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West Country Windsor Chair

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Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair

Name: Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1147578
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd

Description

A Windsor armchair associated with a style firmly rooted in the West Country.

The circular sculpted ‘disc’ like seat is a design feature generally associated with ‘Goldsmith’ Windsor chairs. (a style of Windsor once owned by 18th Century author, Oliver Goldsmith, now in the V&A)

This example conveys a greater naivety with the sculptural sweep and curve of its exaggerated balloon like bow. These features are further accentuated by curved out turned arm supports which help to exaggerate the volume of its upper half. The egg and reel turned legs are joined by a simple tapered H-stretcher.

The presence of this sculptural folky survivor is further accentuated by its remarkable state of preservation, a dry undisturbed tactile paint history while retaining its full height without insect damage or rot. The overall effect produces a rare and beautiful example of a museum quality rarity, seldom seen in the market.

Measurements are: 38.5 inches high, 22 inches wide, 16 inches deep.

Please contact us for any further information on this beautiful chair.

Thank you for looking

Regards

Chris

Physical Dimensions

Height

97cm (38.19")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Declaration

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Windsor Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1147578

Dealers Internal Reference

00008

Description

A Windsor armchair associated with a style firmly rooted in the West Country.

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The circular sculpted ‘disc’ like seat is a design feature generally associated with ‘Goldsmith’ Windsor chairs.

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd

(a style of Windsor once owned by 18th Century author, Oliver Goldsmith, now in the V&A)

fig 1. An 18th-century West Country Windsor armchair featuring a bowed spindle back, solid carved seat, and turned legs with stretchers. — fig 1. Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair

This example conveys a greater naivety with the sculptural sweep and curve of its exaggerated balloon like bow. These features are further accentuated by curved out turned arm supports which help to exaggerate the volume of its upper half. The egg and reel turned legs are joined by a simple tapered H-stretcher.

fig 2. An 18th-century West Country Windsor armchair featuring a bowed spindle back, solid carved seat, and turned legs with stretchers. — fig 2. Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair

The presence of this sculptural folky survivor is further accentuated by its remarkable state of preservation, a dry undisturbed tactile paint history while retaining its full height without insect damage or rot. The overall effect produces a rare and beautiful example of a museum quality rarity, seldom seen in the market.

Measurements are: 38.5 inches high, 22 inches wide, 16 inches deep.

Please contact us for any further information on this beautiful chair.

Thank you for looking

Regards

Chris

Physical Dimensions

Height

97cm (38.19")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Windsor Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1147578

Dealers Internal Ref

00008

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A West Country Windsor chair is a regional variation of traditional English vernacular seating produced in south-west England during the 18th and 19th centuries. These chairs are defined by their continuous bow frames, distinct arm joins, and robust construction tailored for rustic household use.

Windsor chairs were traditionally crafted using a combination of regional hardwoods. Elm was predominantly chosen for the thick, shaped seat due to its resistance to splitting, while flexible woods such as ash, beech, or yew were used for the steam-bent bows and back spindles.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-hewn construction marks, wedged tenons passing through the seat, and natural wear patterns along the footrests and armrests. The seats often exhibit hand-planed saddle contouring and irregular, hand-turned legs.

A Windsor armchair functions effectively as a standalone accent chair in a living room, reading nook, or hallway. Its organic wooden structure provides visual texture when paired alongside contemporary neutral upholstery, stone fireplaces, or minimalist architecture.

To preserve the original finish and patina, clean the timber using a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax paste once or twice a year. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations to prevent the wood from warping or shrinking.

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Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair

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