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Early 19th Century Antique Beech & Elm Windsor Chair
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Early 19th Century Antique Beech & Elm Windsor Chair

19th century
Sold 8 February 2026 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Description

An early 19th century antique Windsor chair, made from beech and elm, and typical of country house and farmhouse furniture of the period. The chair stands on four legs joined by a stretchered base, providing strength and stability, and features an arched hoop back with turned spindles, a classic and recognisable characteristic of traditional Windsor chairs.

The shaped elm seat offers good comfort, while the beech frame and spindles reflect the practical construction methods commonly used in early English Windsor chairmaking. A versatile piece, suitable for use as a hall chair, kitchen chair, or occasional country chair, and equally at home in a traditional or modern interior.

About Windsor Chairs

Windsor chairs originated in England in the early 18th century, with their name traditionally linked to the Windsor area of Berkshire. They were first used as practical outdoor and garden seating before becoming popular inside country houses and farmhouses. Their design favoured locally available woods, with elm commonly used for the seat and beech for the legs and spindles, allowing for strong construction and ease of repair. Over time, the Windsor chair became one of the most enduring and recognisable forms of British country furniture, valued for both its simplicity and durability.

Dimensions

• Height: 102 cm / 40.16 in

• Width: 57 cm / 22.44 in

• Depth: 63 cm / 24.8 in

• Seat Height: 42.3 cm / 16.65 in

Condition

Good antique condition, structurally sound, with age-related wear consistent with early 19th century country furniture.

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Antique Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187350
Dealers Notes

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
An early 19th century antique Windsor chair, made from beech and elm, and typical of country house and farmhouse furniture of the period. The chair stands on four legs joined by a stretchered base, providing strength and stability, and features an arched hoop back with turned spindles, a classic and recognisable characteristic of traditional Windsor chairs.
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The shaped elm seat offers good comfort, while the beech frame and spindles reflect the practical construction methods commonly used in early English Windsor chairmaking.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

A versatile piece, suitable for use as a hall chair, kitchen chair, or occasional country chair, and equally at home in a traditional or modern interior.

fig 1. An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, slender spindles, and a shaped saddle seat.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Antique Beech & Elm Windsor Chair

About Windsor Chairs

Windsor chairs originated in England in the early 18th century, with their name traditionally linked to the Windsor area of Berkshire. They were first used as practical outdoor and garden seating before becoming popular inside country houses and farmhouses. Their design favoured locally available woods, with elm commonly used for the seat and beech for the legs and spindles, allowing for strong construction and ease of repair. Over time, the Windsor chair became one of the most enduring and recognisable forms of British country furniture, valued for both its simplicity and durability.

fig 2. An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, slender spindles, and a shaped saddle seat.
fig 2. Early 19th Century Antique Beech & Elm Windsor Chair

Dimensions

• Height: 102 cm / 40.16 in

• Width: 57 cm / 22.44 in

• Depth: 63 cm / 24.8 in

• Seat Height: 42.3 cm / 16.65 in

Condition

Good antique condition, structurally sound, with age-related wear consistent with early 19th century country furniture.

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Antique Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187350
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024
Dealer Profile

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An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, slender spindles, and a shaped saddle seat.
Early 19th Century Antique Beech & Elm Windsor Chair
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An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, slender spindles, and a shaped saddle seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialElm, Beech
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHoop back, Slender spindles, Sculpted saddle seat, Turned legs
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, drawing inspiration from traditional wagon-maker techniques where spindles and legs were wedged directly into a solid sculpted wooden seat.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a combination of native hardwoods, utilising a strong elm seat for stability alongside flexible ash or beech for the bentwood bow and slender spindles.

Key indicators of age include hand-carved adze marks on the saddle seat, wedged tenon joints visible from the top, and natural wear patterns showing centuries of oxidisation and patina.

This piece works effectively as a standalone accent seat in a minimalist study or paired alongside a rustic dining table to introduce tactile warmth and historical contrast.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, periodically treating the surface with microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood without sealing the historic finish.
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