George Montague Ellwood (1875–1955) was a British designer and art educator best known for his elegant contributions to the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements, particularly in furniture design. He was active in London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and worked extensively with prominent firms such as J. S. Henry, where his refined and often highly original designs helped define the firm’s output. Ellwood's furniture is characterized by sinuous lines, elongated proportions, and subtle inlays, often combining artistic flair with functional clarity. He frequently drew inspiration from natural forms and combined them with the structural simplicity championed by the Arts and Crafts ethos. In addition to his design work, Ellwood was an influential teacher, promoting the principles of good design and craftsmanship through education. His work remains a distinctive and graceful expression of the transitional period between late Victorian design and early modernism.
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