Pair of Windsor Low Back Armchairs in Ash and Elm, C1840

Name: Pair of Windsor Low Back Armchairs in Ash and Elm, C1840
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1243894
Price: 950 GBP
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A pair of 19th-century English Windsor armchairs crafted from ash and elm with pierced central splats and turned legs.

Pair of Windsor low back armchairs in ash and elm, c1840

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialAsh, Elm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPierced splat, Saddle seat, Turned legs, Hoop back
SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

These 19th-century English country armchairs are formed from ash and elm with a warm brown finish, displaying a low hoop back and shaped saddle seat. Each chair contains a fretted pierced central splat with decorative cutouts, alongside curved wooden armrests, ring-turned supports, and spindle uprights. The turned legs connect via an H-stretcher base, presenting visible signs of age and a rich patina across the timber surfaces. The pair stands 92 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. Suitable for placement around a rustic dining table or as accent seating in a living space, these armchairs bring traditional character to contemporary interiors. The sturdy construction and classic Windsor design provide practical everyday seating while maintaining historical appeal through original surface wear and natural wood grain variations.

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Originating in England during the 17th century, the Windsor chair evolved into a staple of regional country furniture production throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, crafted by local woodturners known as bodgers.

English Windsor chairs typically combined multiple native hardwoods, utilising solid elm for the shaped saddle seat due to its split resistance, alongside steam-bent ash or fruitwood for the bows, spindles, and turned legs.

Authentic period examples feature hand-shaped saddle seats displaying subtle hand-plane marks, wedged tenon joinery visible through the seat timber, and natural wear patterns along the foot stretchers and armrests.

Placing a pair of vernacular armchairs alongside a clean-lined modern table or as accent seating in a hallway introduces organic texture, warm wood tones, and historical balance to contemporary schemes.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources such as radiators to prevent shrinkage or splitting, and apply a light coat of natural clear beeswax polish annually to preserve the surface patina.

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Pair of Windsor Low Back Armchairs in Ash and Elm, C1840

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