19th Century Pine Orkney Chair
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A nice example of a 19th century pine Orkney chair, having a solid pine frame with arms and a typically traditional, high curved woven straw back with a pleasing shape and drop in seat. Circa 1900.
The Orkney chair has developed through local island tradition, most likely originating from a humble piece of furniture that the islanders could make for themselves with local materials that were readily available.
H 100cm x W 60cm x D 60cm
H 39¼” x W 23½” x D 23½”
Seat Height: 38cm
Seat Depth: 42cm
A nice example of a 19th century pine Orkney chair, having a solid pine frame with arms and a typically traditional, high curved woven straw back with a pleasing shape and drop in seat. Circa 1900.
The Orkney chair has developed through local island tradition, most likely originating from a humble piece of furniture that the islanders could make for themselves with local materials that were readily available.
H 100cm x W 60cm x D 60cm
H 39¼” x W 23½” x D 23½”
Seat Height: 38cm
Seat Depth: 42cm
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