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Rare Early English Dugout Armchair

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A fine and very rare early 18th century English oak dugout armchair, the generously sized body rough-hewn from a single oak tree trunk, showing adzed and drawn toolmarks and possessing a wonderful organic form.
Chairs like these were often formed from dead and decaying trees, with the partly rotted inner core more easily scooped out to form the hollow of the chair. This example is especially graphic and sculptural and is of a scale seldom seen. For a similar example, see Victor Chinnery's "Oak Furniture, the British Tradition, fig 2:42".

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. good "as found" condition, with losses and wear as expected. Seat possibly an old replacement
Creation Date:	1730
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00002116
Incollect Reference #:	808717

Dimensions

W.	28.5 in;	H.	41 in;	D.	26 in;
W.	72.39 cm;	H.	104.14 cm;	D.	66.04 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.