The crest-rail and back carved with sunflowers, hinged to form library steps when opened
34¹⁄₄ in. (87.0 cm.) high, 16 in. (40.6 cm.) wide, 14¹⁄₂ in. (36.8 cm.) deep, as chair

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The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in late nineteenth-century England as a reaction against industrial mass production, championing the integrity of handmade craftsmanship. Designers such as William Morris and Charles Voysey promoted simple forms, honest materials, and vernacular traditions, creating furniture that celebrated utility as well as beauty. This legacy of artistry and restraint laid the foundation for modern design in the twentieth century.