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A Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs
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A Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

19th century
Sold 16 August 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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The chairs with hooped backs and arm rails enclosing tapering spindles, centred by two pierced baluster back splats, the saddled seats each standing on four ring and tapered baluster legs, joined by a crinoline stretchers. 1070mm high, 560mm wide, 640mm deep and 440mm seat height. Circa 1820.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated these Antique Yew Windsor Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA651617
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The chairs with hooped backs and arm rails enclosing tapering spindles, centred by two pierced baluster back splats, the saddled seats each standing on four ring and tapered baluster legs, joined by a crinoline stretchers. 1070mm high, 560mm wide, 640mm deep and 440mm seat height. Circa 1820.
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated these Antique Yew Windsor Chairs to the 19th Century.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA651617
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A matched pair of antique yew wood Windsor armchairs featuring pierced splat backs, turned legs, and contoured wooden seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A matched pair of antique yew wood Windsor armchairs featuring pierced splat backs, turned legs, and contoured wooden seats.
A matched pair of yew wood arm chairs
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A matched pair of antique yew wood Windsor armchairs featuring pierced splat backs, turned legs, and contoured wooden seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialYew, Elm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat, Turned legs, Contoured seat, Spindle back
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Windsor chairs originated in the Thames Valley of England during the early 18th century, evolving from vernacular woodworking traditions that combined a solid wooden seat with steam-bent components and spindle backs.

Traditional Windsor chairs typically utilised a multi-wood construction, combining tough timbers like yew, ash, elm, or beech for the bentwood hoops, spindles, carved splats, and sculpted seats.

Authentication involves examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, wedged through-tennong joints under the seat, and hand-turned components that indicate pre-industrial manufacturing techniques.

These versatile armchairs can be incorporated into modern dining spaces or used as standalone accent pieces to introduce organic warmth, historical contrast, and traditional craftsmanship to minimalist settings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the aged timber surface.
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