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Small Scottish Whytock & Reid Armchair
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Small Scottish Whytock & Reid Armchair

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A neatly proportioned armchair, standing on well designed walnut pad foot legs. The chair is in good condition, loose cushion likely to be feather, a very comfortable seat with a seating height of 44cm, beautifully made around 1920 and ready for use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Whytock and Reid Armchair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09478491
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Walnut cabriole legs with distinctive pad feet: hallmark Whytock & Reid Edinburgh design.
Internal corner blocks fitted beneath the frame: early twentieth-century workshop construction.
Hand-tacked hessian base cloth: traditional upholstery methods.
Smooth wear across the wooden foot bases: long domestic use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211213
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 neatly proportioned armchair, standing on well designed walnut pad foot legs.
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The chair is in good condition, loose cushion likely to be feather, a very comfortable seat with a seating height of 44cm, beautifully made around 1920 and ready for use.
Millers Antiques

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Whytock and Reid Armchair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09478491
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Walnut cabriole legs with distinctive pad feet: hallmark Whytock & Reid Edinburgh design.
Internal corner blocks fitted beneath the frame: early twentieth-century workshop construction.
Hand-tacked hessian base cloth: traditional upholstery methods.
Smooth wear across the wooden foot bases: long domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211213
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs.
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Archive I A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs.

Small Scottish Whytock & Reid Armchair

Archive II A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View XI
Archive XII A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs. View XII
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Millers Antiques

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
Items For Sale 310
Items Sold 1,155
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A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs.
Small Scottish Whytock & Reid Armchair
Ref: SA1211213
A high-backed wingback armchair upholstered in slate blue patterned fabric, featuring scrolled armrests and wooden cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Textile, Brass
  • ColourSlate Blue
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Wingback sides, Scrolled arms, Studded trim
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

This small Scottish armchair dates from the 1920 Queen Anne Revival period, made in mahogany and textile with brass studding, finished in slate blue. The high-backed wingback piece has a loose seat cushion, scrolled armrests, pad foot cabriole legs, and a brass stud trim along the lower border of the upholstery. It measures 97 cm high, 72 cm wide, and 71 cm deep, with a seating height of 44 cm. Position this comfortable chair in a living room, study, or bedroom within an English Country House interior. It provides a supportive seating option for reading or relaxing, bringing traditional charm and practicality to a home setting today.

FAQs

Whytock & Reid was a renowned Edinburgh cabinetmaking firm established in the nineteenth century, celebrated for high-quality craftsmanship, solid timber selection, and accurate adaptations of classic eighteenth-century seating designs.

These armchairs were constructed using solid hardwood internal frames, supported by carved mahogany or walnut legs, and upholstered with coiled springs, natural padding, and brass studding.

Authentic pieces frequently feature stamped maker marks or paper trade labels underneath the seat rail, alongside distinctive leg profiles, precision joinery, and refined hand-carved detail.

Position the armchair alongside a minimalist floor lamp and a low side table to form a dedicated reading space, balancing traditional proportions against clean contemporary lines.

Vacuum textile upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, position the chair away from direct sunlight to avoid fabric fading, and polish the timber legs periodically with natural beeswax.
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