How do I identify a yew wood armchair?

Look closely at the timber grain, which typically displays rich reddish-brown tones interspersed with dark knots and pale sapwood. Yew possesses a distinct warmth and heavy figure that separates it from standard fruitwood or pine. Check the construction beneath the seat to confirm mixed timbers, as makers frequently paired yew upper sections with sturdy elm or ash components.

What is a crinoline stretcher?

A crinoline stretcher is a bowed under-framing rail that connects the legs of a chair and arches towards the back. It reinforces the leg joints against lateral movement. This feature helps date traditional seating, appearing commonly on eighteenth and early nineteenth-century examples.

Are these chairs comfortable for daily use?

These chairs feature sculpted wooden seats shaped to fit the body through deep dishing. Their sturdy vernacular construction makes them practical for sitting at a desk or table. Adding a loose cushion provides extra padding while preserving the exposed wood grain of the seat.

How do I tell regional styles apart?

Regional variations often appear in the turning of the spindles and the profile of the backrest. Thames Valley examples tend to show refined lines and figured yew backs. Other variations, such as those from Worksop, display characteristic local turning patterns on the legs and arm supports.

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An English yew wood armchair brings the rich grain and sturdy comfort of vernacular seating straight into a modern room.

18th century

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Superb Matched Pair of Georgian Yew & Elm Windsor Armchairs, 18th Century.

From Charnwood Antiques

£1,850

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A Good High Back Yew Wood Windsor Chair by Gabbitass of Worksop

19th century

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A Good High Back Yew Wood Windsor Chair by Gabbitass of Worksop

From Wickersley Antiques

£795

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19th century

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A Good 19th Century High Back Windsor in Yew Wood

From Wickersley Antiques

£490

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19th century

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Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

From Prior and Willis

£1,186

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Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

From London City Antiques

£1,385

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19th century

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Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

From Prior and Willis

£1,186

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19th century

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Antique Windsor Chair

From The Ark Stores

£360

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

From Walton House Antiques

£595

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair, Circa 1830

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£620

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19th century

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Mid 19th Century Windsor Chair Stamped J Spencer

From Swag Antiques

£595

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Current listings feature eighteenth and nineteenth-century examples, incorporating regional variations from the Thames Valley and Worksop alongside standard vernacular forms.

19th century

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Rare 19th Century Yew Windsor Chair

From Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

£750

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18th century

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Fine Comb Back Windsor Chair.

From Martin Murray Antiques

£2,450

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Antique Yew Wood Windsor Armchair English Country House Chair Hoop Back Windsor

19th century

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Antique Yew Wood Windsor Armchair English Country House Chair Hoop Back Windsor

From London City Antiques

£1,385

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19th century

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Yew Wood Windsor Chair

From Midwinter Antiques

£375

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C. 1790, Primitive, Thames Valley, Comb Back Windsor Chair (English)

18th century

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C. 1790, Primitive, Thames Valley, Comb Back Windsor Chair (English)

From White Space Antiques

£940

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Yew Wood and Ash Hoop Back Windsor Chair

From Wakelin and Linfield

£1,250

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English Yew Wood Armchair

Superb Matched Pair of Georgian Yew & Elm Windsor Armchairs, 18th Century.

A Good High Back Yew Wood Windsor Chair by Gabbitass of Worksop

A Good 19th Century High Back Windsor in Yew Wood

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-chair– Fine Quality

Antique Windsor Chair

Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair, Circa 1830

Mid 19th Century Windsor Chair Stamped J Spencer

Rare 19th Century Yew Windsor Chair

Fine Comb Back Windsor Chair.

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Armchair English Country House Chair Hoop Back Windsor

Yew Wood Windsor Chair

C. 1790, Primitive, Thames Valley, Comb Back Windsor Chair (English)

Early 19th Century Yew Wood and Ash Hoop Back Windsor Chair

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