William Birch Ltd.
British
William Birch Ltd. was a renowned chair maker, cabinet maker, and upholsterer based in High Wycombe and London, operating from around 1840 until 1954. Starting as specialist chair makers, the company grew steadily, employing over 50 workers by the late 19th century and expanding into finely crafted cabinet furniture. They were early adopters of machinery while maintaining high craftsmanship standards, producing elegant inlaid and carved pieces that reflected contemporary styles, including Anglo-Japanese influences.
Birch gained recognition for their artistically upholstered chairs and expertly carved oak furniture, supplying prestigious clients such as Liberty & Co., for whom they created notable designs like the Ethelbert and Athelstan chairs. The firm exhibited at major shows, earning a gold medal at the 1904 St. Louis Exhibition. Their collaboration with designers like E.J. Punnett helped establish their reputation for quality and innovation.
With a strong export presence across Europe and the United States, William Birch Ltd. maintained a London showroom at 370 Euston Road in the early 20th century. The company’s legacy continued until 1954, when it was acquired by fellow High Wycombe furniture maker E. Gomme Ltd.
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William Birch. An Arts & Crafts High Seat Music Chair with Leather Seat
H 32 in W 13 in D 12 in
$ 1,778
William Birch Ltd.
Liberty & Co probably made by William Birch. An Arts & Crafts mahogany armchair.
H 45 in W 25 in D 21 in
$ 2,286
William Birch Ltd.
Liberty & Co. A Pair of William Birch Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs
H 18 in W 16 in D 17 in
$ 3,175
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch. An Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Glasgow Style Floral Carving
H 42 in W 22 in D 19 in
$ 1,524
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch an Arts & Crafts Light Oak Rocking Chair with Newly Laid Rush Seat
H 40 in W 23 in D 28 in
$ 2,032
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Armchair with Turned Ball Finials
H 37 in W 24 in D 21 in
$ 2,286
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch. A Large Arts & Crafts Oak Side Table
H 28 in W 36 in D 23 in
$ 2,794
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch. Arts & Crafts oak card or game table with a swivel & fold out top
H 28 in W 35 in D 25 in
$ 2,286
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch. Liberty & Co. A Arts and Crafts rush seat oak dining chair
H 38 in W 16 in D 17 in
$ 1,778
William Birch Ltd.
Liberty & Co, by William Birch. A Beech lattice back rush seat child's chair.
H 25 in W 13 in D 12 in
$ 699
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch. An Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Seat Armchair Professionally Re-rushed
H 43 in W 24 in D 21 in
$ 2,286
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch, retailed by Liberty & Co. Pair of Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs
H 38 in W 18 in D 16 in
$ 2,794
William Birch Ltd.
William Birch for Liberty & Co. A Pair of Arts & Crafts Rush Seat Oak Chairs
H 39 in W 16 in D 18 in
$ 2,794
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