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Description

A stunning pair of ‘best’ low yew wood and elm seated Windsor armchairs, attributed to Nottingham, likely the worksop region.

Circa 1840.

With traditionally made fitted squab tie back cushions.

Seat Height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Pair of Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1171008

Description

A stunning pair of ‘best’ low yew wood and elm seated Windsor armchairs, attributed to Nottingham, likely the worksop region.

Circa 1840.

With traditionally made fitted squab tie back cushions.

Seat Height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Pair of Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1171008

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialYew wood, Elm, Ash
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHoop back, Pierced splat, Turned spindles, Saddle seat
SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Windsor armchairs originated in the English countryside during the early 18th century, developing from traditional wheelwrighting techniques where spindles were inserted directly into a solid wooden seat.

Authentic chairs typically feature a combination of native timbers such as yew, elm for the saddle seat, and ash or beech for the bentwood bow and spindles, joined using traditional wedge and tenon construction.

Key indicators of age include a distinct one-piece adzed wooden seat with noticeable wear, hand-turned spindles with subtle irregularities, and patination consistent with centuries of use.

These versatile armchairs can be paired with a contemporary dining table to create contrast, or used as standalone accent seating in a living room to add organic warmth and historical texture.

Maintain the wood by keeping chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the finish and preserve the historic patination.