Oak Framed Traditional Orkney Chair

Name: Oak Framed Traditional Orkney Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1068425
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1900. A stylish large oak framed Orkney chair, probably by ‘David Kirkness’ of Kirkwall. The oak frame with the oat straw back tied and finished with marram grass. The drop in oak framed seat in excellent condition, the simple shaped arms supported on a traditional uprights. The back legs are square tapering and slightly out swept and front legs are square and braced by a conforming peripheral stretchers, with all the uprights and arms fixed in position by half round brass screws. The chair, straw and frame are in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1068425

Dealers Internal Reference

33448

Description

Circa 1900. A stylish large oak framed Orkney chair, probably by ‘David Kirkness’ of Kirkwall. The oak frame with the oat straw back tied and finished with marram grass.

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The drop in oak framed seat in excellent condition, the simple shaped arms supported on a traditional uprights.

Georgian Antiques

The back legs are square tapering and slightly out swept and front legs are square and braced by a conforming peripheral stretchers, with all the uprights and arms fixed in position by half round brass screws. The chair, straw and frame are in excellent condition.