Suite of “Tabard Inn” Arts and Crafts Chairs Attributed to William Birch

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This is a set of “Tabard Inn” chairs comprising four side chairs (one extra is also available) and two armchairs, likely manufactured by William Birch & Son in High Wycombe in the 1910s, and may have been retailed by Morris & Co (where the design was known as “Hampton Court”, appearing in their catalogue of 1911).

The side chairs have their original rush seats in very good condition, whilst the armchairs/ carvers are upholstered in what may well be their original floral fabric and hessian underside, again in very good condition. One of these has an old repair to an arm, as shown in the photo. These are attractive and comfortable, useable Arts and Crafts chairs. Perfect for a dining room or country kitchen dining.

An example of the armchair is in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, believed to have been from an original 1870s design by renowned Victorian architect William Lethaby in the office of Richard Norman Shaw for the Tabard Inn, Bedford Park, Chiswick, London. The design demonstrates the influence of both 18th century Queen Anne and vernacular forms on the makers of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Dimensions:

The armchairs have 115 cm (45 inches) tall backs and are 57 cm (22.5 inches) at their widest point and 48 cm (19 inches) deep. The seats are 49 cm (19.5 inches) high.

The side chairs are 101 cm (40 inches) tall, 46 cm (18 inches) at their widest, 46 cm (18 inches) deep and the seats are 47 cm (18.5 inches) high.

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