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Pair of Ford Maddox Brown Antique Sussex Chairs
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Pair of Ford Maddox Brown Antique Sussex Chairs

19th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Pair of Ford Maddox Brown Antique Sussex Chairs

A superb pair of English 19th century, Arts & Crafts antique Sussex armchairs, a design by Ford Maddox Brown. They are both in excellent, strong condition and feature ring turned decorations to the spindles and the Maddox Brown cross design to the back rests. Both Sussex chairs have the traditional, original rushed seats that are in super condition and they stand on telescopic style front legs. A lovely pair that are still in the original finish, they date to around 1870. The seats are 42cm high.

Dimensions

Height: 92cm (36.51")

Width: 58cm (23.02")

Depth: 56cm (22.22")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Sussex Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133946
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Pair of Ford Maddox Brown Antique Sussex Chairs
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A superb pair of English 19th century, Arts & Crafts antique Sussex armchairs, a design by Ford Maddox Brown.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

They are both in excellent, strong condition and feature ring turned decorations to the spindles and the Maddox Brown cross design to the back rests. Both Sussex chairs have the traditional, original rushed seats that are in super condition and they stand on telescopic style front legs. A lovely pair that are still in the original finish, they date to around 1870. The seats are 42cm high.

Dimensions

Height: 92cm (36.51")

Width: 58cm (23.02")

Depth: 56cm (22.22")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Sussex Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133946
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A pair of antique wooden armchairs featuring turned spindles, multiple horizontal back rails, and woven rush seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Ford Maddox Brown Antique Sussex Chairs

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 162
Items Sold 10,769
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A pair of antique wooden armchairs featuring turned spindles, multiple horizontal back rails, and woven rush seats.
Pair of Ford Maddox Brown Antique Sussex Chairs
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A pair of antique wooden armchairs featuring turned spindles, multiple horizontal back rails, and woven rush seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBeech, Rush
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Woven rush seat, Horizontal back rails, Sleek arm supports
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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The Sussex chair design originated in the 19th century during the Arts and Crafts movement, inspired by traditional country rush-seated chairs often found in vernacular cottages.

These chairs are typically constructed from turned hardwood frames, such as beech, ash, or oak, featuring woven rush or straw seats.

Authentic pieces often exhibit traditional joinery, characteristic turned spindle components, natural wear to the wooden frame, and hand-woven rush seating with distinct tension patterns.

Such chairs serve as functional accent pieces, providing textural contrast when paired with minimalist modern dining tables or positioned as reading chairs in a study.

Maintain the wood with appropriate furniture wax, avoid direct sunlight to prevent timber and rush desiccation, and keep the woven seats dry to preserve the natural fibres.
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