What is an elm and yew chair?

An elm and yew chair is a traditional wooden seat, most commonly a Windsor chair, featuring a solid carved elm seat combined with yew wood for the upper framework and spindles. These pieces emerged from regional English workshops during the Georgian and Victorian periods, prized for their durable construction and distinct local styles.

How do I identify a Thames Valley chair?

Thames Valley chairs typically exhibit refined proportions, often incorporating yew wood of high figure and distinctive crinoline stretchers connecting the legs. They represent a specific geographical tradition of English country furniture making during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Where were these chairs used?

These chairs served as everyday seating in country houses, farmhouses, and vernacular interiors, functioning as dining seats, armchairs, or captains chairs. Their robust design suited heavy domestic use while providing lumbar support through shaped backs and arm rests.

How do I care for antique wood?

Maintain antique elm and yew surfaces by keeping them away from direct heat sources and sudden temperature fluctuations that can dry out the timber. Apply occasional appropriate wax polish to nourish the wood and preserve the natural patina developed over generations.

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An elm and yew chair brings together country craftsmanship and distinctive timber, offering a robust seating form shaped by generations of vernacular makers.

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Yew & Elm Windsor Chair, Circa 1850

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C19th Pair of Burr Yew and Elm Windsor Armchairs; Great Colour and Richly Patinated

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Antique Windsor Armchair

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Chair Stunning Rare John Shadford Windsor Lincolnshire C1860

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Chair Stunning Rare John Shadford Windsor Lincolnshire C1860

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