Antique Yew Windsor Chair 19th Century

Name: Yew & Elm Windsor Chair, Circa 1850
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA866292
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Country
MaterialYew, Elm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPierced splat, Hoop back, Turned legs, Shaped elm seat
SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This classic Victorian country armchair originates from circa 1850. Constructed from yew and elm timber, the piece presents a warm brown colour with natural wood grain patterns visible across the shaped elm seat. The high hoop back incorporates multiple turned spindles and a central pierced splat, flanked by sweeping arms resting on turned supports. Below the seat, turned front legs connect via a curved wooden stretcher to complete the structural framework. The item measures 106 cm high, 49 cm wide and 39 cm deep. This traditional seating option suits placement in a living room, study or bedroom as a functional reading or desk chair within an English country house interior.

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A Windsor chair is a style of wooden seating where the back legs and vertical spindles are inserted into drilled mortises in a solid wooden seat, a construction method developed in England during the early 18th century.

Regional craftsmen typically combined native timbers, using dense elm for the contoured seat to prevent splitting, alongside steam-bent yew or ash for the outer bow, armrests, and back spindles.

Authentic period examples display hand-shaped details, wedged joinery visible where spindles meet the seat, natural wear patterns along footrests, and the distinctive warm tone developed by aged yew timber.

A traditional Windsor chair functions as an accent piece in contemporary dining rooms, hallways, or home offices, offering organic timber texture that balances modern minimalist architecture.

Dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually maintains the timber finish, while positioning the piece away from direct heat sources prevents joint shrinkage.

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