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Windsor Armchair, High Back, Ash & Elm C1850
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

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Windsor Armchair, High Back, Ash & Elm C1850

19th century
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A high back Windsor armchair in ash and beech with elm seat, ‘fleur-de-lys’ fretted splat and crinoline stretcher - typical of the mid 19th century Nottinghamshire tradition.

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The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this High Back Windsor Armchair to the 1850s.

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

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Description
A high back Windsor armchair in ash and beech with elm seat, ‘fleur-de-lys’ fretted splat and crinoline stretcher - typical of the mid 19th century Nottinghamshire tradition.
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The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this High Back Windsor Armchair to the 1850s.

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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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A Victorian high-back Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm with turned legs, a contoured saddle seat, and a pierced decorative splat.
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Archive I A Victorian high-back Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm with turned legs, a contoured saddle seat, and a pierced decorative splat.

WINDSOR ARMCHAIR, HIGH BACK, ASH & ELM C1850

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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
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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The Real Wood Furniture Company
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Location: At Mo Tighe, Chapel House Grounds, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5SZ, United Kingdom
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A Victorian high-back Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm with turned legs, a contoured saddle seat, and a pierced decorative splat.
WINDSOR ARMCHAIR, HIGH BACK, ASH & ELM C1850
Ref: SA1202437
A Victorian high-back Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm with turned legs, a contoured saddle seat, and a pierced decorative splat.
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A Windsor armchair is defined by its joinery, where the back spindles and legs are socketed directly into a solid wooden seat rather than continuing from the back posts. High-back variations feature extended spindles supporting an arched upper bow, often incorporating a decorative central splat.

Traditional English Windsor chairs were crafted using a combination of regional hardwoods tailored to specific components. Elm was typically selected for the saddle seat due to its interlocking grain which resisted splitting, while ash or fruitwoods were steam-bent for the hoops and turned for the spindles and legs.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-shaped saddle seats with visible adze marks, wedged tenon joinery where the legs penetrate through the seat surface, and natural wear patterns on the handrests and lower stretchers.

A traditional Windsor chair can act as a striking accent piece in contemporary spaces when paired with clean-lined modern architecture or neutral colour palettes. Placing a single armchair in a hallway, bedroom corner, or beside a modern desk highlights its sculptural wooden profile.

Preserve the wood by keeping the chair away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent joint shrinkage or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually to nourish the timber and retain its natural patina.
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