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I saw this chair in Hever Castle earlier today and immediately thought of the chair builders on here.
Of course I was not allowed to see how comfortable it was but with only 3 legs it would never rock :) .
There was no date on the chair and not anyone to ask at the time.

Difficult to take many photos of the ornate 16th century carvings on view as flash not allowed. I had been warned in advance (thanks Adrian) that much of the castle is Edwardian remodelling by the Astor family but there was enough original carving, panelling and furniture to keep me interested.

We did not have enough time to do the gardens and ground justice, which are extensive. We will go again when it is a bit warmer.

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I think I've seen that one in a book.

When you say "it'll never wobble".....it's wobbling which is the origin of 3 legged stools and hence backed-stools (which I think is what this is). Uneven floors meant that 4 legs never sat flat, but 3 legs did. You can put a 3 legged stool down on any conceivable surface and it won't wobble.

Are you in Blighty for long, Andy?
 
So you didn't follow my wife's advice from last night and walk round the lake then? :lol:

We know Hever Castle very well. We got married there and have access all areas. 8-)

I have a plan set for that style of chair and can tell you where you can see others if you want! You used to see them very occasionally in antique shops in Dorking, Ripley and Petworth (the people who used to do very old genuine Tudor furniture) but most of them have ling since retired.

They were comfortable enough but really made for much smaller people.
 
Mike G":7c1zfkdg said:
I think I've seen that one in a book.

When you say "it'll never wobble".....it's wobbling which is the origin of 3 legged stools and hence backed-stools (which I think is what this is). Uneven floors meant that 4 legs never sat flat, but 3 legs did. You can put a 3 legged stool down on any conceivable surface and it won't wobble.

Are you in Blighty for long, Andy?
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Of course you know why a milking stool only has 3 legs...

Cos the cow’s got the udder. :)

Not here long enough Mike, back on Tuesday, covid tests permitting.
 
AJB Temple":8wveyjlt said:
So you didn't follow my wife's advice from last night and walk round the lake then? :lol:

We know Hever Castle very well. We got married there and have access all areas. 8-)

I have a plan set for that style of chair and can tell you where you can see others if you want! You used to see them very occasionally in antique shops in Dorking, Ripley and Petworth (the people who used to do very old genuine Tudor furniture) but most of them have ling since retired.

They were comfortable enough but really made for much smaller people.
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Not enough hours in the day Adrian we only got into the castle 30mins before they shut the door and by the time we came out the lake walk was beyond us. But we will go back.
 
Sheffield Tony":1p9mrjf2 said:
That's one ugly chair. IMHO, of course.
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Beat me to it, usually I can find something to admire is old furniture but that's truely vile.
Like three legged chairs though.
 
The alternative, in those days, was a wooden bench. That chair was high-status, and it had a cushion. Luxury!
 
Must admit I was wondering if it was actually a chair, or a mis-identified form of torture device. Ah well, I admire the skill nonetheless. Plus I've learnt that "You can never have too many spindles" is not something I'll ever be saying... :D
 
Judging by that chair & the one in the background of the first photo the original owners didn’t want guests staying too long. :shock:
 
Looking at that chair picture again, the one in the background looks potentially authentic but I can't help wondering if the very ornate one in the picture, with unusual side wings, is repro. I shall have to look out for it next time we go there.

They make a lot of the Bullen link. Personally I think Anne was clearly a very early feminist and influenced England in her short life far more than most women in history. It can be argued that she was the root cause and possibly suggestor of the whole Church of England movement and massive diminution of Catholicism in this country. As well as spawning the original Lizzie.
 
What sort of age would that chair be?

Being a philistine, I would have dismissed it as late Victorian kitsch.
 
It certainly won't be original to Leeds Castle Tony. The place was derelict and empty for many years until the late 1920's when Olive Baille gutted and fully refurbished it. The place is spectacular for its setting and beautiful moat. They have some memorable pictures (paintings) left from her time there.

Not much in the way of wear marks in that picture, so I would expect it is 18th Century at oldest.
 
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