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Mint Pair of Childs Oak Orkney Chairs
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Mint Pair of Childs Oak Orkney Chairs

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 September 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Superb, MINT, pair of early 1900's oak framed large Childs Orkney chairs undoubtably by David Kirkness. These are by far the best pair of Orkney chairs I have ever offered for sale. Oak framed chairs with drawers, the drawers are pine lined with original brass handles. All brass dome head screws as typical for David Kirkness. Both of these chairs are in MINT condition.

PRICE INCLUDES UK DELIVERY COSTS.

SIZE; 18 1/2" wide by 15" deep by 32" high.

Seat height is 13"

CIRCA; 1920

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated these Childs Oak Orkney Chairs to the 1920s.

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SA1162686
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Description
Superb, MINT, pair of early 1900's oak framed large Childs Orkney chairs undoubtably by David Kirkness. These are by far the best pair of Orkney chairs I have ever offered for sale. Oak framed chairs with drawers, the drawers are pine lined with original brass handles. All brass dome head screws as typical for David Kirkness. Both of these chairs are in MINT condition.

PRICE INCLUDES UK DELIVERY COSTS.

SIZE; 18 1/2" wide by 15" deep by 32" high.

Seat height is 13"

CIRCA; 1920

Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated these Childs Oak Orkney Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162686
Carse Antiques
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Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A matching pair of children sized Orkney armchairs constructed from oak timber with high woven straw backs and rush seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A matching pair of children sized Orkney armchairs constructed from oak timber with high woven straw backs and rush seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mint Pair of Childs Oak Orkney Chairs

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Carse Antiques
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Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A matching pair of children sized Orkney armchairs constructed from oak timber with high woven straw backs and rush seats.
Mint Pair of Childs Oak Orkney Chairs
Ref: SA1162686
A matching pair of children sized Orkney armchairs constructed from oak timber with high woven straw backs and rush seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleScottish Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Oat Straw, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWoven straw back, Rush seat, Wooden frame, Low storage drawer
  • SizeH 81.5 cm (32 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Orkney chairs originate from the remote Orkney Islands in Scotland, historically designed by local craftsmen to protect occupants from fierce, cold drafts coming through stone cottage walls.

Authentic pieces feature a solid wooden frame, traditionally drift or local oak, combined with backs woven meticulously from oat straw or bent grass, attached using marram grass cordage.

Authenticity is identified through the density and tightness of the straw weaving, traditional pegged wooden joinery, correct proportions, and signs of genuine age in the timber framework.

These chairs provide striking textual contrast and organic warmth, working exceptionally well as accent pieces in minimalist, rustic, or eclectic spaces to anchor a room with historic craft.

Keep straw furniture away from direct sunlight and damp conditions to prevent brittleness and mould, dusting gently with a soft brush and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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