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Antique 19th Century Smokers Bow Armchair

19th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · Penderyn Antiques
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An antique 19th-century smokers' bow armchair. This chair features a curved, turned spindle back with elegantly shaped arms and a solid elm saddle seat. It is supported by turned legs and double 'H' stretcher supports, offering both stability and style. A classic piece, showcasing the craftsmanship of the 19th century.

Item Ref; M-5851B

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 82.5cm / Width - 62cm / Depth - 58cm / Seat Height - 44.5cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

The piece is in good antique condition overall, with signs of age and use. There is surface wear in various places, including age-related marks and scratches throughout. The arms show some fading and dents, and there are marks on the solid seat. These imperfections reflect the piece’s history and contribute to its character.

Our experienced carpenter meticulously inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection. This ensures that every piece you purchase from us is ready to be seamlessly incorporated into your home.

To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the item's condition, we kindly request that you take a moment to thoroughly review all the accompanying photos. These images form an essential part of the item's description and condition report, offering an important visual insight into its appearance and overall quality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Smokers Bow to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122798
Dealers Internal Reference
M-5851B
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

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Description
An antique 19th-century smokers' bow armchair.
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This chair features a curved, turned spindle back with elegantly shaped arms and a solid elm saddle seat.
Penderyn Antiques

It is supported by turned legs and double 'H' stretcher supports, offering both stability and style. A classic piece, showcasing the craftsmanship of the 19th century.

fig 1. An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, turned spindles, a shaped solid seat, and turned legs united by a stretcher.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Smokers Bow Armchair

Item Ref; M-5851B

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 82.5cm / Width - 62cm / Depth - 58cm / Seat Height - 44.5cm

CONDITION REPORT:

The piece is in good antique condition overall, with signs of age and use. There is surface wear in various places, including age-related marks and scratches throughout. The arms show some fading and dents, and there are marks on the solid seat. These imperfections reflect the piece’s history and contribute to its character.

fig 2. An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, turned spindles, a shaped solid seat, and turned legs united by a stretcher.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Smokers Bow Armchair

Our experienced carpenter meticulously inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection. This ensures that every piece you purchase from us is ready to be seamlessly incorporated into your home.

fig 3. An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, turned spindles, a shaped solid seat, and turned legs united by a stretcher.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Smokers Bow Armchair

To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the item's condition, we kindly request that you take a moment to thoroughly review all the accompanying photos. These images form an essential part of the item's description and condition report, offering an important visual insight into its appearance and overall quality.

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Smokers Bow to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122798
Dealers Internal Ref
M-5851B
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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Archive I An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, turned spindles, a shaped solid seat, and turned legs united by a stretcher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 19th Century Smokers Bow Armchair

Archive II An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, turned spindles, a shaped solid seat, and turned legs united by a stretcher. View II
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An antique wooden smokers bow armchair featuring a curved backrest, turned spindles, a shaped solid seat, and turned legs united by a stretcher.
Antique 19th Century Smokers Bow Armchair
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country Vernacular
  • MaterialElm, Beech, Ash
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved comb-back rail, Turned spindles, Dished solid timber seat, H-stretcher turned legs
  • SizeH 82.5 cm (32 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

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Smokers bow armchairs, often considered a sturdy regional variation of the Windsor chair, originated in 19th-century British pubs, commercial offices, and domestic farmhouses as a comfortable and durable seating option.

These chairs typically feature a combination of native British timbers, such as elm for the shaped seats, ash or beech for the bentwood arms and spindles, and turned legs often strengthened by H-stretchers.

Authentic pieces generally display signs of age-related wear, hand-carved saddle seats with visible adze marks, pegged joints, and a deep patina developed through decades of use.

This versatile seating piece works well as a desk chair in a home study, an accent chair in a living room, or paired with a rustic dining table to introduce historical character.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the finish.
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