Antique Orkney Chair
Childs Orkney Chair
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Childs Orkney chair manufactured at D.M Kirkness, 14 Palace Road, Kirkwall.
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century, hooded with a woven curved back above a
Category
18th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Rush, Oak
Child
s Orkney Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back, Scotland, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
as Orkney Chair.
The Orkney chair features an oak frame supporting a demicircle back in the style of
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Rush, Wood
$2,740
H 31.5 in W 29 in D 18 in
Oak Framed Orkney Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Orkney armchair the dome top above curved woven straw back to the open arms and drop-in seat raised
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Oak
Rare 18th Century Scottish Orkney Vernacular Chair
Located in London, GB
A rare, late 18th century Orkney chair constructed from beautifully patinated pine timber, with an
Category
18th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Pine
Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With woven straw back and wood seat and lower drawer. Square legs.
Category
1880s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Pine
Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the early 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Wood, Rush
$6,550
H 52 in W 21 in D 16.75 in
Recent Sales
Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in Millwood, VA
Handmade child's Orkney chair.
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw
Orkney Island Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Scottish Orkney Island chairs.
Category
19th Century Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Wood
Scottish Orkney Island Chairs
Located in Millwood, VA
Pair of handmade Scottish island chairs with rope seats.
Category
1870s Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Beech, Rope
Antique Scottish Orkney Islands Child
s Small Chair of Woven Rush circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
A charming child's chair from the Orkney Islands of Scotland circa 1920. This
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Rush, Oak
ORKNEY CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
HAND MADE ORKNEY CHAIR FROM THE ORKNEY ISLANDS
Category
19th Century British Antique Orkney Chair
Orkney Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine oak and woven barley straw orkney chair by D.M. Kirkness of Kirkwall, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Orkney Chair
English Orkney Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
An English Orkney chair with single drawer and high back.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Orkney Chair
Original Scottish Orkney Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Orkney chair, a vernacular object based on the original David Kirkness design, probably made by
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Orkney Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English Orkney chair of traditional form with barrel back of hand woven hemp to protect the
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Wood, Hemp
Primitive Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive child's orkney chair with beechwood arms and frame with rush back and seat.
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Wood
Primitive 19th Century Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive child's orkney chair with beechwood arms and frame with rush back and seat.
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Wood
Scottish Arts
Crafts
Stronza
Orkney Chair, for Liberty
s of London
Located in London, GB
Liberty’s Arts and Crafts ‘Stronza’ Orkney Chair, in the manner of those made in the workshop of
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th Century Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 19th century child's Orkney chair from Scotland made of pine and straw to protect the child
Category
19th Century Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Wood
Hooded Orkney Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scottish version of a Hall Porters chair.
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Small Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back Wingback
Located in Surrey, BC
Scottish Orkney accent chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven straw back , strong
Category
1890s Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Wood
Late 19th Century Orkney Chair by D M Kirkness
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare late 19th century hooded Orkney chair. Excellent color and condition and fitted with a
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Rush
19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back and Zigzag Patterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic 19th century Orkney chair with zigzag-patterned handwoven straw back from the Island
Category
19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Wood, Straw
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in L 35.5 in
19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back and Zigzag Patterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic 19th century Orkney chair with zigzag-patterned handwoven straw back from the Island
Category
19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Fabric, Straw, Wood
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
Rare Hooded Orkney Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine and unusual 19th century Scottish woven rush and wood chair from the Orkney Islands, this
Category
1860s Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Rush, Pine
Antique Scottish Mid-19th Century Orkney Chair with Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Orkney accent chair from the mid-19th century. This wood and straw chair, circa 1860 comes from
Category
Mid-19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Wood
Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small Scale Wood and Reed Child's Chair from the Isle of Orkney.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Orkney Chair
Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in New York, NY
Handpicked by Ann-Morris buyers.
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in New York, NY
UK circa 1890
Category
19th Century British Antique Orkney Chair
Late 19th Century Scottish Oak and Woven Straw Orkney Chair, Armchair, Bergere
Located in Fayetteville, AR
as an Orkney chair) is constructed of oak and features a hand woven straw back in a semicircle form
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Oak, Straw
H 39 in W 25 in D 21 in
Pair of Oak Framed Orkney Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Orkney armchairs the curved woven straw back above open arms and drop-in seat raised up on
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Oak
Orkney Islands Chair from Coastal Scotland
Located in Austin, TX
An Orkney Islands chair featuring a woven sea grass seat and back in a wood framework.
Category
19th Century Antique Orkney Chair
Pair of Scottish Mid-19th Century Oak Orkney Chairs with Handwoven Straw Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Scottish Orkney armchairs from the turn of the century. This pair of oak and straw
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Oak
H 42.5 in W 24.25 in D 18 in
Small Scottish Orkney Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Scottish Orkney accent chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven straw back and
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 32.75 in W 18 in D 14.75 in
Orkney Wingchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wingback chair, Orkney wingchair in very good condition.
Category
1650s European Mid-Century Modern Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Arts
Crafts Orkney Chair Retailed By Liberty
Co
By Liberty
Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts Orkney Chair
In pine and rush with a drop-in seagrass seat
Beautiful original
Category
Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Seagrass, Rush, Pine
19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Ships from Philadelphia.
More history:
The orkney chair design has a heritage stretching back
Category
19th Century Scottish Country Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Pine
Petite Jute and Pine Scottish Orkney Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Petite jute and pine Scottish Orkney chair, dating to late 19th or early 20th century. Open arms
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Folk Art Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Iron
Scottish Late 19th Century Orkney Chair with Wraparound Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish orkney chair with handwoven wrap around straw back, wooden arm supports, straight legs
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 41 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
Late 19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair with Wraparound Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney chair with handwoven wrap around straw back, wooden arm supports without-scrolled
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Wood
H 41.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
Original Liberty of London Orkney Chair in Pine and Oat Straw, Ca. 1900
By Liberty of London
Located in Peabody, MA
An original Scottish Orkney chair in pine and woven oat straw, made for Liberty of London, ca. late
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Edwardian Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Pine
19th Century Orkney Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
These chairs were made in Scotland, Orkney islands, wood and wicker, they were used in front of the
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Orkney Chair in Wood and Oat Straw, Scotland, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Orkney chair, a timeless masterpiece hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Scotland in the 19th
Category
19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Wood
Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 20th century diminutive Orkney Islands chair. These chairs have been made for 200 years on
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Rush, Wood
Near Matching Pair of Arts
Crafts Small and Large Children
s Orkney Chairs
Located in London, GB
A near matching pair of Arts & Crafts small and large children's Orkney chairs.
Made from oak and
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Scottish Vernacular Pine and Woven Straw Orkney Chair
Located in London, GB
An excellent example of a late 19th century Orkney chair in natural pine, oat straw and sisal twine
Category
19th Century Scottish Country Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Twine, Pine
H 40.95 in W 23.04 in D 25.6 in
Scottish Late 19th Early 20th Century Wood and Oat Straw Orkney Chair
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Orkney chairs date back to approximately the 1700s, but working with straw on the islands dates
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Walnut
H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Scottish 1900s Oak Orkney Island Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island oak wingback chair from the early 20th century with handwoven straw back
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Oak, Rush, Straw
Late 19th Century Oak Orkney Island Wingback Chair with Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island oak wingback chair from the late 19th century, with handwoven straw back
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Oak
H 41 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Orkney Hooded 19th Century Scottish Chair
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual 19th century pine and woven rush hooded Scottish chair from the Orkney Islands.
Category
1860s Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Rush, Pine
Scottish Orkney Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Orkney Chair, 19th Century, Oak and Rush
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Oak, Rush
Pair Orkney Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
PAIR Orkney Chairs with rush seat and back accents
Category
19th Century English Antique Orkney Chair
Orkney Chair
Located in Millwood, VA
Hand Made Orkney Chair
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
19th Century Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
19th century child's Orkney chair, rare small size Orkney chair made in the Orkney Islands off of
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Straw, Pine, Wood
Orkney Chair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
very nice Orkney chair in fine condition
Category
19th Century British Antique Orkney Chair
Scottish Oak Orkney Chair
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A late 19th-early 20th century large oak Scottish Orkney chair.
The back is constructed from
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Straw, Oak
Hooded Orkney Chair, English circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hooded Orkney Chair, English circa 1870
Category
19th Century English Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Oak
Child
s Orkney Chair, English circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Child's Orkney Chair, English circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Oak
Child
s Orkney Chair
Located in Millwood, VA
Original child's Scottish Orkney chair with hand made oak frame and oat straw back.
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Victorian Oak Framed Orkney Chair
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A late 19th century to early 20th century lady's oak Orkney chair.
The back is constructed from
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Orkney Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
An orkney armchair.
Seagrass curved back on pritimive pine frame.
1880-1900.
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
Scottish rush and woven fire side Orkney chair
Located in Summerland, CA
Antique rush woven Scottish fireside chair. This is an attractive Orkney chair, this oak piece has
Category
1820s British Early Victorian Antique Orkney Chair
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Orkney Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scottish woven straw and oak chair.
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Orkney Chair
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Antique Orkney Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique orkney chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique orkney chair — often made from wood, natural fiber and straw — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique orkney chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique orkney chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Liberty of London each produced at least one beautiful antique orkney chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Orkney Chair?
An antique orkney chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,046, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Questions About Antique Orkney Chair
- What is an Orkney chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The Orkney chairs are wooden straw-backed chairs. This seating furniture is part of the rich heritage of the Orkney Islands in the United Kingdom. The design and method of making Orkney chairs have remained traditional and have been preserved over the years. Makers of Orkney chairs use the highest quality timber, such as Scottish hardwoods or oak and ash. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Orkney chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Orkney chairs are made out of a variety of materials. The backs are made out of straw, which is stitched by hand. Since the Orkney Islands itself does not have a sustainable forest, Orkney chairs were crafted out of whatever usable wood was found. Today they are made using sustainable high-quality timber like oak and ash. Shop a collection of vintage Orkney chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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