Arts & Crafts circular top oak side table

Four pierced plank legs and shaped capped feet

Designed by G M Ellwood for J S Henry

Circa 1900

Height 72cm Diameter 61cm

Please see images above of this table illustrated in ‘British Furniture 1880-1915’ By Pauline Agius p 116

George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) was an artist and designer, educated at Holloway Art School and later studied in Paris, Berlin, Dresden and Vienna and at Camden School of Art from 1916 to 1924. In 1897 he won the gold medal for his furniture designs at the National Competition, South Kensington.

He was one of the founding members of the 'Guild of Art Craftsmen', Ellwood's designs for J S Henry were exhibited at the 1900 Paris Exhibition and won a silver medal. He exhibited at a number of venues between 1899 and 1915, including four times at the Royal Academy. Ellwood was one of the few designers of the time who provided sophisticated pieces for smart town houses.

He also designed for Bath Cabinetmakers and the Bristol based firm of Trapnell and Gane. He later traded as Ellwood and Sledmere, 53 Mortimer Street.

Ellwood also designed posters for the London Underground Group between 1912 and 1914 now displayed at The Transport Museum. He became editor of Drawing and Design Journal and in later years, continuing his life's work, he wrote several knowledgeable books on drawing and design and also advertising.