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Antique 19th Century Hoop Back Winsor Chair
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Antique 19th Century Hoop Back Winsor Chair

19th century
Sold 9 October 2026 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A 19th century Ash and Elm hoop back Winsor chair. The primitive legs joined by a crinoline stretcher that is oddly made from Bamboo which could possibly be a later make do and mend repair, either way it does the job and the chair stands firm. The single slap seat elm which has a rather attractive knot in and and characterful grain throughout.

Overall the chair is in great condition with no loose joints and a particularly wide seat.

The right arm is and right front leg have evidence of historic worm which is cosmetic and doesn't affect the chairs stability.

39cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Hoop Back Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1225861
Dealers Internal Reference
2056
Description
A 19th century Ash and Elm hoop back Winsor chair.
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The primitive legs joined by a crinoline stretcher that is oddly made from Bamboo which could possibly be a later make do and mend repair, either way it does the job and the chair stands firm.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

The single slap seat elm which has a rather attractive knot in and and characterful grain throughout.

fig 1. A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Hoop Back Winsor Chair

Overall the chair is in great condition with no loose joints and a particularly wide seat.

The right arm is and right front leg have evidence of historic worm which is cosmetic and doesn't affect the chairs stability.

39cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Hoop Back Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225861
Dealers Internal Ref
2056
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. SOLD9 OCT 26
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Archive I A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. SOLD9 OCT 26

Antique 19th Century Hoop Back Winsor Chair

Archive II A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View II
Archive III A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher. View XI
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher.
Antique 19th Century Hoop Back Winsor Chair
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A 19th-century hoop back Windsor armchair featuring a solid wooden seat, vertical spindle back, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs connected by a curved stretcher.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country Vernacular
  • MaterialElm, Ash, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHoop back frame, Vertical spindles, Saddled solid seat, Crinoline stretcher
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

This nineteenth-century English country vernacular Windsor armchair stands in warm brown elm, ash, and oak with a smooth timber finish. The build consists of a hoop back frame with vertical spindles, a saddled solid seat displaying a natural wood knot and prominent grain, curved armrests, and four splayed turned legs joined by a curved crinoline stretcher. Visible details include a bamboo stretcher section, firm joinery, and cosmetic historic woodworm traces on the right arm and front leg. The dimensions measure 96 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 69 cm deep, with a seat height of 39 cm. In a modern interior, this rustic farmhouse seating works well around a dining table, beside a living room fireplace, or as a standalone bedroom accent chair. The sturdy construction provides reliable everyday seating while adding traditional character to a room layout.

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Originating in 18th-century England, the Windsor chair evolved as a regional vernacular design crafted by local wheelwrights and bodgers. The hoop back variation features a steam-bent timber rail forming a continuous arch over vertical turned spindles.

Traditional Windsor chairs were constructed using a combination of native hardwoods selected for specific functional properties, such as elm for the solid carved seat, ash or yew for steam-bent hoops, and beech or oak for turned legs and spindles.

Authentic 19th-century examples display joinery wedged from above the seat, hand-shaped saddled seats with tool marks, natural timber shrinkage over time, and mortise-and-tenon construction without modern screws or adhesives.

A Windsor chair serves as a versatile accent piece alongside contemporary minimalist decor, paired with modern dining tables, placed beside a fireplace, or positioned in an entryway to add organic warmth and historical texture.

Preserve the natural timber patination by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish annually. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and humid environments to prevent timber cracking or joint movement.
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