Circa 1920. A large oak frame Orkney chair probably by ‘David Kirkness’, of typical form of oat straw and marram grass, the barrel shaped oat straw back fixed to oak uprights, with a drop in marram grass seat, the arms with a stylish curled end held in place on a simple support, all standing on simple square legs with the back legs slightly out swept and all united by conforming stretchers.
Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA940470
Dealers Internal Reference
31834
Description
Circa 1920. A large oak frame Orkney chair probably by ‘David Kirkness’, of typical form of oat straw and marram grass, the barrel shaped oat straw back fixed to oak uprights, with a drop in marram grass seat, the arms with a stylish curled end held in place on a simple support, all standing on simple square legs with the back legs slightly out swept and all united by conforming stretchers.
Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture
Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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