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.

19th century

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Benjamin Gilling Yew Wood Windsor Chair

From Wickersley Antiques

£695

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19th century

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Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

From Wickersley Antiques

£790

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£2,750

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Rare Georgian Windsor Yew Wood Elm Ash and Fruitwood Lobster Pot Comb Back Primitive Stick Arm Chair Armchair

18th century

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Rare Georgian Windsor Yew Wood Elm Ash and Fruitwood Lobster Pot Comb Back Primitive Stick Arm Chair Armchair

From CJ Antiques

£2,250

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19th century

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Yew Highback Windsor Chair

From Baggott & Co.

£750

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19th century

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Wonderful Example of an Early 19th Century Broad Arm Windsor Chair.

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£575

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19th century

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A Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair

From Wickersley Antiques

£490

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19th century

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19th Century Yew-wood Childs Windsor Chair, Circa 1810 - 1840

From Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

£850

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Chair Outstanding John Moss Worksop Yew and Burr Yew Windsor Armchair C1860

19th century

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Chair Outstanding John Moss Worksop Yew and Burr Yew Windsor Armchair C1860

From Cloverleaf Home Interiors

£495

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A Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair Allsop Worksop

19th century

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A Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair Allsop Worksop

From Wickersley Antiques

£795

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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.

1900 - 1920

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Windsor Chair

From Gaylords Antiques

£295

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A Very Good Yew Windsor Chair by Gabbitass of Worksop C 1840

19th century

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A Very Good Yew Windsor Chair by Gabbitass of Worksop C 1840

From Wickersley Antiques

£990

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A Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Rockley Maker

19th century

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A Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Rockley Maker

From Wickersley Antiques

£590

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19th century

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Yew Highback Windsor Chair

From Baggott & Co.

£1,250

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A Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair C 1860

19th century

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A Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair C 1860

From Wickersley Antiques

£795

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19th century

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Yorkshire Broad Arm Windsor Chair

From Arcadia Antiques

£950

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English Yew Wood Armchair

Benjamin Gilling Yew Wood Windsor Chair

Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

Pair of 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs

Rare Georgian Windsor Yew Wood Elm Ash and Fruitwood Lobster Pot Comb Back Primitive Stick Arm Chair Armchair

Yew Highback Windsor Chair

Wonderful Example of an Early 19th Century Broad Arm Windsor Chair.

A Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair

19th Century Yew-wood Childs Windsor Chair, Circa 1810 - 1840

Chair Outstanding John Moss Worksop Yew and Burr Yew Windsor Armchair C1860

A Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair Allsop Worksop

Windsor Chair

A Very Good Yew Windsor Chair by Gabbitass of Worksop C 1840

A Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Rockley Maker

Yew Highback Windsor Chair

A Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair C 1860

Yorkshire Broad Arm Windsor Chair

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