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18th Century Ash, Sussex Chair
Henry Fowler Antiques
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18th Century Ash, Sussex Chair

18th century
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A late 18th century, Ash Sussex chair with a horse hair squab cushion

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
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Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Antique Ash Sussex Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1148689
Description
A late 18th century, Ash Sussex chair with a horse hair squab cushion
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Antique Ash Sussex Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148689
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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An 18th-century dark ash Sussex armchair featuring turned uprights, a ladderback frame, shaped armrests, and a striped fabric seat cushion.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark ash Sussex armchair featuring turned uprights, a ladderback frame, shaped armrests, and a striped fabric seat cushion.

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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
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Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2022
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An 18th-century dark ash Sussex armchair featuring turned uprights, a ladderback frame, shaped armrests, and a striped fabric seat cushion.
18th century Ash, Sussex chair
Ref: SA1148689
An 18th-century dark ash Sussex armchair featuring turned uprights, a ladderback frame, shaped armrests, and a striped fabric seat cushion.
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A Sussex chair is a traditional English regional chair design characterised by turned wooden uprights, lightweight framed construction, and shaped cross-rails on the backrest. Originating as vernacular furniture in rural England, these chairs were later popularised in the 19th century by the Arts and Crafts movement.

These chairs were primarily crafted from native British hardwoods, most commonly ash, beech, or oak, which allowed for slender turned elements and durable jointing. The seats traditionally featured rush weaving or squab cushions rested upon timber frames.

Authentic pieces display hand-turned uprights, peg joinery, and natural shrinkage across the wood grain over time. Wear patterns should be consistent with age, particularly along the front stretchers, armrests, and feet.

Position the chair as a standalone accent seat in a hallway, or pair it with a modern desk to introduce historic texture against clean architectural lines. Combining dark wood frames with contemporary textile cushions creates an engaging visual contrast.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the finish. Avoid placing the chair near direct heat sources or in environments with fluctuating humidity to prevent joint loosening.
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