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Morris & Co Sussex Armchair

19th century
Sold 12 September 2024 · William Carr Antiques
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Description

A charming Morris & Co ‘Sussex’ armchair, designed by Philip Webb, C.1870.

Constructed from ash, In original ebonised finish. With original rushed seat in good order.

Structurally very good, with period bracket to rear leg.

Seat Height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Morris and Co Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1083919
Description
A charming Morris & Co ‘Sussex’ armchair, designed by Philip Webb, C.1870.

Constructed from ash, In original ebonised finish. With original rushed seat in good order.

Structurally very good, with period bracket to rear leg.

Seat Height: 45cm

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Morris and Co Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1083919
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Archive I An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a spindle back, curved armrests, and a woven rush seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Morris & Co Sussex Armchair

Archive II An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a spindle back, curved armrests, and a woven rush seat. View II
Archive III An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a spindle back, curved armrests, and a woven rush seat. View III
Archive IV An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a spindle back, curved armrests, and a woven rush seat. View IV
Archive V An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a spindle back, curved armrests, and a woven rush seat. View V
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
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Durham
United Kingdom
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William Carr Antiques
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An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a spindle back, curved armrests, and a woven rush seat.
Morris & Co Sussex Armchair
Ref: SA1083919
An ebonised wooden armchair featuring a spindle back, curved armrests, and a woven rush seat.
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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, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in Britain during the late 19th century as a reaction against industrial manufacturing, promoting traditional craftsmanship, simple forms, and natural materials inspired by medieval guilds.

Authentic period chairs of this design were typically crafted from native hardwoods such as beech or ash, often ebonised or stained to resemble more expensive materials, and fitted with hand-woven rush seating.

Authentication relies on examining joinery techniques, wood patination, maker stamps or paper labels where present, and the consistency of hand-twisted rush work on the seat.

These pieces provide textural contrast and historical grounding, working effectively as accent seating in contemporary living rooms, studies, or minimalist bedrooms to add warmth and character.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent wood and rush degradation, and cleaning gently with a dry or barely damp cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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