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William Birch Upholstered Arm Chair
Spencer Robertson Antiques
for sale €913     $991
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William Birch Upholstered Arm Chair

19th century
Description

A large scale country house armchair by William Birch. The back leg is stamped W.B and numbered 3599, there is also a signature on the rear seat calico. This armchair retains its original upholstery in the calico on the arms and back. The front legs are square tapered in style ending on brass collars, the chair sits on bold brass castors, the chair would benefit from the seat being reupholstered.seat height 33cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this William Birch Upholstered Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1064956
Description
A large scale country house armchair by William Birch. The back leg is stamped W.B and numbered 3599, there is also a signature on the rear seat calico. This armchair retains its original upholstery in the calico on the arms and back.
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The front legs are square tapered in style ending on brass collars, the chair sits on bold brass castors, the chair would benefit from the seat being reupholstered.
Spencer Robertson Antiques

seat height 33cm.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this William Birch Upholstered Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1064956
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors.
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Archive I An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors.

William Birch Upholstered Arm Chair

Archive II An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors. View VIII
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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Spencer Robertson Antiques
Telephone 07860 245923
Location
5 Sherborne Business Centre
East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/spencerrobertson
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 43
Items Sold 130
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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Location: 5 Sherborne Business Centre, East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DP, United Kingdom
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An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors.
William Birch Upholstered arm chair
Ref: SA1064956
An antique Arts and Crafts upholstered armchair covered in off-white calico fabric with exposed lower webbing and tapered wooden legs on brass castors.
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Arts and Crafts seating emphasises honest craftsmanship, functional forms, and high-quality natural materials. Upholstered pieces from this era, such as those made by William Birch for Liberty & Co, feature clean lines, swept arms, and sturdy timber frames designed for ergonomic comfort.

Armchairs from this period typically utilise hardwood frames made from beech or oak, tied coil springs, jute webbing, hair or coir stuffing, and calico calico lining, mounted on turned or tapered legs with brass castors.

Authentic pieces often exhibit distinctive swept arm profiles, subtle tapering to the legs, high-build quality around the frame joints, and sometimes stamped registration numbers or maker marks near the castors or back leg.

Re-upholstering an antique frame in a contemporary fabric, such as textured boucle or bold velvet, bridges traditional furniture making with modern aesthetics, making it a focal point in a living room, library, or bedroom corner.

Keep the timber legs clean using a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax occasionally, while ensuring brass castors remain free of debris. Ensure internal upholstery layers are kept dry and away from direct heat sources to prevent material degrade.
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