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A Super Yew Windsor Chair Gabbitass of Worksop
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A Super Yew Windsor Chair Gabbitass of Worksop

19th century
Sold 10 January 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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A Fantastic Yew Wood High Back Windsor Chair, this is a best model chair probably made by John or Elizabeth Gabbitass chair makers of Worksop it has the intricate top back splat but the xmas tree pattern bottom splat often used by Worksop Chair Makers. A very good chair in Excellent condition

circa 1840

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 52 CMS

DEPTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 110 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 45 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1098257
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Description
A Fantastic Yew Wood High Back Windsor Chair, this is a best model chair probably made by John or Elizabeth Gabbitass chair makers of Worksop it has the intricate top back splat but the xmas tree pattern bottom splat often used by Worksop Chair Makers. A very good chair in Excellent condition

circa 1840

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 52 CMS

DEPTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 110 CMS

SEAT HEIGHT 45 CMS

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1098257
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Archive I A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, central pierced splat, shaped seat, and turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Super Yew Windsor Chair Gabbitass of Worksop

Archive II A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, central pierced splat, shaped seat, and turned legs. View II
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Archive IV A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, central pierced splat, shaped seat, and turned legs. View IV
Archive V A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, central pierced splat, shaped seat, and turned legs. View V
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Archive IX A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, central pierced splat, shaped seat, and turned legs. View IX
Archive X A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, central pierced splat, shaped seat, and turned legs. View X
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Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
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DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A front-facing view of a traditional wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, central pierced splat, shaped seat, and turned legs.
A Super Yew Windsor Chair Gabbitass of Worksop
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialYew, Elm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Spindle back, Turned legs
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Windsor chairs originated in the English countryside during the early 18th century, developing from traditional wheelwright techniques where spindles and legs were tenoned directly into a solid wooden seat.

They are typically constructed using a mix of timbers, often featuring a solid elm or ash seat, yew or fruitwood for the bentwood bow and arms, and beech or birch for the spindles and legs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned spindle variations, adze marks on the saddle seat, shrinkage cracks, and traditional wedge joints securing the legs through the seat base.

Placing the chair as a standalone accent piece against a minimalist neutral wall allows the natural wood grain and traditional craftsmanship to serve as a focal point.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and occasionally feed the timber with a traditional beeswax polish to protect the finish.
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