Antique Windsor Armchair 18th Century

Name: Windsor Chair. Very Original.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA962104
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialElm, Oak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Saddle seat, Comb crest, Hooped armrest
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Georgian Windsor chair belongs to the English Country style and presents construction in elm and oak with a warm brown timber colour. The frame incorporates a comb-back design with a hooped armrest, vertical turned spindles, a shaped saddle seat, and curved cabriole-style front legs showing authentic surface wear and a rich patina. The woodwork displays visible grain patterns and minor natural imperfections consistent with centuries of domestic use. Measuring 90 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 52 cm deep with a 40 cm seat height, the piece provides comfortable, sturdy seating suitable for integration into traditional or contemporary living spaces as a functional desk chair or accent seat.

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A Windsor chair is characterised by a solid wooden seat into which the chair legs and backrest spindles are secured using round tenons, rather than the back legs forming the continuous frame of the chair.

Historically, English Windsor chairs were crafted using a combination of regional hardwoods, frequently featuring elm for the solid saddle seat, oak or ash for the turned spindles and legs, and yew or beech for bentwood components.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, wedged tenons visible through the seat or crest rail, slight asymmetries from hand-turned spindles, and authentic wear patterns on the stretcher rails and armrests.

An antique Windsor armchair functions effectively as a standalone accent chair in a hallway, paired with a contemporary desk, or arranged around a dining table to introduce historical texture.

To preserve the original finish, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically, avoiding spray polishes and proximity to direct heat sources.

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Windsor Chair. Very Original.