Early 18th Century Salt Box Chair

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An early 18th-century oak salt box chair, its tall back and hinged seat concealing a deep compartment once used for … Read more An early 18th-century oak salt box chair, its tall back and hinged seat concealing a deep compartment once used for storing essentials such as salt or flour, and in some households, more secretive contents. Tradition holds that the older women of the family would settle here by the hearth when the tax collector came calling, tucking away coins and papers beneath the seat to keep household savings from view. Equally at home holding provisions, cherished keepsakes, or even a well-worn Bible, this stout and timeworn form speaks to the ingenuity of domestic life in the period, where every piece was crafted to serve both comfort and quiet utility.


Dimensions:

Width: 21.5" at seat/widest
Depth: 16", 14.75" at seat
Height: 48", 18" at seat, 25.5" floor to top of armrest



**Our items are one-of-a-kind and can have wear consistent with age, including nicks, cracks, separation, doors and drawers that stick or don't close completely and patina which only adds to the character. Please be sure to ask any questions related to condition prior to purchase.** See less