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Jack Grimble of Cromer Carved Oak Stool

Jack Grimble of Cromer Carved Oak Stool

Ref: PIN19

Price

£600

Item Details

A finely hand-carved oak stool by Jack Grimble of Cromer, Norfolk, dating to the 1930s. This distinctive three-legged stool features a thick, shaped seat and a slender, tapering backrest terminating in a stylised carved Tudor Rose — a recurring motif in Grimble’s work. Executed in solid English oak, the stool demonstrates Grimble’s masterful understanding of proportion and form. The splayed legs are tenoned and pegged through the seat, reflecting his adherence to traditional joinery methods and the Arts and Crafts ethos of honest construction. The subtly curved back and sculpted seat provide both comfort and visual rhythm, while the warm, hand-rubbed patina enhances the stool’s tactile appeal. Jack Grimble (fl. 1920s–1950s) was a distinguished Norfolk craftsman based in Cromer, renowned for his robust, hand-tooled oak furniture rooted in vernacular tradition. Deeply influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, Grimble’s work celebrates natural materials and rural craftsmanship. Grimble received commissions from notable local patrons, including pieces made for the Royal Estate at Sandringham, where his furniture was appreciated for its quality, simplicity, and regional character. This association with Sandringham helped establish his reputation among collectors of early 20th-century English country furniture. Jack Grimble’s furniture embodies the enduring appeal of English rural craftsmanship. His pieces, often compared to those of Ernest Gimson and the Cotswold School makers, balance rustic simplicity with refined handwork. The present example illustrates the sculptural sensibility and regional character that make Grimble’s furniture highly collectible today.

Measurements

Height:

91 cm

Width:

33 cm

Date of manufacture

c.1930

Condition

Good condition with a rich, timeworn patina. Minor surface wear and marks commensurate with age and use.

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