Sold 9 April 2026 · William Carr Antiques

This “Mendlesham Windsor Armchair” found a buyer.

It was listed by William Carr Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale

Wooden Dining Armchair Ask the dealer for something similar

Description

A lovely original example of a 'Mendlesham' Windsor armchair.

Circa 1820.

Crafted from fruitwood with an elm seat, this model features a more unusual 'flame' back splat.

Firmly attributed to the East Anglia region, more specifically the Day family in Mendlesham.

Beautiful original colour and glow to the wood. Structurally sound.

Seat Height: 44cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Mendlesham Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1204763

Description

A lovely original example of a 'Mendlesham' Windsor armchair.

Circa 1820.

Crafted from fruitwood with an elm seat, this model features a more unusual 'flame' back splat.

Firmly attributed to the East Anglia region, more specifically the Day family in Mendlesham.

Beautiful original colour and glow to the wood. Structurally sound.

Seat Height: 44cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Mendlesham Windsor Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1204763

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William Carr Antiques Profile Page

PDF

SAVE

A dark brown wooden Mendlesham Windsor armchair featuring a square back with vertical spindles, a central carved splat, turned legs, and a saddle seat.

1 / 6

Archive I

Mendlesham Windsor Armchair

Archive II

Archive III

Archive IV

Archive V

Archive VI

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Mendlesham Chair - Mid 19th Century

19th Century

Very Good Quality Mendlesham Chair

18th Century

Windsor Armchair

1880

19th Century Broad Arm Ash and Elm Windsor Chair

19th Century

C. 1850, Ash & Elm, High Comb Back Windsor Chair (English)

1850

Laburnum & Elm Country Armchair

19th Century

18th Century Vernacular Windsor Armchair

18th Century

Early 19th Century Hoop Back Windsor Chair

19th Century

High Back Windsor Chair

19th Century

Lambing Chair Wing Back

18th Century

Yew Wood Windsor Chair.

Georgian

Lovely 18th Century Oak 'Westmoreland' Lawn Chair

18th Century

William Carr Antiques

Telephone 07958 023028

Location

Durham
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder

Verified Since Feb 2022

Items For Sale 37

Items Sold 418

Email William Carr Antiques

Mendlesham Windsor Armchair

Ref: SA1204763

Your Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Message

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialElm, Beech, Ash
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Pierced central splat, Saddle seat, Turned legs
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A Mendlesham armchair is a distinct regional variant of the English Windsor chair, originating from Suffolk, typically characterised by a square-backed design with a pierced splat and spindle details.

They were traditionally constructed using a combination of native timbers, frequently featuring a solid elm seat combined with beech, ash, or fruitwood for the spindles, legs, and framework.

Authentication relies on examining traditional construction methods, such as wedged through-tennong joints, adzed seat shaping, timber shrinkage patterns, and appropriate tool marks indicative of period craftsmanship.

This seating option functions effectively as an accent piece in contemporary living spaces, providing textural contrast against minimalist decor or pairing naturally with rustic dining tables.

Maintenance involves keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and dusting gently with a dry cloth.