Code: 10538
For sale is a beautiful simple Scottish vernacular Glasgow pattern armchair from the late 19th Century c.1890-1900 with great sinuous arms.
- Attractive and decorative bow-type cross splat back which sits above a solid cross rail, leading to lovely flattened and sinuous curved/scrolled arms. The arms finish with turned urn-shaped underarm supports. The plank seat is solid and shows the wear from use.
- The seat is softwood and sits over the frame, which looks to have been varnished in the Victorian manner for shellaq. The chair looks to be a mix of softwoods, elm and ash.
- The front legs are tapered in the Scottish manner to their inner and rear surfaces
- The side and rear stretchers are all present, the front appears to have been removed (the chair remains solid)
- The chair has lovely wear and patina throughout the contact points from its circa 125+ years and remains 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.
