Sold 27 June 2026 · Courtyard Antiques

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Description

A pair of Windsor Lyreback kitchen chairs

Late Victorian, c.1880-90

Ash, Beech and Elm timbers

Golden colours

Strong and sturdy

Seat area 14" wide, 13½" deep

Seat heights17¾"

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated these Antique Windsor Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1210912

Dealers Internal Reference

F6939

Dealers Notes

Always a varied selection of Windsor kitchen chairs in stock.

Delivery arranged to most UK destinations.

Enquiries replied to within an hour - please check junk file otherwise.

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NB We no longer ship to USA.

Description

A pair of Windsor Lyreback kitchen chairs

Late Victorian, c.1880-90

Ash, Beech and Elm timbers

Golden colours

Strong and sturdy

Seat area 14" wide, 13½" deep

Seat heights17¾"

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated these Antique Windsor Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1210912

Dealers Internal Ref

F6939

About the Dealer

Courtyard Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

Dealer Profile

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Courtyard Antiques

Telephone 07581 457 143

Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialElm, Beech, Ash
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsLyre splat, Turned spindles, Saddle seat, H-stretcher
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, developing from traditional wheelwright techniques where spindles and legs were turned on a lathe and inserted directly into a solid wooden seat.

Traditional Windsor chairs typically utilized a combination of timbers to achieve structural integrity, often featuring an elm seat for strength, ash or oak for the bent parts and legs, and beech or birch for the turned spindles.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-turned spindles with subtle irregularities, wedged tenon joints visible through the seat, natural wear patterns, and the warm patina associated with age and wax polishing.

These versatile chairs can be paired with a sleek contemporary dining table to create a balanced mix of old and new, or used as accent seating in a minimalist kitchen to introduce organic warmth and texture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood cracking, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the finish.