Antique Smokers Bow Armchair 19th Century

Name: Smokers Bow Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1008506
Price: 165 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A smokers bow armchair, popular in the 19th century, is a variant of the traditional Windsor chair featuring a low, curved bow rail and turned spindles, originally designed for comfort in public houses, clubs, and homes.

These chairs were traditionally crafted using regional English hardwoods, featuring a solid saddle-shaped elm seat combined with ash, beech, or oak for the turned legs, stretchers, and spindles.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically display hand-turned spindles, natural wear on the armrests and front stretchers, wedged mortise-and-tenon joints, and a thick, single-piece contoured seat board.

This style of chair functions well as a statement desk seat in a home office, paired with a modern neutral cushion, or positioned in an empty corner alongside modern artwork to contrast old and new textures.

Preserve the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.

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Smokers Bow Armchair