19th century English posture / discipline chair. Circa 1860. Diminutive tall stool type chair, made for a child to sit upright and straight. These type of chairs became known as punishment or discipline chairs. The two from stretchers show a lot of wear from small shoes that could not reach the ground.
The original time out chair.
Beech and Elm Wood with a good polish and wax. Renewed hand caned seat.
The original time out chair.
Beech and Elm Wood with a good polish and wax. Renewed hand caned seat.
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Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)Seat Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
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Style:Early Victorian(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:BeechCaneElmHand-Woven,Joinery,Turned
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:Mid-19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1860
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Condition:GoodRefinished. Rewoven. Replacements made: Seat re-woven. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Polished and paste waxed. Chair is stable and structurally sound.
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Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU1049423595822
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