Stock ref: DS1131

Circa 1930s / early 1940s

Stanley Webb Davies pieces are very rare to the market and always highly sought after, representing understated Arts and Crafts furniture making at its very best, in the Cotswold School style of Ernest Gimson, Arthur Romney Green and the Barnsley’s. Every piece is totally unique, Stanley was resolute in never producing exactly the same design twice in the 37 years the business operated in Windermere, Cumbria.

This solid walnut table lamp with an ebonised wooden octagonal collar under the brass bulb holder combines a number of Arts and Crafts design features so distinctive of SWD’s work with the geometric Art Deco styling that was popular in the 1930s period. Sitting on a rectangular base with typical canted upper surfaces providing good symmetry  to the central column which features a distinctive peg protruding both sides and geometric chamfers cut to the sides to produce an octagonal top section. A 1/2″ threaded metal tube runs centrally through the central column for the wiring and connecting the bulb holder.

A brand new antiqued brass switchable bulb holder has been fitted together with brand new 3 metre, 3 core braided period style wiring and a new plug, all British made to  the latest EU standards. A new baize felt lining, in the original colour,  has also been fitted to the underside. The lamp is in superb condition with good colour and figuring to the walnut and is fully working and complete, except for a shade. PAT electrically tested.

The table lamp is unmarked, however, it was acquired at auction as part of a larger consignment of SWD and Arthur Simpson  pieces, some marked and some not, and there is provenance via Tennants, Leyburn, to a Windermere family with a significant collection of SWD and Arthur Simpson furnishings, acquired in the inter war years.

Size: 15.2(w) x 10(d) x 24.5(h excl bulb holder & shade)

SWD (1894 -1978) was the son of a wealthy mill owner in Darwin, Lancs. Oxford educated, he was apprenticed to Arthur Romney Green before setting up home and business in Windermere, Cumbria in 1923. The business closed in 1960.

Information courtesy of Hugh Wright’s book published in 2006, Stanley Webb Davies, 1894-1978, Arts and Crafts Furniture Maker. I can highly recommend it to those keen to learn more about his life and work.

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Stock ref: DS1130

Circa 1930s / early 1940s

Stanley Webb Davies pieces are very rare to the market and highly sought after, representing understated Arts and Crafts furniture at its very best, in the Cotswold School style of Gimson and the Barnsley’s. Every piece is totally unique, SWD was resolute in never producing exactly the same design twice. 

This solid walnut rectangular trinket box is beatifully made and jointed with wonderful graining. The lid is hinged with brass fittings and the top surface of the lid has typical SWD canted edges. It is complete with original baize lining to the underside.

The original finish and colour has been revived and it presents in superb condition free from any damage.

The piece is unmarked on exposed surfaces, although it is possibly marked underneath the original baize lining on the base. However, it was acquired by myself as part of a larger collection of  SWD and Simpsons work and there is excellent provenance from Tennants, Leyburn to a Windermere family with a significant collection of SWD and Arthur Simpson of Kendal  home furnishings, all acquired in the pre war years. The piece also features in a black and white photo used within a  SWD promotional catalogue.

Size: 14(w) x 10.5(d) x 5.5(h) cm

SWD (1894 -1978)  was the son of a wealthy mill owner in Darwin, Lancs. Oxford educated, he was apprenticed to Arthur Romney Green before setting up home and his business in Windermere, Cumbria in 1923. The business closed in 1960.

Information courtesy of Hugh Wright’s book published in 2006, Stanley Webb Davies, 1894-1978, Arts and Crafts Furniture Maker. I can highly recommend it  to those keen to learn more about his work. 

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Stock ref: DS1129

Circa 1930s / early 1940s

Stanley Webb Davies pieces are very rare to the market and always highly sought after, representing understated Arts and Crafts furniture at its very best, in the Cotswold School style of Ernest Gimson, Arthur Romney Green and the Barnsley’s. Every piece is totally unique, Stanley wa resolute in never producing exactly the same design twice in the 37 years the business was in operation at Windermere, Cumbria.

This solid oak hand mirror is in wonderful original condition and, although unmarked, it exhibits a number of features distictive of Stanley Webb Davies’s work.  These include the visible dowelled pin joints holding the  two sections of the handle and frame together and his distictive alternating thumbnail carving on the chamfered edge around the bevelled  mirror which reflects the light beautifully. In superb condition with a good rich nutty oak colour, free from any damage or evidence of repair.

Unsigned but acquired as part of a larger collection of  SWD and A. Simpson pieces, some marked and otheres not, with provenance via Tennant’s, Leyburn,  to a Windermere family with a significant collection of SWD and Arthur Simpson of Kendal furnishings acquired in the inter war years.

Size: 27.5(l) x 14 (dia) X 1.5(d) cm

SWD (1894 -1978) was the son of a wealthy mill owner in Darwin, Lancashire. Oxford educated, he was apprenticed to Arthur Romney Green before setting up home and business in Windermere in 1923. The business closed in 1960.

Information courtesy of Hugh Wright’s book published in 2006, Stanley Webb Davies 1894-1978, Arts & Crafts Furniture Maker. I can highly recommend it to those ken to learn more about his life and work.

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Stock ref: DS1126

1941

Stanley Webb Davies pieces are very rare to the market and highly sought after, representing understated Arts and Crafts furniture at its very best, in the Cotswold School style of Gimson and the Barnsley’s. Every piece is totally unique, SWD was resolute in never producing exactly the same design twice.  

This solid walnut letter rack is a superb example of handcrafted carpentry skill,  exhibiting a number of features so distinctive of Stanley Webb Davies’ work. These  include the exposed and wedged tennon joints on the sides, the scalloped side edges, chamfered edges and the carefully matched  selection of the side pieces for their superb graining pattern. It is complete with original baize lining to the underside and is signed and dated 1941 with the SWD cartouche and the craftsmans signature H E Simpson. 

The original linseed oiled finish and colour has been revived and it presents in superb condition free from any damage or repairs. 

Acquired as part of a larger collection of pieces with excellent provenance from Tennants, Leyburn to a Windermere family with a significant collection of SWD and Arthur Simpson of Kendal  home furnishings, acquired in the pre war years.

Size: 25.7(w) x 11.5(d) x 16(h) cm 

SWD (1894 -1978)  was the son of a wealthy mill owner in Darwin, Lancs. Oxford educated, he was apprenticed to Arthur Romney Green before setting up home and his business in Windermere, Cumbria in 1923. The business closed in 1960.

Harry E Simpson appears in the SWD costing books from 1938 to 1951. Little else is currently known about him unfortunately, but he was clearly a verey accomplished craftsman as the quality of this piece is superb. 

Information courtesy of Hugh Wright’s book published in 2006, Stanley Webb Davies, 1894-1978, Arts and Crafts Furniture Maker. I can highly recommend it  to those keen to learn more about his work. 

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Stock ref: DS1125

Circa 1930s / Early 40s

Stanley Webb Davies pieces are very rare to the market and highly sought after, representing understated Arts and Crafts furniture at its very best, in the Cotswold School style of Gimson and the Barnsley’s. Every piece is totally unique, SWD was resolute in never producing exactly the same design twice. 

This solid walnut open fronted cabinet is a superb example of artisan carpentry skill,  exhibiting a number of features so distinctive of Stanley Webb Davies’ work. These  include the rounded over cogged dovetail joints on the top, exposed dowel pins, wedged tennons to the sides, chamfered and ‘click beetle’ decorative carved  front edges and a canted rear panel. It is complete with original baize lining to the underside.

The original linseed oiled finish and colour has been revived and it presents in superb condition free from any damage or repairs.

The piece is unmarked on exposed surfaces, although it is possibly marked underneath the original baize lining on the base. However, there is excellent provenance from Tennants, Leyburn to a Windermere family with a significant collection of SWD and Arthur Simpson of Kendal  home furnishings, acquired in the pre war years.

Size: 36(w) x 25.8(d) x 32.5(h) cm

SWD (1894 -1978)  was the son of a wealthy mill owner in Darwin, Lancs. Oxford educated, he was apprenticed to Arthur Romney Green before setting up home and his business in Windermere, Cumbria in 1923. The business closed in 1960.

Information courtesy of Hugh Wright’s book published in 2006, Stanley Webb Davies, 1894-1978, Arts and Crafts Furniture Maker. I can highly recommend it  to those keen to learn more about his work. 

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Stock ref: DS1124

1937

Stanley Webb Davies pieces are very rare to the market and highly sought after, representing understated Arts and Crafts furniture making at its very best, in the Cotswold School style of Ernest Gimson, Romney Green and the Barnsley’s. Every piece is totally unique, Stanley was resolute in never producing exactly the same design twice in the 37 years his business operated in Windermere, Cumbria

This solid oak table is a stunning example of handcrafted carpentry skill, exhibiting a number of features so distinctive of his work, and is signed and dated 1937 to the underside with the SWD cartouche and the craftsmans signature HJ, Harry Jepson. The table top is recessed and has been protected from staining by a glass inlay, the frame chamferred to the inside and outside edges with distinctive alternating thumbnail carving. Square legs, featuring chamferred edges with decorative carving and dowelled tennons.  The legs are joined by twin ‘Gimson’ wagon chamfered stretchers with exposed and wedged joints, all sound and solid, and a  superbly distinctive feature of the piece. Therre is no evidence of any damage or previous repairs and the piece presents in a lovely warm rich colour with excellent patina.

Acquired as part of a larger collection of pieces with excellent provenance to a Windermere family with a significant collection of SWD and Arthur Simpson furniture and furnishings bought in the pre war years.

Size: 46 (w) x 35.5(d) x 44.5(h) cm

SWD (1894 -1978) was the son of a wealthy mill owner in Darwin, Lancashire. Oxford educated, he was apprenticed to Arthur Romney Green before setting up home and his business in Windermere in 1923. The business closed in 1960.

Harry Jepson is mentioned on page 113 of Hugh Wright’s book on Stanley Webb Davies but little is currently known about him, highlighting the importance of this piece in shedding new light on his work   and time at the SWD workshop.

Information courtesy of Hugh Wright’s book published in 2006, Stanley Webb Davies,  1894-1978, Arts & Crafts Furniture Maker. I can highly recommend it to those keen to learn more about his life and work.  

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