Oak Dining Table by Phillip Webb for Morris & Co., circa 1865-1870

Object Description

A wonderful 19th century table with a four plank top with moulded edge on four ring turned legs joined by chamfered stretchers and terminating in the original sunken brass castors.

Fabulous rich colour.

Object History

Designed and made by Phillip Webb for William Morris & Co., circa 1865-1870.

Object Literature

Bearing similarities to two tables at Kelsmcott Manor, Gloucestershire, William Morris’ Cotswold retreat.
The Morris family was associated with the manor for 67 years when one can see furnishings designed specifically for the Manor by Morris’s friend and associate Arts & Crafts architect and designer Philip Webb.

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