A Fine Early Charles II Oak Back Stool, or Side Chair

One of the earliest of this type of Yorkshire chair, having a very slightly lower and wider back than some. The two horizontal splats have a distinctive flat-topped curve with carved simulated scalloped edges, and a central turned finial. The bottom of each splat has an open semi-circle, with scalloped edge, each enriched with a stamped central disc. To each side of the semi-circle are hanging acorn finials, or pendants.

The uprights are decorated with heavy split baluster turnings, with a bold acorn at the top.

Having an inset seat, which is a cut from a single oak board, and supported on tight bobbin-turned legs, joined by a conforming centre stretcher.

Lovely, rich, dark patinated surface.

English, Yorkshire, circa 1660.

Height 40 inches, width 18 inches, depth 15 inches.

Ref 2557

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