Stock ref: DS1603

Circa 1904 / 1931

An excellent and genuine oak Occasional Chair from the Kendal, Cumbria workshop of Arthur Simpson and his son Hubert.  The chair with a shaped single splatted back and complete with original hide seat, turned over the front and rear of the seat, secured with domed upholstery pins and backed on the underside with hessian. Stamped 9410 to the underside. This design is typical of their work in the early 20th Century so it is possible the piece could have been made at either the end of the first batch of 10,000 pieces made,  or the  second batch, as the same job/design numbers were repeated.

Excellent overall condition, no loose joints, the hide with a particularly fine colour and patina.

Known to have been purchased originally by Annie Taylor of Crosthwaite, Nr Kendal. Passed to her sister Hilda on her death in 1942, coincidentaly Hubert Simpson’s neighbour, and hence by family descent, together with a number of other pieces of Simpson’s work we have acquired.

Size: 43(w) x 47(d) x 95.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1601

Circa 1904 / 1931

An excellent and genuine oak Occasional Low Armchair from the Kendal, Cumbria workshop of Arthur Simpson and his son Hubert. The chair with shaped arms, twin slatted chair back  and complete with original hide seat, turned over the front and rear of the seat, secured with domed upholstery pins and backed on the underside with hessian. Marked  9367 to the underside by hand. This design is typical of their work in the early 20th Century so it is possible the piece could have been made at either the end of the first batch of 10,000 pieces made,  or the  second batch, as the same job/design numbers were repeated.

Excellent overall condition, no loose joints, the hide nicely coloured and patinated.

Known to have been purchased originally by Annie Taylor of Crosthwaite, Nr Kendal. Passed to her sister Hilda on her death in 1942, coincidentaly Hubert Simpson’s neighbour, and hence by family descent, together with a number of other pieces of Simpson’s work we have acquired.

Size: 54(w) x 56(d) x 86(h)cm, seat height 35cm.

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Stock ref: DS1602

Circa 1904 / 1930

An excellent and genuine oak Occasional Chair from the Kendal, Cumbria workshop of Arthur Simpson and his son Hubert. Wonderfully carved detailing to the chair back  and complete with original hide seat, turned over the front and rear of the seat, secured with domed upholstery pins and backed on the underside with hessian. Stamped 9229 to the underside. This design is typical of their work in the early 20th Century so it is possible the piece could have been made at either the end of the first batch of 10,000 pieces made,  or the  second batch, as the same job/design numbers were repeated.

Excellent overall condition, no loose joints, the hide with a particularly fine colour and patina.

Known to have been purchased originally by Annie Taylor of Crosthwaite, Nr Kendal. Passed to her sister Hilda on her death in 1942, coincidentaly Hubert Simpson’s neighbour, and hence by family descent, together with a number of other pieces of Simpson’s work we have acquired.

Size: 43(w) x 47.5(d) x 90(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1605

Circa 1934

A genuine and highly usable example of a 5′ Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest from the Cumbrian Arts and Crafts furniture maker Arthur W Simpson of Kendal, and his son Hubert, who took over  the business from his father in 1922.  The design is typical of their later 20s and 30s work  and is a highly engineered piece of furniture. Each drawer section has its own full base secured to the framework, ensuring  both structural rigidity and considerable weight.  The drawers are all graduated and deep, ranging in depth from 14.8 to 22.6 cm, a look on the underside of the drawers confirms the use of the very finest cabinet making skills. Complemented by contrasting ebonised / dark stained wooden handles. Stamped to the rear with the the job/design number 9853, suggesting a manufacturing date of 1934, although collectors will know the marking system was not always consistent, if applied at all.

Lovely overall condition, although the right side panel  has suffered a heat shrinkage split, most likely caused by proximity to a heat source such as a radiator (shown in the image gallery below). The pricing below reflects this, however,  the usability and structural rigidity is not adversly affected in any way. Slight expected wear to the drawer handle finish.

Known to have been purchased originally by Annie Taylor of Crosthwaite, Nr Kendal. Passed to her sister Hilda on her death in 1942, coincidentaly Hubert Simpson’s neighbour, and hence by family descent, together with a number of other pieces of Simpson’s work we have acquired.

Size: 84(w) x  48(d) x 152.5(h)cm

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