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Rush Seated “Sussex” Armchair Attributed to E W Godwin
Billy Hunt & Co.
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Rush Seated “Sussex” Armchair Attributed to E W Godwin

19th century
For Sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
Description

We have a rather handsome little Sussex style late 19th Century armchair attributed to E W Godwin in lovely condition. It's a very placeable piece and these look great not only in period properties but also in more contemporary settings.

This one sits well with some lovely turning to the frame and spindles - the chair is nicely worn, especially the arms and we would assume the rush seat was redone at some point and is firm and good for sitting on. We have B6 stamped underneath.

Ready to enjoy and relax on, C1890s.

Dimensions -

Height 87cm x Width 50cm x Depth 52.5cm

Specifically the Seat: Height 40cm x Width 42-35cm (Front-Rear) Between the Arms x Depth 44cm

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Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair to the 1890s.

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Billy Hunt and Co is located on a large Victorian farm just a short country drive from the Rangemore village, a designated conservation area, which was built by Michael Thomas Bass in the 1850s to house the Bass Rangemore Estate workers consisting mainly of Victorian redbrick cottages and the occasional barn.

Our home is a classic Victorian designed and well equipped late 19th century 2 story red brick built barn of some 4000 sq feet nestled in classic English countryside, which enjoyed a careful full renovation in 2000. The estate still benefits being managed in the traditional manner with an Estate Manger, estate carpenter, gardeners etc. A rather delightful place to have as our work space.

Martina, there is no Billy at Billy hunt, has led the team since 2103 and is an interior designer qualified from The Inchbald School of Design London whose previous working life included such clients as Vertu, Aston Martin and Johnnie Walker to name a few.

Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions on the pieces that may interest you - Many thanks Martina

Description
We have a rather handsome little Sussex style late 19th Century armchair attributed to E W Godwin in lovely condition.
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It's a very placeable piece and these look great not only in period properties but also in more contemporary settings.
Billy Hunt & Co.
fig 1. An antique Arts and Crafts wooden armchair featuring turned spindle backrest slats, sloped armrests, turned finials, and a hand-woven natural rush seat.
fig 1. Rush Seated “Sussex” Armchair Attributed to E W Godwin

This one sits well with some lovely turning to the frame and spindles - the chair is nicely worn, especially the arms and we would assume the rush seat was redone at some point and is firm and good for sitting on. We have B6 stamped underneath.

Ready to enjoy and relax on, C1890s.

Dimensions -

Height 87cm x Width 50cm x Depth 52.5cm

Specifically the Seat: Height 40cm x Width 42-35cm (Front-Rear) Between the Arms x Depth 44cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair to the 1890s.

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SA1211964
Billy Hunt & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

We always endeavor to offer a careful selection of chosen pieces from the british isles ranging from 1800 to 1970

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Archive I An antique Arts and Crafts wooden armchair featuring turned spindle backrest slats, sloped armrests, turned finials, and a hand-woven natural rush seat.

Rush Seated “Sussex” Armchair Attributed to E W Godwin

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Callingwood Hall Farm
Rangemore Country Estate
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9SH
United Kingdom
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An antique Arts and Crafts wooden armchair featuring turned spindle backrest slats, sloped armrests, turned finials, and a hand-woven natural rush seat.
Rush Seated “Sussex” Armchair Attributed to E W Godwin
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An antique Arts and Crafts wooden armchair featuring turned spindle backrest slats, sloped armrests, turned finials, and a hand-woven natural rush seat.
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Sussex chairs are characterised by lightweight turned timber frames, slender proportions, and hand-woven rush seats. Popularised by William Morris and designed by architects like E. W. Godwin in the late nineteenth century, the style drew direct inspiration from traditional English country vernacular furniture.

Frames were typically constructed from indigenous hardwoods such as beech, ash, or oak, which were turned and stained dark brown or black. The seating surfaces were hand-twisted from dried freshwater rush or seagrass woven around the outer seat rails.

Authentic period examples exhibit delicate turned spindle uprights, precise mortise and tenon joinery, and evidence of hand-woven rush construction. They maintain an emphasis on structural simplicity, geometric symmetry, and light visual weight rather than heavy Victorian ornamentation.

A Sussex armchair serves effectively as a quiet accent piece in modern minimalist or contemporary interiors, placed in a hallway, bedroom corner, or alongside modern neutral soft furnishings to introduce texture and historical craftsmanship.

Rush seats should be kept free from excessive moisture while avoiding bone-dry environments that cause brittle fibres; gentle vacuuming and occasional damp wiping maintain flexibility. The wood frame requires light polishing with natural beeswax and protection from direct heat sources.
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