Comb Back Windsor Chair 19th Century

Name: C. 1850, Ash & Elm, High Comb Back Windsor Chair (English)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1229229
Price: 720 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialAsh, Elm
ColourDark Brown
MotifsHigh comb back, Spindle back, Turned legs, Shaped saddle seat
SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century English country armchair is constructed from dark brown ash and elm timber with a warm patina. The tall, arched comb-back and rounded arms contain rows of slender turned spindles above a single-plank shaped saddle seat. Below, turned ash legs are connected by a curved wooden stretcher, displaying a historic crack in one leg alongside signs of wear consistent with age. This seating piece measures 121 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 68 cm deep. In a modern interior, this traditional Windsor chair works well as a standalone accent piece in a living room, hallway, or study, or pulled up to a desk or dining table. It brings rustic character and historic charm to both period properties and contemporary spaces while offering a practical seating option for everyday use.

FAQs

A high comb-back Windsor chair features vertical wooden spindles extending upwards from a central rail to a prominent horizontal top rail that resembles an ornamental hair comb.

English regional makers typically combined elm for the carved saddle seat, ash or beech for the bent steam-wood elements and turned spindles, and oak or fruitwoods for legs and stretchers.

Authentic 19th-century examples show hand-carved seat contours, wedged tenon joinery where spindles meet the seat, age-appropriate timber shrinkage around joints, and original tool marks on the underside.

Position a high-back Windsor chair alongside clean-lined modern upholstery or neutral minimalist backgrounds to create visual contrast between traditional woodwork and contemporary decor.

Dust the chair regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly to preserve the timber moisture and natural surface patina while keeping it away from direct heat sources.

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C. 1850, Ash & Elm, High Comb Back Windsor Chair (English)