How should an antique beech and elm chair be maintained?

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the patinated finish and prevent the wood from drying.

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19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

Name: 19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1189845
Price: 550 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail and chunky turned legs with twin stretchers beneath

The chair is very sturdy it has been kept in good well cared for condition, and has a superb Patina

The back of the chair is 31” high, the seat height is 18” and 26” wide across the front and 20” back to front

DG56

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

160cm (62.99")

Depth

127cm (50.00")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Elm Smokers Bow to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1189845

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TDG55

Description

19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

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This solid chair has an attractive thick saddle shaped seat in Elm, it has a very wide curved top rail and chunky turned legs with twin stretchers beneath.

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fig 1. A 19th-century smokers bow armchair made from beech and elm with turned spindles and a contoured saddle seat. — fig 1. 19th Century Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

The chair is very sturdy it has been kept in good well cared for condition, and has a superb Patina

The back of the chair is 31” high, the seat height is 18” and 26” wide across the front and 20” back to front

DG56

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

160cm (62.99")

Depth

127cm (50.00")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Elm Smokers Bow to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1189845

Dealers Internal Ref

TDG55

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A smokers bow chair, also known as a captains chair, is a low-backed 19th-century armchair featuring a curved horseshoe top rail, turned spindles, and a shaped solid seat.

These chairs were traditionally crafted using regional English timbers, combining a solid carved elm seat with turned beech spindles, legs, and stretchers for structural durability.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-turned components, a deeply contoured elm seat with distinct grain patterns, wedged tenon joinery, and natural wear to the stretchers and armrests.

A smokers bow chair serves as an effective accent piece when paired with a contemporary writing desk, positioned in an entry hallway, or styled beside a modern side table.

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