James I oak armchair
- Period
- Circa 1620
- Origin
- West Country, England
- Dimensions
- W 24.5" × H 16.25" (seat 18.25")" × D 16"
- Reference
- #Marh301
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
James I carved joined oak armchair with fan cresting rail, possibly West country. The back panel with an applied architectural designed frame with egg and dart and blank arcading with a central lozenge carved panel, the upper rail carved with blank arcading (nulling) as is the seat rail. Interesting note: the arms have a simple egg and dart carving running down each side, original to the chair.
Back legs tipped, and front bun feet later.