2nd Jun, 2026 10:00
Modern Art & Design | The Laskett
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Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926)
Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926) A large Arts & Crafts walnut and ebony dresser, the moulded cornice above an open arched frieze above a recessed central ebony panelled door flanked by open sides with concave shelves, with octagonal ebony marquetry inlaid column supports, the lower section with a moulded edge top centred by four short drawers, flanked by two recessed panelled doors centred by ebony panels, on stepped trestle feet, 200cm wide, 59cm deep, 195cm high
Commissioned by Hugh Fairfax-Cholmeley for Brandsby Hall, Yorkshire, in 1913 for £70
Footnote:: The designs for this dresser at a scale of 1.5 inches to a foot are recorded in The Wilson Museum, Cheltenham and are annotated to be made of 'English walnut and ebony'. The sketch is also annotated 'made for Cholmondely, S. H. B. ... 1913'
Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926) together with his brother Ernest, as well as Ernest Gimson trained as architects in London in the shadow of William Morris’ showroom in London.
They formed a significant group of furniture designers and makers who upheld the Arts & Crafts Movement's ideals of truth to materials, honesty of construction and fitness of purpose. In 1893, ‘to live near to nature’ they founded a rural community of craftsmen at Pinbury Park to preserve and enhance traditional methods and lifestyle. The names of Gimson and Barnsley are synonymous with the Cotswold style, with its extensive use of native woods, forms based on 17th Century prototypes and visibility of construction.
Gimson and the Barnsley brothers maintained a lifelong friendship and business relationship throughout their lives.
Sold for £22,000
Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926) A large Arts & Crafts walnut and ebony dresser, the moulded cornice above an open arched frieze above a recessed central ebony panelled door flanked by open sides with concave shelves, with octagonal ebony marquetry inlaid column supports, the lower section with a moulded edge top centred by four short drawers, flanked by two recessed panelled doors centred by ebony panels, on stepped trestle feet, 200cm wide, 59cm deep, 195cm high
Commissioned by Hugh Fairfax-Cholmeley for Brandsby Hall, Yorkshire, in 1913 for £70
: The designs for this dresser at a scale of 1.5 inches to a foot are recorded in The Wilson Museum, Cheltenham and are annotated to be made of 'English walnut and ebony'. The sketch is also annotated 'made for Cholmondely, S. H. B. ... 1913'
Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926) together with his brother Ernest, as well as Ernest Gimson trained as architects in London in the shadow of William Morris’ showroom in London.
They formed a significant group of furniture designers and makers who upheld the Arts & Crafts Movement's ideals of truth to materials, honesty of construction and fitness of purpose. In 1893, ‘to live near to nature’ they founded a rural community of craftsmen at Pinbury Park to preserve and enhance traditional methods and lifestyle. The names of Gimson and Barnsley are synonymous with the Cotswold style, with its extensive use of native woods, forms based on 17th Century prototypes and visibility of construction.
Gimson and the Barnsley brothers maintained a lifelong friendship and business relationship throughout their lives.
Overall appearance is good. There are scattered surface marks including water marks to shelves, inside drawers etc. Some shrinkage means one or two joins have a bit of a gap. No key. Some minor knocks and scuffs particularly to feet. Very small patch to top drawer near handle. Overall the condition is good but it could use some attention to the surface to bring it back to its full glory.
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Auction: Modern Art & Design | The Laskett, 2nd Jun, 2026
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