19Th Century Irish Famine Chair.

A 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.

A 19th century 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.