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A tall Arts & Crafts open armchair, or elbow chair, in solid oak, made in Britain around 1900–1910 in the Glasgow Style.
The shaped top rail has a recessed circular roundel above three upright splats – a broad central panel flanked by two slender ones – showing off the figured oak grain. Flat, gently shaped arms rest on tapering square supports with collars. The front legs are square and taper to neat spade feet, while the back legs splay outwards. There are no stretchers, which keeps the outline clean and architectural.
The drop-in seat is covered in red crackle-texture leatherette with a close-nailed stud border.
Stamped “W.B.L.R.” to the frame. The same mark appears on other good-quality Edwardian chairs, including a set of six inlaid mahogany dining chairs sold at Christie’s. It is most likely the mark of an as-yet-unidentified manufacturer that made chairs for retailers.
Condition: structurally sound and solid. The drop-in seat is neat top and bottom, with the original-style webbing underneath intact. Warm patina consistent with age.
Height 111.5cm Seat 45.5cm Arms 72.5cm
Width 61cm
Depth 61cm Seat (drop-in) 44.5cm
Collection by appointment from The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PY. Delivery quoted before you buy – please get in touch.
