Roycroft
Paddle-arm Morris chair, model 045


USA, c. 1905
oak, iron, canvas
45 h x 36.75 w x 40 d in (114 x 93 x 102 cm)

Period advertisement of the present work notates "This is a close replica of the original chair made by the hands of William Morris."

Carved orb and cross maker's mark to one arm and monogram to other arm 'GFG'.

Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey

Literature: Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists: Botticelli, March 1902 illustrates period advertisement Roycroft Furniture, 1906 catalog reprint, pg. 24 Head, Heart and Hand: Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters, Via and Searl, pg. 56, fig. 32

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Good overall condition, showing wear commensurate with age and use. Original finish exhibits a few areas of fading, primarily to arms from use, and some losses, most notable to edges and corners. Chair overall shows faint scratches, shallow indentations, minor chips and stable grain separations throughout. Canvas cover to spring drop-in seat retains overall fading. Lacking cushions. Maximum recline dimensions are 38.25" h x 36.75" w x 49" d.