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English Oak Armchair
Category: Furniture - Non-American
SubType: Bureau
Origin: England-UK
Era: 17th Century
A rare early example of a 17th century armchair with inlaid bog oak and boxwood on the crested back and side supports. The carving on the back is echoed in the fluted column leg and arm supports. Carver's initials on right leg; 'IIIL' carved on crested rail. English, circa 1600-1630






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