Code: 10534
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For sale is a beautifully simple Scottish vernacular tall-backed Glasgow pattern armchair from the first half of the 19th Century c.1825-1850 with great arms.
This tall-backed armchair combines the features of Glasgow pattern Scottish armchair with decorative elements and taller back. The chair looks to be constructed of Elm throughout barr the seat plank in softwood. It forms a lovely strong frame and attractive stance.
- Attractive and decorative bow-type cross splat back which sits between two narrow cross rails, framed/held in place by two turned balls, leading to lovely flattened and sinuous curved/scrolled arms. The arms finish with turned urn-shaped underarm supports. The single plank seat has had a repair at some point in its life at the front with nails to the rail and also shows historic evidence of woodworm on a single seat rail.
- The seat is softwood and sits over the frame, which looks to have been dark stained to simulate mahogany.
- The front legs are tapered in the Scottish manner to their inner and rear surfaces
- The front and rear stretchers are raised in contrast to the side stretchers
- The chair has lovely wear and patina throughout the contact points from its circa 180 years and remains very robust a perfectly ready for further service
Ready for further decorative utility in a new home, it is a lovely armchair with subtle but attractive proportion and design.
Free delivery to the UK mainland as priced. International buyers are welcome, but please contact us prior to payment to confirm the additional packaging, insurance and shipping costs by way of acceptance to your country. Purchaser responsible for local import tariffs/fees. If you are interested in multiple items, please contact us for combined postage.
