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A Pair of William Morris Ebonised Beech Sussex Armchairs to a Design by Philip Webb Circa 1880
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A Pair of William Morris Ebonised Beech Sussex Armchairs to a Design by Philip Webb Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 19 June 2026 · Macintosh Antiques
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A pair of William Morris ebonised beech Sussex Armchairs to a design by Philip Webb circa 1880 with original finish and rush seats one re rushed by us here in Dorset using traditional methods

Size : 17 inches wide, 18 inches deep 33.5 inches

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Ebonised Beech Sussex Armchairs to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1217750
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MA4449
Description
A pair of William Morris ebonised beech Sussex Armchairs to a design by Philip Webb circa 1880 with original finish and rush seats one re rushed by us here in Dorset using traditional methods

Size : 17 inches wide, 18 inches deep 33.5 inches

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Ebonised Beech Sussex Armchairs to the 1880s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217750
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4449
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Archive I A pair of ebonised beech armchairs featuring spindle backs and woven rush seats, shown against a blue wall. SOLD19 JUN 26

A Pair of William Morris Ebonised Beech Sussex Armchairs to a Design by Philip Webb Circa 1880

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Macintosh Antiques

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Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A pair of ebonised beech armchairs featuring spindle backs and woven rush seats, shown against a blue wall.
A pair of William Morris ebonised beech Sussex Armchairs to a design by Philip Webb circa 1880
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A pair of ebonised beech armchairs featuring spindle backs and woven rush seats, shown against a blue wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBeech, Rush
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSpindle back, Turned uprights, Woven rush seat
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 42.5 cm (17 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against machine production, championing traditional craftsmanship, simple forms, and honest construction inspired by medieval and vernacular design.

These pieces typically utilised native timbers such as beech, ash, or oak, often ebonised to mimic expensive oriental hardwoods, combined with woven rush or split-cane seating fixed to simple turned frames.

Authentication relies on examining timber shrinkage, hand-turned spindle work, traditional joinery methods, natural wear patterns on the ebonised finish, and occasionally maker stamps or paper labels from manufacturers like Morris & Co.

These minimalist and functional chairs integrate seamlessly into contemporary spaces by providing organic texture, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls, or serving as striking accent seating in living areas and studies.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying occasional microcrystalline wax to protect the painted or ebonised surface, while keeping rush seats away from excessive moisture and direct heat sources to prevent brittleness.
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