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William Morris Liberty London Sussex Rush Seat Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs
William Morris Liberty London Sussex Rush Seat Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs

William Morris Liberty London Sussex Rush Seat Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs

By William Morris (English), Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four Arts & Crafts walnut rush seat dining chairs in the style of the original William Morris Sussex chair.

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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

EIGHT ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WILLIAM MORRIS PHILIP WEBB SUSSEX DINING CHAIRS
EIGHT ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WILLIAM MORRIS PHILIP WEBB SUSSEX DINING CHAIRS

EIGHT ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN WILLIAM MORRIS PHILIP WEBB SUSSEX DINING CHAIRS

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Ownership & Use William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860 and subsequently in their London house, Kelmscott ...

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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Beech

Pair of Antique Ebonised William Morris Sussex Side Chairs Seen in v&a Museum
Pair of Antique Ebonised William Morris Sussex Side Chairs Seen in v&a Museum

Pair of Antique Ebonised William Morris Sussex Side Chairs Seen in v&a Museum

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare near pair of William Morris Rush seat Sussex chairs circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victorian and Albert museum The History...

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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Beech

Ebonised Antique Original William Morris Sussex Armchair Seen in the v&a Museum
Ebonised Antique Original William Morris Sussex Armchair Seen in the v&a Museum

Ebonised Antique Original William Morris Sussex Armchair Seen in the v&a Museum

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Ownership & Use William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860 and subsequently in their London house, Kelmscot...

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Beech

Phillip Webb for William Morris, An Original Pair of Sussex Ebonised Side Chairs
Phillip Webb for William Morris, An Original Pair of Sussex Ebonised Side Chairs

Phillip Webb for William Morris, An Original Pair of Sussex Ebonised Side Chairs

By Philip Webb, William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

Phillip Webb for William Morris, An original pair of Sussex Ebonised and rush seat side chairs They have sea grass seats which is similar to rush work but little stronger.

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Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Morris & Co. an Ebonised Rush-Seat Sussex Side Chair by Daniel Gabriel Rossetti
Morris & Co. an Ebonised Rush-Seat Sussex Side Chair by Daniel Gabriel Rossetti

Morris & Co. an Ebonised Rush-Seat Sussex Side Chair by Daniel Gabriel Rossetti

By William Morris (English), Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Located in London, GB

Morris and Co. a single ebonised rush-seat Sussex side chair designed by Daniel Gabriel Rossetti in original condition with original rush. We are happy to have the seat re rushed an...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech

William Morris, Five Ebonized Rush Seat Sussex Side Chairs and Matching Armchair
William Morris, Five Ebonized Rush Seat Sussex Side Chairs and Matching Armchair

William Morris, Five Ebonized Rush Seat Sussex Side Chairs and Matching Armchair

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

William Morris, five ebonized rush seat Sussex side chairs and a matching armchair.

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Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Eight English Sussex Armchairs
Eight English Sussex Armchairs

Eight English Sussex Armchairs

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H 35.5 in W 23 in D 19 in

Eight English Sussex Armchairs

By Philip Webb, William Morris (English)

Located in Chireno, TX

Eight English Sussex armchairs circa 1880-1910. Hand-crafted in ebonized beech with rush seats, this collection represents the work of two late 19th century rival furniture makers: W...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Lovely Antique Elm Victorian William Morris Sussex Chair Style Rocking Armchair
Lovely Antique Elm Victorian William Morris Sussex Chair Style Rocking Armchair

Lovely Antique Elm Victorian William Morris Sussex Chair Style Rocking Armchair

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late Victorian Elm rocking chair made in the William Morris Sussex chair style A very decorative and comfortable rocking chair, the ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century 'Sussex Chair' designed by Philip Webb for William Morris & co.
19th Century 'Sussex Chair' designed by Philip Webb for William Morris & co.

19th Century 'Sussex Chair' designed by Philip Webb for William Morris & co.

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

Rush-seated armchair in turned, ebonised wood frame and rush seat. In lovely original condition, the ebonised frame rubbed back to reveal the richly patinated wooden frame. Retains ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Pair of William Morris Ebonized Sussex Armchairs
Pair of William Morris Ebonized Sussex Armchairs

Pair of William Morris Ebonized Sussex Armchairs

By Philip Webb, William Morris (English)

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of William Morris ebonized Sussex armchairs in excellent condition with original finish and early or original rush seats.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

COLLECTABLE PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS SUSSEX SiDE CHAIRS SEEN IN V&A MUSEUM
COLLECTABLE PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS SUSSEX SiDE CHAIRS SEEN IN V&A MUSEUM

COLLECTABLE PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS SUSSEX SiDE CHAIRS SEEN IN V&A MUSEUM

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Ownership & Use William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860 and subsequently in their London house, Kelmscott ...

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Beech

Antique Original William Morris Curved Sussex Armchair Seen in the v&a Museum
Antique Original William Morris Curved Sussex Armchair Seen in the v&a Museum

Antique Original William Morris Curved Sussex Armchair Seen in the v&a Museum

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable William Morris Rush seat Sussex armchair with drop front curved arms, circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victoria...

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Rope, Beech

Antique Original William Morris Sussex Rush Seat Armchair Seen in the V&A Museum
Antique Original William Morris Sussex Rush Seat Armchair Seen in the V&A Museum

Antique Original William Morris Sussex Rush Seat Armchair Seen in the V&A Museum

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable William Morris Rush seat Sussex armchair circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victorian and Albert museum The Hi...

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Original "Madox Chair" with Rush Seats by William Morris & Company; a pair
Original "Madox Chair" with Rush Seats by William Morris & Company; a pair

Original "Madox Chair" with Rush Seats by William Morris & Company; a pair

By William Morris (English)

Located in Malibu, CA

19th C aged ebony chair by William Morris & Company. The Sussex Chair with rush seat was designed for William Morris by the British painter Ford Madox.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

William Morris & Co Ebonized Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair
William Morris & Co Ebonized Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair

William Morris & Co Ebonized Arts and Crafts Sussex Armchair

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

A Sussex armchair designed by either Ford Maddox Brown or Philip Webb, circa 1860 and made by Morris & Co circa 1875.

Category

Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Beech

Set of Six Morris & Co. Sussex Chairs
Set of Six Morris & Co. Sussex Chairs

Set of Six Morris & Co. Sussex Chairs

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H 34 in W 21.5 in D 17 in

Set of Six Morris & Co. Sussex Chairs

By Morris & Co.

Located in Suffolk, GB

William Morris used the Sussex chairs in his own houses as did his great friend, the artist Edward Burne-Jones.

Category

Antique 1890s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Rush

19th Century Pair of William Morris Sussex Armchairs with Rush Seat
19th Century Pair of William Morris Sussex Armchairs with Rush Seat

19th Century Pair of William Morris Sussex Armchairs with Rush Seat

By William Morris (English)

Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs

Exquisite pair of William Morris Sussex armchairs. This chair was named after a country chair found in Sussex, England and was the inspiration for the turned frame and rush seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Pair of Oak Spindle Back Sussex Chairs after a Design by William Morris
Pair of Oak Spindle Back Sussex Chairs after a Design by William Morris

Pair of Oak Spindle Back Sussex Chairs after a Design by William Morris

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

English oak with rush seats, England, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rush

Late 19th Century Ebonized Sussex Armchair Attributed to Morris & Co
Late 19th Century Ebonized Sussex Armchair Attributed to Morris & Co

Late 19th Century Ebonized Sussex Armchair Attributed to Morris & Co

By Morris & Co.

Located in Suffolk, GB

William Morris used the Sussex chairs in his own houses as did his great friend, the artist Edward Burne-Jones.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Late 19th Century Ash & Beech Morris & Co. Sussex Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century Ash & Beech Morris & Co. Sussex Armchairs

Pair of Late 19th Century Ash & Beech Morris & Co. Sussex Armchairs

By Morris & Co.

Located in Suffolk, GB

William Morris used the Sussex chairs in his own houses as did his great friend, the artist Edward Burne-Jones.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Beech

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William Morris Sussex Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the william morris sussex chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and beech, every william morris sussex chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a william morris sussex chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A william morris sussex chair, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made william morris sussex chair over the years, but those crafted by William Morris (English), Philip Webb and Hampton & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a William Morris Sussex Chair?

Prices for a william morris sussex chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,300 and can go as high as $19,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,233.

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