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Good Large Yewtree Crinoline Stretcher Windsor Armchair
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Good Large Yewtree Crinoline Stretcher Windsor Armchair

19th century
Sold 2 April 2025 · Mike Melody Antiques
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A good early 19thc yew wood high back armchair c1840 with the crinoline stretcher ( for ladies long skirts) in immaculate condition.

Wonderful rich colour with no repairs or wobbles, it stands 108cms h and 64cms wide.

No makers stamp but these chairs are referred to as being made in either worksop or yorkshire in the chair "bible" w.cotton,s regional chairs.

Only the highest class were made of yew with elaborate central back splats which this has. Apart from the seat which is elm the rest is yew wood including the spindles.

Lovely deep colour and patination.

These chairs where dotted about country cottages/houses as they are extremely comfortable and are also decorative.

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Armchair to the 1850s.

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A good early 19thc yew wood high back armchair c1840 with the crinoline stretcher ( for ladies long skirts) in immaculate condition.

Wonderful rich colour with no repairs or wobbles, it stands 108cms h and 64cms wide.

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No makers stamp but these chairs are referred to as being made in either worksop or yorkshire in the chair "bible" w.
Mike Melody Antiques

cotton,s regional chairs.

fig 1. A wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, pierced central splat, turned arms, and a crinoline stretcher.
fig 1. Good Large Yewtree Crinoline Stretcher Windsor Armchair

Only the highest class were made of yew with elaborate central back splats which this has. Apart from the seat which is elm the rest is yew wood including the spindles.

Lovely deep colour and patination.

fig 2. A wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, pierced central splat, turned arms, and a crinoline stretcher.
fig 2. Good Large Yewtree Crinoline Stretcher Windsor Armchair

These chairs where dotted about country cottages/houses as they are extremely comfortable and are also decorative.

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Yew Wood Windsor Armchair to the 1850s.

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SA1132176
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, pierced central splat, turned arms, and a crinoline stretcher.
GOOD LARGE YEWTREE CRINOLINE STRETCHER WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
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A wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high hoop back, pierced central splat, turned arms, and a crinoline stretcher.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional English Country
  • MaterialYew, Elm, Ash
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Turned spindles, Crinoline stretcher

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A Windsor armchair is a traditional seating type featuring a solid wooden seat into which the legs and back spindles are wedged directly. The crinoline stretcher refers to the curved, hoop-like under-framing that links the legs together for added structural rigidity, characteristic of 18th-century designs.

Traditional Windsor chairs typically utilised a combination of timbers chosen for their specific properties, such as yew or elm for seats due to their resistance to splitting, ash or beech for the bentwood bows and spindles, and fruitwood or pine for the undercarriage.

Authentication involves examining the tool marks, timber shrinkage, construction joints, and overall patina. Genuine older pieces often exhibit adze marks on the underside of the seat, hand-turned spindles with slight irregularities, and traditional wedged tenon joints.

Such pieces function effectively as statement accent seats in contemporary living spaces, studies, or bedrooms. Pairing the warm tones of the wood with neutral backdrops or contrasting minimalist textures highlights its craftsmanship without overcrowding the room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent timber cracking. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of appropriate beeswax helps maintain the finish.
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