Stock ref: DS3094

Circa 1960s / 70s

A lovely set of four of Tom Whittaker’s solid oak panel backed dining chairs, in good original unrestored condition ready for immediate use. Made in his distinctive rustic artisan style they stand on four square carved legs, joined by stretchers. The legs and back panels feature pegged joints and adzing to all visible surfaces with his trademark gnome carved prominently to the front left leg of each chair. The seats retain their original thick aniline leather hide, webbed to the underside and fastened to the frame with copper studs. The leather is in good useable overall condition, the rear of one with more creasing than the others and just the expected marking and staining from everyday use always found on this type of older untreated analine leather. All the chair frames are strong and completely solid with no joint movement with some minor spill staining, more evident on one of the chair legs. The wooden frames now present in a warm aged medium oak colour.

Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto all his work and was inspired by the legend that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now nearly as well known as Robert Thompson’s. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker

Size: 40.5(w) x 43(d) x 82.5 / 87.5(h)cm

£ 695 Set of 4