19th Century Vernacular Arts and Crafts Style Elm Armchair decorative_vase An impressive and theatrical piece

An impressive and theatrical piece blending Japanese carving traditions with Western influence

Width 100cm

Wear/patina consistant with age and use

the desk sits low to the ground and folds neatly flat

which were also beautiful to behold

19th Century Vernacular Arts and Crafts Style Elm Armchair decorative_vase An impressive and theatrical pieceA late 19th century vernacular elm armchair of honest country construction, likely made using locally sourced timber. The form is simple and slightly uneven, with subtle irregularities that speak to hand tools and small workshop or rural origin rather than factory production. The chair features a well executed hand woven string seat, an unusual survival that adds both texture and visual interest. The frame shows good age and use, with historic repairs