Search 0
35,914  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 110 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
110 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1212565
FOR SALE
£885
Email Phone
Save
Antique Georgian Elm Child’s Windsor Armchair
For sale by London City Antiques
for sale €1,035     $1,124
£885
London City Antiques

London City Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2020
Browse dealers 1,276 items
  • About Us
    At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1212565
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Georgian Elm Child’s Windsor Armchair

19th century
Description

A charming and authentic antique Georgian child’s Windsor chair in solid elm, beautifully made with classic country craftsmanship. The hoop back is formed with turned spindles and a shaped central splat, giving it that unmistakable early Windsor character, while the gently curved arms and well-proportioned stance make it both decorative and practical.

The seat is nicely shaped in solid elm with a rich, warm tone and attractive grain, raised on turned legs united by a crinoline stretcher for strength. Pieces like this were originally made for children in country houses, often used in nurseries or positioned alongside adult furniture, mirroring full-size Windsors in miniature form. Today they work equally well as a decorative accent, a fireside piece, or in a hallway or bedroom setting.

Condition report

Good honest antique condition with age-related wear as expected. Structurally sound and solid.

Dimensions

Height: 60.5 cm (23.8 inches)

Width: 43.5 cm (17.1 inches)

Depth: 30.5 cm (12 inches)

Seat height: 25 cm (9.8 inches)

Date: 1800

Origin: English

Antique Georgian child’s Windsor armchair for sale with worldwide shipping available

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Elm Child Windsor Armchair to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09487955
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-230 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Gently bowed crinoline stretcher: classic early nineteenth-century country workshop design.
Solid elm seat with prominent grain: traditional timber choice for regional chairs.
Darkened, softened wear along the arm terminals: natural age from long handling.
Baluster turnings on the front legs: neat hand-turned profile before modern factory work.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60.5cm (23.82")
Width
43.5cm (17.13")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1212565
Dealers Internal Reference
3120
Dealers Notes

Find our large selection at www.londoncityantiques.co.uk

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding this item. We are always happy to provide additional information, further photographs or videos.

At London City Antiques we specialise in fine antique furniture and decorative pieces and hold an extensive and constantly changing collection. With many years of experience in the antiques trade we take great care in accurately describing each item and ensuring it is presented and delivered to the highest standard.

We can arrange competitive UK and international shipping and work with trusted specialist couriers who regularly transport antiques worldwide. Please contact us for a shipping quotation.

All pieces shipped internationally are supplied with an official Antique Declaration for customs purposes. Antiques over 100 years old are exempt from import duty when entering the USA and generally attract a reduced rate of duty when imported from the UK into most European countries.

Buy with confidence — every piece is carefully inspected and professionally packed to ensure it arrives safely.

Description
A charming and authentic antique Georgian child’s Windsor chair in solid elm, beautifully made with classic country craftsmanship. The hoop back is formed with turned spindles and a shaped central splat, giving it that unmistakable early Windsor character, while the gently curved arms and well-proportioned stance make it both decorative and practical.
“
The seat is nicely shaped in solid elm with a rich, warm tone and attractive grain, raised on turned legs united by a crinoline stretcher for strength.
London City Antiques

Pieces like this were originally made for children in country houses, often used in nurseries or positioned alongside adult furniture, mirroring full-size Windsors in miniature form. Today they work equally well as a decorative accent, a fireside piece, or in a hallway or bedroom setting.

fig 1. An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Elm Child’s Windsor Armchair

Condition report

Good honest antique condition with age-related wear as expected. Structurally sound and solid.

Dimensions

Height: 60.5 cm (23.8 inches)

Width: 43.5 cm (17.1 inches)

Depth: 30.5 cm (12 inches)

Seat height: 25 cm (9.8 inches)

Date: 1800

Origin: English

Antique Georgian child’s Windsor armchair for sale with worldwide shipping available

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Elm Child Windsor Armchair to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09487955
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-230 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Gently bowed crinoline stretcher: classic early nineteenth-century country workshop design.
Solid elm seat with prominent grain: traditional timber choice for regional chairs.
Darkened, softened wear along the arm terminals: natural age from long handling.
Baluster turnings on the front legs: neat hand-turned profile before modern factory work.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
60.5cm (23.82")
Width
43.5cm (17.13")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212565
Dealers Internal Ref
3120
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London City Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs.
1 / 12
Archive I An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs.

Antique Georgian Elm Child’s Windsor Armchair

Archive II An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View III
Archive IV An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View IV
Archive V An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View V
Archive VI An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View VI
Archive VII An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View IX
Archive X An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View X
Archive XI An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View XI
Archive XII An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs. View XII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
London City Antiques

London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
Location
The Coach House
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 1,276
Items Sold 5,169
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: The Coach House, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2SD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified
Jun 2020
For Sale
1,276
Sold
5,169
An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs.
Antique Georgian Elm Child’s Windsor Armchair
Ref: SA1212565
An antique Georgian childs Windsor armchair made of dark brown elm wood featuring a shaped back splat and turned legs.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Ash
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, turned legs, saddle seat, bowed armrest
  • SizeH 60.5 cm (24 in) x W 43.5 cm (17 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

An antique Georgian child’s Windsor armchair in solid elm displays a warm brown finish with visible wood grain, a pierced central splat back with turned spindles, and a bowed armrest. The construction includes a shaped saddle seat and turned legs with turned foot details. The armrests terminate in smooth rounded knobs, and age-related wear is visible on the timber surfaces. The chair measures 60.5 cm high, 43.5 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep. Originally designed for nurseries or country houses, this compact seating piece functions in a modern home as a decorative accent, a fireside seat, or an addition to a hallway or bedroom.

FAQs

A Georgian Windsor chair is characterised by a solid wooden seat into which the chair back legs and upright spindles are tenoned, a construction method popularized in 18th-century England by regional woodworkers.

Windsor chairs traditional construction utilized native hardwoods, predominantly elm for the carved saddle seat, ash or yew for steam-bent bows and armrests, and beech or oak for turned legs.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved saddle seats, wedge tenon joinery visible through the seat timber, subtle variations from hand tools, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

A childs Windsor armchair functions well as a decorative accent in a hallway, fireside alcove, or bedroom, bringing historical texture and warmth to modern minimalist or country-inspired spaces.

Preserve the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the chair away from central heating radiators to prevent drying or cracking.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories