Welcome back to Antiques Mysteries, where every object hides a story—and sometimes a warning. We’re digging into one of England’s most infamous haunted relics: the Busby Stoop Chair. Suspended above the bar in a North Yorkshire pub, this crooked oak seat is said to bring death to anyone who dares sit in it.

But there’s a twist: furniture experts say the chair may be a century too young for the crime it’s tied to.

So how do you tell the age of a chair? In this episode, we explore the subtle but revealing clues:

• Joinery techniques, like hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joints vs. machine-made precision.
• Tool marks and peg placement, which evolved as craftsmanship gave way to industrial methods.
• Turnings and leg shapes, which reflect shifting styles and available technology.
• Even the tree’s growth rings can hint at when the wood was harvested.

Join us as we unravel the layers of legend and lumber in The Chair That Shouldn’t Exist.

🎧 Listen now—and whatever you do, keep your feet on the floor.

Note: The chair in the image is not the actual chair from the pub. You can find images of the actual chair online.