“Jimmy Possum” Article by Rob Oram
The original maker of these chairs “Jimmy Possum” worked in the Deloraine area of Tasmania between 1895 & 1930.
Originally the “Jimmy Possum” style chair was made from recycled Australian hardwood.
His chairs usually had high backs with a singular rectangular slab seat. The legs were tapered and passed through the seat to support the armrests, into which they were through jointed and wedged. Manufacture involved minimal processing of materials and very simple tools. The legs and back spindles were shaped with a knife, spoke shave or a drawknife. The original chairs sold for two shillings and sixpence in their day.
My next project is a pair of “Jimmy Possum” single chairs – one for grandma and one for grandpa.
I would like to thank David & James Boykett for their help in researching this project.
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