Sold: Pair of Windsor Armchair in Ash & Elm 19th Century

Name: Pair of Windsor Armchair in Ash & Elm
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1097958
Price: 450 GBP
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A pair of traditional wooden Windsor armchairs featuring high spindle backs, pierced splats, sculpted elm seats, and turned legs connected by stretchers.

Pair of Windsor Armchair in Ash & Elm

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleTraditional Country
MaterialAsh, Elm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Pierced splat, Turned legs, H-stretcher
SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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Windsor chairs originated in rural England during the early 18th century, developing from vernacular woodworking traditions where individual components like legs and spindles were turned on a lathe and fitted into a solid wooden seat.

Authentic traditional Windsor chairs typically utilise a combination of timbers chosen for specific structural properties, such as resilient ash for bentwood bows and legs, combined with a carved elm seat for strength.

Identification relies on examining construction methods, tool marks, timber shrinkage, and patina, noting that genuine older pieces feature wedged through-tennied joints, hand-sculpted seats, and natural wear patterns.

These versatile chairs work effectively in modern spaces by providing textural warmth, often used to contrast against minimalist dining tables or positioned as standalone accent seating in living areas.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the timber surface without damaging the historic patina.

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Pair of Windsor Armchair in Ash & Elm

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