How do I care for a rush seat?

Keep rush seating away from excessive moisture and direct heat sources, which can cause the natural fibres to dry out and snap. Clean the woven surface gently with a soft brush and avoid soaking the reed with water during routine maintenance.

Are these chairs comfortable for daily use?

Country rush seat armchairs were designed for everyday domestic life, offering supportive upright seating and accommodating wooden armrests. The woven rush yields slightly to the body, making them practical for reading or dining over extended periods.

How can I date an ash and elm armchair?

Examine the tool marks, construction methods, and timber wear to determine the likely period of manufacture. Hand-turned spindles, pegged joints, and deep wax patination typically indicate nineteenth-century or earlier vernacular production.

What is an Orkney chair?

An Orkney chair is a distinctive regional seating form featuring a high, rounded back woven from oat straw. Developed to shield sitters from coastal drafts, these pieces pair tightly bound straw with sturdy wooden frames.

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A brown rush seat armchair brings tactile warmth and vernacular strength to a room, offering honest craft rooted in centuries of rural seating tradition.