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19th century Tasmanian Jimmy Possum" chair"

Among the more celebrated versions of primitive stick chairs in Australia is the charmingly titled 'Jimmy Possum' chair, named after similar chairs made by a tradesman supposedly of that name, near Deloraine in northern Tasmania, at the turn of this century. Today several craftsmen are still making chairs and other furniture from naturally shaped sticks, their work forming the greatest possible contrast to the mass-produced goods turned out by the furniture factories.

The way the arms and legs were constructed is the most significant feature of the Jimmy Possum chair. They were made from solid pieces of timber shaped with an adze, axe or spokes shave, and did not use nails. The seat was a roughly trimmed split slab of wood, and is one of the common features. The four legs protrude through the slab seat to support the armrests and are held together with a wooden pegs or more... wedges. less...

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A Jimmy Possum elbow chair, late 19th century, of simple rustic…
Rustic Elbow Chair by Jimmy Possum (19th Century)

A Jimmy Possum elbow chair, late 19th century, of simple rustic form with a spindle back. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005

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An Australian Jimmy Possum type gum arm chair, 19th century
Antique Australian Gum Armchair, 19th Century

An Australian Jimmy Possum type gum arm chair, 19th century

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A Jimmy Possum chair, Tasmania, circa 1895, of typical…
Antique Jimmy Possum Chair from Tasmania, Circa 1895

A Jimmy Possum chair, Tasmania, circa 1895, of typical construction from Australian Eucalypt, with a spindle back and slab seat, the legs jointed through to form the arm rests, 24.41 in. wide, x 17.72 in. deep, 44.09 in. high. Provenance: Private…

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