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Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

Name: Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1234596
Price: 976 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Prior and Willis

Description

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality

This fine quality antique 19th-century Windsor armchair or carver elbow-chair, crafted from yew and elm, has plenty of age, character and patina. An original English country chair, it is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship and remains structurally sound and practical for everyday use.

The chair features a sought-after crinoline stretcher and would make an attractive and useful addition to a dining room, study or period-inspired interior. A rare antique Windsor armchair with authentic period character and practical proportions.

Features & Craftsmanship

Fine quality antique Windsor armchair

19th century

Yew and elm construction

English country chair

Sought-after crinoline stretcher

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Suitable for everyday use

Attractive period character and patina

Dimensions

Width: 55cm

Depth: 55cm

Height: 89cm

Seat height: 45cm

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition, with historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs and alterations consistent with period functional furniture.

There are some historic extinct woodworm holes, which have been treated for good measure.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8996

Includes our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive and reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

This antique 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair or carver elbow-chair is a rare and attractive example of an English country chair, combining traditional craftsmanship, a sought-after crinoline stretcher and authentic antique character with practical everyday usability.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Yew Elm Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1234596

Dealers Internal Reference

8996

Dealers Notes

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Description

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality

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This fine quality antique 19th-century Windsor armchair or carver elbow-chair, crafted from yew and elm, has plenty of age, character and patina.

Prior and Willis

An original English country chair, it is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship and remains structurally sound and practical for everyday use.

fig 1. A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. — fig 1. Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

The chair features a sought-after crinoline stretcher and would make an attractive and useful addition to a dining room, study or period-inspired interior. A rare antique Windsor armchair with authentic period character and practical proportions.

fig 2. A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. — fig 2. Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

Fine quality antique Windsor armchair

19th century

Yew and elm construction

English country chair

Sought-after crinoline stretcher

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Suitable for everyday use

fig 3. A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. — fig 3. Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

Attractive period character and patina

Dimensions

Width: 55cm

Depth: 55cm

Height: 89cm

Seat height: 45cm

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition, with historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs and alterations consistent with period functional furniture.

fig 4. A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. — fig 4. Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

There are some historic extinct woodworm holes, which have been treated for good measure.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8996

Includes our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive and reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

fig 5. A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. — fig 5. Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

This antique 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair or carver elbow-chair is a rare and attractive example of an English country chair, combining traditional craftsmanship, a sought-after crinoline stretcher and authentic antique character with practical everyday usability.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Yew Elm Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1234596

Dealers Internal Ref

8996

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A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. View II

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A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. View III

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A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. View IV

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A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. View V

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A 19th-century yew and elm Windsor armchair featuring a hoop back, pierced central splat, turned legs, and a crinoline stretcher. View VI

A 19th-century Windsor armchair is characterised by a solid wooden seat into which the legs, back spindles, and arm supports are socketed, rather than using continuous corner posts. Regional variations often incorporate hoop backs, pierced central splats, turned legs, and curved stretchers.

English Windsor chairs were typically made using a combination of regional hardwoods. Elm was commonly selected for the thick saddle seat due to its cross-grained strength, while yew, ash, or beech were used for the steam-bent hoops, spindles, legs, and stretchers.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved saddle seats with visible tooling marks, wedge-tenon joinery visible on top of the seat or arms, and natural wear patterns on the footrests, stretchers, and arm terminals consistent with long-term use.

A Windsor armchair can serve as an accent chair beside a modern sofa, be paired with a minimalist writing desk, or sit at the head of a dining table to introduce natural wood tones and historic form into contemporary schemes.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent joint loosening or wood shrinkage.

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Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

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