Master craftsman and designer, Gordon Russell is a fascinating figure in the furniture scene of the early to mid 20th century. He dabbled in furniture making in his early years before signing up and heading to France to fight in the First World War. After experiencing its horrors first hand, he returned home to Broadway, Worcestershire a decorated soldier and established Russell of Broadway with his brother and father. He was heavily influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement but was rather more progressive, using machinery and craftsmanship in harmony to create unfussy, well-crafted domestic pieces. This set of four dining chairs are fantastic examples of his early work. What they perhaps lack in design flair (they were made in the post-war austerity years) they make up for with their superior build and quality wood. They are sturdy and solid with a great deal of life left in them, not bad for chairs that are 70+ years old! We have brought them up to date with fresh, new upholstery, a brown / grey herringbone wool that’s hard-wearing and complements the tones of the wood.
