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Description

Morris & Co style antique 'Sussex' armchair, c.1900

Closely following a design by Philip Webb

Beech with a newly rushed seat (Aug 25)

An excellent chair in excellent condition

Solid with tight joints

Inner seat area 15¼" wide by 16" deep

Seat height 17¼"

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1162694

Dealers Internal Reference

F6879

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Description

Morris & Co style antique 'Sussex' armchair, c.1900

Closely following a design by Philip Webb

Beech with a newly rushed seat (Aug 25)

An excellent chair in excellent condition

Solid with tight joints

Inner seat area 15¼" wide by 16" deep

Seat height 17¼"

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1162694

Dealers Internal Ref

F6879

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Courtyard Antiques

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Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArts and Crafts
MaterialBeech, Rush
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Turned uprights, Rush seat, Ladder back
SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The Sussex chair design originated from traditional rural ladder-back seating found in British country pubs and cottages, which was later popularised by William Morris and his firm Morris & Co. as an exemplar of honest, functional craftsmanship.

These chairs are traditionally constructed from native hardwoods such as beech, ash, or elm, utilising steam-bent elements and hand-woven natural rush for the seating.

Authentic period examples often exhibit characteristic hand-turned spindles, subtle irregularities in the timber grain, historic patina on the wood finish, and tightly hand-woven natural rush seats showing genuine wear.

This piece works effectively as an accent seat paired with modern minimalist furniture, allowing its functional design and natural materials to add texture and historical depth to the room.

Keep the chair away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent the wood from splitting and the natural rush fibres from becoming brittle, and clean the frame using only a soft, dry cloth.