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Windsor Comb Back Side Chairs, Set of 8, in Fruitwood & Elm C1780
The Real Wood Furniture Company
for sale €7,605     $8,255
£6,500
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Windsor Comb Back Side Chairs, Set of 8, in Fruitwood & Elm C1780

18th century
Description

A well matched set of 8 Windsor comb back side chairs, with blind shaped splats and shaped top comb rails, typical of the 18th century Thames Valley tradition in fruitwood with elm seats, in original condition and having good colour. Very comfortable chairs.

width at feet : 45-48cms (17.5” - 19”)

width atop comb : 44-45cms (17.25”-17.5”

height : 89-90cms (35”-35.5”)

depth : 47-48cms (18.5”-19”)

seat height: 43-45cms (17”-17.5”) seat depth (from bottom of splat to front edge of seat) 37-38cms (14.5”-15”)

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Comb Back Windsor Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1203203
Dealers Internal Reference
10373
Dealers Notes

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

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
A well matched set of 8 Windsor comb back side chairs, with blind shaped splats and shaped top comb rails, typical of the 18th century Thames Valley tradition in fruitwood with elm seats, in original condition and having good colour. Very comfortable chairs.
fig 1. A set of eight antique comb back Windsor chairs with shaped elm seats and turned fruitwood legs arranged in formation.
fig 1. Windsor Comb Back Side Chairs, Set of 8, in Fruitwood & Elm C1780

width at feet : 45-48cms (17.5” - 19”)

width atop comb : 44-45cms (17.25”-17.5”

height : 89-90cms (35”-35.5”)

depth : 47-48cms (18.5”-19”)

seat height: 43-45cms (17”-17.5”) seat depth (from bottom of splat to front edge of seat) 37-38cms (14.5”-15”)

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated these Comb Back Windsor Chairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203203
Dealers Internal Ref
10373
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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Windsor Comb Back Side Chairs, Set of 8, in Fruitwood & Elm C1780

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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 eight antique comb back Windsor chairs with shaped elm seats and turned fruitwood legs arranged in formation.
WINDSOR COMB BACK SIDE CHAIRS, SET OF 8, IN FRUITWOOD & ELM C1780
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A set of eight antique comb back Windsor chairs with shaped elm seats and turned fruitwood legs arranged in formation.
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Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, characterised by solid wood seats into which the back spindles and legs are socketed. The comb back variation features vertical spindles topped by a horizontal shaped crest rail reminiscent of a hair comb.

Regional furniture makers typically used local hardwoods such as elm for the contoured saddle seats, whilst fruitwood, ash, or beech were utilised for turned legs, stretchers, and back spindles. Joints were secured using wedged mortise and tenon joinery without reliance on metal fasteners.

Authentic 18th-century examples often exhibit hand-planed surfaces, irregular turned legs, natural timber shrinkage across grain lines, and wedged joinery visible on the seat top. Genuine patina develops in areas of frequent contact, showing authentic wear patterns consistent with age.

A set of Windsor chairs offers organic texture when paired with a contemporary minimalist dining table or modern stone surface. The sculptural silhouette creates visual interest in modern kitchens, dining spaces, or open-plan living environments.

Preserve the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement or joint loosening.
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