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Description

A Nineteenth century Windsor armchair in Ash with Birch seat and crinoline stretcher.

Very good condition - minor loss to splat as shown, strong and sturdy.

Seat height 43cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Nineteenth Century Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

109cm (42.91")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1140385

Dealers Notes

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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description

A Nineteenth century Windsor armchair in Ash with Birch seat and crinoline stretcher.

Very good condition - minor loss to splat as shown, strong and sturdy.

Seat height 43cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Nineteenth Century Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

109cm (42.91")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1140385

About the Dealer

Ropeworks Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

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A nineteenth-century wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, pierced central splat, sculpted solid seat, and turned legs with a crinoline stretcher.

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Ropeworks Antiques

Telephone 07725 509949

Location

The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques

Verified Since Dec 2012

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleTraditional English Country
MaterialElm, Ash, Beech
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Saddle seat, Turned legs, Crinoline stretcher
SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

FAQs

Windsor chairs originated in the English countryside during the early 18th century, developing from vernacular woodworking traditions where individual components were turned and shaped separately before being assembled into a central seat.

Authentic period pieces typically utilise a combination of timbers, frequently featuring an elm seat for strength and resistance to splitting, ash or yew for the bentwood bow and spindles, and beech or fruitwood for the turned legs.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, peg construction, and the patination of the wood, noting that genuine older examples often exhibit irregular adze marks on the saddle seat and hand-turned spindle variations.

This seating piece functions effectively as a standalone accent item in contemporary settings, pairing well with minimalist upholstery or sleek architectural lines to introduce texture, warmth, and historical contrast.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the timber, and dusting gently with a dry, lint-free cloth without using harsh chemical polishes.