Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Pitch Pine Armchair, Gothic Taste, Victorian

This is an antique Glastonbury chair. An English, pitch pine decorative armchair with Gothic overtones, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Delightful example of the fabled Glastonbury chair, with superb form and detail. Displaying a desirable aged patina and good order throughout. Quality pitch pine shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues. Bold, serpentine stocks and robust cleated peg joints. Square back rest accentuated with a field panel splat. Pierced fretwork button detail to the top rail above a shaped border carving. Broad, striking arms finished with canted corners, and trefoil motif. Standing upon a quartet of square section legs, in tremendous X-form. This is a superior antique Glastonbury chair with unabashed Gothic revival overtones and quality stocks. Finished to a flourish throughout and sure to enhance any room. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. Our Ref: 18.8465