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Comb Back Windsor Captain's Chairs in Ash and Alder, Set of 16, C1900
The Real Wood Furniture Company
for sale €14,040     $15,240
£12,000
The Real Wood Furniture Company

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Comb Back Windsor Captain's Chairs in Ash and Alder, Set of 16, C1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A true set of 16 generously proportioned and extremely comfortable Windsor style comb back captain’s chairs in ash, alder and elm c1900, Lancashire, England.

10 chairs are in alder with ash legs and elm seats and 6 chairs, possibly slightly later made, in exactly the same style, all in alder.

The most common form of captain’s chair features a low curved cresting rail above the arm bow whereas these chairs feature an unusual comb back top rail separated from the arm bow by turned spindles, echoing the design of the spindles uniting the arm bow to the seat.

Specialist dealers in Windsor chairs and also stocking fine furniture, objects and artworks, with large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Comb Back Windsor Armchairs to the 1900s.

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SA1194509
Dealers Internal Reference
10100
Dealers Notes

Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
A true set of 16 generously proportioned and extremely comfortable Windsor style comb back captain’s chairs in ash, alder and elm c1900, Lancashire, England.
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10 chairs are in alder with ash legs and elm seats and 6 chairs, possibly slightly later made, in exactly the same style, all in alder.
The Real Wood Furniture Company
fig 1. A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails.
fig 1. Comb Back Windsor Captain's Chairs in Ash and Alder, Set of 16, C1900

The most common form of captain’s chair features a low curved cresting rail above the arm bow whereas these chairs feature an unusual comb back top rail separated from the arm bow by turned spindles, echoing the design of the spindles uniting the arm bow to the seat.

Specialist dealers in Windsor chairs and also stocking fine furniture, objects and artworks, with large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Comb Back Windsor Armchairs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194509
Dealers Internal Ref
10100
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Real Wood Furniture Company Profile Page

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A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails.
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Archive I A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails.

COMB BACK WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS IN ASH AND ALDER, SET OF 16, C1900

Archive II A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View II
Archive III A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View III
Archive IV A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View IV
Archive V A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View V
Archive VI A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View VI
Archive VII A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View VII
Archive VIII A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View VIII
Archive IX A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View IX
Archive X A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails. View X
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
Location
At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
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A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails.
COMB BACK WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS IN ASH AND ALDER, SET OF 16, C1900
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A set of sixteen matching comb back wooden Windsor armchairs made from brown ash and alder wood featuring turned spindles and shaped crest rails.
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A comb back Windsor chair features an elevated upper back rail resting on vertical spindles that extend above the main arm bow, resembling the teeth of a hair comb. This design offers additional upper back support compared to low-back tub or smokers bow variants.

Windsor chairs were traditionally constructed using a combination of regional hardwoods selected for specific functional properties. Elm was frequently used for the solid saddle seats due to its non-splitting grain, while ash, beech, and alder were utilised for steam-bent bows, spindles, and turned legs.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-turned spindles, wedged tenon joinery where the legs pass through the seat, and natural wear patterns on the seat contours and armrests. The timber often displays original surface patina, shrinkage marks around joints, and tool marks underneath the seat.

A large uniform set of Windsor armchairs can be arranged around a contemporary minimalist dining table or a long refectory table to create visual contrast. They also suit commercial spaces such as boardrooms, traditional pubs, or boutique hospitality settings.

Clean timber armchairs by wiping with a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish and prevent drying, avoiding synthetic sprays and direct heat sources.
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