Late 19th Century Scottish Vernacular Edinburgh Pattern Joined Armchair c.1890

Scottish lowland joined Edinburgh pattern armchair - Stained birch to simulate more expensive mahogany, in a dark reddish stain throughout with a softwood seat. - This chair has the distinct component features of a Edinburgh pattern, lowland joined chair from the second half of the 19th Century. - The chair has a wide and swept broad curved top rail, rounded and curved a the ends which passes over the two back uprights. A single curved rail below rounded on its edges makes for a simple cross splat. - The rear legs and uprights are curved ensuring the back reclines for comfort. - The front legs are turned with decorative inverted vase or tulip shaped turnings with an extra large ring turning above the feet. - The very elegant 'Crane-necked' or 'Grecian' arms are supported on turned baluster sections leading to the front legs. - This chair is in good solid antique condition and has age related wear throughout. Ready for continued utility and in an elegant Scottish design for such functional vernacular furniture.