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Pair of William Morris Antique Sussex Chairs
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Pair of William Morris Antique Sussex Chairs

19th century
Sold 29 October 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Pair of William Morris Antique Sussex Chairs

A true pair of William Morris arts and crafts antique Sussex chairs, both are in excellent strong condiiton, in the orignal ebonised finish and with the traditional seagrass woven seats. They are perfect dining height as the seats are 45cm high and they both feature the true Morris turned spindle back rests. They date to 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 85cm (33.73")

Width: 42cm (16.67")

Depth: 39cm (15.48")

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

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

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SA1171932
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Pair of William Morris Antique Sussex Chairs
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A true pair of William Morris arts and crafts antique Sussex chairs, both are in excellent strong condiiton, in the orignal ebonised finish and with the traditional seagrass woven seats.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

They are perfect dining height as the seats are 45cm high and they both feature the true Morris turned spindle back rests. They date to 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 85cm (33.73")

Width: 42cm (16.67")

Depth: 39cm (15.48")

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1171932
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.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A pair of antique black-painted wooden dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and spindle backs, shown against a neutral studio background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of William Morris Antique Sussex Chairs

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 160
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A pair of antique black-painted wooden dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and spindle backs, shown against a neutral studio background.
Pair of William Morris Antique Sussex Chairs
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A pair of antique black-painted wooden dining chairs featuring woven rush seats and spindle backs, shown against a neutral studio background.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBeech, Rush
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSpindle back, Turned uprights, Woven rush seat, Ebonised finish
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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The Sussex chair design was inspired by traditional country rush-seated chairs found in cottages, popularised by Morris & Co. during the late 19th century as part of the Arts and Crafts movements embrace of honest, utilitarian craftsmanship.

These chairs are traditionally constructed from turned native hardwoods such as beech, ash, or fruitwood, featuring ebonised or painted finishes and woven rush seating tied directly to the frame.

Authentic pieces often exhibit characteristic turned spindles, lightweight yet sturdy construction, genuine hand-woven rush seats showing natural wear, and sometimes makers stamps or paper labels associated with Morris & Co.

Such pieces provide organic texture and historical contrast when paired with contemporary minimalist dining tables or used as occasional accent seating in a study or hallway.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent the rush seats from drying out and snapping, avoiding direct sunlight, and cleaning the wooden frame gently with a dry or barely damp cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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