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Supremely Comfortable Sun Bleached Dryad Lounge Chair
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Supremely Comfortable Sun Bleached Dryad Lounge Chair

1900 - 1920
Description

Supremely comfortable sun bleached Dryad of Leicester lounge chair. (c.1920).

Seat height: 13.5" (34.3cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
88.9cm (35.00")
Width
76.2cm (30.00")
Depth
91.4cm (35.98")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Dryad Cane Lounge Chair to the 1920s.

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SA917729
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77745
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Description
Supremely comfortable sun bleached Dryad of Leicester lounge chair. (c.1920).

Seat height: 13.5" (34.3cm)

Height
88.9cm (35.00")
Width
76.2cm (30.00")
Depth
91.4cm (35.98")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Dryad Cane Lounge Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA917729
Dealers Internal Ref
77745
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame.
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Archive I A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame.

Supremely Comfortable Sun Bleached Dryad Lounge Chair

Archive II A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame. View II
Archive III A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame.
Archive V A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame. View V
Archive VI A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame. View VI
Archive VII A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame. View VII
Archive VIII A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame. View VIII
Archive IX A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame. View IX
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
Location
17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2019
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David Griffith Antiques
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A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame.
Supremely Comfortable Sun Bleached Dryad Lounge Chair
Ref: SA917729
A sun-bleached early twentieth-century woven cane lounge armchair with a high curved back, lattice armrests, and cross-braced frame.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialCane, Willow, Rattan
  • ColourNatural Tan
  • MotifsHigh woven back, Lattice armrests, Cross-braced base, Rolled seat edge
  • SizeH 88.9 cm (35 in) x W 76.2 cm (30 in) x D 91.4 cm (36 in)

This early twentieth-century Arts and Crafts lounge armchair originates from the Dryad workshop in Leicester. Constructed from natural tan cane, willow, and rattan, the piece presents a sun-bleached dry finish with visible wear and pale weathered patches across the framework. Distinctive elements include a high curved woven back, open lattice armrests with diagonal bracing, a rolled seat edge, and a structural cross-braced underframe resting on upright supports. The chair measures 88.9 cm high, 76.2 cm wide, and 91.4 cm deep, with a seat height of 34.3 cm. Suitable for daily seating in a sunlit conservatory, garden room, or traditional living space, this lounge chair provides a comfortable seating option. The open woven construction and lightweight natural materials allow for easy placement in various interior settings while maintaining historical character. Regular domestic use makes it a practical addition to spaces dedicated to relaxation and reading.

FAQs

Founded in Leicester in 1907 by Harry Peach, Dryad produced English cane furniture associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, focusing on sturdy construction and unpainted natural materials.

Period cane seating features a hardwood or sturdy cane framework tightly woven with willow or rattan strands, reinforced with cross-bracing beneath the seat for structural integrity.

Authentic period pieces display hand-woven construction, natural patina or sun-bleached oxidation, and occasionally carry stamped metal maker tags near the lower framework.

Position the chair in a well-lit corner, sunroom, or living area alongside neutral linen textiles, timber side tables, and indoor greenery to complement its organic texture.

Dust regularly using a soft brush or vacuum attachment, keep the frame away from standing dampness, and lightly mist the cane occasionally to prevent dry cracking.
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