A 19th Century Scottish Walnut 'Gothick' Armchair

Name: A 19th Century Scottish Walnut 'Gothick' Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240403
Price: 175 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Jeckyll & Co

Description

With well carved back and sturdy, robust frame.

The design of the back is inspired by 18th century patterns published in Thomas Chippendale's Director and Horace Walpole's influential Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, London.

However, the shape of the arms are typically Scottish with related designs published in The Edinburgh Chair Makers Book of Prices.

99.5cm high x 56cm wide x 54cm deep

Seat height: 46cm

Good condition overall. Slight shrinkage split to the back splat and a couple of minor losses to the carving. Dent to the front right leg which may have originally been a knot in the wood.

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Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1240403

Description

With well carved back and sturdy, robust frame.

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The design of the back is inspired by 18th century patterns published in Thomas Chippendale's Director and Horace Walpole's influential Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, London.

Jeckyll & Co

fig 1. A 19th century Scottish walnut 'Gothick' armchair — fig 1. A 19th Century Scottish Walnut 'Gothick' Armchair

However, the shape of the arms are typically Scottish with related designs published in The Edinburgh Chair Makers Book of Prices.

99.5cm high x 56cm wide x 54cm deep

Seat height: 46cm

Good condition overall. Slight shrinkage split to the back splat and a couple of minor losses to the carving. Dent to the front right leg which may have originally been a knot in the wood.