Yew wood is a dense, native British timber known for its deep golden-brown colour and contrasting pale sapwood. It was traditionally gathered from slow-growing trees, yielding a hard surface with distinct growth rings. Craftsmen valued the timber for its resilience and flexibility, making it a primary choice for both Windsor chair spindles and decorative furniture veneers.

How do I date antique yew furniture?

Dating antique yew furniture involves examining construction methods, secondary woods, and stylistic details characteristic of specific periods. Seventeenth-century pieces often feature joined construction and gateleg frames, while Georgian items display refined veneers and bracket feet. Hardware styles, dovetail construction within drawers, and tool marks offer further physical evidence for placing a piece within the seventeenth, eighteenth, or nineteenth centuries.

Are Windsor chairs comfortable?

Windsor chairs feature saddled wooden seats shaped to follow bodily contours, offering surprising ergonomic support. Their angled legs and supportive spindle backs distribute weight evenly during seated use. Many examples were designed for daily domestic use in country homes, dining rooms, and writing spaces, balancing rigidity with practical comfort.

How do I care for antique yew?

Caring for antique yew requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping pieces away from direct heat sources. Sudden temperature shifts can cause timber to split or veneers to lift. Routine dusting with a dry cloth and occasional application of traditional wax help preserve the surface patina without stripping the historic finish.

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Antique yew furniture brings a distinct warmth and rich grain to interiors, spanning practical country seating and refined Georgian cabinet work.

17th century

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Rare, Fine Late 17th Century William & Mary Yew Wood & Walnut Chest of Drawers with Superb Patina

From LVS Decorative Arts

£4,500

2 MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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18th Century Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

From Dickinsons Antiques

£2,300

3 MONTHS AGO

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William IV Burr Yew Wood Card Table, C.1830

19th century

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William IV Burr Yew Wood Card Table, C.1830

From Leeds Antiques

£3,500

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Unusual Yew, Elm, Fruitwood and Laburnum Primitive Windsor Armchair

19th century

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Unusual Yew, Elm, Fruitwood and Laburnum Primitive Windsor Armchair

From Havard and Havard

£2,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Exhibition Quality Irish Killarney Marquetry Inlaid Yew Wood Centre Table Large Round Entry Hall Table Attributed to the Egan Workshop

19th century

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Antique Exhibition Quality Irish Killarney Marquetry Inlaid Yew Wood Centre Table Large Round Entry Hall Table Attributed to the Egan Workshop

From London City Antiques

£125,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Yew Wood Lamp Table

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

From Rumble Antiques

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Antique Yew Wood Occasional Side Table

From Marylebone Antiques

£525

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Yew Lamp Table English Regency Circa 1820

19th century

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Antique Yew Lamp Table English Regency Circa 1820

From The Real Wood Furniture Company

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Good Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Burr Back Splat

19th century

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A Good Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Burr Back Splat

From Wickersley Antiques

£890

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature yew wood combined with elm, ash, walnut, and fruitwood across tables, chairs, and chests dating from the seventeenth to the twentieth century.

Circa 1790 Child's Stick Back Windsor Chair

19th century

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Circa 1790 Child's Stick Back Windsor Chair

From Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Yew Wood Yorkshire Broadarm Windsor High Back Chair

18th century

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Yew Wood Yorkshire Broadarm Windsor High Back Chair

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£780

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Rare Yew Wood Corner Cupboard Glazed Door

18th century

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A Rare Yew Wood Corner Cupboard Glazed Door

From Wickersley Antiques

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Yew Wood Chest

From FB Antiques

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Fine George III Period Demi-lune Burr Elm and Burr Yew Wood Commode

18th century

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A Fine George III Period Demi-lune Burr Elm and Burr Yew Wood Commode

From Andreas de Jong Ltd.

£36,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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William & Mary Yew & Maple Chest of Drawers

17th century

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William & Mary Yew & Maple Chest of Drawers

From Hesketh Antiques

£7,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Yew Furniture

Rare, Fine Late 17th Century William & Mary Yew Wood & Walnut Chest of Drawers with Superb Patina

18th Century Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

William IV Burr Yew Wood Card Table, C.1830

Unusual Yew, Elm, Fruitwood and Laburnum Primitive Windsor Armchair

Antique Exhibition Quality Irish Killarney Marquetry Inlaid Yew Wood Centre Table Large Round Entry Hall Table Attributed to the Egan Workshop

Yew Wood Lamp Table

Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Antique Yew Wood Occasional Side Table

Antique Yew Lamp Table English Regency Circa 1820

A Good Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Burr Back Splat

Circa 1790 Child's Stick Back Windsor Chair

Yew Wood Yorkshire Broadarm Windsor High Back Chair

A Rare Yew Wood Corner Cupboard Glazed Door

Antique Yew Wood Chest

A Fine George III Period Demi-lune Burr Elm and Burr Yew Wood Commode

William & Mary Yew & Maple Chest of Drawers

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