Today I am offering for sale this low-slung armchair in red oak. This chair is completely set up for lounging, and is about as comfortable a chair as I can make (it’s comparable to the Gibson chair). The seat is low – 16-1/4” – off the ground, like old stick chairs. The seat tilts 4.5° back and the back tilts 33°. The overall height is 33-3/4”.
This chair is designed for long and comfortable sits with your back cradled by the sweeping backrest.
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The sticks are shaved and left faceted. The legs are double tapered and faceted (this is the first time I’ve used this detail on a chair).
Like all my chairs, this one is assembled with animal glue, which is reversible should it ever need repairs. The finish is soft wax, which does not provide much protection but is easily repaired and develops age quickly.
One small flaw. One of the short sticks developed a small split below the arm when I wedged it (this sometimes happens with oak). The split isn’t going anywhere. But if it does ever become a problem, I’ll make good on it via repair or replacement.
I am selling this chair via a silent auction. The starting bid is $500. Shipping is free to the winner in the lower 48 states.
Purchasing the Chair
If you wish to buy the chair, send an email to [email protected] before 3 p.m. (Eastern) on Monday, April 1. Please use the subject line: “Irish Chair.” In the email please include your:
- Bid ($500 is the reserve)
- U.S. shipping address
- Daytime phone number (this is for the trucking quote only)
The highest bid wins. If you are the winner, the chair can be picked up at our storefront. Or we will crate it and ship it to your door. (I’m sorry but the chair cannot be shipped outside the U.S.)
— Christopher Schwarz
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