Sold 24 September 2025 · Graham Pickett

This “19th Century Ash and Elm Windsor Armchair” found a buyer.

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Description

Really good example of a mid 19th century English ash and elm Windsor armchair and in such good original condition and colour too, circa 1860.

Comfortable to sit on but also looks fabulous as a decorative chair for a hall or bedroom etc.

Measuring:

Another one for Graham

H: 39" / 99cm

W: 27" / 69cm

D: 22" / 56cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

69cm (27.17")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Graham Pickett has dated this Antique Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1054149

Dealers Notes

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Description

Really good example of a mid 19th century English ash and elm Windsor armchair and in such good original condition and colour too, circa 1860.

Comfortable to sit on but also looks fabulous as a decorative chair for a hall or bedroom etc.

Measuring:

Another one for Graham

H: 39" / 99cm

W: 27" / 69cm

D: 22" / 56cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

69cm (27.17")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Date of Manufacture

Graham Pickett has dated this Antique Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1054149

About the Dealer

Graham Pickett

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2022

17th to 19th century english and continental provincial furniture and decorative items

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Graham Pickett Profile Page

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Graham Pickett

Telephone 07710 936948 or 01780 481064

Location

The Bothy
Burghley Park
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE93JX
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/grahampickett

Verified Since Oct 2022

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialAsh, Elm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved splat, Spindle back, Turned legs, Saddle seat
SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, developing from traditional vernacular woodworking techniques where individual spindles and legs were tenoned directly into a solid wooden seat.

Authentic chairs traditionally feature a combination of native timbers, typically utilizing a dense, figured elm for the carved saddle seat to prevent splitting, with ash or beech used for the bentwood bow and slender spindles.

Authentication involves examining the construction joints for hand-cut wedged tenons, inspecting the grain and wear patterns on the solid wood seat, and looking for signs of age-related oxidisation and handmade tool marks.

Pairing this traditional seating with contemporary minimalist tables or placing it as a standalone accent piece introduces textural warmth and historical contrast to clean architectural lines.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the timber from drying and splitting, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the antique finish.