Historical information

Chip carving was a popular hobby/pastime from the arts and crafts movement of the 1890s and remained a popular folk art until the 1920s.

Significance

This is an example of a popular folk art hand-carved chair made in Australia in the early twentieth century.

Physical description

Hand-carved timber chair, by an unknown enthusiast in the Warrnambool area.
Made using the 'chip carving' technique, with whorls and star design in relief on the seat.
The timber finish has been given an ebonised tone.

Inscriptions & markings

Chip carvings