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Pair Cane Sussex Chairs

19th century
Description

A neat pair of Sussex chairs with bergere cane seats.

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Millers Antiques has dated these Painted Cane Sussex Armchairs to the 1880s.

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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

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Description
A neat pair of Sussex chairs with bergere cane seats.
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated these Painted Cane Sussex Armchairs to the 1880s.

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SA1161309
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Antiques since 1947.

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A pair of white painted wooden armchairs featuring turned spindle backrests, swept armrests, and woven cane seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of white painted wooden armchairs featuring turned spindle backrests, swept armrests, and woven cane seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Cane Sussex Chairs

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Millers Antiques

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Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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A pair of white painted wooden armchairs featuring turned spindle backrests, swept armrests, and woven cane seats.
Pair Cane Sussex Chairs
Ref: SA1161309
A pair of white painted wooden armchairs featuring turned spindle backrests, swept armrests, and woven cane seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBeech, Cane, Paint
  • ColourWhite, Natural
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Woven cane seat, Faux bamboo turning, Swept arms

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The Sussex chair design originated in the 1860s, inspired by traditional country chairs found in Sussex villages. William Morris and Philip Webb popularized the style through Morris & Company, making it an icon of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Traditional Sussex chairs feature lightweight turned wooden frames, often made of beech or ash, paired with hand-woven cane seats. Frames were frequently stained black, painted, or left natural.

Look for turned spindle backrests, thin turned legs with stretchers, swept armrests, and woven cane seats. Genuine period examples often show hand-cut construction and original paint finishes with gentle wear.

These versatile chairs work well as accent seating in a hallway, bedroom corner, or flanking a console table. Their slender profile adds texture and historic character without overcrowding contemporary spaces.

Dust the cane and wooden frame regularly with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth. To prevent the cane from drying out, lightly mist the underside with water occasionally, and avoid placing near direct heat sources.
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