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

Our Stock # 18.8465

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
• Flat seat squab recessed gently inside the front apron at a comfortable height of 47cm (18.5")
• 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.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 67cm (26.5'')
Max Depth: 48.5cm (19'')
Max Height: 90.5cm (35.75'')

Seat Width: 42cm (16.5'')
Seat Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Seat Height: 47cm (18.5'')