Liberty Arts & Crafts Ladderback Rocking Chair by William Birch of High Wycombe c.1900

PRE CHRISTMAS SALE - 25% OFF In General A stunning, superb quality, rare, Arts and Crafts, mahogany Ladderback Rocking Chair by the renowned designer and furniture maker William Birch of High Wycombe and retailed through the famous Luxury London Department Store - Liberty & Co circa 1900. A brand new unused cushion by William Morris At Home showcasing one of his best known designs, the Strawberry Thief, has been added to the chair seat base as a seat cushion. William Morris based the pattern and the name on the thrushes which frequently stole strawberries in the kitchen garden of his countryside home, Kelmscott Manor in Oxfordshire. This fabric was originally made in 1883 -1919 which coincides with the age of this rocking chair - also William Morris and William Birch were contemporaries both working within the context of the Arts and Crafts movement. Comprising wonderful ornate turned arm supports and stunning arm balustrades, influenced by the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic movements, the high back with very pretty acorn shaped finials and pronounced arm joints are also influenced by the stunning Shaker Rocking Chairs of the 19th Century. The high Ladderback are of the British Arts and Crafts style of rocking chairs and chairs of the time. This rocking chair has very attractive turned front legs and twin side stretchers. This Rocking Chair has small proportions so will comfortably fit into smaller interiors. Its modern Arts and Crafts design will work well in contemporary as well as period spaces. This rocking chair is an unusual and fun piece of furniture whilst also representing a wonderful piece of Arts and Crafts design history! It is also a very attractive example of William Birch's work and is in excellent original condition. Maker William Birch of High Wycombe Mark There is no Label as is often the case with items made and designed by William Birch. Year Circa 1900 Material Mahogany Condition In excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. There are a few very small dinks and scratches consistent with its age and use. Dimensions Height to top of acorn finial - 105 cm or 41.33 inches Height to top of upholstered seat - 46 cm or 18.11 inches Depth of chair including Rockers - 89 cm or 35.03 inches Depth of Chair - 50 cm or 19.68 inches Width of front of chair - 62 cm or 24.40 inches Width of back of chair - 46 cm or 18.11 inches Length of Arms - 50 cm or 19.68 inches Shipping We use trusted couriers in the UK and across the World. Purchases are very carefully wrapped and packed using high quality packing materials. Shipments are fully insured and sent at the risk of Chapman Pugh Ltd. Please be aware that there maybe customs and / or tax payments due on the parcels arrival in the buyers country. This varies from country to country. Any additional customs and/or tax payments are the responsibility of the buyer. ALL SHIPPING COSTS ARE REFUNDED IF LESS THAN STATED BELOW: Shipping Costs: United Kingdom £80.00 Central Europe estimated £250.00 - to be confirmed Eastern Europe estimated £250.00 - to be confirmed United States estimated £650.00 - to be confirmed All Other Zones estimated £750.00 - to be confirmed Please message us through for a precise shipping quote for Europe and the Rest of the World.