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Extra Tall Windsor Farmhouse Armchair, C1900
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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Extra Tall Windsor Farmhouse Armchair, C1900

1900 - 1920
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EXTRA TALL WINDSOR FARMHOUSE ARMCHAIR, C1900

An extra tall Windsor farmhouse armchair in fruitwood with elm seat, intricate fretted back splat and shaped 'scroll over arms'.  Stamped on the rear edge of the seat by the maker 'G M' (unattributed).  The unusual leg turning suggests this chair probably comes from the Northern tradition, c1900 or possibly slightly later, not The Thames Valley.

Restoration to feet which have been tipped.

width at top comb : 71 cms (28”)

width at armbow : 64 cms (25”)

height : 124 cms (49”)

depth (from back of top hoop to front of legs) : 66 cms (26”)

seat height: 46 cms (18”) between front arm supports: 44 cms (17.25”) seat depth (from bottom of splat to front edge of seat) 47cms (18.5”)

£750

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Windsor Farmhouse Armchair to the 1900s.

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SA1199743
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10364
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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EXTRA TALL WINDSOR FARMHOUSE ARMCHAIR, C1900
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An extra tall Windsor farmhouse armchair in fruitwood with elm seat, intricate fretted back splat and shaped 'scroll over arms'.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

 Stamped on the rear edge of the seat by the maker 'G M' (unattributed).  The unusual leg turning suggests this chair probably comes from the Northern tradition, c1900 or possibly slightly later, not The Thames Valley.

fig 1. An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests.
fig 1. Extra Tall Windsor Farmhouse Armchair, C1900

Restoration to feet which have been tipped.

width at top comb : 71 cms (28”)

width at armbow : 64 cms (25”)

height : 124 cms (49”)

depth (from back of top hoop to front of legs) : 66 cms (26”)

seat height: 46 cms (18”) between front arm supports: 44 cms (17.25”) seat depth (from bottom of splat to front edge of seat) 47cms (18.5”)

£750

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Antique Windsor Farmhouse Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199743
Dealers Internal Ref
10364
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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Archive I An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests.

Extra Tall Windsor Farmhouse Armchair, C1900

Archive II An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View II
Archive III An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View III
Archive IV An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View IV
Archive V An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View V
Archive VI An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View VI
Archive VII An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View VII
Archive VIII An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View VIII
Archive IX An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View IX
Archive X An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View X
Archive XI An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View XI
Archive XII An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View XII
Archive XIII An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests. View XIII
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Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
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An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests.
EXTRA TALL WINDSOR FARMHOUSE ARMCHAIR, C1900
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An antique high-back Windsor armchair crafted from rich reddish-brown polished wood, featuring a central pierced splat, spindled backrest, turned legs, and curved armrests.
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A Windsor armchair is defined by its construction, where back spindles and legs are socketed directly into a solid wooden seat rather than continuing from the back posts. Originating in 18th-century England, the style features steam-bent timber rails, decorative central splats, and turned legs joined by stretchers.

Regional makers traditionally combined multiple native hardwoods suited to specific components. Seats were commonly carved from elm for its strength and grain pattern, back bows were steam-bent from ash or yew, while turned legs and spindles were fashioned from beech, yew, or fruitwood.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved shaped seats, wedge tenon joints visible on top of the seat or bow, and irregular hand-turned legs. Surface patination, natural wear around the stretcher rails, and wood shrinkage over time also indicate genuine age.

A Windsor chair functions effectively as a standalone accent piece in a contemporary hallway, living room corner, or study. Pairing dark polished timber with neutral textured soft furnishings creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and minimalist modern decor.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying beeswax every few months along the grain. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and humid environments to prevent the timber from splitting or warping.
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