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E W Godwin Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Chair 1875
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E W Godwin Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Chair 1875

19th century
For Sale by Mews Antiques
Description

This is a Stunning E W Godwin Aesthetic Movement ebonised chair c1875. This is a folding chair in wonderful condition and a design icon piece pictured in the Godwin Book

it is

68 cms high

66 cms deep

40 cms wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Mews Antiques has dated this Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Chair to the 1870s.

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SA1130994
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Mews Antiques

Description
This is a Stunning E W Godwin Aesthetic Movement ebonised chair c1875. This is a folding chair in wonderful condition and a design icon piece pictured in the Godwin Book

it is

68 cms high

66 cms deep

40 cms wide

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130994
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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An ebonised wooden Aesthetic Movement side chair featuring a cane woven seat, turned horizontal back spindles, and curved legs.
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Archive I An ebonised wooden Aesthetic Movement side chair featuring a cane woven seat, turned horizontal back spindles, and curved legs.

E W Godwin Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Chair 1875

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An ebonised wooden Aesthetic Movement side chair featuring a cane woven seat, turned horizontal back spindles, and curved legs.
E W GODWIN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT EBONISED CHAIR 1875
Ref: SA1130994
An ebonised wooden Aesthetic Movement side chair featuring a cane woven seat, turned horizontal back spindles, and curved legs.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialEbonised Hardwood, Cane
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsTurned back spindles, Woven cane seat, Ebonised finish, Curved leg frame
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This is an Aesthetic Movement folding side chair dating from 1870, attributed to E W Godwin in ebonised hardwood with a cane seat. The piece is finished in black and displays a striking silhouette featuring a folding X-form frame with elegantly curved legs and feet. The raked backrest incorporates four horizontal turned wooden spindles with subtle knob details at each junction with the uprights. The seat consists of an open rectangular wooden frame inset with a woven natural blonde caned panel. The wood surface shows a smooth, polished sheen, and the cane work exhibits an intricate geometric hexagonal pattern stretched tightly across the aperture. It measures 68 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 66 cm deep. In a modern interior, this design icon serves as a versatile accent piece in a study, sitting room, or hallway. The compact folding structure allows for flexible placement against a wall as a decorative feature or occasional seating. The juxtaposition of the dark ebonised frame and the pale woven texture creates a strong visual contrast suited to period or contemporary eclectic settings. The construction combines functionality with distinct Victorian and Gothic Revival design aesthetics, making it a functional sculpture for daily use or display in an architectural collection.

FAQs

Aesthetic Movement seating is defined by its emphasis on geometric simplicity, fine proportions, and Anglo-Japanese influence. Designs from this era often feature lightweight timber frames, ebonised finishes, and turned spindles, departing from heavy mid-Victorian revival styles.

These chairs were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as beech or fruitwood, which were stained or lacquered black to simulate ebony wood. Seats were commonly fitted with hand-woven natural cane to maintain a light, architectural silhouette.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-woven cane inserts, traditional pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and refined turned details. The ebonised surface typically demonstrates age-appropriate finish wear revealing the underlying wood grain rather than uniform modern black paint.

The structural profile and dark finish function as a graphic focal point in contemporary settings. Placing the chair against pale walls or alongside modern artwork highlights its architectural lines.

Clean timber surfaces by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical polishes. Keep cane seats away from direct heat sources and maintain moderate humidity to prevent the natural cane from drying out or snapping.
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