A 17th Century West Country Oak Wainscot Chair.

Somerset circa 1660

This chair has had a life ,converted into a commode in the 18th century judging by the timber frame and recently having a cushioned seat made for comfort.

Single panel back carved with a quatrefoil of long leaves surrounding a central flower head.

The commode seat is still in place under the seat but could be lifted out if the thought of what it was used for offends you.

Personaly it makes me chuckle and what a talking point as a friend sits down.

Plus it is all part of this chairs useful life.

21.5" Wide 

17.5" Deep

18" Seat height

41" Back hieght

Good dark colour and patina in all the right places.

The feet have been tipped and it still has all original stretchers and the top corners have been rounded off a some stage and secured with two screws.

So not quite a purist chair but a very comfortable one all the same