double side stretchers. Old re-pegging. Excellent original colour and patina.


Back Height 102 cm., 3ft. 4in., Seat Height 58 cm., 23 in., Width 51 cm., 20 in., Depth 40 cm., 16 in.,

Long sets of period chairs are very difficult to source. The architecturally inspired backs on these chairs are very striking and they look very dramatic either traditionally, positioned against a wall or arranged around a table. The Renaissance-style velvet is a rare find and very beautiful.

gbp 10000.00 (Pound Sterling)

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