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Description

Good mid 19th century high back Windsor arm chair in ash and elm with Carrollian stretcher. Good original condition with no repairs and no damage. Lovely original colour with a waxed finish.

SIZE; 20" wide by 15 1/2" deep by 44" high overall. Seat height is 18"

CIRCA; 1850

Physical Dimensions

Height

112cm (44.09")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

39.5cm (15.55")

Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Mid-nineteenth Century Windsor Arm Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1214736

Dealers Internal Reference

11797

Dealers Notes

Full member of LAPADA.

Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description

Good mid 19th century high back Windsor arm chair in ash and elm with Carrollian stretcher. Good original condition with no repairs and no damage. Lovely original colour with a waxed finish.

SIZE; 20" wide by 15 1/2" deep by 44" high overall. Seat height is 18"

CIRCA; 1850

Physical Dimensions

Height

112cm (44.09")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

39.5cm (15.55")

Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Mid-nineteenth Century Windsor Arm Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1214736

Dealers Internal Ref

11797

About the Dealer

Carse Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

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A mid-nineteenth century wooden Windsor armchair featuring a high spindle back, a pierced central splat, carved saddle seat, and turned legs.

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Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652

Location

The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carse

Verified Since Mar 2011

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialElm, Ash, Beech
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Pierced splat, Carved saddle seat, Turned legs
SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 39.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, developing from vernacular woodworking traditions where individual components like legs and spindles were turned on a lathe and fitted into a solid timber seat.

Traditional Windsor chairs typically feature a combination of native timbers such as elm for the carved saddle seat, ash or fruitwood for the bent bow and spindles, and beech or pine for the undercarriage, utilising pegged mortise-and-tenon joints.

Authentic period pieces display hand-turned components with subtle irregularities, patination from age and use, traditional wedged tenon joints visible through the seat, and construction methods characteristic of regional English or American cabinetmakers.

This seating can be integrated into contemporary spaces by placing it as a contrast against minimalist modern tables, using it as a desk chair, or positioning it in a living area to add historic texture and organic warmth.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the historic timber surface.