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A Scottish George III Solid Birch 'Fan Back' Chair, Edinburgh C.1800
Jeckyll & Co
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A Scottish George III Solid Birch 'Fan Back' Chair, Edinburgh C.1800

18th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

Clean comtemporary-looking form, the decoration limited to simple scratch beading to the back.

My friend David Jones told me there was a related set of chairs at the back seating area of 'The Ox' (The Oxford Bar, New Town in Edinburgh, made famous as the favoured haunt of John Rebus and Ian Rankin.). I haven't been for a few years, must go and check if they are still there...

91.5cm high x 48cm wide x 52.5cm deep

Structurally sound and well=presented, with hand-woven wool drop-in seat. Historic repair to the back of the top-tail, see images

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

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Jeckyll & Co has dated this George III Birch Side Chair to the Georgian era.

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Description
Clean comtemporary-looking form, the decoration limited to simple scratch beading to the back.

My friend David Jones told me there was a related set of chairs at the back seating area of 'The Ox' (The Oxford Bar, New Town in Edinburgh, made famous as the favoured haunt of John Rebus and Ian Rankin.). I haven't been for a few years, must go and check if they are still there...

fig 1. A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers.
fig 1. A Scottish George III Solid Birch 'Fan Back' Chair, Edinburgh C.1800

91.5cm high x 48cm wide x 52.5cm deep

Structurally sound and well=presented, with hand-woven wool drop-in seat. Historic repair to the back of the top-tail, see images

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

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Jeckyll & Co has dated this George III Birch Side Chair to the Georgian era.

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Archive I A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers.

A Scottish George III Solid Birch 'Fan Back' Chair, Edinburgh C.1800

Archive II A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View II
Archive III A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View III
Archive IV A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View IV
Archive V A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View V
Archive VI A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View IX
Archive X A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View X
Archive XI A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers. View XI
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A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers.
A Scottish George III solid birch 'Fan Back' chair, Edinburgh c.1800
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A George III solid birch side chair featuring a vertical reeded slat back, patterned geometric fabric seat, and square tapered legs with stretchers.
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Originating in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, George III fan back chairs feature straight, upright back frames with vertical slats or splats arranged in a subtle fan or reeded layout. This style reflects Neo-Classical proportions common in Georgian cabinetmaking across Britain and Scotland.

Scottish provincial cabinetmakers frequently utilised regional hardwoods such as birch, oak, and laburnum alongside imported mahogany. Construction techniques typically involved mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved splats, and sturdy lower stretchers for structural stability.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-planed timbers, irregular saw marks on underside surfaces, and natural wood shrinkage around joints over time. Original joinery, period-appropriate timber patina, and regional design features such as straight square legs with stretchers indicate authenticity.

A single Georgian side chair functions as an accent piece in a hallway, bedroom corner, or alongside a contemporary writing desk. Combining historic timber seating with neutral modern upholstery or clean-lined decor creates a balanced, layered interior scheme.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying, warping, and finish fading.
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