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Arts & Crafts Penwork Chair Circa 1900
Beau Nash Bath
for sale €404     $438
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Arts & Crafts Penwork Chair Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

With removable back. Lovely shape and unique style. Virtual viewing available. Ships globallly. Please ask for a quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Arts and Crafts Penwork Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185947
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BN2578
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Description
With removable back. Lovely shape and unique style. Virtual viewing available. Ships globallly. Please ask for a quote
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Arts and Crafts Penwork Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185947
Dealers Internal Ref
BN2578
Beau Nash Bath
Beau Nash Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2022

Fashionable antiques. Personalised service.

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An ebonised Arts and Crafts side chair featuring a high back with a heart-shaped cutout and hand-painted cherry botanical penwork detailing.
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Archive I An ebonised Arts and Crafts side chair featuring a high back with a heart-shaped cutout and hand-painted cherry botanical penwork detailing.

Arts & Crafts penwork chair circa 1900

Archive II An ebonised Arts and Crafts side chair featuring a high back with a heart-shaped cutout and hand-painted cherry botanical penwork detailing. View II
Archive III An ebonised Arts and Crafts side chair featuring a high back with a heart-shaped cutout and hand-painted cherry botanical penwork detailing. View III
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Beau Nash Bath

Beau Nash Bath
Telephone 07535 137808
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28 - 31 Brock Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2LN
United kingdom
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Beau Nash Bath
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Location: 28 - 31 Brock Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LN, United kingdom
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An ebonised Arts and Crafts side chair featuring a high back with a heart-shaped cutout and hand-painted cherry botanical penwork detailing.
Arts & Crafts penwork chair circa 1900
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An ebonised Arts and Crafts side chair featuring a high back with a heart-shaped cutout and hand-painted cherry botanical penwork detailing.
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Penwork was a popular decorative technique originating in the late 18th century and extending into the early 20th century, particularly within the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements. It involved drawing intricate designs using fine dip pens and dark India ink directly onto light timber or ebonised surfaces before sealing the work with varnish.

These chairs were typically constructed from hardwoods such as oak, beech, or fruitwood, which were frequently ebonised or stained dark. The surface decoration was executed using specialist ink, lacquer, and clear protective varnishes to preserve the detailed linework.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-drawn variation rather than uniform stencilling, alongside fine surface craquelure in the protective varnish layer. Look for period-appropriate joinery, original timber oxidation on unpainted surfaces, and subtle, natural wear where hands and clothing frequently touched the piece.

A penwork chair serves as a distinct graphic accent when placed singularly in a hallway, entryway, or beside a minimalist console table. Pairing dark ebonised furniture with neutral walls allows the detailed botanical illustrations and silhouetted forms to stand out as sculptural art.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent scratch marks. Avoid liquid cleaners, alcohol-based solvents, and excessive moisture, which can dissolve the original protective finish and damage delicate ink artwork. Keep the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent lacquer yellowing and paint fading.
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