Fincraigs Antiques has dated this Fair Isle Crofter Armchair to the 18th Century.
A really wonderful Oak and Driftwood Crofter Armchair, Fair Isle, Scotland. Late 18th Century
A unique piece of furniture, still as solid and sturdy as the day it was made.
The seat is made from a piece of tongue and groove timber, possibly driftwood, certainly re-purposed.
With wood being extremely scarce on Fair Isle and Shetland, fish-boxes and scavenged driftwood were used for furniture construction, making each of these pieces of furniture unique and a valuable part of Scottish vernacular furniture history.
The half bobbin carved uprights to the arms are typical of a Fair Isle Crofter Chair. The solid lower back and sides no doubt kept out the drafts as it sat beside the peat fire through those long, cold Fair Isle night's.
It is comfortable to sit in, even without a cushion, with its gently sloping angled back. Charming already, but combined with a Shetland wool Fair Isle cushion and blanket this would make a lovely snug spot to sit beside the fire.
It measures 63cm (25") wide, 94cm (37") high and 56cm ( 22") deep.
The price includes insured delivery to anywhere in the mainland UK. If you require delivery elsewhere we are happy to provide quotes for a fully insured door to door service.
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Fincraigs Antiques has dated this Fair Isle Crofter Armchair to the 18th Century.
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A Charming Crofter Armchair, Fair Isle, 18th Century
