34 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 19 in., seat height 16 1/2 in.

Note: The Rossetti chair of ebonized beech with characteristic backrest. A chair of this type (manufactured by Morris) were traditionally called a 'Rossetti' chair, after the poet and artist, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, friend of William Morris. Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) was an enthusiastic collector of antiques and owned a very similar chair to this example, shown with him in a photograph of 1863. He may have suggested the idea of using his chair as a model for the firm to copy so that they could add a new design to their range of furniture. Some of Rossetti's Regency furniture can still be seen at Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire, the house that he and William Morris used for holidays.

In good overall condition with expected nicks and wear. Wear to the armrests and feet. Sound frame and the rush seat is in good condition.

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