Pair of Glasgow School Arts & Crafts Armchairs

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.