Code: 10524
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One of the most lovely and characterful, Scottish vernacular 'bairns' Orkney armchair / back stool. This charming little early - mid 19th Century painted and timeworn Orkney panel armchair is a wonderful item c.1820-1860.
- This little beautiful armchair is a very effective adaptation forming a naively elegant wee armchair for a bairn, based entirely on the standard Scottish boarded panel stool or low creepie design. This one having an extended side and back panels to form the panelled / wing sides like a small version of a lambing chair.
- A traditional design (with crofting variations), of nailed construction these type of armchairs were made by crofters for their children to get close to a central hearth while also offering some protection from draughts.
- It has had at least three coats of wash / paint / stain over its life and a number of mends to the back with some lovely old repairs with metal brackets used.
- The armchair has wonderful worn red / brown patina from worn paint layers, through wear and use. Seat height = 21 cm.
In summary a fantastic small armchair for the bairns, a small dog / cat throne or for simple naive bookshelf decoration as shown. A great survivor after probably close to 200 years.
*books not included in the listing for context and decorative purposes onlu.
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