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Antique Primitive Ash and Elm Windsor Comb Back Armchair
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Antique Primitive Ash and Elm Windsor Comb Back Armchair

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Penderyn Antiques
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Description

A lovely antique ash and elm comb back armchair. The armchair has a slightly reclined, high double-back, with comb spindles. This is all held securely in place with a one piece hoop forming the arms, together with curved supports to each side. The Windsor armchair has a solid saddle shaped elm seat. Raised on four flared and turned legs with a ‘H’ stretcher support.

Item Ref; M-6332

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 100cm / Width – 57.5cm / Depth –37.5 cm / Seat Height – 37cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition overall, showing typical signs of age and use. The piece has surface wear, including marks and scratches consistent with its history, along with some loss to the top rail and fading to the arms. Despite these age-related characteristics, the piece remains sturdy and full of charm.

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home.

For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Comb Back Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163687
Dealers Internal Reference
M-6332
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

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Description
A lovely antique ash and elm comb back armchair. The armchair has a slightly reclined, high double-back, with comb spindles.
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This is all held securely in place with a one piece hoop forming the arms, together with curved supports to each side.
Penderyn Antiques

The Windsor armchair has a solid saddle shaped elm seat. Raised on four flared and turned legs with a ‘H’ stretcher support.

fig 1. An antique dark ash and elm Windsor armchair featuring a tall comb back with vertical spindles, turned legs, and curved armrests.
fig 1. Antique Primitive Ash and Elm Windsor Comb Back Armchair

Item Ref; M-6332

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 100cm / Width – 57.5cm / Depth –37.5 cm / Seat Height – 37cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition overall, showing typical signs of age and use. The piece has surface wear, including marks and scratches consistent with its history, along with some loss to the top rail and fading to the arms. Despite these age-related characteristics, the piece remains sturdy and full of charm.

fig 2. An antique dark ash and elm Windsor armchair featuring a tall comb back with vertical spindles, turned legs, and curved armrests.
fig 2. Antique Primitive Ash and Elm Windsor Comb Back Armchair

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home.

For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Comb Back Windsor Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163687
Dealers Internal Ref
M-6332
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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Archive I An antique dark ash and elm Windsor armchair featuring a tall comb back with vertical spindles, turned legs, and curved armrests. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique dark ash and elm Windsor armchair featuring a tall comb back with vertical spindles, turned legs, and curved armrests.
Antique Primitive Ash and Elm Windsor Comb Back Armchair
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An antique dark ash and elm Windsor armchair featuring a tall comb back with vertical spindles, turned legs, and curved armrests.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialAsh, Elm
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsComb back, Vertical spindles, Turned legs, Saddle seat
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 57.5 cm (23 in) x D 37.5 cm (15 in)

This nineteenth-century primitive country Windsor comb-back armchair is constructed from dark brown ash and elm. The furniture piece displays a tall, slightly reclined high double-back with vertical comb spindles, a one-piece hoop forming the curved armrests, and a solid saddle-shaped elm seat. Turned supports rise from each side, while the understructure consists of four flared and turned legs joined by an H-stretcher. Surface wear includes marks, scratches, fading to the arms, and some loss to the top rail, all consistent with age and previous use. Practical dimensions measure 100 cm high, 57.5 cm wide, and 37.5 cm deep, with a seat height of 37 cm. In a modern household, this rustic farmhouse seating works well as a reading chair in a living room, a statement accent piece in a study, or a traditional desk chair. The sturdy construction ensures daily usability while adding historical character to any interior scheme. Placed in a hallway, bedroom, or corner space, it provides both functional seating and a distinct antique visual presence.

FAQs

A comb back Windsor chair is an early form of regional seating featuring a high back constructed from vertical wooden spindles mortised into a curved top rail shaped like a hair comb.

These chairs are traditionally crafted from native hardwoods, using elm for the carved saddle seat due to its split-resistant grain, alongside ash or fruitwood for the turned legs and steam-bent spindles.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved seat contours, wedge tenon joints visible on top of the seat or arms, slight irregularities from hand-drawn spindles, and natural wear pattern on the stretchers.

Position the chair as an accent piece in a modern reading nook, combine it with clean-lined contemporary dining tables, or place it in an entryway to contrast raw timber texture against minimal walls.

Apply a clear beeswax polish annually with a soft cloth to preserve the wood finish, and keep the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and joint loosening.
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