Antique Stick Back Armchair 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Ash Stick Back Elbow Chair C.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1114654
Price: 875 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A 19th-century ash stick back elbow chair featuring turned legs, a high spindle backrest, and a dark aged finish.

19th Century ash stick back Elbow Chair c.

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
Style19th Century Country
MaterialAsh
ColourDark Brown
MotifsStick back spindles, Turned legs, Curved bow top, H-stretcher

This 19th Century country elbow chair follows a traditional stick back design executed in ash. The piece carries an aged dark brown finish with visible early black paint remnants across the wooden framework. A curved bow top frames the high spindle backrest, joining arms supported by delicate turned balusters above a shaped wooden seat. Below, turned legs connect via an H-stretcher, displaying surface wear and patina consistent with age. Practical dimensions stand at 107 cm high by 58 cm wide. This rustic armchair brings character to everyday living spaces, functioning well as a desk seat, a fireside chair, or an accent piece in a traditional hallway or bedroom setting.

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A stick back elbow chair, closely related to traditional Windsor chair designs, features vertical turned spindles forming the backrest along with integrated armrests supported by outer posts.

Nineteenth-century country seating was typically constructed using native hardwoods such as ash, elm, beech, and oak, which provided structural resilience and flexibility for steam-bending components.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindles, wedged tenon joinery visible on the seat or frame underside, and organic wear patterns across the armrests and stretchers.

Positioning a dark-finished antique armchair alongside modern minimalist decor or near a fireplace creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and contemporary lines.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to maintain timber hydration without removing the historical surface finish.

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19th Century Ash Stick Back Elbow Chair C.

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