Description

An authentic Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts chair, dating to circa 1900, beautifully exemplifying the movement’s emphasis on honest materials, structural clarity, and restrained decorative detail.

The chair is constructed in solid oak, featuring a tall ladder-back with finely carved pierced crest rail, characteristic of Liberty’s in-house designs inspired by medieval and vernacular English furniture. The turned front legs, chamfered rear supports, and shaped stretcher base provide both visual balance and structural integrity.

The seat is upholstered in a traditional floral needlework textile, complementing the warmth of the oak frame and remaining sympathetic to the period aesthetic.

A rare and desirable example from one of Britain’s most influential design houses, this chair works equally well as a statement occasional piece, desk chair, or within a broader Arts & Crafts or period interior.

Dimensions

H: 106cm | W: 46cm | D: 42cm

Condition Note:  Good antique condition, structurally sound, with age-related wear, surface patina, and minor historic marks consistent with over a century of use. Upholstery in good presentable order.