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Gillows Windsor Chair

18th century
Sold by Repton Co
Sold 4 February 2026 · Repton Co
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A ‘neat and strong Windsor chair’ made for Gillows C.1805, this model of chair was made mostly for export to the West Indies, but some must have remained for the domestic market. They originate from the Northern village of High Bentham, where they made by James Wilcock. A very informative article by Susan Stuart with further information can be found here: https://regionalfurnituresociety.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/a05-2010-stuart.pdf

H back 104cm

H seat 46cm

W arm 59cm

W seat 55cm

D seat 39cm

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Antique Windsor Chair to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1192267
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000582
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A ‘neat and strong Windsor chair’ made for Gillows C.
“
1805, this model of chair was made mostly for export to the West Indies, but some must have remained for the domestic market.
Repton Co

They originate from the Northern village of High Bentham, where they made by James Wilcock. A very informative article by Susan Stuart with further information can be found here: https://regionalfurnituresociety.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/a05-2010-stuart.pdf

H back 104cm

H seat 46cm

W arm 59cm

W seat 55cm

D seat 39cm

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Antique Windsor Chair to the Georgian era.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192267
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000582
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Gillows Windsor Chair

Archive II An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View II
Archive III An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View III
Archive IV An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View IV
Archive V An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View V
Archive VI An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View VI
Archive VII An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View IX
Archive X An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher. View X
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
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An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher.
Gillows windsor chair
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An antique wooden Windsor armchair featuring a curved hoop back, vertical spindles, a carved saddle seat, and turned legs joined by a stretcher.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialElm, Ash, Beech
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHoop back, Slender spindles, Saddle seat, Turned legs
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, evolving from rural vernacular woodworking traditions that combined a solid carved wooden seat with slender spindles inserted directly into the base.

Authentic pieces typically feature a combination of native timbers, utilising resilient elm for the sculpted saddle seat, sturdy ash or oak for the bentwood hoop and legs, and beech for the turned spindles.

Key indicators of age include tool marks from an adze on the underside of the seat, wedged through-tenon joints, uneven wear patterns from centuries of use, and a deep, oxidised patina developed over generations.

These versatile seating options provide structural contrast when placed against minimalist walls, paired with modern dining tables, or utilised as a standalone reading chair in a neutral room.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity fluctuations, applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the grain, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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