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Pair of English Arts & Crafts Windsors, c. 1900

Offered by: Patrick Bavasi

Description
Pair of English Arts & Crafts Windsor Armchairs
Circa 1900

The chairs feature unusually tall backs with shaped crest rails above slender vertical spindles and continuous bentwood arms framing shallow saddle seats. Raised on tapered and chamfered legs, the design relies on line and proportion rather than applied ornament. The exaggerated height of the backs gives the pair a distinctive silhouette.

Though rooted in the Windsor tradition, the chairs reflect the cleaner aesthetic associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. The unusually shallow seats and open construction contribute significantly to their character.

I can’t decide whether these are chairs or sculpture. They want to be serious, functional and imposing—but they just aren’t. They’re humorous, even weird, not terribly complicated or comfortable, but exceedingly attractive and easy to place. I remain surprised I still have them.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	oak; elm; beech
Condition:	excellent; wear commensurate with age and use
Creation Date:	circa 1900
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Arts & Crafts
200 Lex Booth #:	54
Dealer Reference #:	A261
Incollect Reference #:	861096

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	44 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	111.76 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Seat H.	15 in;
Seat H.	38.1 cm;

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