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George III Windsor Armchair
William Carr Antiques
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George III Windsor Armchair

18th century
Description

A Georgian Windsor armchair.

Constructed from Elm and Ash, circa 1760.

A lovely, early example of a Windsor chair, most likely from the Thames valley region.

Great original colour and patina to the wood.

The ends of both the back legs and front legs have been historically and sympathetically restored, to the highest of standards - thus priced accordingly.

Minor imperfections and signs of historic woodworm, to be expected. Structurally sound.

SH 44cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Windsor Armchair to the Georgian era.

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SA1222423
Description
A Georgian Windsor armchair.

Constructed from Elm and Ash, circa 1760.

A lovely, early example of a Windsor chair, most likely from the Thames valley region.

Great original colour and patina to the wood.

“
The ends of both the back legs and front legs have been historically and sympathetically restored, to the highest of standards - thus priced accordingly.
William Carr Antiques

Minor imperfections and signs of historic woodworm, to be expected. Structurally sound.

SH 44cm

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Windsor Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222423
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A George III wooden Windsor armchair featuring a shaped saddle seat, comb back rest with splat, and cabriole front legs.
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George III Windsor Armchair

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A George III wooden Windsor armchair featuring a shaped saddle seat, comb back rest with splat, and cabriole front legs.
George III Windsor Armchair
Ref: SA1222423
A George III wooden Windsor armchair featuring a shaped saddle seat, comb back rest with splat, and cabriole front legs.
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A George III Windsor chair is a classic form of 18th-century English country seating characterised by a solid contoured saddle seat, turned or bentwood legs, and a spindle-back frame anchored directly into the seat timber.

Traditionally, native British hardwoods were combined: elm was favoured for the carved saddle seat due to its split-resistant grain, while ash, yew wood, or oak were utilised for steam-bent bows, spindles, and legs.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-carved adze marks on the underside of the seat, wedged tenon joinery where the legs pass through the seat, natural timber shrinkage over time, and period-correct leg profiles like cabriole or pad feet.

In modern interior design, a Windsor armchair functions well as a standalone accent chair in a reading nook, paired with a contemporary minimalist desk, or positioned beside a fireplace to ground a contemporary room with historical patina.

Preserve the original finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking.
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