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Antique English Arts & Crafts Guild of Handicraft Arm Chair Ca. 1890s

$5,250
£3,949.26
€4,575.03
CA$7,401.41
A$8,230.87
CHF 4,320.10
MX$100,371.44
NOK 54,597.55
SEK 51,187.37
DKK 34,147.50

About the Item

English antique armchair made by the Guild of Handicraft of Charles Robert Ashbee, a designer and architect and central figure of the English Arts & Crafts Movement. Elegantly carved in solid ash woods with superb original color. Features a raked ladderback of three slats with roll over arms and an unusual richly patinated stitched leather seat rather than the more traditional rush bottom. Wear through to front rail but seat remains stable for continued gentle use. Circa 1890s.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition for an antique of this age. As mentioned in the listing, some wear through to front rail of the stitched leather seat, visible in images, but seat remains stable for continued gentle use.
  • Seller Location:
    Peabody, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU888046300862

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