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Victorian Gothic ‘Strawberry Hill’ Windsor Armchair C. 1880
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Victorian Gothic ‘Strawberry Hill’ Windsor Armchair C. 1880

19th century
Sold 4 October 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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Description

A stunning 19th century windsor chair, solid, heavy, hand made and original. The frame in ash and elm in a ‘Strawberry Hill’ gothic design.

The substantial cabriole front legs with carved spandrels to front and sides and a swept crinoline stretcher unites these with the well turned tubular back legs.

With gothic tracery pierced back splat.

Some scuffs and small marks consistent with age and use. Comfortable wide seat and plenty of space between the arms. A good size and nice gentle and supportive rake to the back. A very fine short crack in back of seat board hard to notice and as old as the hills.

A good chair in a sought after design and dating from around 1880

Approximate dimensions are:

41 inches high, 20 inches deep, 26 inches wide.

From floor to top of seat is 17.5 inches. Floor to top of arms is 27 inches. Width between arms is 19.5 inches. Seat is 16.5 inches deep from front to back.

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Webberley Antiques has dated this Victorian Gothic Windsor Armchair to the Victorian era.

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A stunning 19th century windsor chair, solid, heavy, hand made and original. The frame in ash and elm in a ‘Strawberry Hill’ gothic design.
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The substantial cabriole front legs with carved spandrels to front and sides and a swept crinoline stretcher unites these with the well turned tubular back legs.
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fig 1. A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher.
fig 1. Victorian Gothic ‘Strawberry Hill’ Windsor Armchair C. 1880

With gothic tracery pierced back splat.

Some scuffs and small marks consistent with age and use. Comfortable wide seat and plenty of space between the arms. A good size and nice gentle and supportive rake to the back. A very fine short crack in back of seat board hard to notice and as old as the hills.

fig 2. A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher.
fig 2. Victorian Gothic ‘Strawberry Hill’ Windsor Armchair C. 1880

A good chair in a sought after design and dating from around 1880

Approximate dimensions are:

41 inches high, 20 inches deep, 26 inches wide.

From floor to top of seat is 17.5 inches. Floor to top of arms is 27 inches. Width between arms is 19.5 inches. Seat is 16.5 inches deep from front to back.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Victorian Gothic Windsor Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163690
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Archive I A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Gothic ‘Strawberry Hill’ Windsor Armchair C. 1880

Archive II A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher. View II
Archive III A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher. View III
Archive IV A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher. View IV
Archive V A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher. View V
Archive VI A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher. View VI
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A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher.
Victorian Gothic ‘Strawberry Hill’ Windsor Armchair c. 1880
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A dark wooden Victorian Gothic Windsor armchair featuring a pointed arch backrest, a pierced central splat, sculpted arms, and cabriole-style legs with a crinoline stretcher.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Elm
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPointed arch backrest, Pierced splat, Sculpted wooden seat, Crinoline stretcher

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The Gothic Revival movement drew inspiration from medieval architecture, featuring elements such as pointed arches, quatrefoils, and ecclesiastical motifs applied to domestic furnishings during the nineteenth century.

Windsor chairs typically feature a combination of timbers, often utilising a thick elm seat into which the legs and back spindles are wedged, paired with bentwood hoops and turned components.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-carved details, natural timber oxidisation, and construction methods consistent with nineteenth-century workshop practices rather than modern mass production.

Pairing historical timber seating with modern minimalist architecture or neutral textiles creates a balanced contrast that highlights the sculptural qualities of the antique piece.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically nourish the surface with traditional beeswax to protect the finish without causing moisture damage.
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