Sold 18 August 2025 · Hand of Glory

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Description

A late 19th century ash and elm Windsor elbow chair with pierced fruit-wood splat to the hooped spindle back, the saddle seat upon turned supports with a crinoline stretcher,.

A very nicely proportioned, comfortable chair of good colour and in good condition.

104cm high, the seat 49cm wide at the front, 37cm deep and 39cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

49cm (19.29")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Ash and Elm Windsor Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1160008

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000914

Description

A late 19th century ash and elm Windsor elbow chair with pierced fruit-wood splat to the hooped spindle back, the saddle seat upon turned supports with a crinoline stretcher,.

A very nicely proportioned, comfortable chair of good colour and in good condition.

104cm high, the seat 49cm wide at the front, 37cm deep and 39cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

49cm (19.29")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Ash and Elm Windsor Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1160008

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000914

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Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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A 19th-century wooden Windsor elbow chair featuring a steam-bent hoop back, pierced central splat, sculpted elm seat, and turned legs. View II

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A 19th-century wooden Windsor elbow chair featuring a steam-bent hoop back, pierced central splat, sculpted elm seat, and turned legs. View III

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A 19th-century wooden Windsor elbow chair featuring a steam-bent hoop back, pierced central splat, sculpted elm seat, and turned legs. View IV

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Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

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19th Century Ash & Elm Hoop Back Windsor Elbow Chair

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country House
MaterialAsh, Elm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Saddled elm seat, Turned legs
SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, developing from vernacular woodworking traditions where individual components were slotted directly into a thick wooden seat.

Traditional construction typically utilised a combination of timbers, employing strong woods like ash or yew for the bentwood bow and legs, combined with a heavily sculpted elm seat for comfort.

Authentic pieces often feature wedge-secured wedged through-tenon joints, tool marks from adzes on the saddle seat, and natural oxidisation and wear appropriate to age rather than artificial distress.

These versatile seats work effectively as standalone statement pieces in contemporary living spaces, or paired with a rustic dining table to introduce tactile historical warmth.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain without building up a heavy residue.