Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
These quarter sawn oak chairs have a shaped deep splat back. At the top of the rail there is a half round and very stylish shaping at the sides.
The uprights continue down and the chair has a stuffover seatpad. As the uprights continue down they form the back legs and are square, tapering and slightly out swept. There is a half round moulding on the sides and the front. The chair upholstery is attached to this. The chairs retain the original blocks underneath. The front legs are turned at the top and are faceted as they taper down towards another circular section and finish on a round turned toe. The chairs are very stylish and unusual.
William Playfair was one of the most well-known Scottish architects of the 19th century, and his projects include National Gallery of Scotland and Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. He also designed furniture that he thought best suited or complimented the quality of his buildings (some examples are found in Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh).
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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