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A Fine Handwoven Cane Armchair by Dryad of Leicester, 1920'S
Jeckyll & Co
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A Fine Handwoven Cane Armchair by Dryad of Leicester, 1920'S

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

Dryad was founded by Harry Peach (1874-1936) to compete with high quality woven cane furniture imported from Germany. The firm produced its first chairs in 1907. Benjamin Fletcher, Head Master of the Leicester School of Arts, was the principal designer.

This example has spent much of its life outside and the cane has weathered to a uniform silver colour. There are is one particular area of concentrated wear to the seat, but the chair is still usable and with a loose seat cushion the weight of the sitter would be more evenly dispersed. There are also losses to the bindings of the stretchers.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Dryad Cane Armchair to the 1920s.

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SA1215903
Description
Dryad was founded by Harry Peach (1874-1936) to compete with high quality woven cane furniture imported from Germany. The firm produced its first chairs in 1907. Benjamin Fletcher, Head Master of the Leicester School of Arts, was the principal designer.
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This example has spent much of its life outside and the cane has weathered to a uniform silver colour.
Jeckyll & Co

There are is one particular area of concentrated wear to the seat, but the chair is still usable and with a loose seat cushion the weight of the sitter would be more evenly dispersed. There are also losses to the bindings of the stretchers.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price. Please let me know if you have any questions.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Dryad Cane Armchair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215903
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey.
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Archive I An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey.

A Fine Handwoven Cane Armchair by Dryad of Leicester, 1920'S

Archive II An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey. View VI
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An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey.
A fine handwoven cane armchair by Dryad of Leicester, 1920's
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An early 20th-century handwoven cane armchair featuring a high backrest, openwork arms, and curved structural stretchers in weathered grey.
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FAQs

Dryad of Leicester was established in 1907 and became a leading British manufacturer of handwoven cane and willow furniture, heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movements focus on material integrity and utility.

Traditional cane seating utilises unpeeled or peeled rattan, willow, or cane strands tightly handwoven around solid timber, bamboo, or bentwood structural frames.

Authentic period pieces feature dense, uniform weaving patterns, original structural joints bound in cane, and occasionally a makers brass plaque or stamped registration mark beneath the frame.

Position the armchair in a sunroom, hallway, or reading corner alongside neutral linen soft furnishings and botanical elements to highlight its textured, organic weave.

Keep the woven cane hydrated by wiping it periodically with a slightly damp cloth, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or dry environments that cause brittle fibers.
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