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A Scottish Vernacular Birch Armchair, Lanarkshire, Second Quarter 19th Century
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A Scottish Vernacular Birch Armchair, Lanarkshire, Second Quarter 19th Century

19th century
Sold 17 December 2025 · Jeckyll & Co
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Description

A super example of a Lanarkshire chair, the overall proportions are slightly smaller than a typical chair of the period,

Good conditon overall. The seat has the original slats set lower than the seat rails, presumably to accomodate a squab cushion. In this example a section of packing case has been nailed on top, around 100 years ago. The right hand stump has had two additional screws added.

Seat height 35.5cm

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price, let me know if you would like a quote.

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Scottish Vernacular Birch Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1094448
Description
A super example of a Lanarkshire chair, the overall proportions are slightly smaller than a typical chair of the period,

Good conditon overall.

“
The seat has the original slats set lower than the seat rails, presumably to accomodate a squab cushion.
Jeckyll & Co

In this example a section of packing case has been nailed on top, around 100 years ago. The right hand stump has had two additional screws added.

Seat height 35.5cm

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price, let me know if you would like a quote.

Follow us on Instagram:jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Scottish Vernacular Birch Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1094448
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Instagram: jeckyllandco

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Archive I A Scottish vernacular birch armchair with a solid wooden seat, shaped splats, and turned arm supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Scottish Vernacular Birch Armchair, Lanarkshire, Second Quarter 19th Century

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Jeckyll & Co
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A Scottish vernacular birch armchair with a solid wooden seat, shaped splats, and turned arm supports.
A Scottish vernacular birch armchair, Lanarkshire, second quarter 19th century
Ref: SA1094448
A Scottish vernacular birch armchair with a solid wooden seat, shaped splats, and turned arm supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVernacular Country
  • MaterialBirch
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped splat back, Turned arm supports, Solid timber seat, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Scottish vernacular furniture is characterised by regional construction methods, utilitarian designs, and the use of locally sourced timbers such as birch, ash, and elm, crafted by local joiners rather than large workshops.

Regional Scottish chairs were typically built using native hardwoods like birch and elm for the frames, often incorporating solid timber plank seats and pegged or jointed construction methods.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-tooled joinery, timber shrinkage, natural wear patterns, tool marks from traditional woodworking implements, and a patinated surface acquired through decades of use.

An antique wooden armchair can be integrated into contemporary spaces by placing it as a statement reading chair against minimalist walls, or by contrasting its organic timber texture with modern textiles.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wooden surface.
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