Name: Antique Windsor Chair in Yew and Elm. 19th Century - Nottinghamshire .
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1221688
Price: 600 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by M Cross Antiques

Sold 1 January 1900 · M Cross Antiques

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Description

A mid-19th-century yew and elm low-back Windsor chair. Nottinghamshire region.

In very good condition with a deep rich patina.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Yew Elm Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1221688

Dealers Internal Reference

818

Dealers Notes

Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Alternatively, buyer to collect.

Description

A mid-19th-century yew and elm low-back Windsor chair. Nottinghamshire region.

In very good condition with a deep rich patina.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Yew Elm Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1221688

Dealers Internal Ref

818

About the Dealer

M Cross Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialYew, Elm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Saddle seat, Turned legs
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A Windsor chair is defined by a construction method where the backrest spindles and legs are socketed directly into a solid wooden seat board, rather than using continuous back posts.

Makers frequently combined several regional timber species, utilizing elm for its wide, split-resistant grain in the saddle seat, alongside steam-bent yew or ash for the hoops and arm bows.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of timber shrinkage causing slightly oval socket joints, hand-carved seat contours, hand-turned legs, and uneven wear patterns across stretchers and armrests.

Positioning the chair as a singular accent piece in a reading corner or pairing it with modern neutral textiles integrates regional timber heritage into contemporary decorative schemes.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying a neutral beeswax polish annually, and keeping the item positioned away from central heating radiators to prevent joint shrinkage.