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Excellent arts and crafts ebonised William Morris Sussex chair with original surface showing lovely wear all in good order with no breaks or replacements requiring re rushing to seat. Please get in touch if you require any further details.

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

53cm (20.87")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Declaration

Nethermill Antiques has dated this William Morris Sussex Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1140393

Description

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

53cm (20.87")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Date of Manufacture

Nethermill Antiques has dated this William Morris Sussex Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1140393

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Nethermill Antiques

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Telephone 07710 191999

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Perthshire
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleArts and Crafts
MaterialBeech, Rush
ColourBlack
MotifsSpindle back, Turned wooden uprights, Curved armrests
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The Sussex chair was inspired by traditional rural ladder-back seating found in Sussex cottages, popularised by William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement in the 19th century as a functional, unpretentious piece of furniture.

These chairs are typically constructed from turned fruitwood or beech, finished with a black paint or ebonised coating, and traditionally fitted with a woven rush seat.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-turned spindle backs, subtle variations in the ebonised finish showing age-related wear, and traditional joinery without modern metal fasteners.

The minimalist silhouette and dark wood finish make it versatile for pairing with contemporary dining tables, or as an accent piece in a study or hallway.

Keep the wood conditioned with appropriate wax, avoid direct sunlight to prevent further drying of the finish, and protect the woven rush seat from excessive moisture.