Large Hooded Orkney Chair
Circa 1950s. A large oak-framed hooded Orkney chair, known in the local dialect as a ‘Heided Stul’ of traditional form with oat straw tied with marram grass, the hooded section with the facings finished in twine, the solid oak quarter-sawn seat, and classic Orkney arms supported on simple uprights with visible round head brass screws on the side, the front with a full-size oak-framed drawer (for Bible or Whisky!) with a large knob turn handle, the peg joints of the legs visibly showing, resting on slightly splayed tapering legs at the back and front.
140cm High, 62cm Wide, 41cm Deep
Our Ref: 35589
Circa 1950s. A large oak-framed hooded Orkney chair, known in the local dialect as a ‘Heided Stul’ of traditional form with oat straw tied with marram grass, the hooded section with the facings finished in twine, the solid oak quarter-sawn seat, and classic Orkney arms supported on simple uprights with visible round head brass screws on the side, the front with a full-size oak-framed drawer (for Bible or Whisky!) with a large knob turn handle, the peg joints of the legs visibly showing, resting on slightly splayed tapering legs at the back and front.
140cm High, 62cm Wide, 41cm Deep
Our Ref: 35589
