What defines a traditional Windsor dining chair?

A Windsor chair is a distinct form of wooden seating where the back spindles and legs are joined directly into a solid carved timber seat, rather than continuing as a continuous frame.

What woods are traditionally used in Windsor chair construction?

English Windsor chairs historically utilize a combination of native hardwoods, commonly featuring an elm seat paired with steam-bent ash or beech for the hoops, spindles, and leg turnings.

How do you identify authentic Edwardian Windsor chairs?

Authentic pieces exhibit visible wedged joinery underneath the seat, natural wear on hand-turned legs, and a solid elm seat showing pronounced grain patterns.

How can a set of Windsor chairs be styled in a modern interior?

Pairing rustic wooden Windsor chairs with a contemporary minimalist dining table creates a striking visual contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

How should antique elm and ash chairs be cared for?

Dust the wood regularly with a clean, dry microfiber cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timbers existing surface patina.

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Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

Name: Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1224395
Price: 1195 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

Summary:

Item: Four Stick Back Chairs

Circa: 1910

Period: Edwardian

Provenance: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Wood: Solid ash, elm & beech

Four Chairs

Harlequin set

Windsor / hoop & stick back design

Six stick back spindles

Oval ash scribe moulded back rail

One piece elm saddle seats

Turned beech legs

“H” stretcher supports (side chairs)

Solid in joint

Completely original

Fabulous grain configuration to seats

Excellent original colour & patination

Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English rustic set of four Windsor kitchen chairs, constructed of solid ash, elm and beech, with a Windsor hoop & stick back design, circa 1910, in excellent original condition.

These four antique Windsor dining chairs, are constructed with six spindles to the inside of a single piece oval shaped ash moulded back rail, supported by a two further supporting spindles at the back of the chair, for added strength. The back rail is connected to the single piece saddle shaped elm seats and turned beech legs connected by “H” beech stretchers, which makes them a firm utility chair, ideal for daily use in the kitchen.  The stick back style of this chair first originated in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England and were known as “Windsor chairs”. The four ash & elm kitchen chairs boast a stunning rich colour with fabulous grain configuration visible on the seats.

These rustic farmhouse kitchen chairs boast classic English country styling; they would be at home in either a traditional or contemporary setting and they consume very little space.

The four-antique stick-back chairs display a rich brown ash and elm colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through the years of care and cleaning they have received.

These farmhouse chairs would look superb in the kitchen or dining room. They would certainly grace either a contemporary or traditional setting. They are a great investment they are extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

If you are looking for a different number of chairs, we do have other size sets available.

This is a fine quality antique English rustic set of four English Windsor hopp back chairs, constructed of solid ash, elm and beech, circa 1910, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges (e.g., seats, back and legs) but nothing significant considering the age of them.  The chair joints have been glued and the chair frames have cleaned and wax polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop; therefore, the colour and patination of the set are excellent. This is a harlequin (matched) set and therefore there is some colour and size variation.  The rustic kitchen chairs sit firm on the ground and do not wobble.  They are well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.

Price:

The price for this item is £1,195 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).

14-Day free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free UK “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

454cm (178.74")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated these Antique Windsor Dining Chairs to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1224395

Dealers Internal Reference

119588

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

Summary:

Item: Four Stick Back Chairs

Circa: 1910

Period: Edwardian

Provenance: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Wood: Solid ash, elm & beech

Four Chairs

Harlequin set

Windsor / hoop & stick back design

fig 1. A set of four antique English warm brown ash and elm Windsor dining chairs featuring hoop backs, stick spindles, and turned legs. — fig 1. Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

Six stick back spindles

Oval ash scribe moulded back rail

One piece elm saddle seats

Turned beech legs

“H” stretcher supports (side chairs)

Solid in joint

Completely original

Fabulous grain configuration to seats

fig 2. A set of four antique English warm brown ash and elm Windsor dining chairs featuring hoop backs, stick spindles, and turned legs. — fig 2. Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

Excellent original colour & patination

Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English rustic set of four Windsor kitchen chairs, constructed of solid ash, elm and beech, with a Windsor hoop & stick back design, circa 1910, in excellent original condition.

These four antique Windsor dining chairs, are constructed with six spindles to the inside of a single piece oval shaped ash moulded back rail, supported by a two further supporting spindles at the back of the chair, for added strength. The back rail is connected to the single piece saddle shaped elm seats and turned beech legs connected by “H” beech stretchers, which makes them a firm utility chair, ideal for daily use in the kitchen.

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 The stick back style of this chair first originated in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England and were known as “Windsor chairs”.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

The four ash & elm kitchen chairs boast a stunning rich colour with fabulous grain configuration visible on the seats.

fig 3. A set of four antique English warm brown ash and elm Windsor dining chairs featuring hoop backs, stick spindles, and turned legs. — fig 3. Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

These rustic farmhouse kitchen chairs boast classic English country styling; they would be at home in either a traditional or contemporary setting and they consume very little space.

The four-antique stick-back chairs display a rich brown ash and elm colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through the years of care and cleaning they have received.

fig 4. A set of four antique English warm brown ash and elm Windsor dining chairs featuring hoop backs, stick spindles, and turned legs. — fig 4. Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

These farmhouse chairs would look superb in the kitchen or dining room. They would certainly grace either a contemporary or traditional setting. They are a great investment they are extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

fig 5. A set of four antique English warm brown ash and elm Windsor dining chairs featuring hoop backs, stick spindles, and turned legs. — fig 5. Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

If you are looking for a different number of chairs, we do have other size sets available.

This is a fine quality antique English rustic set of four English Windsor hopp back chairs, constructed of solid ash, elm and beech, circa 1910, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges (e.g., seats, back and legs) but nothing significant considering the age of them.  The chair joints have been glued and the chair frames have cleaned and wax polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop; therefore, the colour and patination of the set are excellent. This is a harlequin (matched) set and therefore there is some colour and size variation.  The rustic kitchen chairs sit firm on the ground and do not wobble.  They are well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 6. A set of four antique English warm brown ash and elm Windsor dining chairs featuring hoop backs, stick spindles, and turned legs. — fig 6. Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

Price:

The price for this item is £1,195 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).

fig 7. A set of four antique English warm brown ash and elm Windsor dining chairs featuring hoop backs, stick spindles, and turned legs. — fig 7. Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

14-Day free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free UK “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

fig 8. A set of four antique English warm brown ash and elm Windsor dining chairs featuring hoop backs, stick spindles, and turned legs. — fig 8. Antique English Set of 4 Four Ash & Elm Windsor Hoop & Stick Back Kitchen Dining Chairs (Circa 1910)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.