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Aesthetic Movement Armchair

19th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · William Carr Antiques
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Description

A stylish aesthetic movement armchair, in the style of E.W. Godwin. C.1880

With original ebonised finish and rush seat, raised on out-swept turned tapering forelegs.

Structurally sound, with imperfections to seat.

Seat Height: 40cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1075731
Description
A stylish aesthetic movement armchair, in the style of E.W. Godwin. C.1880

With original ebonised finish and rush seat, raised on out-swept turned tapering forelegs.

Structurally sound, with imperfections to seat.

Seat Height: 40cm

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075731
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a slat-and-spindle backrest with diagonal geometric detailing and a woven rush seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Aesthetic Movement Armchair

Archive II An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a slat-and-spindle backrest with diagonal geometric detailing and a woven rush seat. View II
Archive III An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a slat-and-spindle backrest with diagonal geometric detailing and a woven rush seat. View III
Archive IV An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a slat-and-spindle backrest with diagonal geometric detailing and a woven rush seat. View IV
Archive V An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a slat-and-spindle backrest with diagonal geometric detailing and a woven rush seat. View V
Archive VI An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a slat-and-spindle backrest with diagonal geometric detailing and a woven rush seat. View VI
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 418
William Carr Antiques
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An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a slat-and-spindle backrest with diagonal geometric detailing and a woven rush seat.
Aesthetic Movement Armchair
Ref: SA1075731
An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a slat-and-spindle backrest with diagonal geometric detailing and a woven rush seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialBeech, Rush
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSpindle back, Geometric fretwork, Woven rush seat
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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The Aesthetic Movement emerged in the late 19th century, promoting art for arts sake and drawing heavily on Japanese design principles, simplistic forms, and ebonised finishes.

These pieces typically utilised hardwoods such as beech or birch finished with an ebonised lacquer, paired with natural woven rush or cane for the seats.

Authentic pieces often feature traditional joinery, hand-woven rush seating showing appropriate patination, and characteristic geometric or spindle-turned detailing without heavy Victorian ornamentation.

This piece works well as a contrasting statement seat in a contemporary living space or study, pairing effectively with neutral palettes and minimalist surroundings.

Maintain the ebonised finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding direct sunlight or moisture, while occasionally treating the woven rush with a damp cloth to prevent brittleness.
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