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Pair of Glasgow School Arts & Crafts Armchairs
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Pair of Glasgow School Arts & Crafts Armchairs

1900 - 1920
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A lovely pair of Arts & Crafts oak armchairs. Glasgow school, probably made by Wylie & Lochhead and possibly designed by E A Taylor. Very well constructed in solid oak, now with a warm colour and patina. Of a good size and structurally sound. Upholstered in green leather which is serviceable but could be replaced if desired. Each bearing the registration mark 450744 which relates to the year 1905.

Dimensions:

width 56cms

depth 51cms

overall height 112cms

seat height 46cms

Wylie & Lochhead (c. 1829 to c. 1950s) was a Glasgow furniture manufacturer and interior decorator renowned for its contribution to Victorian and early twentieth-century design. Founded by cabinetmaker Robert Wylie and upholsterer William Lochhead, the firm built its reputation on high-quality craftsmanship, supplying both bespoke and catalogued furnishings to Scotland’s growing middle class. By the 1890s Wylie & Lochhead employed leading Glasgow Style designers such as Ernest Archibald Taylor, George Logan, and George Walton, producing Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts pieces characterised by elegant proportions, stylised inlay, and finely carved motifs. Working mainly in mahogany, oak, and walnut, the company also offered complete interior schemes, including stained glass, metalwork, and textiles, ensuring cohesive decorative ensembles for domestic and commercial clients. Through international exhibitions and an extensive showroom network, Wylie & Lochhead helped popularise progressive Scottish design. Although the firm’s influence waned after the mid-twentieth century, its furniture remains prized for its refined aesthetic, exemplary craftsmanship, and significant role in the history of Glasgow design.

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated these Glasgow School Oak Armchairs to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243436
Dealers Internal Reference
18514
Description
A lovely pair of Arts & Crafts oak armchairs. Glasgow school, probably made by Wylie & Lochhead and possibly designed by E A Taylor. Very well constructed in solid oak, now with a warm colour and patina. Of a good size and structurally sound. Upholstered in green leather which is serviceable but could be replaced if desired. Each bearing the registration mark 450744 which relates to the year 1905.
fig 1. A pair of high-backed Arts and Crafts oak armchairs with vertical back splats and studded leather seats.
fig 1. Pair of Glasgow School Arts & Crafts Armchairs

Dimensions:

width 56cms

depth 51cms

overall height 112cms

seat height 46cms

Wylie & Lochhead (c. 1829 to c.

“
1950s) was a Glasgow furniture manufacturer and interior decorator renowned for its contribution to Victorian and early twentieth-century design.
Camden Antiques

Founded by cabinetmaker Robert Wylie and upholsterer William Lochhead, the firm built its reputation on high-quality craftsmanship, supplying both bespoke and catalogued furnishings to Scotland’s growing middle class. By the 1890s Wylie & Lochhead employed leading Glasgow Style designers such as Ernest Archibald Taylor, George Logan, and George Walton, producing Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts pieces characterised by elegant proportions, stylised inlay, and finely carved motifs. Working mainly in mahogany, oak, and walnut, the company also offered complete interior schemes, including stained glass, metalwork, and textiles, ensuring cohesive decorative ensembles for domestic and commercial clients. Through international exhibitions and an extensive showroom network, Wylie & Lochhead helped popularise progressive Scottish design. Although the firm’s influence waned after the mid-twentieth century, its furniture remains prized for its refined aesthetic, exemplary craftsmanship, and significant role in the history of Glasgow design.

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated these Glasgow School Oak Armchairs to the 1910s.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243436
Dealers Internal Ref
18514
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A pair of high-backed Arts and Crafts oak armchairs with vertical back splats and studded leather seats.
Pair of Glasgow School Arts & Crafts Armchairs
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsVertical splats, Square finials, Turned front legs, Studded upholstery
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

Developed in Scotland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Glasgow School furniture combines traditional Arts & Crafts hand-craftsmanship with stylised geometric lines, high-backed vertical proportions, and subtle Art Nouveau influences.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid oak using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, featuring carved back splats, turned front supports, and leather or fabric upholstery secured with brass studding.

Authentic period armchairs showcase solid timber construction with visible joinery, prominent vertical slats or stylised piercings, organic wood grain patterns, and hand-hammered upholstery nails rather than modern staples.

Position a pair of high-backed armchairs alongside a clean-lined dining table, in a reading nook paired with a minimalist side table, or as architectural accent seating in an entryway or library setting.

Dust the wooden framework regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, apply high-grade beeswax polish annually following the grain, and clean the leather seating with specialised hide food to maintain flexibility and prevent drying.
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