Georgian Scottish Vernacular Glasgow Pattern Armchair Laburnum c.1810-1830

For sale from W&W Antiques is a beautiful 19th Century / Georgian period Glasgow pattern armchair likely from Perthshire / Angus region c.1810-1830. - This lovely, large laburnum and softwood seated armchair has a beautiful rich dark colour, solid construction and elegant but rustic lines. - This armchair has front legs in the Scottish manner with a traditional taper to the inner and rear faces and the rear legs are swept backwards.  The rear legs also are stepped above the seat on the inner faces. - The top rail and cross splat are decoratively styled. - The swept arms link with stepped design into the classical urns and into decorative turned bases linking to the front legs.  - Scottish laburnum was used in Perthshire and Angus in particular for furniture making from Laburnum Cytisus Alpinus.  Often referred to as the Scottish mahogany due to a dense and even quality. - The seat looks to be a scrubbed, planked softwood or birch. - Marks and wear from use and age, throughout but a solid wright / country-made Scottish armchair. - The leg stretchers sit low and solidly between the legs for stability.  Seat height 40cm. - We have owned and sold a number of these lovely Scottish chairs and this one is a very pleasing example. A lovely vernacular armchair from Perthshire / Angus ready for further decorative utility in a new home. Free delivery to the UK mainland as priced. International buyers are welcome, but please contact us prior to payment to confirm the additional packaging, insurance and shipping costs by way of acceptance to your country.  Purchaser responsible for local import tariffs/fees. If you are interested in multiple items, please contact us for combined postage.