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William Morris Antique Sussex Chair by Ford Maddox Brown
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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William Morris Antique Sussex Chair by Ford Maddox Brown

19th century
Sold 25 July 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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William Morris Antique Sussex Chair by Ford Maddox Brown

A fabulous, very original William Morris Arts and Crafts antique Sussex chair, a design by his friend, the artist Ford Maddox Brown around 1870. Complete with a wonderful, more unusual circular traditionally rushed seat that is all very complete with the outer bent wood mouldings. A lovely example in such good, honest condition.

Dimensions

Height: 84cm (33.33")

Width: 45cm (17.86")

Depth: 43cm (17.06")

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156400
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William Morris Antique Sussex Chair by Ford Maddox Brown
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A fabulous, very original William Morris Arts and Crafts antique Sussex chair, a design by his friend, the artist Ford Maddox Brown around 1870.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Complete with a wonderful, more unusual circular traditionally rushed seat that is all very complete with the outer bent wood mouldings. A lovely example in such good, honest condition.

Dimensions

Height: 84cm (33.33")

Width: 45cm (17.86")

Depth: 43cm (17.06")

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156400
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 An antique black-painted Sussex chair featuring a woven rush seat and a spindle-back construction. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Morris Antique Sussex Chair by Ford Maddox Brown

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 162
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An antique black-painted Sussex chair featuring a woven rush seat and a spindle-back construction.
William Morris Antique Sussex Chair by Ford Maddox Brown
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An antique black-painted Sussex chair featuring a woven rush seat and a spindle-back construction.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBeech, Ash, Rush
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSpindle back, Woven rush seat, Turned legs, Ebonised finish
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against machine production, championing traditional craftsmanship, honest construction, and simple, utilitarian forms inspired by vernacular designs.

These pieces typically utilised native hardwoods such as beech, ash, or elm, often ebonised or painted black, combined with hand-woven rush or split-cane seats secured to sturdy pegged frames.

Authentication relies on examining hand-turned spindles, traditional joinery techniques without modern metal fasteners, consistent wear patterns on the ebonised finish, and the specific tightness and aging of the natural rush weave.

This seating works effectively as an accent piece or surrounding a contemporary dining table, introducing textural contrast and historic character without overwhelming modern minimalist spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the natural rush from drying out and cracking, avoiding direct sunlight, and cleaning the wood surfaces only with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth.
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