The Cottage Chair is a cornerstone of our workshop's history, originating from Charles Shackleton's very first collection. Drawing deeply on the vernacular furniture traditions of both Ireland and New England, this chair offers an informal charm that belies the extraordinary amount of artisanal labor required to create it.

While modest in silhouette, the Cottage Chair is defined by its extensive hand-finished details and surprising lightness:

Features & Craftsmanship

• Extensive Hand-Work: This piece contains more individual hand-work than many of our more polished designs, celebrating the raw beauty of the maker's tools.

• Artisanal Chamfering: The backrest, spokes, and legs all feature meticulous hand-chamfered edges, providing a tactile, multi-faceted texture that catches the light beautifully.

• Hand-Woven Seat: The chair features a traditional woven seat that provides flexible, breathable comfort and reinforces its rustic, time-honored aesthetic.

• Lightweight Portability: Despite its solid wood construction, the chair is remarkably light, making it easy to move wherever extra seating is needed—from the dining table to a quiet corner.

• Ergonomic Comfort: The angled backrest and hand-shaped spokes are designed to provide surprising support for long periods of sitting.

• Lustrous Hand-Rubbed Finish: Every wooden surface is hand-rubbed to a silky sheen, protecting the timber and highlighting its natural warmth and organic character.

The Cottage Chair is a durable work of art, designed to bring a sense of history and the soulful warmth of handmade Vermont craftsmanship into your daily life.

Shown in cherry with Shaker tape seat.  Available in a variety of seat materials.