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Pair Sussex Chairs

19th century
Sold 14 November 2025 · Nethermill Antiques
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Pair of William Morris Sussex chairs in excellent restored condition with tight joints and re rushed seats. Please get in touch if you require any further details.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
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Nethermill Antiques has dated these Antique Sussex Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1171818
Description
Pair of William Morris Sussex chairs in excellent restored condition with tight joints and re rushed seats. Please get in touch if you require any further details.
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Nethermill Antiques has dated these Antique Sussex Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171818
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A pair of dark wood spindle-back chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned wooden supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of dark wood spindle-back chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned wooden supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Sussex Chairs

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Perthshire
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Verified Since Nov 2018
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A pair of dark wood spindle-back chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned wooden supports.
Pair Sussex chairs
Ref: SA1171818
A pair of dark wood spindle-back chairs featuring woven rush seats and turned wooden supports.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBeech, Rush
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Turned uprights, Rush woven seat, Multi-tier stretchers
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

The Sussex chair design was inspired by traditional rural seating found in Sussex cottages, famously revived by the Arts and Crafts movement in the 19th century under the influence of designers like Philip Webb and manufactured by Morris & Co.

These chairs are typically constructed from turned ebonised or stained hardwood frames, featuring woven rush or seagrass seats secured to a lightweight framework using traditional joinery techniques.

Authentic period examples often exhibit hand-turned wooden components, subtle variations in the hand-woven rush seating, period-appropriate timber patination, and occasionally maker stamps or labels from firms such as Morris & Co.

They fit well in eclectic or rustic schemes, functioning effectively as dining seating, desk chairs, or accent pieces to introduce tactile natural textures and historical character into contemporary spaces.

Maintain the wood using microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish, avoid placing rush seats near direct heat sources or excessive moisture to prevent brittleness, and clean using a soft dry cloth.
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