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Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair- Fine Quality

19th century

For Sale by Prior and Willis

Description

Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality

An antique 19th-century Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm, full of age, character, and patina. This original English country chair is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship, structurally sound and practical for everyday use, while also serving as a decorative statement piece with timeless charm. A rare antique Windsor armchair that would suit a dining room, study, or period-inspired interior.

Features & Craftsmanship

Ash and elm construction

Sought-after crinoline stretcher

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions

Width: 55 cm

Depth: 65 cm

Height: 98 cm

Seat Height: 40 cm

Condition Report

In good antique condition, showing historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with period functional furniture. No woodworm holes.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8815

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this rare 19th-century Ash & Elm Windsor armchair, combining authentic period charm with practical usability.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Depth

65cm (25.59")

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1178508

Dealers Internal Reference

8815

Dealers Notes

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Description

Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality

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An antique 19th-century Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm, full of age, character, and patina.

Prior and Willis

This original English country chair is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship, structurally sound and practical for everyday use, while also serving as a decorative statement piece with timeless charm. A rare antique Windsor armchair that would suit a dining room, study, or period-inspired interior.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century ash and elm Windsor armchair with a high hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a carved saddle seat. — fig 1. Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair- Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

Ash and elm construction

Sought-after crinoline stretcher

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions

Width: 55 cm

Depth: 65 cm

Height: 98 cm

Seat Height: 40 cm

fig 2. A nineteenth-century ash and elm Windsor armchair with a high hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a carved saddle seat. — fig 2. Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair- Fine Quality

Condition Report

In good antique condition, showing historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with period functional furniture. No woodworm holes.

Additional Information

fig 3. A nineteenth-century ash and elm Windsor armchair with a high hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a carved saddle seat. — fig 3. Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair- Fine Quality

Stock Number: 8815

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this rare 19th-century Ash & Elm Windsor armchair, combining authentic period charm with practical usability.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Depth

65cm (25.59")

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1178508

Dealers Internal Ref

8815

About the Dealer

Prior and Willis

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015

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Originating in the English county of Buckinghamshire in the early eighteenth century, Windsor chairs evolved from rural green-woodworking traditions. They were widely adopted in town and country settings due to their ergonomic construction and lightweight durability.

Windsor chairs typically feature a solid carved seat made from elm, known for its resistance to splitting, combined with steam-bent ash or beech components for the back hoop and arm bows. The turned legs and vertical spindles are joined directly into pre-drilled mortises in the thick seat board.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved saddle seats, wedge-secured joinery on the leg tenons, and natural wear patterns on the armrests and front stretchers. Surface evidence of hand-tooling, such as adze marks beneath the seat, further indicates traditional manufacture.

A traditional Windsor armchair serves as a contrasting accent piece alongside contemporary minimalist furniture, or within rustic, English country, and Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Positioned near a fireplace, window, or desk, it adds timber texture and historical balance.

Regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic applications of high-grade natural beeswax polish help preserve the timber finish and patina. Maintain steady indoor humidity levels and keep the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement or joint loosening.

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