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Description

A charming Scottish vernacular armchair in oak, in good strong condition. Seating height 42.cm

Dated around 1830.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Crofter Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1050066

Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description

A charming Scottish vernacular armchair in oak, in good strong condition. Seating height 42.cm

Dated around 1830.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Crofter Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1050066

About the Dealer

Millers Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Millers Antiques

Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441

Location

1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques

Verified Since Sep 2012

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleHighland Hunting Lodge
MaterialOak, Pine
ColourBrown
MotifsPanel back, Flat armrests, Mortise and tenon joints, Solid timber seat
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

A Scottish crofter armchair is a traditional vernacular seating form historically crafted by rural artisans using local timber, characterised by simple, utilitarian construction and sturdy mortise and tenon joints.

These pieces were typically constructed from native British hardwoods and softwoods such as oak, elm, ash, and pine, depending on local availability and the specific requirements of the regional maker.

Authenticity is generally identified through tool marks, hand-carved joinery, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, oxidisation, and construction methods consistent with pre-industrial rural carpentry.

Such pieces function well as accent seating in minimalist or rustic rooms, providing architectural contrast when paired against clean white walls or neutral, textured textiles.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations, periodically feeding the wood with microcrystalline wax to maintain the protective finish.