| Finding an antique Morris chair is really going to take a | | | | Since these chairs are very hard to find, you could |
| lot of patience and some basic knowledge about the | | | | expect that the price would also cost you a bundle. |
| furniture. Since its conception in the 18th century, this | | | | Some of Gustav Stickley Morris chair could even go |
| popular furniture has become extremely rare and is | | | | as high as $17,000 a piece. Other factors that could |
| mostly available in certain stores only. That's why it's | | | | influence the pricing include the item's age, condition, |
| real important that you should always be cautious | | | | design, and the seller's evaluation. With this kind of |
| when buying an antique chair to avoid wasting | | | | expensive investment, you should really be aware if it's |
| thousands of dollars. | | | | a replica or if any updates were made on the chair - |
| Antique Morris chairs are considered the grand daddy | | | | newly upholstered cushions or replaced parts. Normally, |
| of all modern recliners and even those that were | | | | recent versions are defined by their lower armrests, |
| made at a later period in the past. This furniture was | | | | removable cushions, and easy-to-operate reclining |
| the result of the ingenious work of William Morris, who | | | | backrest. |
| invented this in England on 1866. An antique Morris | | | | If you browse through different online auction or |
| chair is admired because of its overall simplicity (there's | | | | antique sites, you'll find Morris antique chairs that were |
| no intricate wood detailing involve), and, most | | | | generally made by Gustav Stickley. A good way of |
| importantly, its reclining high back rest. This chair has | | | | proving their authenticity is to look for a decal or label |
| padded leather or fabric woven upholsteries, which are | | | | that shows the name of the manufacturer or maker. |
| absent on its paddle-like armrests. | | | | Instead of paper labels, some models would have |
| Due to its functional and exceptional artistic features, | | | | engraved names of the furniture maker. It would also |
| these chairs were quickly adopted by many furniture | | | | help if you will ask additional information or other |
| makers of the past, like Gustav Stickley. His versions | | | | essential certification from the seller to prove the |
| of Morris chairs were mostly made from quarter sawn | | | | authenticity of the Morris chair. |
| wood materials, which are preferred because of its | | | | Researching is always your best weapon in order to |
| precised angle cutting and sturdy quality. Most of them | | | | protect your investment. It might be tiring, but it will |
| have leather upholsteries and have slats under the | | | | always work to your advantage. Get to know |
| armrests. Gustav Stickley's Morris chairs are rare, but | | | | distinctive features of thes fine chairs, including their |
| not as extremely rare as the ones actually made by | | | | transformations throughout the years. |
| William Morris and Company. | | | | |