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Windsor Low Back Armchair in Yew & Elm, C1860
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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Windsor Low Back Armchair in Yew & Elm, C1860

19th century
Description

A Windsor low back armchair in yew and fruitwood with elm seat, featuring ‘Xmas tree’ fretted splats in beautifully variegated yew. This chair is from the Nottinghamshire tradition of the second part of the 19th century.

seat height 45 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Yew Elm Windsor Armchair to the 1860s.

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SA1196067
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10351
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
A Windsor low back armchair in yew and fruitwood with elm seat, featuring ‘Xmas tree’ fretted splats in beautifully variegated yew. This chair is from the Nottinghamshire tradition of the second part of the 19th century.

seat height 45 cms

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Yew Elm Windsor Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196067
Dealers Internal Ref
10351
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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Archive I A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat.

WINDSOR LOW BACK ARMCHAIR IN YEW & ELM, C1860

Archive II A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View II
Archive III A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View III
Archive IV A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View IV
Archive V A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View V
Archive VI A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View IX
Archive X A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View X
Archive XI A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat. View XI
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Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
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A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat.
WINDSOR LOW BACK ARMCHAIR IN YEW & ELM, C1860
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A Victorian 19th-century Windsor low back armchair constructed from yew and elm wood featuring turned legs, a pierced splat, and a contoured saddle seat.
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Originating in England during the early 18th century, the Windsor chair developed as a sturdy country furniture design characterised by a solid wooden seat and spindle backrests anchored directly into the base.

English Windsor chairs frequently utilise a combination of regional hardwoods, including elm for the sculpted saddle seat, yew or ash for the steam-bent bows, and beech or ash for turned legs and spindles.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-carved saddle seats, wedge-anchored leg joints visible on the seat surface, and natural wear patterns along the armrests and leg stretchers.

A Windsor armchair functions effectively as a standalone desk chair or accent seating within modern interiors, providing organic texture and classic geometry alongside contemporary furnishings.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to preserve the natural patina and protect the wood finish.
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