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Black Wooden Dining Chair Ebonised Wooden Chair Rush Seat Dining Chair Ask the dealer for something similar

Description

William Morris inspired Sussex chair

Late 19th century

Ebonised faux bamboo turnings

Rush seat

In excellent condition

No wobbles, rush is 100%

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Antique Sussex Side Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1121871

Dealers Internal Reference

E6709

Dealers Notes

Always a varied selection of Windsor kitchen chairs in stock.

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Description

William Morris inspired Sussex chair

Late 19th century

Ebonised faux bamboo turnings

Rush seat

In excellent condition

No wobbles, rush is 100%

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Antique Sussex Side Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1121871

Dealers Internal Ref

E6709

About the Dealer

Courtyard Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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An antique dark ebonised wooden side chair featuring a spindle back with a geometric central splat and a woven natural rush seat.

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Telephone 07581 457 143

Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jul 2009

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleArts and Crafts
MaterialBeech, Rush
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned spindles, Geometric back splat, Woven rush seat
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

The Sussex chair design was inspired by traditional vernacular seating found in rural cottages and was popularised by Morris & Co. during the late 19th century as a functional, unpretentious piece of furniture.

These chairs typically feature ebonised or stained hardwood frames with turned spindle components and hand-woven natural rush seats secured to a box stretcher base.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-turned wood variations, genuine wear to the ebonised finish, tightly woven natural rush with specific corner wrapping patterns, and traditional joinery without modern metal fasteners.

This seating works well as an accent piece in a minimalist or contemporary dining space, adding textural warmth through the natural rush while maintaining a clean, understated silhouette.

Keep natural rush seats away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight to prevent drying or snapping, and gently clean the wooden frame with a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes.