19th Century Vernacular Arts and Crafts Style Elm Armchair decorative_vase ready for everyday use

ready for everyday use

Wear/patina consistant with age and use

seat upholstery is possibly a later addition but certainly not recent

the upper cabinet features glazed doors with attractively wavy period glass

the desk sits low to the ground and folds neatly flat

19th Century Vernacular Arts and Crafts Style Elm Armchair decorative_vase ready for everyday useA 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