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Rare 19th Century Antique William Morris Sussex Bench Seat
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Rare 19th Century Antique William Morris Sussex Bench Seat

19th century
Sold 14 October 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Rare 19th Century Antique William Morris Sussex Bench Seat

This is a very original, true antique William Morris Sussex bench seat that is a much rarer model with it being a three seater seat. In excellent, clean condition, all the ebonised finish is correct and untouched. The antique Morris Sussex seat has a wonderful, original traditional rushed long seat. A beautiful William Morris antique Sussex seat that stands well, looks very smart and is in superb, strong condition with no damage. The seat height is 45cm. English and dating from around 1870. A very rare model.

Dimensions

Height: 95cm (37.70")

Width: 146cm (57.94")

Depth: 51cm (20.24")

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this William Morris Sussex Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171917
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Rare 19th Century Antique William Morris Sussex Bench Seat
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This is a very original, true antique William Morris Sussex bench seat that is a much rarer model with it being a three seater seat.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In excellent, clean condition, all the ebonised finish is correct and untouched. The antique Morris Sussex seat has a wonderful, original traditional rushed long seat. A beautiful William Morris antique Sussex seat that stands well, looks very smart and is in superb, strong condition with no damage. The seat height is 45cm. English and dating from around 1870. A very rare model.

Dimensions

Height: 95cm (37.70")

Width: 146cm (57.94")

Depth: 51cm (20.24")

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this William Morris Sussex Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171917
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 dark stained wooden bench featuring a turned spindle back and a woven rush seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 19th Century Antique William Morris Sussex Bench Seat

Archive II A dark stained wooden bench featuring a turned spindle back and a woven rush seat. View II
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Archive IV A dark stained wooden bench featuring a turned spindle back and a woven rush seat. View IV
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Archive VII A dark stained wooden bench featuring a turned spindle back and a woven rush seat. View VII
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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 161
Items Sold 10,727
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A dark stained wooden bench featuring a turned spindle back and a woven rush seat.
Rare 19th Century Antique William Morris Sussex Bench Seat
Ref: SA1171917
A dark stained wooden bench featuring a turned spindle back and a woven rush seat.
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  • ObjectBenches & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBeech, Rush
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Woven rush seat, Ladder back, Stretched frame
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 146 cm (57 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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The Arts and Crafts movement emphasised handcraftsmanship, traditional materials, and simple, functional forms inspired by medieval design, reacting against mass production.

These pieces typically feature ebonised or stained turned wood frames, such as beech or ash, combined with woven rush or seagrass seats.

Authentication involves examining construction joints, tool marks, wood patina, and traditional rush weaving patterns consistent with late 19th-century workshop methods.

This type of seating provides functional seating while introducing architectural texture and historic character to hallways, living rooms, or dining spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent the rush from becoming brittle, avoiding direct sunlight, and cleaning wooden frames with a dry cloth.
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