Oak Furniture

Bonhams' unique Oak Interior auctions include 16th, 17th and 18th century carpenter-made and joined early vernacular furniture, often from single-owner and private collections. Sales include dressers, coffers, lowboys, chests of drawers, side tables, refectory tables, panel-back armchairs, back stools and joint stools, made from a variety of timbers including ash, elm, fruitwood, oak, walnut and yew.

Related works of art including treen (objects made from wood), early metalware (brass, copper, iron, pewter and steel), early carvings in wood and stone, and naïve art and portraits, are sold alongside furniture in a sale which caters for both connoisseur collectors and clients wishing to re-create period interiors. Since 2012, the sale has incorporated the Textile Department.

Auctions take place at Chester four times a year in January, April, July and October. Items are sourced nationwide and transfer to Chester from other Bonhams' offices or salerooms can be arranged. If you are considering selling early or vernacular furniture, a member of the specialist team will be pleased to offer their expert advice by telephone, e-mail or in person.

Lots in future auctions

Carved and polychrome decorated lion and anchor sign (reputedly removed from a south coast customs building), together with a blue plinth supplied by client.
A fine Elizabeth I oak panel-back armchair Circa 1580
Two sections of early 15th century linenfold panelling
Oak trefoil table
A late George III oak high dresser North Wales
An oak refectory table In the 17th century manner

Highlights from past auctions

A rare Charles II carved boxwood screw-action nutcracker, dated 1664
Sold for £8,750 inc. premium
A rare Charles II carved boxwood screw-action nutcracker, dated 1664
A Charles II oak and marquetry inlaid child's high chair South Yorkshire, circa 1670-80
Sold for £13,750 inc. premium
A Charles II oak and marquetry child's high chair South Yorkshire, circa 1670-80
A 17th century and later carved walnut side chair Traces of gilt decoration
Sold for £16,875 inc. premium
A 17th century and later carved walnut side chair Traces of gilt decoration
A rare Charles I joined oak joined triangular table/cupboard Circa 1640
Sold for £17,500 inc. premium
A rare Charles I oak joined triangular table/cupboard Circa 1640

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