Antique Ash Windsor Chair 1900 - 1920

Name: Ash Windsor Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1225684
Price: 190 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialAsh, Rush
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHoop back, Rush seat, Spindle back, Turned legs
SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

An English Country Windsor armchair from 1920, constructed from ash and woven rush in a warm brown timber colour. The chair displays a hoop back with vertical spindles, curved armrests, a woven rush drop-in seat pad, and turned legs linked by stretchers. The visual details include rounded bulbous turnings on the front legs, fine decorative spindles beneath the arms, and a visible grain across the wooden frame. Measuring 97 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 51 cm deep with a seat height of 46 cm, the armchair functions as a practical seating option for a living space, hallway, or study. The surface shows a clean polished finish with consistent warm honey tones throughout the timber. This piece suits traditional interior schemes as a desk chair or an occasional seat in a study, library, or sitting room. The sturdy construction provides comfortable support for daily use, while the classic spindle design complements rustic farmhouse interiors.

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Originating in Buckinghamshire, England during the early 18th century, Windsor chairs were developed by country wheelwrights and bodgers using locally sourced timber to create sturdy, functional seating for homes and gardens.

English vernacular chairs typically utilise native hardwoods such as ash, elm, oak, and beech for structural timber components, often paired with natural woven rush or solid timber turned seats.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindles, steam-bent back bows, wedged tenon joinery visible through the frame, and natural irregular wear patterns along the armrests and stretchers.

Place a single wooden carver chair in a minimalist hallway, beside a modern writing desk, or at the end of a contemporary dining table to create visual contrast through natural wood grain and organic texture.

Clean timber surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply natural bees wax occasionally; keep woven rush seats lightly dusted and maintain adequate indoor humidity to prevent the rush fibres from becoming brittle.

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