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George III Sycamore and Ash Comb Back Windsor Chair
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George III Sycamore and Ash Comb Back Windsor Chair

18th century
Sold 14 November 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A George III period sycamore Windsor chair with ash seat c.1790. Bent wood sycamore back with matching bent wood arms flaring outwards. Railed comb back with ring turned supports at the front edge of the arms, the joints showing through on the top of the arms. Turned front legs with original full length feet supported by a H stretcher, simple turned legs to the rear. Hand cut figured ash seat with moulded surface. Traces of the original green painted finish showing on the underside, superb colour and rich polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 22" wide x 19" deep x 40" high to top chair back x 18" seat height.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Windsor Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087904
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 39991
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A George III period sycamore Windsor chair with ash seat c.1790. Bent wood sycamore back with matching bent wood arms flaring outwards.
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Railed comb back with ring turned supports at the front edge of the arms, the joints showing through on the top of the arms.
Sturmans Antiques

Turned front legs with original full length feet supported by a H stretcher, simple turned legs to the rear. Hand cut figured ash seat with moulded surface. Traces of the original green painted finish showing on the underside, superb colour and rich polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 22" wide x 19" deep x 40" high to top chair back x 18" seat height.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Windsor Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087904
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 39991
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Sycamore and Ash Comb Back Windsor Chair

Archive II A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers. View II
Archive III A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers. View III
Archive IV A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers. View IV
Archive V A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers. View V
Archive VI A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers. View VII
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A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers.
George III Sycamore and Ash Comb Back Windsor Chair
Ref: SA1087904
A wooden comb-back Windsor armchair featuring a steam-bent crest rail, vertical spindles, a contoured saddle seat, and turned legs joined by stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialSycamore, Ash
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsComb back, Turned spindles, Saddle seat, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 101.5 cm (40 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 48.5 cm (19 in)

FAQs

The George III period, spanning from 1760 to 1820, is characterised by functional yet refined craftsmanship, often utilising native timbers such as ash, elm, and sycamore to create sturdy, ergonomic forms.

These chairs typically feature a solid carved wooden saddle seat into which the legs and spindles are wedged, combining steam-bent hoops with vertically aligned turned spindles for structural integrity.

Authentic pieces often display hand-turned components with minor irregularities, traditional wedged mortise-and-tenon joints, and natural patination and wear accumulated over centuries of use.

Pairing antique wooden chairs with minimalist dining tables or using them as standalone accent pieces in modern living spaces creates a balanced contrast between old and new textures.

Maintain timber furniture by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate natural wax to nourish the wood.
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