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Charles Voysey Furniture

British, 1857-1941

The Yorkshire, England-born Charles Francis Annesley Voysey is considered a pioneer of modern architecture — and the Arts and Crafts designer is as well known for his fabrics, carpets, wallpaper and other furnishings as he is for his celebrated building projects. 

The son of a reverend who founded the Theistic Church in London, Voysey was the third of 10 children. Inspired by his father's teachings, Voysey adhered to principles of simplicity and reliability in all of his work, principles that defined the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain to which the architect would one day be linked.

C.F.A. Voysey received his education at home and subsequently studied for a time at Dulwich College. He didn't consider himself an intellectual and chose the field of architecture because it was the only profession where he didn't have to pass any examinations. After completing his education, Voysey went on to apprentice under Gothic Revivalist architect John Pollard Seddon.

In his mid-20s, Voysey established his architectural practice and was securing design commissions for modest residences. He was meanwhile beginning to design wallpaper and rugs that featured decorative floral motifs for the likes of textiles manufacturers such as Turnbull & Stockdale and wallpaper producers Jeffrey & Company. 

Rather than embellishing his textiles with depictions of realist scenes, Voysey favored stylized patterns that drew on the natural world — the large-scale flowers, birds and forest creatures that populated his works undoubtedly influenced the Art Nouveau movement.

Voysey also produced uncomplicated furniture such as sideboards with oak finishes and Shaker-style doors and panels. In every area of design, he favored minimalism — Voysey found inspiration in the work of William Morris and became friendly with Arts and Crafts architect Edward Schroeder Prior. Voysey worked in limited colors and avoided the ornamental excess that was associated with Victorian furnishings and interiors. 

By 1890, Voysey's architectural practice had begun to flourish, and after 1900, he insisted on creating every aspect of the homes he was designing, such as interiors and furnishings, an attribute he shared with Frank Lloyd Wright. He produced carpets for Alexander Morton & Co. in Donegal — Gustav Stickley, founder of the American Craftsman style, sold these carpets in his catalogs — and became well known for his design of country homes, which harkened back to the days of simple, thatch-roofed cottages. A number of Voysey’s furnishings and textiles are held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Creator: Charles Voysey
C F A Voysey for Liberty & Co. a Rare 'Glenmure' Donegal Rug with Rich Colors
By Charles Voysey, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
C F A Voysey for Liberty & Co. An original 'Glenmure' Donegal rug. The color is wonderful, rich, and very vibrant without any fading and a lovely deep pile underfoot. This is an extremely rare rug...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Charles Voysey Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Donegal by CFA Voysey Fragment
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau Donegal by CFA Voysey Fragment Size: 1'10" × 3'5" (55 × 104 cm) A rare and remarkable Donegal by C.F.A. Voysey fragment rug, hand made in the 1880s. It is in excell...
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Late 19th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Charles Voysey Furniture

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Doris Leslie Blau Arts and Crafts Donegal Rug by C. F. A. Voysey
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Arts and Crafts Donegal Rug by C. F. A. Voysey Size: 11'0" × 12'8" (335 × 386 cm) A rare and remarkable rug, hand made in the 1920s. It is in excellent condition, consistent with age...
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Important Arts & Crafts Cupboard By C.F.A. Voysey
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Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Arts & Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
1900s Arts & Crafts wool rug by C.F.A. Voysey Size: 12'2" × 15'7" (370 × 474 cm) Color: Green, Ivory, Pink, Red, Taupe, Violet A rare and remarkable rug, hand made in the 1900s. It i...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Charles Voysey Furniture

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Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Donegal by Cfa Voysey Fragment Rug
By Charles Voysey
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19th Century Donegal by Cfa Voysey Fragment Rug Size: 3'0" × 3'7" (91 × 109 cm) A rare and remarkable Donegal by C.F.A. Voysey fragment rug, hand made in the 1880s. It is in excellen...
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Charles Voysey Furniture

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Wool

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Charles Voysey furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Voysey furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles Voysey furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Charles Voysey were created in the Arts and Crafts style in united kingdom during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by and Gavin Morton. Prices for Charles Voysey furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $130,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,707.

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