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Late 17th Century English Antique Oak Joint Stool
Original price was: £1,454.99.£291.00Current price is: £291.00.
Description
Late 17th Century English Antique Oak Joint Stool
Discover a late 17th-century English antique oak joint stool featuring peg-joined construction, a thumbnail-edged plank top, a carved apron, and four turned legs. A tactile piece of country furniture with enduring charm and historic integrity, available from Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill.
Historic Context
Joint stools were among the most common forms of seating in 17th-century England, used in homes, inns, and ecclesiastical settings. Their name derives from the mortise-and-tenon joints that connect the legs and rails—often secured with wooden pegs, as seen here.
This example features a thumbnail-edged plank top, a decorative detail typical of the period, and a carved apron that adds visual rhythm beneath the seat. The turned legs reflect regional lathe work, likely from the West Country or Midlands, and the stool’s compact proportions suggest use as a side seat or occasional table.
Joint stools were valued for their portability, durability, and multifunctionality. Surviving examples like this one offer insight into vernacular craftsmanship and domestic life in Restoration-era England.
Provenance – England. 17th century.
Condition – surface wear is commensurate with age. Please refer to the images. The top may have been replaced historically. All joints are sound. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.
Size: Depth 28cm x Width 45cm x Height 50cm (11″ x 17 3/4″ x 19 2/3″)
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