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A Very Very Rare Yew Wiod Windsor Chair Nicholson
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A Very Very Rare Yew Wiod Windsor Chair Nicholson

19th century
Sold 10 April 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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A Super Rare chair ,A Yew Wood high back Windsor chair the seat is stamped Nicholson Rockley, this chair is one of the rare George Nicholson chairs with his unique version of leg turnings and to be stamped as well makes it a text book chair I’ve never physically seen one of these before,(see Bill Cottons Windsor chair reference book) . George took over the Rockley workshop after its founder William Wheatland left after his bankruptcy. this chair is in excellent condition

Circa 1830

Dimensions

Seat width 61 cms

Depth 39 cms

Height 44 cms

Overall height 106 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

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

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SA1109399
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Description
A Super Rare chair ,A Yew Wood high back Windsor chair the seat is stamped Nicholson Rockley, this chair is one of the rare George Nicholson chairs with his unique version of leg turnings and to be stamped as well makes it a text book chair I’ve never physically seen one of these before,(see Bill Cottons Windsor chair reference book) . George took over the Rockley workshop after its founder William Wheatland left after his bankruptcy. this chair is in excellent condition

Circa 1830

Dimensions

Seat width 61 cms

Depth 39 cms

Height 44 cms

Overall height 106 cms

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1109399
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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An antique yew wood Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, spindle supports, shaped seat, and turned legs.
A very very rare Yew Wiod Windsor chair Nicholson
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An antique yew wood Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back, pierced splat, spindle supports, shaped seat, and turned legs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialYew, Elm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced central splat, Stick spindles, Bow back, Turned legs
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, developing from vernacular woodworking traditions where individual members were tenoned into a solid wooden seat.

Traditional construction typically utilised multiple timber species, combining a dense fruitwood or elm for the sculpted seat, yew or ash for the bentwood bow and spindles, and beech for the turned underframe.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, hand-turned components, timber shrinkage, construction joints such as wedged through-tenons, and the natural patina developed over centuries of use.

An antique wooden chair adds organic texture and historical contrast when paired with minimalist modern dining tables or positioned as a standalone accent piece in a neutral room.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally treating the timber with traditional microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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