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Liberty Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair William Birch
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 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 This fabric was originally made in 1883 -1919 which coincides with the age of this rocking chair - also William Morris and William Birch were contemporaries both working within the context of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.
FREE SHIPPING IN UK (except furniture)
ALL SHIPPING COSTS ARE REFUNDED IF LESS THAN STATED BELOW:
Shipping Costs:
United Kingdom £60.00
Central Europe estimated £125.00 - to be confirmed
Eastern Europe estimated £125.00 - to be confirmed
United States estimated £555.00 - to be confirmed
All Other Zones estimated £335.00 - to be confirmed
Please message us through for a precise shipping quote for Europe and the Rest of the World.
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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 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.
FREE SHIPPING IN UK (except furniture)
ALL SHIPPING COSTS ARE REFUNDED IF LESS THAN STATED BELOW:
Shipping Costs:
United Kingdom £60.00
Central Europe estimated £125.00 - to be confirmed
Eastern Europe estimated £125.00 - to be confirmed
United States estimated £555.00 - to be confirmed
All Other Zones estimated £335.00 - to be confirmed
Please message us through for a precise shipping quote for Europe and the Rest of the World.
Price
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 27/NOV/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Or best offer
DimensionsPlease see description
Category Antique Furniture
> Antique Armchairs
Date Circa 1900
Arts and Crafts Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Maker Liberty
Condition Please see description.
Item code as1105a079 / Rocking Chair
Status For Sale
£675.00 
$894.51
€771.53
$894.51
€771.53
Conversion rates as of 27/NOV/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Or best offer
Shipping information
Once payment is made items are packed with great care and attention using high quality packaging materials to ensure safe delivery and thereafter dispatched.
For parcels we use trusted couriers in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. We tend to use Royal Mail Special Delivery tracked and signed for and Parcelforce 48 tracked in the UK and Royal Mail, Transglobal, DHL and Fedex tracked in Europe and the rest of the world.
The delivery time in the UK for parcels is generally between 24 and 48 hours on working days. The delivery time in Europe is generally between 2 - 5 working days. The delivery time to the United States is generally 4 - 6 working days. The delivery time for the rest of the world is generally between 6 - 8 working days.
Furniture and larger items are sent in the UK and Europe using trusted couriers by road and by sea freight to the United States and the rest of the world. The delivery time varies from country to country.
Please contact us through Antiques Atlas for a quick quote for a precise delivery cost and timing for Europe, the United States or the rest of the world. It maybe possible to obtain a cheaper quote with a precise address.
All items are comprehensively insured whilst in transit and sent at the risk of Chapman Pugh Ltd.
For parcels we use trusted couriers in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. We tend to use Royal Mail Special Delivery tracked and signed for and Parcelforce 48 tracked in the UK and Royal Mail, Transglobal, DHL and Fedex tracked in Europe and the rest of the world.
The delivery time in the UK for parcels is generally between 24 and 48 hours on working days. The delivery time in Europe is generally between 2 - 5 working days. The delivery time to the United States is generally 4 - 6 working days. The delivery time for the rest of the world is generally between 6 - 8 working days.
Furniture and larger items are sent in the UK and Europe using trusted couriers by road and by sea freight to the United States and the rest of the world. The delivery time varies from country to country.
Please contact us through Antiques Atlas for a quick quote for a precise delivery cost and timing for Europe, the United States or the rest of the world. It maybe possible to obtain a cheaper quote with a precise address.
All items are comprehensively insured whilst in transit and sent at the risk of Chapman Pugh Ltd.
View all stock from
Chapmanpugh Modern Antiques
By appointment only304 Ben Johnson House
Barbican
London
EC2Y 8NQ
Tel : 07739628028
Non UK callers : +44 7739628028
Get directions to Chapmanpugh Modern Antiques
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