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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Yew Wood & Elm High-back Windsor Armchair
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Yew Wood & Elm High-back Windsor Armchair

19th century
Description

A mid-19th century Victorian Windsor armchair, constructed principally from yew wood, with an elm seat and elm rear legs.

The chair has a high horseshoe-shaped back with stick uprights and a pierced fret carved back splat. The shaped arms are supported by turned uprights, and the chair stands on turned legs united by an H-form stretcher.

A practical and comfortable example of English country furniture, suitable as a fireside, library or occasional chair.

Dimensions:

• Height: 112 cm (44.09 in)

• Width: 66 cm (25.98 in)

• Depth: 66 cm (25.98 in)

• Seat height: 45 cm (17.72 in)

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

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Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

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

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SA1226357
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Delivery:

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

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

Description
A mid-19th century Victorian Windsor armchair, constructed principally from yew wood, with an elm seat and elm rear legs.

The chair has a high horseshoe-shaped back with stick uprights and a pierced fret carved back splat.

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The shaped arms are supported by turned uprights, and the chair stands on turned legs united by an H-form stretcher.
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fig 1. A Victorian high-back Windsor armchair crafted from yew wood and elm with a pierced central splat, spindle back, and turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Yew Wood & Elm High-back Windsor Armchair

A practical and comfortable example of English country furniture, suitable as a fireside, library or occasional chair.

Dimensions:

• Height: 112 cm (44.09 in)

• Width: 66 cm (25.98 in)

• Depth: 66 cm (25.98 in)

• Seat height: 45 cm (17.72 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
112cm (44.09")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1226357
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I A Victorian high-back Windsor armchair crafted from yew wood and elm with a pierced central splat, spindle back, and turned legs.

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Yew Wood & Elm High-back Windsor Armchair

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A Victorian high-back Windsor armchair crafted from yew wood and elm with a pierced central splat, spindle back, and turned legs.
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Yew Wood & Elm High-Back Windsor Armchair
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A Victorian high-back Windsor armchair crafted from yew wood and elm with a pierced central splat, spindle back, and turned legs.
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Originating in England during the early 18th century, Windsor chairs evolved as a regional trade item crafted by countryside woodturners known as bodgers. By the 19th century, regional variations flourished across Britain, defined by distinct back structures, splat patterns, and locally sourced timber.

Traditional Windsor chairs were constructed using a combination of regional hardwoods selected for specific functional properties. Solid elm was typically used for the carved seat due to its interlocking grain, while flexible woods such as yew, ash, or beech were used for the steam-bent hoops, spindles, and turned legs.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit hand-carved saddle seats, wedge-jointed construction where legs penetrate through the seat, and natural wear patterns on lower stretchers and armrests. Period examples also feature original patina, timber shrinkages over time, and distinctive regional splat designs.

A Windsor armchair functions effectively as a standalone accent chair in a living room corner, beside a fireplace, or positioned at the head of a modern dining table. Pairing dark, patinated wood against neutral backboards or textured linen furnishings creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and minimalist modern decor.

Maintain antique wooden seating by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Avoid chemical sprays, excessive moisture, and direct proximity to radiators or heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage and joint instability.
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