Circa 1900. Oak framed Orkney chair, probably by’ David Kirkness of Kirkwall’, the oat straw back tied with marram grass on an oak frame, the shaped arms held in place by simple uprights, with drop-in two-tone marram grass seat, with the uprights and the arms fixed to the side of the chair frame, with s out swept back legs, front legs are tapering, the legs braced by conforming stretchers.
Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1192431
Dealers Internal Reference
35098
Description
Circa 1900. Oak framed Orkney chair, probably by’ David Kirkness of Kirkwall’, the oat straw back tied with marram grass on an oak frame, the shaped arms held in place by simple uprights, with drop-in two-tone marram grass seat, with the uprights and the arms fixed to the side of the chair frame, with s out swept back legs, front legs are tapering, the legs braced by conforming stretchers.
Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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