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Description

C19th century Windsor Barback chairs

A true set of four

Beech with saddle seats in Elm

Rich colours, excellent condition

Seat area 15" wide, 14" deep

Seat heights 18"

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Set of Four Windsor Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1124832

Dealers Internal Reference

E6756

Dealers Notes

Always a varied selection of Windsor kitchen chairs in stock.

Delivery arranged to most UK destinations.

Enquiries replied to within an hour - please check junk file otherwise.

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NB We no longer ship to USA.

Description

C19th century Windsor Barback chairs

A true set of four

Beech with saddle seats in Elm

Rich colours, excellent condition

Seat area 15" wide, 14" deep

Seat heights 18"

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Set of Four Windsor Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1124832

Dealers Internal Ref

E6756

About the Dealer

Courtyard Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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Courtyard Antiques

Telephone 07581 457 143

Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialElm, Beech, Ash
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSaddle seat, Curved backrest, Spindle back, Turned legs
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Windsor chairs originated in rural England during the early 18th century, evolving from vernacular woodworking traditions where individual components like legs and spindles were turned on a lathe and fitted into a solid wooden seat.

Traditional Windsor chairs typically feature a combination of native timbers, utilising dense hardwoods such as elm for the sculpted seats, ash or beech for the bent bows and spindles, and fruitwood or pine for the undercarriage legs.

Authentication involves examining the joinery for wedged through-tenons, inspecting the hand-carved adze marks on the saddle seat, and assessing the timber for patination, shrinkage cracks, and tool marks consistent with historic manual production.

Maintain antique wooden seating by keeping them away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations, and periodically nourish the timber with traditional beeswax to protect the original finish.

These versatile chairs work well around a contemporary minimalist dining table to introduce organic warmth, texture, and historical contrast into a clean, modern living space.