A turned spindle-back chair in ash and elm by Philip Clissett (1817-1913)
Clissett's chair-making and green woodworking principles contributed significantly to the development of the Arts & Crafts movement in the 19th century.
Having taught Ernest Gimson to make chairs at his workshop in Bosbury, Herefordshire, Clissett also inspired companies such as Heal & Son and Liberty to produce chairs in his style.
In the latter part of his career - 1888 - he was commissioned to supply a set of chairs for the Art Workers Guild, London.
The chair is stamped on both uprights 'PC'.
There are two age related shrinkage splits to the legs but otherwise it is structurally sound.
English - c.1860
H: 90 / W: 38cm / D: 34cm / Seat Height: 43cm
Other examples of Clissett's work can be found in:
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London / The Museum of the Home, London / Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Literature:
The English Regional Chair by B. Cotton / English Country Furniture by D. Knell.