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Oak Framed David Kirkness Style Orkney Chair
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Oak Framed David Kirkness Style Orkney Chair

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 September 2026 · Georgian Antiques
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Description

Circa 1900, oak framed, David Kirkness style Orkney chair. With an old straw back, tied together with marram grass and a row of marram grass over the straw at the top. It retains its original drop-in marram grass seat and has a classic Kirkness style curled arm. The arms and back are screwed in place at the sides, with some wear to the arms. Its legs are square and tapering.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Oak Framed Orkney Chair to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
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SA1162139
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Circa 1900, oak framed, David Kirkness style Orkney chair.
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With an old straw back, tied together with marram grass and a row of marram grass over the straw at the top.
Georgian Antiques

It retains its original drop-in marram grass seat and has a classic Kirkness style curled arm. The arms and back are screwed in place at the sides, with some wear to the arms. Its legs are square and tapering.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Oak Framed Orkney Chair to the 1900s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1162139
Dealers Internal Ref
4383
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Archive I An oak armchair featuring a tall woven straw backrest, flat open armrests, and a rush seat. SOLD17 SEP 26

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An oak armchair featuring a tall woven straw backrest, flat open armrests, and a rush seat.
Oak Framed David Kirkness Style Orkney Chair
Ref: SA1162139
An oak armchair featuring a tall woven straw backrest, flat open armrests, and a rush seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts / Scottish Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Straw, Rush
  • ColourNatural Brown
  • MotifsWoven straw backrest, Drop-in rush seat, Flat scroll-ended armrests, Square timber legs
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Arts and Crafts Scottish vernacular armchair originates from around 1900 in the style of David Kirkness. Constructed from natural brown oak with straw and rush, it possesses an old straw back tied together with marram grass, complemented by a row of marram grass over the straw at the top. The seat is an original drop-in marram grass design, positioned between flat scroll-ended armrests and square tapering legs, with visible wear on the arms and visible screw fixings at the sides. Measurements are 85 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. Suitable as a characterful seating option in a traditional study, a reading corner, or a hallway, this vernacular piece brings rustic texture to domestic spaces. Its sturdy timber frame and natural woven elements integrate easily into both heritage-inspired interiors and contemporary rooms seeking tactile organic materials.

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An Orkney chair is a distinctive style of traditional Scottish vernacular seating originating from the Orkney Islands. Historically crafted by local woodworkers, it features a sturdy wooden frame combined with a high, hand-woven oat straw or seagrass backrest designed to shelter the sitter from cold coastal draughts.

Traditional Orkney chairs are constructed using local or salvaged hardwoods, such as oak or pine, for the framework. The iconic backrest is hand-stitched using coiled oat straw bound with natural jute or cord, whilst the seat is frequently fitted with woven rush or cord.

Authentic pieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, notably those produced by makers like David Kirkness, feature precise corner joints, hand-stitched straw weaving bound tightly with cotton string or twine, flat outstretched armrests, and occasionally makers stamps or paper labels beneath the frame.

An Orkney chair serves as an impactful focal point in modern, rustic, or eclectic spaces. Positioned alongside clean-lined neutral furnishings or in a reading corner, its rich texture and distinctive silhouette provide warmth, architectural interest, and organic warmth.

To preserve the natural straw fibers, keep the chair away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent brittle cracking or mould growth. Dust the woven back gently using a soft-bristled brush or low-suction vacuum attachment, and treat the timber frame with a clear bees-wax polish.
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