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Early 19thc Elm and Ash Windsor Armchair C1840
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Early 19thc Elm and Ash Windsor Armchair C1840

19th century
Sold 13 October 2024 · Aramis Antiques
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An early 19th elm and ash Windsor armchair c1840. Made in the typical style of a Windsor chair, it has a hoop and spindle back with a hoop waist and arms, a shaped seat, and turned legs united by a stretcher for strength. The patina, colour and grain in the woods are superb, revealing a wonderful antique presence. The seat shows signs of slight uneveness, giving a rustic but authentic feel. The seat has suffered worm, a long time ago, and it’s no longer present with old holes filled in. This piece bursts with character and a life lived, and it is in strong and sturdy condition. Due to the dimensions this armchair was made for an average size gentleman. Very comfortable too.

Inner seat measures 38cm depth x 42cm width within arms and frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Windsor Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA978495
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An early 19th elm and ash Windsor armchair c1840.
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Made in the typical style of a Windsor chair, it has a hoop and spindle back with a hoop waist and arms, a shaped seat, and turned legs united by a stretcher for strength.
Aramis Antiques

The patina, colour and grain in the woods are superb, revealing a wonderful antique presence. The seat shows signs of slight uneveness, giving a rustic but authentic feel. The seat has suffered worm, a long time ago, and it’s no longer present with old holes filled in. This piece bursts with character and a life lived, and it is in strong and sturdy condition. Due to the dimensions this armchair was made for an average size gentleman. Very comfortable too.

Inner seat measures 38cm depth x 42cm width within arms and frame.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Windsor Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA978495
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An antique elm and ash Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back with a pierced splat, turned arm supports, and a saddled wooden seat.
Early 19thc elm and ash Windsor armchair c1840
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An antique elm and ash Windsor armchair featuring a high arched back with a pierced splat, turned arm supports, and a saddled wooden seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialElm, Ash
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced central splat, Spindle back, Saddled wooden seat, Turned arm supports
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

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Windsor chairs originated in England during the early 18th century, developing from vernacular furniture-making traditions where spindles and legs were wedged directly into a solid carved wooden seat.

Traditional construction typically involved a combination of timbers, using dense hardwoods like elm for the carved seat, ash or beech for the bentwood bows and spindles, and fruitwoods or pine for other structural components.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved saddle seats, wedged tenon joints passing through the seat, natural wear patterns, and slight asymmetries indicative of hand tools rather than modern mass production.

Pairing this traditional seating piece with a sleek contemporary dining table or placing it alone in a corner creates a striking focal point through the contrast of historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity changes, occasionally treating the surface with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood without damaging the historic patina.
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