Sold 28 January 2026 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

This “19thc. Yew, Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair” found a buyer.

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Description

19thc. Yew, Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair

With wheel back slat, turned legs & “H” rail.

24”w x 40”h x 19”d

60cm w x 102cm h x 49cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1186137

Dealers Internal Reference

6415

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

19thc. Yew, Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair

With wheel back slat, turned legs & “H” rail.

24”w x 40”h x 19”d

60cm w x 102cm h x 49cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1186137

Dealers Internal Ref

6415

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2010

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleTraditional English Country
MaterialYew, Ash, Elm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPierced central splat, Spindle back, Saddled elm seat, Turned legs with stretchers
SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

The Windsor chair originated in England during the early 18th century, evolving from vernacular wood-working traditions where individual components like legs and spindles were turned and fitted into a solid wooden seat.

Traditional construction typically involves a combination of native timbers, utilising an elm seat for strength, ash for bentwood bows and spindles, and yew or fruitwood for decorative features, assembled using wedged tenon joints.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, patina, and construction details such as through-tenon joints on the seat and hand-carved saddle shaping on the elm seat base.

This seating piece works effectively as an accent chair in a contemporary living space or study, contrasting clean modern lines with historic warmth and texture.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the historic timber surface.