The Canopy Chair

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The Canopy chair takes inspiration from the woodlands surrounding our workshop on the Marchmont House estate in the Scottish Borders, much of which has been affected by ash dieback in recent years. Using green wood, we utilise traditional techniques passed down through 6 generations of master to apprentice in innovative ways to create a more contemporary design. The turned rear legs of the chair flow up into hand-carved winding branches emulating the ash tree and joining into a sweeping split crest, representing canopy ‘shyness’; the phenomena of leaves and branches of two adjacent trees never quite meeting. The crest wraps around the sitter, offering support above a hand-woven seat made from common river rush, which we harvest each summer. 

Available through Bard Scotland and The New Craftmaker

The Canopy chair takes inspiration from the woodlands surrounding our workshop on the Marchmont House estate in the Scottish Borders, much of which has been affected by ash dieback in recent years. Using green wood, we utilise traditional techniques passed down through 6 generations of master to apprentice in innovative ways to create a more contemporary design. The turned rear legs of the chair flow up into hand-carved winding branches emulating the ash tree and joining into a sweeping split crest, representing canopy ‘shyness’; the phenomena of leaves and branches of two adjacent trees never quite meeting. The crest wraps around the sitter, offering support above a hand-woven seat made from common river rush, which we harvest each summer. 

Available through Bard Scotland and The New Craftmaker

  • Arm: 61cm W x 50cm D x 89cm H, seat 45cm H

    Side: 47cm W x 45cm D x 89cm H, seat 45cm H

    Made with locally sourced hardwoods and common river rush with a natural wax finish.

  • Our Canopy Chairs are available exclusively through The New Craft Maker or Bard for orders in Scotland.

  • Our chairs are finished with a Mylands Clear wax polish, which will protect from stains and small spills. Simply wipe anything off quickly with a damp cloth. If you feel like it needs a top up, any wax based finish will be sufficient.

    The rushes are a naturally stain resistant material, any spills can just be wiped off with a damp cloth. Please note: Rushes are a natural fibre and if left in a cold damp environment are at risk of going mouldy. Please take care when storing long term.