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Antique Cane Back Armchair Birchcraft High Wycombe C1930
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Antique Cane Back Armchair Birchcraft High Wycombe C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold by MebleinUK
Sold 2 March 2026 · MebleinUK
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Description

A very attractive English armchair by Birchcraft of High Wycombe, featuring a beautifully shaped solid wood frame with an elegant cane back and gently curved arms.

The chair retains its original woven cane back, which is in very good condition, as well as the original manufacturer’s label, confirming its High Wycombe provenance.

The seat is generously cushioned and upholstered in a pale green patterned fabric, offering comfortable support while complementing the warm tone of the wood.

The proportions and lower seat height give the chair a relaxed, lounge style feel, ideal for a living room, reading corner or bedroom.

The frame is solid and stable throughout.

There are light signs of age and use to the wood and cane, consistent with an authentic piece of this period all visible in the photographs and adding to its character.

Seat height: 39 cm

Very good vintage condition.

Strong and stable frame , original cane back intact , upholstery clean and presentable.

Minor age related wear and surface marks, as shown in the photographs.

Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Antique Cane Back Armchair to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1188197
Dealers Internal Reference
A470
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A very attractive English armchair by Birchcraft of High Wycombe, featuring a beautifully shaped solid wood frame with an elegant cane back and gently curved arms.
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The chair retains its original woven cane back, which is in very good condition, as well as the original manufacturer’s label, confirming its High Wycombe provenance.
MebleinUK
fig 1. An antique wooden armchair featuring a curved cane backrest, turned front legs, and a patterned blue upholstered seat cushion.
fig 1. Antique Cane Back Armchair Birchcraft High Wycombe C1930

The seat is generously cushioned and upholstered in a pale green patterned fabric, offering comfortable support while complementing the warm tone of the wood.

The proportions and lower seat height give the chair a relaxed, lounge style feel, ideal for a living room, reading corner or bedroom.

fig 2. An antique wooden armchair featuring a curved cane backrest, turned front legs, and a patterned blue upholstered seat cushion.
fig 2. Antique Cane Back Armchair Birchcraft High Wycombe C1930

The frame is solid and stable throughout.

There are light signs of age and use to the wood and cane, consistent with an authentic piece of this period all visible in the photographs and adding to its character.

fig 3. An antique wooden armchair featuring a curved cane backrest, turned front legs, and a patterned blue upholstered seat cushion.
fig 3. Antique Cane Back Armchair Birchcraft High Wycombe C1930

Seat height: 39 cm

Very good vintage condition.

Strong and stable frame , original cane back intact , upholstery clean and presentable.

Minor age related wear and surface marks, as shown in the photographs.

Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Antique Cane Back Armchair to the 1930s.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188197
Dealers Internal Ref
A470
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An antique wooden armchair featuring a curved cane backrest, turned front legs, and a patterned blue upholstered seat cushion.
Antique Cane Back Armchair Birchcraft High Wycombe c1930
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional British
  • MaterialBeech, Rattan Cane, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCane backrest, Turned front legs, Upholstered seat cushion, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Cane work has a long tradition in British furniture making, gaining significant popularity during the late 17th century and experiencing revivals throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods, particularly in manufacturing centres such as High Wycombe.

These pieces typically utilise a solid hardwood frame, such as beech or birch, combined with hand-woven rattan cane panels for the backrest and mortise and tenon joinery for structural stability.

Authenticity is identified through traditional construction markers such as hand-drilled cane holes, natural variations in the woven rattan, hand-turned wooden components, and age-appropriate wear to the timber finish.

This piece functions effectively as an accent seat in a living room, study, or bedroom, pairing natural woven textures with contemporary textiles to add warmth and character to the space.

Preservation involves keeping the cane hydrated by occasionally wiping it with a damp cloth, avoiding placement near direct heat sources to prevent cracking, and protecting the wooden frame with microcrystalline wax.
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