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An Early 20th Century Oak Gossip Chair by Wheelers of Arncroach Circa 1910
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An Early 20th Century Oak Gossip Chair by Wheelers of Arncroach Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th century Oak gossip chair by Wheelers of Arncroach after a design by Sir Robert Lorimer of Kellie Castle . In lovely original condition with tapestry seat .

Size: 17 inches wide, 18 inches deep 32 inches high

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gossip Chair to the 1910s.

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SA1144731
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4239
Description
An early 20th century Oak gossip chair by Wheelers of Arncroach after a design by Sir Robert Lorimer of Kellie Castle . In lovely original condition with tapestry seat .

Size: 17 inches wide, 18 inches deep 32 inches high

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gossip Chair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144731
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4239
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts oak gossip chair featuring a tall pierced back splat and a flame-stitch patterned upholstered seat.
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Archive I An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts oak gossip chair featuring a tall pierced back splat and a flame-stitch patterned upholstered seat.

An Early 20th Century Oak Gossip Chair by Wheelers of Arncroach Circa 1910

Archive II An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts oak gossip chair featuring a tall pierced back splat and a flame-stitch patterned upholstered seat. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts oak gossip chair featuring a tall pierced back splat and a flame-stitch patterned upholstered seat. View III
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 97
Items Sold 4,550
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts oak gossip chair featuring a tall pierced back splat and a flame-stitch patterned upholstered seat.
An early 20th century Oak gossip chair by Wheelers of Arncroach circa 1910
Ref: SA1144731
An early 20th-century Arts and Crafts oak gossip chair featuring a tall pierced back splat and a flame-stitch patterned upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Fabric
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsPierced back splat, H-stretcher base, Flame-stitch upholstery
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

An early 20th century Arts and Crafts gossip chair by Wheelers of Arncroach follows a design by Sir Robert Lorimer of Kellie Castle. Constructed from medium brown oak, the piece has a tall, shaped backrest with a pierced vertical splat, an H-stretcher base, and square legs. The drop-in seat is upholstered in a tapestry fabric patterned with green, pink, and white flame-stitch chevrons. Practical for use as an occasional seat in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, this piece measures 81 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. The wood shows a warm grain finish, and the chair remains in original condition with a tapestry seat.

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Gossip chairs emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often created by regional makers in Scotland and England who blended traditional vernacular proportions with the simplicity of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Furniture from this period typically features solid oak construction, mortise and tenon joinery, sturdy H-stretchers, and hand-carved or pierced back splats designed for durability and clean geometric forms.

Authentic pieces exhibit visible joinery, quarter-sawn oak grain patterns, modest proportions without excess ornamentation, and occasionally maker marks or stamps from known workshops such as Wheelers of Arncroach.

Place the chair as an occasional accent piece alongside a minimalist side table, near a fireplace, or in an entryway to introduce rich wood tones and historic character into modern interiors.

Keep the timber frame away from direct heat sources, apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually, and clean upholstery gently with a soft vacuum attachment to avoid fibre deterioration.
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