Arts and Crafts “Heart” Armchair, Cotswold School, Circa 1920, England

DESCRIPTION: Arts and Crafts “Heart” Armchair, Cotswold School, Circa 1920, England
Solid Oak, Straight Legged, Curved Armrest, Original Rushed Seat, Heart Sign on Back.
Provenance: Paul Reeves Private Collection

CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

DIMENSIONS: Height: 110cm (43in) Width: 55cm (22in) Depth: 60cm (24in) Seat Height: 46 cm (18in)

ABOUT THE STYLE: The Cotswold School was a development of the Arts and Craft Movement started largely by Ernest Gimson and the brothers Sidney and Ernest Barnsley. The furniture is instantly recognisable with its simple lines, attention to the finest of details, and use of beautiful materials. Cotswold School designs were crafted from local materials using traditional tools and techniques and with decorative details derived largely from utilitarian elements: exposed joinery, unusual panels, interesting pulls and latches crafted either from wood or from metal using traditional smithing techniques, and close attention to form as well as to wood grain and pattern. Where decorative details were added they generally took the form of traditional embellishment and carvings.