A 17th century oak 'wainscot' armchair, Leeds

A 17th century oak 'wainscot' armchair, Leeds area, Yorkshire
The scroll carved top rail above a lunette frieze and a lozenge carved panel within a cheque inlaid border, scroll arms on baluster supports above the plain boarded seat, raised on turned supports united by plain stretchers.
55cm wide x 59cm deep x 109cm high, seat height 43cm

Condition Report

Showing signs of age throughout: typical chips, cosmetic marks and scuffing in places consistent with age and use; a little play in the joints; seat rails braced with iron straps; splits to seat boards; front edge of seat splat away but extant with some losses to the leading edge.

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