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Beautiful 18th Century Yorkshire Antique Elm Armchair
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Beautiful 18th Century Yorkshire Antique Elm Armchair

18th century
Sold 27 September 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Beautiful 18th Century Yorkshire Antique Elm Armchair

This early Georgian antique Yorkshire country armchair is more unusual to be made entirely in elm which is a fabulous, original colour. A very good honest example, all pegged construction and having a panelled back rest with lovely carved decorations to the top rail. The back rest has a nice rake and with lovely open shapely arms on turned supports. Below the solid elm seat is panelled, a clever draught excluder design, to stop draughts going up ones legs. All in excellent condition throughout, a really lovely original example.

Dimensions

Height: 94cm (37.30")

Width: 60cm (23.81")

Depth: 60cm (23.81")

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Elm Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1093090
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Beautiful 18th Century Yorkshire Antique Elm Armchair
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This early Georgian antique Yorkshire country armchair is more unusual to be made entirely in elm which is a fabulous, original colour.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A very good honest example, all pegged construction and having a panelled back rest with lovely carved decorations to the top rail. The back rest has a nice rake and with lovely open shapely arms on turned supports. Below the solid elm seat is panelled, a clever draught excluder design, to stop draughts going up ones legs. All in excellent condition throughout, a really lovely original example.

Dimensions

Height: 94cm (37.30")

Width: 60cm (23.81")

Depth: 60cm (23.81")

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Elm Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093090
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 158
Items Sold 10,734
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An 18th-century Yorkshire elm armchair featuring a high panelled back with carved floral motifs and sturdy wooden armrests.
Beautiful 18th Century Yorkshire Antique Elm Armchair
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An 18th-century Yorkshire elm armchair featuring a high panelled back with carved floral motifs and sturdy wooden armrests.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialElm
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPanelled back, Carved crest rail, Scrolled armrests
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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Eighteenth-century country armchairs, particularly those from regional hubs like Yorkshire, are characterised by robust construction, local timbers such as elm or oak, and vernacular design elements reflecting domestic utility and craftsmanship.

These pieces typically utilised indigenous hardwoods like elm for seats and oak for frames, employing mortice and tenon joints, pegged construction, and hand-carved panels rather than factory-produced fixings.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate tool marks, natural patina and oxidisation on the timber, hand-cut joinery, and consistent wear patterns appropriate to centuries of domestic use.

Such pieces function well as accent seating in contemporary living rooms or studies, where their rich textures and historic forms provide a grounding contrast to minimalist or modern furnishings.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood without damaging the patina.
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