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Rare Early Pair of Gordon Russell Antique Armchairs
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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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Rare Early Pair of Gordon Russell Antique Armchairs

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 September 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Rare Early Pair of Gordon Russell Antique Armchairs

A wonderful, very rare and high quality pair of English Gordon Russell antique walnut armchairs that date to the early twenties. Large scale and comfortable, this rare early Russell design is made in solid walnut with lovely square inset burr walnut panels to the back rest splats. Beautifully made, fine pegged construction with shaped open arms, original leather upholstered drop in seat pads and standing on square front legs that are connected by stretchers. They are both in superb, original condition, strong and ample, in the original finish and having the original early Gordon Russell makers labels. A rare early Gordon Russell model.

Dimensions

Height: 102cm (40.48")

Width: 68cm (26.98")

Depth: 56cm (22.22")

Additional Info

The seat is 48cm high.

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Gordon Russell Armchairs to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1166284
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Rare Early Pair of Gordon Russell Antique Armchairs
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A wonderful, very rare and high quality pair of English Gordon Russell antique walnut armchairs that date to the early twenties.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Large scale and comfortable, this rare early Russell design is made in solid walnut with lovely square inset burr walnut panels to the back rest splats. Beautifully made, fine pegged construction with shaped open arms, original leather upholstered drop in seat pads and standing on square front legs that are connected by stretchers. They are both in superb, original condition, strong and ample, in the original finish and having the original early Gordon Russell makers labels. A rare early Gordon Russell model.

Dimensions

Height: 102cm (40.48")

Width: 68cm (26.98")

Depth: 56cm (22.22")

Additional Info

The seat is 48cm high.

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Gordon Russell Armchairs to the 1920s.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166284
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 early Gordon Russell wooden armchairs featuring high ladder-backs with inlaid detail and leather seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 159
Items Sold 10,736
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A pair of early Gordon Russell wooden armchairs featuring high ladder-backs with inlaid detail and leather seats.
Rare Early Pair of Gordon Russell Antique Armchairs
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A pair of early Gordon Russell wooden armchairs featuring high ladder-backs with inlaid detail and leather seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLadder back, Inlaid splat, Upholstered seat, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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The Arts and Crafts style prioritises traditional craftsmanship, high-quality timber, and honest construction, often featuring simple, functional forms that highlight the natural grain of the wood.

These pieces typically employ solid hardwoods like oak or walnut, constructed using traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints to ensure structural longevity without relying on metal fasteners.

Authentic pieces often feature makers marks, stamps, or labels from the Broadway workshops, alongside distinctive hand-finished details, pegged joints, and characteristic rectilinear or ladder-back framing.

They work effectively as statement seating in a living room or study, paired with minimalist modern decor to let the historical craftsmanship and warm wood tones stand out as focal points.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying and cracking, and apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface without building up residue.
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