A charming pair of walnut gossip chair by Wheelers of Arncroach in Fife. The classic Chippendale style back has an open splat and curved top ends. Their original leather drop in seat has some marks but no rips and are easily recovered. There are square tapering legs to the front and slightly out swept back legs, united by an H stretcher and a cross stretcher at the back.
Seat height 39cm
The well-known 'Gossip' chair was a design by Sir Robert Lorimer of Kellie Castle in Scotland and made by William Wheeler of Arncroach in Fife who was both joiner and wheelwright to the Lorimer family.

Dimensions

Height = 89 cm (35.0")
Width = 45 cm (17.7")
Depth = 47 cm (18.5")

All measurements are done to the widest point .
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