Scottish 19th Century Child's Orkney Chair - JAA
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Scottish 19th Century Child's Orkney Chair
Dating to the nineteenth century, this child's Orkney chair follows the traditional form of the Orkney Islands of Scotland, in which a wooden frame is fitted with a high, curved back of woven straw. Scaled for a child, this example reproduces the distinctive construction of the full-size Orkney chair in miniature. The woven straw back, a defining feature of the type, curves to give shelter and was traditionally worked from locally available materials. The wooden seat and frame support the straw back. As a child's chair, it is both a functional seat and a decorative object of folk-craft interest. Suited to display in a sitting room, hall, or child's room, the chair carries the appeal of traditional vernacular craftsmanship. Its small scale and distinctive woven back make it a characterful piece, valued by collectors of Orkney furniture and traditional country craft.
Antique Condition & Upholstery Disclaimer
This item is an authentic antique. Due to its age and historical use, signs of wear, surface variation, repairs, and imperfections are to be expected. These characteristics are inherent to antique pieces and contribute to their unique character and authenticity.Upholstery may show wear, subtle fading, texture variation, or irregularities consistent with age and use.Please review all photographs carefully for condition details and contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
Place of Origin: England
Period: 19th Century
Dimensions: 17.25"W x 16"D x 23.5"H Seat: 10"H
Inventory Number: AC196
Location: WRH
Price: $ 2450
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