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Antique George III Ash & Elm Wheelback Windsor Armchair C.1800
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Antique George III Ash & Elm Wheelback Windsor Armchair C.1800

18th century
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A Georgian Thames Valley wheelback Windsor chair, the steam-bent ash hoop enclosing a hand-fretted wheelback splat and turned spindles, above out-swept crook arms flanking a deeply dished single-piece elm saddle seat, all raised on hand-turned ash legs united by a steam-bent crinoline stretcher.

The labour-intensive hand-worked construction exemplifies traditional turn-of-the-century Thames Valley craftsmanship, produced before more mechanised Victorian workshops. The generous arm spread and raked four-leg footprint offer grounded stability while the fully finished rear splat allows freestanding placement in a study or beside a hearth.

Very good antique condition, displaying a rich patina and minor surface wear consistent with genuine age. Structurally sound with tight original joinery, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1800.

Dimensions

Height: 112 cm

Width: 55.5 cm

Depth: 57 cm

Seat Height: 45 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Wheelback Windsor Armchair to the Georgian era.

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SA1229141
Dealers Internal Reference
3791
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Description
A Georgian Thames Valley wheelback Windsor chair, the steam-bent ash hoop enclosing a hand-fretted wheelback splat and turned spindles, above out-swept crook arms flanking a deeply dished single-piece elm saddle seat, all raised on hand-turned ash legs united by a steam-bent crinoline stretcher.
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The labour-intensive hand-worked construction exemplifies traditional turn-of-the-century Thames Valley craftsmanship, produced before more mechanised Victorian workshops.
Founders Antiques

The generous arm spread and raked four-leg footprint offer grounded stability while the fully finished rear splat allows freestanding placement in a study or beside a hearth.

fig 1. A George III period ash and elm wheelback Windsor armchair with turned legs and a shaped saddle seat.
fig 1. Antique George III Ash & Elm Wheelback Windsor Armchair C.1800

Very good antique condition, displaying a rich patina and minor surface wear consistent with genuine age. Structurally sound with tight original joinery, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1800.

Dimensions

Height: 112 cm

Width: 55.5 cm

Depth: 57 cm

Seat Height: 45 cm

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Wheelback Windsor Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229141
Dealers Internal Ref
3791
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Antique George III Ash & Elm Wheelback Windsor Armchair C.1800

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A George III period ash and elm wheelback Windsor armchair with turned legs and a shaped saddle seat.
Antique George III Ash & Elm Wheelback Windsor Armchair c.1800
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A George III Wheelback Windsor chair features a steam-bent wooden frame, turned spindles, and a central back splat carved with a wheel motif. Originating in late 18th-century England, these chairs were constructed using traditional green wood joinery techniques.

English Windsor chairs typically combine several regional hardwoods. Elm was preferred for the carved saddle seat due to its interlocking grain, while ash, beech, or yew were used for the steam-bent back bows and turned spindles.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved details, tool marks on the underside of the seat, wedged tenon joints, and uneven wear consistent with age. Splats and spindles often show subtle asymmetry from hand-shaping.

A Windsor armchair serves as a focal piece in contemporary settings when placed alongside neutral upholstered furniture or concrete and metal surfaces to contrast historical woodwork with minimalist lines.

Maintain native hardwood furniture by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually. Keep items away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent movement in the timber.
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