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A Yew Wood Windsor Chair Wheatland Retford
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A Yew Wood Windsor Chair Wheatland Retford

19th century
Sold 28 January 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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An Attractive Yew Windsor chair with an unusual thrree quarter hight back, normally they are either low or high back Ive never seen this model before, its probably from the workshop of William Wheatland of Retford he is the man who later set up the famous Chair making workshop in Rockley, the condition is excellent

circa 1825

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 52 CMS

DEPTH 42 CMS

HEIGHT 93 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 43 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1098232
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Description
An Attractive Yew Windsor chair with an unusual thrree quarter hight back, normally they are either low or high back Ive never seen this model before, its probably from the workshop of William Wheatland of Retford he is the man who later set up the famous Chair making workshop in Rockley, the condition is excellent

circa 1825

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 52 CMS

DEPTH 42 CMS

HEIGHT 93 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 43 CMS

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098232
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Yew Wood Windsor Chair Wheatland Retford

Archive II A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. View II
Archive III A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. View III
Archive IV A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. View IV
Archive V A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. View V
Archive VI A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers. View IX
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Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers.
A yew Wood Windsor Chair Wheatland Retford
Ref: SA1098232
A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs with stretchers.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialYew, Elm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat, Carved saddle seat, Turned legs, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The Windsor chair originated in England during the early 18th century, evolving from vernacular woodworking traditions where spindles and legs were wedged directly into a solid sculpted seat.

Traditional Windsor chairs typically feature a combination of native timbers such as yew, elm, ash, and beech, utilising steam-bending for the bow backs and mortise-and-tenon joints for stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned spindles, adze marks on the saddle seat, natural timber shrinkage, and appropriate patination and wear consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

Pairing a heritage timber chair with clean, contemporary architecture or placing it as a singular accent piece creates a balanced juxtaposition of historical texture and modern minimalism.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically nourish the surface with traditional beeswax while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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