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19th Century Irish Famine Chair

$4,801.82
£3,480
€4,090.42
CA$6,530.80
A$7,317.73
CHF 3,809.16
MX$89,521.18
NOK 48,350.20
SEK 45,666.19
DKK 30,535.82
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About the Item

Rare 19th Century Irish famine chair. Beautifully constructed from ash with a lovely washed out colour. The chair is very robust and with a wide seat incredibly comfortable to sit in. An Irish famine chair is a type of Vernacular chair made during the great famine in Ireland (1845-1852). These chairs characterised by their simple and practical design and use of readily available materials. The construction is often robust, reflecting the need for durability during a time of hardship.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ash
  • Place of Origin:
    Ireland, Republic of
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Gloucestershire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CH69435941stDibs: LU961445962252

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