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Original Woven Orkney Armchair.
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Original Woven Orkney Armchair.

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 August 2025 · Mike Melody Antiques
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An original antique woven and pitch pine juvenile armchair c1920

83cms h and 53cms w

Made in the orkney isles and in complete original condition. No problems.

Pitch pine was used because not only is it is a tree found in the islands but also because it is hard and not susceptible to woodworm.

Many of these chairs were retailed by libertys of london in the 1900,s.

An unusual size and as always offered at our normal realistic price

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Orkney Armchair to the 1920s.

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An original antique woven and pitch pine juvenile armchair c1920

83cms h and 53cms w

Made in the orkney isles and in complete original condition. No problems.

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Pitch pine was used because not only is it is a tree found in the islands but also because it is hard and not susceptible to woodworm.
Mike Melody Antiques
fig 1. An antique wooden armchair featuring a high, curved back woven from oat straw and a rush-woven seat.
fig 1. Original Woven Orkney Armchair.

Many of these chairs were retailed by libertys of london in the 1900,s.

An unusual size and as always offered at our normal realistic price

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Orkney Armchair to the 1920s.

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SA1146568
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/melodyantiques
Verified Since Jan 2013
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An antique wooden armchair featuring a high, curved back woven from oat straw and a rush-woven seat.
ORIGINAL WOVEN ORKNEY ARMCHAIR.
Ref: SA1146568
An antique wooden armchair featuring a high, curved back woven from oat straw and a rush-woven seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Scottish Country
  • MaterialWood, Oat Straw, Rush
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHigh curved back, Straw weave, Rush seat, Straight wooden armrests

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Orkney chairs originated in the remote Scottish islands, traditionally crafted by local makers using driftwood frames and handwoven oat straw backs to protect against harsh drafts.

Authentic pieces typically feature a solid wooden frame made from native timber such as beech or oak, combined with tightly woven oat straw or wheat straw backs and rush-woven seats.

Authenticity is determined by traditional construction methods, including peg joints, hand-twisted straw binding technique, evidence of age in the timber patina, and distinct regional design proportions.

This seating piece functions well as an accent chair in minimalist or rustic rooms, allowing its organic texture and historical silhouette to serve as a focal point.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the straw from becoming brittle, keeping the item out of direct sunlight, and dusting gently with a soft brush.
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