Contact Seller
Cotswold House Antiques
Tel07521 214424Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Set of Four Bentwood Chairs
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 10 William IV Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Eight Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Dining Chairs 1870
Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 4 French Carved Walnut Side Chairs
8 Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs, E A Taylor
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 8 19th C Bistro Bentwood Chairs, by Thonet
Non UK callers :
+44 7521 214424
William Birch for Liberty 4 x Arts & Crafts Chairs
A Set of Four Genuine Arts & Crafts Period Dining Chairs - Amazing Patina!
- Designed by William Birch and retailed by Liberty -
A highly attractive set of four standard dining chairs with stuffed and upholstered seats.
A much celebrated chair design from the early 20th century, featuring broad and slightly curved panel splat backs and simple, turned columns and stretchers. The chairs possess a very elegant and 'economical' design, absolutely of the period and very reflective of the design ethos of the Arts & Crafts movement as a whole. There is nothing superfluous here, but neither are they bland. Such an understated and apparently 'simple' look is a challenge for the designer, but William Birch has succeeded here.
These are versatile chairs in that they fit very well into traditional or contemporary interiors alike.
This particular set has been well used and is presented in unrestored 'country house' condition. They possess an extraordinarily rich surface patina from years of use and accumulated old polish - the surface of varying tone and lovely rich colour. The full condition, including notes on potential improvements that could be made, is noted below.
Dimensions -
To follow shortly.
Condition -
Note: ideal for a trade buyer or restorer.
Please request further images ahead of purchase. These will detail the full condition.
In used, country house condition and unrestored.
All four chairs with a worn surface patina and varying degrees of marking from many decades of use. Similarly, all chairs with varying degrees of movement to the frames, all would benefit from modest remedial work, but I am offering them as is, and as found.
All with a glorious, rich patina from decades of use and polishing. There is some chipping away in places - particularly to the top of some of the turned legs at the seat. A couple of the joins here have also weakened and worked loose with a few gaps appearing. One of the chairs with somewhat more movement than the others and now requiring a little attention to tighten back up and repair / fasten. The other three useable but again, could benefit from a little remedial work to tighten back up. One of the curved splat backs has a small split (again, as shown in the close up shot). Another splat back has vertical surface marking, again all as clearly shown. The later upholstered seats are of the tapestry kind and are highly attractive, fitting well with the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. However, some of the webbing to the underside has weakened to a couple (as shown) resulting in a 'sunken' seat. Again this is an area where improvements could be made, or simply accepted and used as is.
Email or call for any further information on this item. We give great attention to each and every item we select and offer for sale, priding ourselves on the accuracy of our descriptions and research. We are very happy to provide complete and exacting condition reports (together with further photographs, where necessary) and encourage buyers to request this information prior to purchase.
Accepted payment methods are via paypal, bank transfer, personal cheque or cash.
Viewing of any item in person, prior to purchase, is always welcomed by appointment.
SellerCotswold House Antiques
View all stock from
Cotswold House Antiques
Private dealer
By appointment only
Near Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Tel : 07521 214424
Non UK callers : +44 7521 214424
- Designed by William Birch and retailed by Liberty -
A highly attractive set of four standard dining chairs with stuffed and upholstered seats.
A much celebrated chair design from the early 20th century, featuring broad and slightly curved panel splat backs and simple, turned columns and stretchers. The chairs possess a very elegant and 'economical' design, absolutely of the period and very reflective of the design ethos of the Arts & Crafts movement as a whole. There is nothing superfluous here, but neither are they bland. Such an understated and apparently 'simple' look is a challenge for the designer, but William Birch has succeeded here.
These are versatile chairs in that they fit very well into traditional or contemporary interiors alike.
This particular set has been well used and is presented in unrestored 'country house' condition. They possess an extraordinarily rich surface patina from years of use and accumulated old polish - the surface of varying tone and lovely rich colour. The full condition, including notes on potential improvements that could be made, is noted below.
Dimensions -
To follow shortly.
Condition -
Note: ideal for a trade buyer or restorer.
Please request further images ahead of purchase. These will detail the full condition.
In used, country house condition and unrestored.
All four chairs with a worn surface patina and varying degrees of marking from many decades of use. Similarly, all chairs with varying degrees of movement to the frames, all would benefit from modest remedial work, but I am offering them as is, and as found.
All with a glorious, rich patina from decades of use and polishing. There is some chipping away in places - particularly to the top of some of the turned legs at the seat. A couple of the joins here have also weakened and worked loose with a few gaps appearing. One of the chairs with somewhat more movement than the others and now requiring a little attention to tighten back up and repair / fasten. The other three useable but again, could benefit from a little remedial work to tighten back up. One of the curved splat backs has a small split (again, as shown in the close up shot). Another splat back has vertical surface marking, again all as clearly shown. The later upholstered seats are of the tapestry kind and are highly attractive, fitting well with the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. However, some of the webbing to the underside has weakened to a couple (as shown) resulting in a 'sunken' seat. Again this is an area where improvements could be made, or simply accepted and used as is.
Email or call for any further information on this item. We give great attention to each and every item we select and offer for sale, priding ourselves on the accuracy of our descriptions and research. We are very happy to provide complete and exacting condition reports (together with further photographs, where necessary) and encourage buyers to request this information prior to purchase.
Accepted payment methods are via paypal, bank transfer, personal cheque or cash.
Viewing of any item in person, prior to purchase, is always welcomed by appointment.
Price
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. + Delivery. £ask.
Category Antique Furniture
Date 1900
Arts and Crafts Antiques Material Beech
Origin English
Maker Liberty
Designer William Birch
Item code as693a306
Status For Sale
£395.00 
$503.90
€456.42
$503.90
€456.42
Conversion rates as of 9/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. + Delivery. £ask.
Shipping information
Items may be collected in person or delivered to you. Smaller items are sent well packed, on a first-class, fully tracked and signed-for service. Larger items are delivered to you via private courier. UK delivery for courier items is usually within 1 week of receiving payment and we will always aim to fit with your schedule, where possible.
View all stock from
Cotswold House Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Near Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Tel : 07521 214424
Non UK callers : +44 7521 214424
You may also be interested in
Set of Four Bentwood Chairs
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 10 William IV Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Eight Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Dining Chairs 1870
Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Antique Set of 4 French Carved Walnut Side Chairs
8 Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs, E A Taylor
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 8 19th C Bistro Bentwood Chairs, by Thonet