Charles I joined settle-table
1640 - 1650
West Country
W 59" × H 51 1/2" (table 34 1/2") × D 21 1/2" (table 26 1/4")
Stock # Marh2827
£7,250.00
Charles I joined oak and elm settle-table. The panelled back rest with moulded stiles and rails, the baluster turned legs joined by lower plain stretcher rails and a simple upper seat rail with moulding, the upper back rest being the two plank cleated top hinged on the back of the armrests.
Victor Chinnery; Unfortunately, the reality is not quite so cosy, for rarely does a chair-table serve either a comfortable chair or an efficient dining table. Consequently they are quite rare items in their genuine state.