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Pair of Walnut Gossip Chairs
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Pair of Walnut Gossip Chairs

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming pair of walnut gossip chair by Wheelers of Arncroach in Fife. The classic Chippendale style back has an open splat and curved top ends. Their original leather drop in seat has some marks but no rips and are easily recovered. There are square tapering legs to the front and slightly out swept back legs, united by an H stretcher and a cross stretcher at the back.

Seat height 39cm

The well-known 'Gossip' chair was a design by Sir Robert Lorimer of Kellie Castle in Scotland and made by William Wheeler of Arncroach in Fife who was both joiner and wheelwright to the Lorimer family.

Internal Reference:  SAI2769

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated these Pair Walnut Side Chairs to the 1920s.

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SA920867
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SAI2769
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Description
A charming pair of walnut gossip chair by Wheelers of Arncroach in Fife. The classic Chippendale style back has an open splat and curved top ends. Their original leather drop in seat has some marks but no rips and are easily recovered.
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There are square tapering legs to the front and slightly out swept back legs, united by an H stretcher and a cross stretcher at the back.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers.
fig 1. Pair of Walnut Gossip Chairs

Seat height 39cm

The well-known 'Gossip' chair was a design by Sir Robert Lorimer of Kellie Castle in Scotland and made by William Wheeler of Arncroach in Fife who was both joiner and wheelwright to the Lorimer family.

Internal Reference:  SAI2769

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated these Pair Walnut Side Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA920867
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2769
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers.

Pair of Walnut Gossip Chairs

Archive II A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers. View II
Archive III A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers. View III
Archive IV A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers. View IV
Archive V A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers. View V
Archive VI A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers. View IX
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A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers.
Pair of Walnut Gossip Chairs
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A matching pair of warm brown walnut side chairs with pierced vasiform splats, shaped crest rails, and upholstered drop-in seats supported by square legs with H-stretchers.
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High-back side chairs, traditionally referred to as gossip or corner chairs depending on their shape and arrangement, gained popularity in eighteenth-century Britain and Europe. Designed without arms to accommodate the elaborate attire and formal posture of the period, these chairs allowed occupants to converse comfortably in drawing rooms and parlours.

Traditional construction relies heavily on solid walnut timber or walnut veneers laid over pine or oak carcases. Key elements include hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, carved vasiform splats, H-stretchers for stability, and padded seats covered in leather, horsehair, or woven wool upholstery.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber marks, irregularity in turned or carved components, and natural shrinkage across wood grain lines. Later Victorian or Edwardian revival chairs generally exhibit precise machine tooling, uniform dimensions, modern screw threads, and more contemporary seat padding materials.

A pair of carved walnut side chairs can be positioned on either side of a console table in an entryway or used as accent seating in a quiet corner. Flanking a fireplace or pairing them with contemporary neutral upholstery creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Maintain walnut timber by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, joint loosening, and wood fading.
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