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A Low Back Yew Wood Windsor Chair Rockley Maker
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for sale €410     $445
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A Low Back Yew Wood Windsor Chair Rockley Maker

19th century
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A nice low back Windsor chair in Yew wood with an Elm seat kit has the crinoline stretcher, all joints are sound, the base of the two turned seat uprights has been cut vertically at some point a long time ago this does not affect the strength of the chair ( probably belonged to someone who was a bit wide on the bottom many years ago) the condition is excellent

Circa 1840

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 61 CMS

DEPTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 90 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 44 CMS

Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1241054
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Description
A nice low back Windsor chair in Yew wood with an Elm seat kit has the crinoline stretcher, all joints are sound, the base of the two turned seat uprights has been cut vertically at some point a long time ago this does not affect the strength of the chair ( probably belonged to someone who was a bit wide on the bottom many years ago) the condition is excellent

Circa 1840

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 61 CMS

DEPTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 90 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 44 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241054
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Archive I A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat.

A Low Back Yew Wood Windsor Chair Rockley Maker

Archive II A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat. View II
Archive III A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat. View III
Archive IV A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat. View IV
Archive V A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat. View V
Archive VI A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat. View VI
Archive VII A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat. View VII
Archive VIII A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat. View VIII
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Archive X A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat. View X
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A low back antique yew wood Windsor chair featuring a contoured seat, turned legs, a crinoline stretcher, and a pierced decorative splat.
A low back yew wood Windsor chair Rockley maker
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialYew Wood, Elm
  • ColourWarm Amber Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat, Crinoline stretcher, Turned legs, Contoured saddle seat

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A yew wood Windsor chair is a traditional English country chair featuring turned legs and a solid timber seat, with back spindles and arm supports socketed into the seat. Highly regarded for their dense grain and warm tone, Windsor chairs made from English yew were crafted primarily in regional centres during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Windsor chairs typically combine multiple native hardwoods, such as yew wood for the steam-bent bows and splats, and elm for the contoured saddle seat. Components are joined using traditional joinery, where legs, spindles, and stretchers are turned and wedged into bored holes within the solid seat.

Authentic period Windsor chairs exhibit natural timber shrinkage over time, leading to slightly oval socket joints and uneven wear patterns on the stretchers and seat. Look for regional makers marks on the seat edge, traditional hand-turned legs, and evidence of hand-carved fretwork on the central splat.

Position a Windsor chair as an accent piece in a reading nook, adjacent to a neutral sofa, or alongside a contemporary desk. The natural timber grain provides warmth and texture, contrasting effectively with minimalist walls and structured soft furnishings.

Maintain yew wood furniture by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to prevent wood movement, warping, and finish fading.
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