A Rare Philip Clissett Ladderback
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, England
Otherwise known as the Passmore armchair after the settlement they were most probably designed for at Tavistock place - this version exhibits all the attributes one would find from a...
Rush, Ash
$5,195 / set
H 45.28 in W 23.23 in D 19.3 in
Philip Clissett A fine set of four early Arts & Crafts ash ladder back armchairs
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
Philip Clissett. A fine set of four early Arts and Crafts ash ladder back armchairs with pegged
Ash
$6,460 / set
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Ernest Gimson “Clissett” low ladderback armchairs by Edward Gardiner.
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
chairmaker Edward Gardiner in c1920. Design and interplay of Gimson, James Maclaren, and Philip Clissett who
Ash
$2,707
H 39.97 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
materials of these chairs align with that ethos. Influences can be traced to craftsmen like Philip Clissett
Rush, Wood
$21,191 / set
H 45.28 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Edward Gardiner. Set of Nine English Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
encouraged to take up chair-making by Ernest Gimson, who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett
Oak
$42,725
H 29.14 in W 79.53 in D 37.41 in
Cotswold School Oak 'Wishbone' Refectory Table Designed By Ernest Gimson
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Petworth, GB
interested in a more hands on approach to traditional crafts, and in 1890 spent time with Philip Clissett in
Oak
Pair of Green Stained Ash Ladder Back Chairs by Philip Clissett
Located in London, GB
Phillip Clissett A fine pair of green stained ash ladder back chairs, retaining their original
Ash, Beech
Set of 8 Ash Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
By Phillip Clissett
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Manner Of Philip Clissett, With Elegant Spindle Turned Decoration To Backs, Over Attractive Rushed Seats
Ash
Set Of 8 Ash Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, In The Manner Of Philip Clissett, With Elegant Spindle Turned Decoration To Backs, Over Attractive
Ash
Sold
H 40.25 in W 25.25 in D 18 in
A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts Ash Armchair Attributed to Edward Gardiner
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett had been making traditional ladder back chairs
Rush, Ash
Cotswold School Rocking Chair Made From Ash by Edward Gardiner
By Ernest Gimson, Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett had been making traditional ladder back chairs from as
Oak
Sold
H 45.5 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Philip Clissett, a Set of Six Arts & Crafts Ash Ladder Back Rush Seated Chairs
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
An original set of six Arts & Crafts ash ladder back rush seated chairs by Philip Clissett Two
Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 24 in D 16 in
E Gardiner & P Clissett 3 Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Ladder Back Armchairs
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner and Philip Clissett. A harlequin set of three Arts & Crafts Cotswold School ladder
Rush, Ash
Set of 6 19th Century Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
The manner of Philip Clissett, having elegant Spindle turned backs over solid wooden seats Raised on
Ash, Elm
Sold
H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in
Edward Gardiner Five Arts & Crafts Ladder Back Dining Chairs with New Rush Seats
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
was encouraged to take up chair making by Ernest Gimson who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 37.88 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Ernest Gimson by Edward Gardiner. Arts & Crafts ash ladder back Bedales armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
take up chair making by Ernest Gimson who in turn was encouraged by Philip Clissett. Clissett had been
Ash
Sold
H 39.77 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Ladder Back Armchair (Manner of Philip Clissett) in Ash & Elm with Seagass Seat
By Phillip Clissett
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts ladder Back Armchair (Manner of Philip Clissett) in Ash & Elm with Seagass Seat
Seagrass, Ash, Elm
Sold
H 40.95 in W 22.05 in D 26.38 in
Original Philip Clissett Country Armchair, Signed, Arts and Crafts Chair
By Phillip Clissett
Located in Totnes, GB
A spindle back armchair in ash and elm by renowned chairmaker Philip Clissett (1817-1913). This is
Ash, Elm
Dining Chairs Clissett Oak Neville Neal Gimson Design
Located in London, GB
Gardiner who was taught by Philip Clissett (1817-1913) a 'bodger' and chair maker who taught Ernest Gimson
Rush, Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 80 in W 57 in D 22 in
Antique Country Farmhouse Painted Oak Welsh Dresser Cupboard Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century to early 19th century Welsh Dresser or pewter cupboard. Made from oak with a gray painted finish. Features an upper hutch or rack with three shelves and metal hoo...
Oak, Paint
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Art Deco Figured Walnut Compactum Wardrobe
Located in London, GB
A beautiful original Art Deco figured walnut compactum wardrobe. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, it’s extremely well made and is a very ...
Walnut
$2,641Sale Price|35% Off
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design has evolved from a long line of English chair maker...
Rush, Oak
$9,200 / set
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Contemporary Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...
Upholstery, Velvet
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