With Floral Marquetry Inlay to the Upper Panel Solid Oak with Ebony, Box and Sycamore Details English, c.1670
41.75" high x 24.75" wide x 21.5" deep
Ref: 10579
The defining characteristic of the wainscot chair is its high back, often constructed from paneling or wainscot wood. The back could be solid or have carved decorations.
The wainscot chair was a status symbol in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. It was often found in great halls or private chambers of wealthy households. The chairs were also used in churches and palaces, emphasizing their high status.
