What defines an 18th-century Georgian Windsor chair?

Georgian Windsor chairs are characterised by solid elm saddle seats, steam-bent hoops, turned spindles driven into bored socket joints, and pierced back splats.

How do you identify authentic antique yew wood Windsor chairs?

Authentic period examples display rich grain figure in the yew bow, wedged tenon joinery visible through the seat timber, and operational wear around the stretchers.

How can antique Windsor chairs be styled in a modern interior?

These wooden chairs operate as architectural accent pieces in contemporary spaces, contrasting warm timber textures against neutral walls or modern dining tables.

How should antique yew and elm chairs be cared for?

Maintain the historic finish by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying natural beeswax polish annually while avoiding placement near direct heat sources.

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Superb Matched Pair of Georgian Yew & Elm Windsor Armchairs, 18th Century.

Name: Superb Matched Pair of Georgian Yew & Elm Windsor Armchairs, 18th Century.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239824
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

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Description

Superb Matched Pair of Late 18th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchairs.

Both chairs with low-back & with pierced & shaped yew splats.

Beautifully turned yew arm supports, bobbin turned legs & crinoline stretcher.

Spindles, front legs, arms, top rail all made in yew.

Figured elm shaped seats & rear legs.

One chair slightly taller than the other with legs terminating in ball feet.

Both with beautiful colour & in excellent condition with all joints firm.

Dimensions:

Chair 1:

Width 20 7/8 inches (53cm) across arms.

Height 35 1/2 inches (90cm)

Depth of Seat 15 1/2 inches (39.3cm)

Chair 2:

Width 23 1/2 inches (59.3cm) across arms.

Height 33 1/2 inches (85cm)

Depth of Seat 15 3/8 inches (39cm)

Declaration

Charnwood Antiques has dated these Georgian Yew Windsor Armchairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1239824

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Description

Superb Matched Pair of Late 18th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchairs.

Both chairs with low-back & with pierced & shaped yew splats.

Beautifully turned yew arm supports, bobbin turned legs & crinoline stretcher.

fig 1. A matched pair of 18th-century Georgian Windsor armchairs crafted from warm brown yew and elm with hooped backs and turned legs. — fig 1. Superb Matched Pair of Georgian Yew & Elm Windsor Armchairs, 18th Century.

Spindles, front legs, arms, top rail all made in yew.

Figured elm shaped seats & rear legs.

One chair slightly taller than the other with legs terminating in ball feet.

Both with beautiful colour & in excellent condition with all joints firm.

fig 2. A matched pair of 18th-century Georgian Windsor armchairs crafted from warm brown yew and elm with hooped backs and turned legs. — fig 2. Superb Matched Pair of Georgian Yew & Elm Windsor Armchairs, 18th Century.

Dimensions:

Chair 1:

Width 20 7/8 inches (53cm) across arms.

Height 35 1/2 inches (90cm)

Depth of Seat 15 1/2 inches (39.3cm)

Chair 2:

Width 23 1/2 inches (59.3cm) across arms.

Height 33 1/2 inches (85cm)

Depth of Seat 15 3/8 inches (39cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated these Georgian Yew Windsor Armchairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1239824

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Craftsmen typically utilised a combination of regional British timbers, combining elm for shaped saddle seats, yew or ash for steam-bent bows, and beech or oak for turned legs.

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