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.

Windsor Cabriole Leg Armchair in Yew & Elm, C1780

18th century

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Windsor Cabriole Leg Armchair in Yew & Elm, C1780

From The Real Wood Furniture Company

£1,650

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19th century

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Yew Wood Windsor Chair

From Rumble Antiques

£650

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A Yew Wood High Back Pad Arm Windsor Worksop

19th century

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A Yew Wood High Back Pad Arm Windsor Worksop

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£675

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19th Centyr Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

19th century

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19th Centyr Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

From FB Antiques

£495

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19th century

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19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

From Walton House Antiques

£675

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19th century

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Yew and Elm Windsor Chair

From A J O'Sullivan Antiques

£585

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19th century

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19th Century Yew and Elm Broad Arm Windsor

From Abersoch Antiques

£585

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A Good Yew Wood Windsor Chair Thames Valley

19th century

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A Good Yew Wood Windsor Chair Thames Valley

From Wickersley Antiques

£475

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19th century

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19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Arm Chair

From James R Millington Antiques

£345

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19th century

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Victorian Yew and Elm Windsor Chair

From Sturmans 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.

Early 19th Century Windsor Chair - Nottinghamshire

18th century

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Early 19th Century Windsor Chair - Nottinghamshire

From M Cross Antiques

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19th century

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Pair of Windsor Armchairs

From Ropeworks Antiques

£585

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19th century

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Rare 19th Century Yew, Elm and Ash Windsor Chair C. 1850

From Webberley Antiques

£800

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19th century

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Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair- Fine Quality

From Prior and Willis

£1,746

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18th century

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Yew Wood Windsor Chair.

From Cavers Antiques

£485

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Windsor Chairs

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£450

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English Yew Wood Armchair

Windsor Cabriole Leg Armchair in Yew & Elm, C1780

Yew Wood Windsor Chair

A Yew Wood High Back Pad Arm Windsor Worksop

19th Centyr Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

Yew and Elm Windsor Chair

19th Century Yew and Elm Broad Arm Windsor

A Good Yew Wood Windsor Chair Thames Valley

19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Arm Chair

Victorian Yew and Elm Windsor Chair

Early 19th Century Windsor Chair - Nottinghamshire

Pair of Windsor Armchairs

Rare 19th Century Yew, Elm and Ash Windsor Chair C. 1850

Antique 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Armchair- Fine Quality

Yew Wood Windsor Chair.

Pair of Windsor Chairs

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