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Pair of Small Antique Orkney Chairs

Name: Pair of Small Antique Orkney Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA659053
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

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Description

Superb example of a rare pair of early 20th Century 'Orkney' chairs of small proportions. So called because they were designed in such a way to shelter the occupant from cold Orkney draughts. They were made exclusively in Orkney and were developed through local island tradition using materials that were readily available. In the early 20th Century they began to be exported and retailed by Liberty & Co.

This chairs are constructed of stained pine with a drop in rush seat. The back is made from oat straw and bent grass, bound together with cord from twisted bent grass. The back is almost straight before it curves out gradually to create a comfortable seat. The arms come forward and finish in delicately carved scrolls.

The chairs are in excellent condition for their age. They have been cleaned and lightly waxed to retain their natural aged patina. Each joint is clean and sturdy. The stained finish has some natural wear and some light surface marks and minor scratches but nothing detrimental. The straw work is strong and free from any major damages and there are just a few small areas of wear and rubbing but nothing out of the ordinary. One chair looks like it has probably been sat in more than the other because the straw-work back is more curved and shaped than the other but it isn't really noticeable and they sit well together as a pair. Overall a very honest pair of chairs that display beautifully.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions please ask.

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Approximate Measurements (each):

Height : 32 1/2" (83cm)

Width : 21" (53cm)

Depth : 19" (43cm)

Height of Seat : 13" (33cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

83cm (32.68")

Width

53cm (20.87")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

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SA659053

Description

Superb example of a rare pair of early 20th Century 'Orkney' chairs of small proportions.

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So called because they were designed in such a way to shelter the occupant from cold Orkney draughts.

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

They were made exclusively in Orkney and were developed through local island tradition using materials that were readily available. In the early 20th Century they began to be exported and retailed by Liberty & Co.

fig 1. Pair of Small Antique Orkney Chairs

This chairs are constructed of stained pine with a drop in rush seat. The back is made from oat straw and bent grass, bound together with cord from twisted bent grass. The back is almost straight before it curves out gradually to create a comfortable seat. The arms come forward and finish in delicately carved scrolls.

fig 2. Pair of Small Antique Orkney Chairs

The chairs are in excellent condition for their age. They have been cleaned and lightly waxed to retain their natural aged patina. Each joint is clean and sturdy. The stained finish has some natural wear and some light surface marks and minor scratches but nothing detrimental. The straw work is strong and free from any major damages and there are just a few small areas of wear and rubbing but nothing out of the ordinary. One chair looks like it has probably been sat in more than the other because the straw-work back is more curved and shaped than the other but it isn't really noticeable and they sit well together as a pair. Overall a very honest pair of chairs that display beautifully.