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Windsor Low Back Chairs, Set of 6, Yew & Elm, C1830
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for sale €14,040     $15,240
£12,000
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Windsor Low Back Chairs, Set of 6, Yew & Elm, C1830

19th century
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Matched set of 6 x low back Windsor armchairs in the style of John and Elizabeth Gabbitass of Worksop, Notts in yew and fruitwood with elm seats, c 1830, being examples of the most elegant and decorative form of Windsor armchair from the Nottinghamshire tradition, in good original condition, (see The English Regional Chair by Dr Bill Cotton, p168, Fig NE229). ‘Fancy’ fretted splats with some burr in the yew, crinoline stretchers, complex leg turning, flared turned arm supports and notches under the ends of the arms, all being features of makers’ ‘best’ chairs. One chair with probably the original retailers label underneath the seat. Two very similar chairs available to create a matched set of 8 (without notches under the ends of the arms) if required.

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
90cm (35.43")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Antique Yew Windsor Chairs to the 1850s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194536
Dealers Internal Reference
10300
Dealers Notes

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

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
Matched set of 6 x low back Windsor armchairs in the style of John and Elizabeth Gabbitass of Worksop, Notts in yew and fruitwood with elm seats, c 1830, being examples of the most elegant and decorative form of Windsor armchair from the Nottinghamshire tradition, in good original condition, (see The English Regional Chair by Dr Bill Cotton, p168, Fig NE229). ‘Fancy’ fretted splats with some burr in the yew, crinoline stretchers, complex leg turning, flared turned arm supports and notches under the ends of the arms, all being features of makers’ ‘best’ chairs. One chair with probably the original retailers label underneath the seat.
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Two very similar chairs available to create a matched set of 8 (without notches under the ends of the arms) if required.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

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
90cm (35.43")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Antique Yew Windsor Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194536
Dealers Internal Ref
10300
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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Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats.
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Archive I Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats.

Windsor Low Back Chairs, Set of 6, Yew & Elm, C1830

Archive II Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View II
Archive III Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View III
Archive IV Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View IV
Archive V Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View V
Archive VI Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View VI
Archive VII Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View VII
Archive VIII Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View VIII
Archive IX Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View IX
Archive X Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View X
Archive XI Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View XI
Archive XII Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View XII
Archive XIII Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats. View XIII
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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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
Verified Since Oct 2025
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Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats.
WINDSOR LOW BACK CHAIRS, SET OF 6, YEW & ELM, C1830
Ref: SA1194536
Set of six antique 19th-century Windsor armchairs made of warm brown yew and elm wood featuring hoop backs and pierced splats.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialYew, Elm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Turned legs, Saddle seat
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This set of six Windsor low back armchairs dates from the mid-nineteenth century in the Georgian Country style. Constructed from warm brown yew, fruitwood, and elm, the chairs exhibit a rich timber grain, solid saddle seats, and decorative hoop backs incorporating pierced fancy fretted splats with burr yew accents. Further details include complex turned legs, curved flared arm supports, crinoline stretchers, and notches beneath the ends of the arms. Each armchair stands 90 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 59 cm deep, offering comfortable seating dimensions for domestic use. Traditional seating of this type suits placement around a dining table in an English Country House or period home setting, adding warmth and historical character to a dining room or study. The sturdy wooden construction and armrests provide practical support for daily use, while the matched arrangement creates a cohesive aesthetic for entertaining guests or family gatherings. The Nottinghamshire tradition design elements make these chairs a functional and decorative seating option for a formal dining space or a rustic kitchen interior.

FAQs

A Windsor chair is a solid wooden chair featuring turned legs, spindles, and a curved back rail socketed directly into a thick, shaped wooden seat base. Originating in England during the 18th century, these country chairs were crafted by regional bodgers using local hardwoods such as elm, yew, and beech.

Elm was chosen for the seat due to its interlocking grain, which prevents splitting when leg and spindle sockets are drilled. Yew wood, valued for its flexibility and decorative grain pattern, was utilized for the steam-bent back bows, arm supports, and splats.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-turned legs, hand-carved pierced splats, and seats showing subtle hand-adze marks around the contours. Additionally, genuine age produces uneven wear patterns on footrests, natural shrinkage around joinery, and deep patina within the wood grain.

A set of antique Windsor chairs contrasts effectively with modern minimalist dining tables crafted from oak, zinc, or marble. Their sculptural silhouettes and warm timber tones add architectural interest and historic texture to modern country kitchens or Scandinavian-inspired dining spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the original patina. Avoid placing the chairs near direct heat sources or damp environments to prevent wood shrinkage and joint movement.
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