I choose to make driftwood chairs as this is how the chairs were originally
made.
The driftwood is sourced from the West coast of Orkney, where the Atlantic Ocean occasionally washes up great logs which we can split and dry for the chairs. The weathering of the wood by the sea gives it a richness and character all of its own.’
In
the olden days folk would comb the shores for timber washed up or from
shipwrecks as Orkney has very few trees. Such wood was in great demand
for fencing, fuel, and of course for chairs. The Orkney chairs were simply
made with whatever wood was found and often lots of smaller pieces would
be cobbled together.’
Driftwood chairs have a more rustic look than our oak or walnut chair and their beautiful honey colour compliments the golden straw beautifully. Driftwood chairs are available in a variety of designs:
Basic Driftwood Chair - £870
Driftwood Hooded chair without drawer - £1170
Driftwood Chair with Drawer - £1020
Not pictured:
Driftwood Hood with Drawer - £1320
¾ Size Driftwood Chair - £850
Childs Driftwood Chair - £750
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