The design of the 'Sussex' armchair is attributed to Philip Speakman Webb (born 1831 - died 1915) and went into production at Morris and Co
5 inchesSeat height: 46
The elm seat and well-turned arms showing a wonderfully swirling grain
and possibly cut down to make lower
Note: The National Trust website gives details about the owners of the Ickwork Estate
Large Georgian mahogany chest of drawers. Kitchen cabinet The design of the 'Sussex'The large, late 18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780 90s, and of good quality, with two over three cockbeaded drawers, oak and pine drawer linings, turned wooden knobs, boxwood stringing above the smaller drawers and above the apron, with well figured grain and rich patina throughout, supported by outswept bracket feet. This piece has a real country house look, with plenty of storage and sits really well in a room. The chest is