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Scottish George III Laburnum Armchair of Generous Proportions.
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Scottish George III Laburnum Armchair of Generous Proportions.

18th century
Sold 30 January 2025 · Dickinsons Antiques
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A fine and rare George III Laburnum Armchair of large proportions and of a good colour and patina. Having a well shaped top rail, a shaped and fretted splat and well shaped arms that flow perfectly.

This big and bold armchair is made from Laburnum , a timber popular with Scottish furniture makers of the 18th and 19th Centuries.

The wood to which they refer is not the small yellow-flowered tree found so commonly

in suburban gardens throughout England, but a much larger species, Cytisus Alpinus, which

thrives in Scotland and was perhaps the most highly prized amongst the more unusual

cabinet- and chair-making woods.

For further reading on the use of Laburnum please see the

Regional Furniture Society's article from 2017. "The Laburnum Tradition in Scotland" by David Jones.

Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this George III Laburnum Armchair to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1052094
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Description
A fine and rare George III Laburnum Armchair of large proportions and of a good colour and patina. Having a well shaped top rail, a shaped and fretted splat and well shaped arms that flow perfectly.
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This big and bold armchair is made from Laburnum , a timber popular with Scottish furniture makers of the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Dickinsons Antiques
fig 1. A dark brown wooden armchair featuring an open pierced splat back, scrolled arms, a red leather seat cushion, and straight legs connected by stretchers.
fig 1. Scottish George III Laburnum Armchair of Generous Proportions.

The wood to which they refer is not the small yellow-flowered tree found so commonly

in suburban gardens throughout England, but a much larger species, Cytisus Alpinus, which

thrives in Scotland and was perhaps the most highly prized amongst the more unusual

cabinet- and chair-making woods.

For further reading on the use of Laburnum please see the

Regional Furniture Society's article from 2017. "The Laburnum Tradition in Scotland" by David Jones.

Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this George III Laburnum Armchair to the Georgian era.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052094
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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Archive I A dark brown wooden armchair featuring an open pierced splat back, scrolled arms, a red leather seat cushion, and straight legs connected by stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Scottish George III Laburnum Armchair of Generous Proportions.

Archive II A dark brown wooden armchair featuring an open pierced splat back, scrolled arms, a red leather seat cushion, and straight legs connected by stretchers. View II
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A dark brown wooden armchair featuring an open pierced splat back, scrolled arms, a red leather seat cushion, and straight legs connected by stretchers.
Scottish George III Laburnum Armchair of generous proportions.
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A dark brown wooden armchair featuring an open pierced splat back, scrolled arms, a red leather seat cushion, and straight legs connected by stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLaburnum, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Scrolled armrests, H-stretchers, Leather drop-in seat
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A George III armchair refers to seating furniture produced during the reign of King George III of Great Britain from 1760 to 1820, a period noted for refined craftsmanship and classical architectural influences.

Georgian armchairs were primarily crafted from native timbers such as oak, mahogany, walnut, and regional woods like laburnum, frequently accompanied by upholstered seats in leather or woven textiles.

Authentication involves examining joinery techniques such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, signs of natural oxidisation and wear on the wood, tool marks from hand-working, and historical consistency in design.

An antique armchair can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing it with minimalist surroundings or neutral upholstery, allowing the historic wood grain and silhouette to serve as a focal point.

Preservation requires keeping wooden furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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