19Th Century Irish Famine Chair
Stock No
CH6943594
2022
- £2,900.00
- €3,347 Euro
- $3,897 US Dollar
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Item Description
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.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 78cm W: 63cm D: 61cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1666 505111
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