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Two Ford Maddox Brown Type Sussex Chairs by Morris & Co.
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Two Ford Maddox Brown Type Sussex Chairs by Morris & Co.

19th century
Sold 16 March 2026 · Jeckyll & Co
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Description

Each with turned beech ebonised frames.

The first chairs of this type were made in around 1870 and had near-round seats and steam bent stretchers. These examples are likely to have been made later in century.

One chair in very good condition. The second chair has a later rope seat, some superficial losses to the finish and some areas of repainting on the legs. Both chairs are structurally sound.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price. Please let me know if you would like a quote, or have any other questions.

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Morris Sussex Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1149498
Description
Each with turned beech ebonised frames.
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The first chairs of this type were made in around 1870 and had near-round seats and steam bent stretchers.
Jeckyll & Co

These examples are likely to have been made later in century.

fig 1. Two black ebonised wooden dining chairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats stand side by side.
fig 1. Two Ford Maddox Brown Type Sussex Chairs by Morris & Co.

One chair in very good condition. The second chair has a later rope seat, some superficial losses to the finish and some areas of repainting on the legs. Both chairs are structurally sound.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price. Please let me know if you would like a quote, or have any other questions.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram : jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Morris Sussex Chairs to the 19th Century.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149498
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Instagram: jeckyllandco

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Archive I Two black ebonised wooden dining chairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats stand side by side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Two Ford Maddox Brown Type Sussex Chairs by Morris & Co.

Archive II Two black ebonised wooden dining chairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats stand side by side. View II
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Archive X Two black ebonised wooden dining chairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats stand side by side. View X
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Two black ebonised wooden dining chairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats stand side by side.
Two Ford Maddox Brown type Sussex chairs by Morris & Co.
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Two black ebonised wooden dining chairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats stand side by side.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBeech, Rush
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSpindle back, Woven rush seat, Turned legs, Ebonised finish
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 42.5 cm (17 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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Originating in the mid-to-late 19th century, the Arts and Crafts movement promoted traditional craftsmanship, simple forms, and medieval, folk, or rural styles of decoration, reacting against mass production.

These pieces typically combined native hardwoods such as beech or ash for the frame, which were often ebonised or stained, with woven natural marsh rush or seagrass for the seating.

Authentication involves examining joinery methods such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, signs of genuine age in the timber and rush wear, makers stamps or paper labels, and traditional hand-turned components.

These versatile items work effectively around a modern minimalist dining table or as accent seating in a study, providing textural contrast against sleek surfaces and neutral colour palettes.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the rush from drying out and snapping, avoiding direct sunlight, and cleaning the wooden frame occasionally with a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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