Antique Windsor Armchair 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Windsor Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1238802
Price: 580 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialElm, Yew, Beech
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Saddle seat, Turned spindles

This 19th-century English Country Windsor armchair displays a warm brown timber finish across its elm, yew, and beech construction. The hoop back contains vertical turned spindles flanking a central pierced splat, while the broad, curved arms rest upon turned supports above a contoured saddle seat. Below, the piece stands on turned legs connected by an H-stretcher. It measures 117 cm in height, 69 cm in width, and 53 cm in depth. In a modern interior, this rustic armchair serves as a functional seating option for a study, living room, or hallway. The traditional craftsmanship brings character to a country-style setting while providing an ergonomic seat for daily use.

FAQs

A Windsor armchair is characterised by a solid wooden seat into which the chair legs, back spindles, and arm supports are round-tenoned, rather than having the back legs extend continuously to form the back frame.

Craftspeople frequently combined multiple regional hardwoods, using elm for the solid saddle seat due to its cross-grained resistance to splitting, alongside bent yew or ash for the steam-bent hoops, and beech for the turned spindles and legs.

Look for wedge-tenon construction visible through the seat timber, hand-shaped saddle seats displaying adze marks, natural wear patterns on the stretchers and armrests, and slight shrinkage irregularities in turned elements due to age.

Position the chair as a singular accent piece alongside clean-lined modern furniture, integrate it into a reading corner with a textured throw, or use it as a statement carver chair at the head of a dining table.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, clean surfaces with a soft dry cloth, and periodically apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish to protect the original finish.

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