An Unusual Late 17th Century Oak Armchair

Having a single raised panel in the back, flanked by two deep and shaped “wings”, beneath an arched crest with heart-shaped finials which are integral with the uprights. 

Below the wings are broad flat outcurving arms, with panels below. Wing chairs of this type – often called lambing chairs (although these tend to be of a later date, probably mid-eighteenth century), are most often found in the Yorkshire Dales area. The wings would certainly have been used to keep the drafts from the sitter. 

Beautiful condition, colour and patina.

English, Yorkshire Dales/Lancashire, circa 1690.

Height 46 inches, width 28.5 inches, depth 20 inches.

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