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Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair
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for sale €1,515     $1,645
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Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair

18th century
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

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
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SA1147578
Dealers Internal Ref
00008
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010
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Archive I An 18th-century West Country Windsor armchair featuring a bowed spindle back, solid carved seat, and turned legs with stretchers.

Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair

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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01386 700 085
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Unit 96
Northwick Business Centre
Blockley
Gloucestershire
GL56 9RF
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century West Country Windsor armchair featuring a bowed spindle back, solid carved seat, and turned legs with stretchers.
Beautiful Late 18th Century West Country Windsor Armchair
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialElm, Ash, Beech
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Bowed top rail, Shaped saddle seat, Turned legs
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This late 18th century West Country Windsor armchair belongs to the Georgian Country style. Constructed from elm, ash, and beech, the piece displays a dark brown timber colour with a dry, undisturbed, tactile paint history and visible surface wear. The design incorporates a bowed top rail, a spindle back, a shaped saddle seat, and egg and reel turned legs connected by a tapered H-stretcher. Out-turned arm supports project from the sides, contributing to the exaggerated balloon-like curve of the upper half. The chair measures 97 cm high by 56 cm wide and 41 cm deep. Suitable for rustic farmhouse interiors, the seat provides a comfortable place to sit when positioned in living spaces, studies, or bedrooms. The compact footprint allows the item to fit neatly beside desks, tables, or walls, offering functional seating while retaining historical character. The solid wooden construction ensures durability for daily use as a practical chair within the home.

FAQs

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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