A fine, untouched (except me giving it a light wax polish) example of the famous Sussex armchair, as made famous by the likes of William Morris, Liberty's, Heals, the Arts and Crafts movement, Aesthetic movement, etc.
The design of the 'Sussex' armchair is attributed to Philip Speakman Webb (born 1831 - died 1915) and went into production at Morris and Co. from 1865.
It's a traditional Sussex stick-construction chair made from turned and steam-bent beech wood, with original rush seating.
This example has a wonderful worn patina and some fine details. For example, the flared ends and extra detailed turning to the arms, the bobbin-like spindles in the backrest, the neat, turned button finials that top the back legs. And notice the classic Sussex design where the bottom of the arm supports pierce the stretcher underneath.
Here are a couple of links worth looking at for more information on Sussex chairs:
No splits, no old or current woodworm, no wobbles, some individual lengths of the rush have broken and come away - see photo (but still very useable, especially with a nice cushion).
DIMENSIONS: Height to top of back: 91.5cm Height to seat: 43cm Seat width at widest point: 48cm Seat front to back: 45cm
DELIVERY: Options available for this item:
Free delivery - if you're within 30 miles of MK18 4JG.
You can collect.
Man and van delivery (to England & Wales).
Happy to arrange shipping to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland & worldwide too, just message me with your details for a quote.
