{"product_id":"william-birch-for-liberty-arts-crafts-settle","title":"William Birch for Liberty, Arts \u0026 Crafts Settle.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Birch for Liberty \u0026amp; Co. Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Oak Settle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Wycombe, circa 1890–1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and original Arts \u0026amp; Crafts oak settle attributed to William Birch of High Wycombe and retailed through Liberty \u0026amp; Co., London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed in solid oak, the settle features a pair of rush-work back panels beneath gently arched crest rails, flanked by upright supports surmounted with turned finials. The seat retains its original rush work, raised on ring-turned legs united by stretchers. The arms are of simple vernacular form, reflecting Liberty’s “cottage” furniture range of the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model relates closely to examples supplied by William Birch to Liberty \u0026amp; Co. during the 1890s, which were included in their catalogues such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture for Town Flats and Country Houses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1902) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple and Durable Furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1906), where similar rush-seated oak furniture was illustrated within interior settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirch was a key manufacturer for Liberty, producing designs under the direction of Leonard Wyburd, and these more restrained models formed part of Liberty’s accessible Arts \u0026amp; Crafts offering, combining traditional craftsmanship with practical domestic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorldwide delivery available, not included. Please enquire for a delivery quote before purchasing or arrange to collect from our London gallery by appointment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with minimal wear to the original rush seat (these are sadly often replaced and re-rushed so it’s important we have left it as is with a few missing strands. It is all stable. Repair to top right finial, again stable).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate measurements: 146 cm high X 126 cm wide X 59 cm deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to William Birch, High Wycombe; retailed by Liberty \u0026amp; Co., London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples of closely related settles are recorded as having been retailed through Liberty \u0026amp; Co. circa 1895.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can view more of William Birch’s work and the arts \u0026amp; crafts movement at museums such as the V\u0026amp;A here in London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56776554119554,"sku":null,"price":5800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/B42FB96E-6E0D-4864-827D-5B3A2C2E636F.png?v=1784388055","url":"https:\/\/www.1923antiques.com\/products\/william-birch-for-liberty-arts-crafts-settle","provider":"1923 Antiques LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}