Antique rush woven Scottish fireside chair. An attractive Orkney chair, this oak piece has the signature woven winged back and rush seat. The charming traditional design comes from the islands to the north of Scotland, where they kept the drafts away from the user and had seats low enough to keep away from the smoke generated by open peat fires. Lovely low set fireside chair in very good condition. Scotland C. 1880. Good bindings and weaving. 24"w x 24d x 44h Seat height 15" Wear consistant with age. Rushing and weaving intact. Slight scarring on wood frame from use. Originally designed in the 17th century, the fireside chair was first designed to allow the sitter to feel the full benefits of the heat from the fireplace. Scotland C. 1880
24"w x 24d x 44h - Seat height 15"
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