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Antique Early 19th Century Yew Wood & Elm Windsor Armchair
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Antique Early 19th Century Yew Wood & Elm Windsor Armchair

19th century
Description

An early 19th century Windsor armchair, constructed from yew wood with an elm seat.

The chair has a horseshoe-shaped hoop back filled with turned spindles, shaped arms and turned supports. It stands on turned legs united by a traditional crinoline stretcher.

A comfortable and practical example of English country furniture.

Dimensions:

• Height: 99 cm (38.98 in)

• Width: 54.8 cm (21.57 in)

• Depth: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)

• Seat height: 42 cm (16.54 in)

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery - please contact us for a quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
54.8cm (21.57")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1226356
Dealers Notes

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
An early 19th century Windsor armchair, constructed from yew wood with an elm seat.
The chair has a horseshoe-shaped hoop back filled with turned spindles, shaped arms and turned supports.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

It stands on turned legs united by a traditional crinoline stretcher.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century hoop-back Windsor armchair crafted from yew wood and elm with turned legs and a contoured saddle seat.
fig 1. Antique Early 19th Century Yew Wood & Elm Windsor Armchair

A comfortable and practical example of English country furniture.

Dimensions:

• Height: 99 cm (38.98 in)

• Width: 54.8 cm (21.57 in)

• Depth: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)

• Seat height: 42 cm (16.54 in)

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery - please contact us for a quotation.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
54.8cm (21.57")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226356
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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An early nineteenth-century hoop-back Windsor armchair crafted from yew wood and elm with turned legs and a contoured saddle seat.
Antique Early 19th Century Yew Wood & Elm Windsor Armchair
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An early nineteenth-century hoop-back Windsor armchair crafted from yew wood and elm with turned legs and a contoured saddle seat.
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A Windsor armchair is a design of wooden seating where the back spindles and legs are socketed directly into a solid carved seat, a construction method originating in Britain during the early eighteenth century.

Regional British hardwoods were traditionally used, featuring solid elm for the contoured saddle seat alongside steam-bent yew wood or ash for the hoop back, arm rails, and vertical spindles.

Authentic period examples feature hand-shaped elm saddle seats with subtle adze marks, wedged socket joinery without modern screws, and natural wear to the stretcher rails and turned legs.

A Windsor armchair serves as an accent piece alongside a contemporary writing desk, in a hallway setting, or positioned near a fireplace to add architectural structure and natural timber tone.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber patina, avoiding placement near direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage.
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