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ARTS AND CRAFTS

(19th century)

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Contents

1. Introduction 3

2. WILLIAM MORRISE & his furniture 4

3. C.F.A. VOYSEY & his furniture 10

4. GEORGE WALTON & 12

5. GUSTAV STICKLEY & his furniture 17

6. JOSEF HOFFMANN & his furniture 20

7. RICHARD RIEMERSCHMID & his furniture 24

8. LEON JALLOT & his furniture 26

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Arts and crafts

• The Arts and crafts movement that emerged in the late 19th century completely redefined the decorative arts.

• It was inspired by John Ruskin and William Morris, British artists and social refromers.

• The pioneers of this movement blamed mass production for the decline in the quality. They criticize industrialization.

• The furniture had clear, simple lines and inherent beauty of the wood was emphasized.

• In this style they also designed fittings and structural decoration of a room, carpets, wall papers, furniture, ceramics, metalware, and glass lamps were created. As a part of cohesive design scheme.

• This style was stared in England, and after that it spread to Europe and United Sates of America.

• Major designers in Europe were Leon Jallot in France, Josef Hoffman, Richard Riemerschmid, Ernest Gimson, C.R. Mackintosh and Gustav Stickley in U.S.A.

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William Morris

• Deeply opposed to mechanical production, William Morris campaigned for the revival of traditional techniques.

• Morris looked to natural materials and handicraft traditions to produce highly original ceramics, textiles, wallpapers, carpets, and furniture.

• He produced solid, heavy, conventional furniture, frequently in mahogany with satinwood inlay decoration.

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computer Desk

• The customer requested a computer

desk where he could work standing up, and which could be closed to hide all traces of modernity, like his computer.

• This computer desk is 64" tall, 36" wide, 22" deep. the coffee table, which came into common usage in the 1920's.

• Made of quarter sawn white oak except of the interior shelves, which are made of plain white oak. Finished to standard.

• The leather work surface, 32" by 20", is supported by brass plated steel chains.

• The work surface and cabinet doors fasten magnetically.

• No other metal is used in the construction.

• The shelves are secured by tenon and tusk joints.

• Seven drawers and a note sheet pigeonhole are recessed in the console.

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quarter sawn white oak morris chair

• These Morris chairs, originally designed by William Morris.

• This example of a custom Morris chair is 42" tall with the back in a comfortable position. The seat and back cushion are 24" square.

• It is quarter sawn white oak finished to standard.

• The cushions are laced-up, upholstered in 4-oz.

• burgundy latigo leather, stained and waxed.

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• The photo at right details the arm of the Morris chair showing through tenon and pronounced "fleck" of premium grade quarter sawn white oak

• This photo depicts the adjustable back rest stops of a Morris chair.

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magazine rack

• If you care to display the periodical portion of your presence, our magazine stand is an attractive and orderly way of doing so.

• The example depicted is 49-1/2" tall, 27" wide, and 11-1/2" deep. The shelves are 1/2" thick.

• It is plain white oak, finished to standard.

• The photo to the right shows how the tenon and tusk secures the top shelf.

• To the left, the end view of the stand is depicted.

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cradle

• There's something visceral and organic about seeing a newborn snug in a wooden cradle while its mother sits nearby.

• This cradle was custom made. It stands 32-1/2" tall by 35-1/2" long by 17" wide.

• Made of plain white oak, it is finished to standard.

• The photo to the right shows the trestle configuration.

• To the left is a detail of the triangulation of the cradle's base.

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C.F.A. Voysey

• Charles Francis Annesley Voysey was one of Britain’s

most innovative designers of furniture in the arts and

craft style.

• His furniture pieces were typically rendered in pale oak-

which was often left untreated and free from stain or

polish- with a minimum of decoration.

• Voysey frequently embellished his finely crafted cabinets

with elaborate metal strap hinges carvings in low relief,

or panels of brass and leather and highlighted his rush-

seated high backed chairs with a favourite pierced heart

motif.

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unvarnished oak writing desk

• Materials and

Techniques:Unstained,

unvarnished oak, with copper

panel, hinges and fittings

• Dimensions:

Height: 167.6 cm, Width: 101.5

cm, Depth: 86.7 cm writing

surface open, Depth: 67.3 cm

writing surface closed

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GEORGE WALTON

• Based on a traditional Scottish design, Walton’s rush-

seated chairs for the Buchanan street Tearroms boasted

a narrow solid back with arms sweeping in a wide curve

and pierced heart-shaped decoration.

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2 seater sofa

• 2 Seater sofa designed by George Walton for Beechcroft circa 1900.

• This sofa can be 3 seater if required.

• This example is covered in 'Granada' fabric Exclusive to Liberty & Co.

• Height: 1.040

• Width: 1.510

• Depth: 0.730

• +13 metres fabric

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oak panelled bench • George Walton (1867-

1933), an important oak panelled bench for the Eastman Kodak London showrooms.

• Height 55" 104cm,

• Width 60 1/4" 152cm,

• Depth 16 1/4" 40cm.

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oak fold over writing desk

• George Walton (1867-1933), an Important Arts & Crafts oak fold over writing desk for one of George Davidson's home's.

• The desk with hand formed copper heart shaped escution plate to the top opening to reveal original Clutha glass inkwell (chipped).

• next to open pen tray with space below & leather writing area with storage below that, flanked by paper trays to each wing once opened, exposed dovetailing to the corners, on tapering legs united by three shaped stretchers.

• Height 31" 78cm,

• Width 24 1/2 61cm",

• Width Open 48",

• Depth 14 1/2" 37cm.

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oak bedside cabinet

• An Important Arts & Crafts Glasgow School oak bedside cabinet designed by George Walton.

• The enclosed top with subtle shaped sides similar to the wardrobe detail (GW Ex 2 two above) & tapering leg detail that goes from square to octagonal.

• the door opening to reveal storage with copper ring pull handle.

• Height 32",

• Width 19",

• Depth 15 1/2".

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GUSTAV STICKLEY

• In 1998 he founded the Gustav Stickley co. Eastwood, New York

producing a line of household furniture that looked to the design of

William Morris for inspiration.

• Stickley’s mission was to create “furniture that shows plainly what it

is and in which the design and construction harmonize with the

wood”.

• The Stickley workshop adopt a lighter, elegant, and more

sophisticated style, using smaller pieces oak covered with a pale

brown patina.

• Stickley’s furniture boasted a rich, dark patina that was created not

with satin, but by applying chemicals that reacted with the wood.

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china cabinet

• Gustav Stickley model number 815 china

cabinet with arched apron.

• excellent original untouched condition and

deep red/brown finish.

• Red decal, 1904 - 06, 63" tall x 40" wide x

15" deep.

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umbrella stand

• umbrella stand, A very crisp piece

in nice original finish with original

copper plated tin drip pan.

• Measures 37 1/4" tall x 11 1/2"

square.

• Paper label shown in detail.

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Josef Hoffmann

• Hoffmann adopted a style that was stark, functional, and directly

opposed to the flamboyant, curvilinear fashion embraced by French

contemporaries.

• Among Hoffmann many highly acclaimed designs where those he

created for Vienna’s Purkersdorf Sanatorium and the Palais Stoclet

in Brussels.

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three legged Chair

• Designed before 1904, Vienna

• Made by Thonet, impressed factory mark inside the frame Mahogany stained beechwood

• The seats are upholstered with the original brown leather (some traces of wear)

• This avant-garde chair in it’s minimalist frame and construction is a perfect solution for a chair.

• Its shape, with the two striking arcs, not only gives it elegance but also stability, as do the use of only three legs, which allows the chair to be firmly placed even on uneven surfaces; so all decorative elements fulfill a clear functionality.

• Overall Height: 31.5" Arm Height : 29.5" Seat Height: 18.5" Depth: 22" Width: 26"

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josef Hoffmann sitting group

• Designed 1905, Vienna

• Mahogany stained bent beechwood

• Polished brass rivets

• Upholstered in burgundy leathe

• Settee for two: 28” x 49” x 24” (H W D) Pair Armchairs: 28” x 23” 23”

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side chairs

• Set of two armchairs and four side chairs Vienna c. 1925

• Mahogany

• side chair- H: 33.5” Seat Height: 17” 19.5” x 15.5”

• armchair- H: 33.5” Seat Height: 17” 26.5” x 22”

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RICHARD RIEMERSCHMID

• Richard turned his hand to decorative objects for the

home, including metal work, ceramics, glass, textiles,

and by 1895, furniture well his elegant, abstract designs

where inspired by historical sources.

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Side Chair

• Oak with leather upholstery,

• 30 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 18 3/4" (78.1 x 48.9 x 47.6 cm).

• Manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten für Kunst im Handwerk, Munich.

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LEON JALLOT

• Jellot looked in new direction for inspiration-including the British Arts

and Crafts movement and he eventually found his niche with a

decorative style that favoured a prices and restrained sense of

proportion coupled eith pure shaped and simple, clean lines. • Jallot remained true to his French roots as a furniture designer rare,

highly coloured, and luxurious timber among them and walnut.

• This practice was balanced by a more affordable line of simply

designed, soundly constructed, and practical furniture redered in

less expensive materials, such as oak, and ornamented with simple

inlays of ivory, rare timbers, or pierced stylized decoration.

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cabinet

• French Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by, Léon Jallot

• A French Art Nouveau carved Walnut and Burl display cabinet by, Léon Jallot.

• decorated with carved stylized flora corners, with adjustable shelving, internal lighting and matching bronze escutcheon and keys.

• height: 4 ft. 11 in.

• depth: 17 in.

• width/length: 5 ft. 1.3 in.

• Materials/Techniques: wood, glass & bronze

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pair of armchairs

• Pair of Early Art Deco Armchairs by Leon Jallot

• France

• circa 1922

• Pair of Fine & Early Richly Carved Fruitwood Art Deco Armchairs by Leon Jallot (1874-1967)

• Provenance:

• This set of furniture, comprised of a pair of armchairs, pair of side-chairs & matching round coffee table.

• height: 32 in.

• depth: 22 in.

• width/length: 22 ½

• Materials/Techniques: carved fruitwood

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smoking table

• Art Deco Smoking Table by Jallot

• France 1930's

• An unusual French Art Deco Gueridon / Smoking Table by Jallot.

• in mahogany wood with green patinated ironwork decoration.

• Measurements height: 18.5 in. diameter: 26.5 in.

• Specifications Materials/Techniques: mahogany and wrought iron