How do I date a stick back chair?

Dating relies on observing construction methods, tool marks, and timber wear alongside stylistic clues like comb back profiles. Earlier pieces often display more primitive tool work and distinct regional traits. Undated or transitional pieces can sometimes be narrowed down by comparing the turning of the legs and the curvature of the arm supports to documented examples from specific decades.

What is the difference between a Windsor and a stick back?

A stick back is a specific subset of Windsor chair where the upright spindles form the back without a central pierced splat. All stick backs belong to the broader Windsor family. Traditional Windsors may incorporate solid splats or elaborate bow formations, whereas stick backs focus entirely on the repetitive rhythm of turned or cleft spindles.

Are these chairs comfortable for daily use?

The sculpted wooden saddle seats and raked backs provide surprising ergonomic support despite the lack of upholstery. Many owners use them daily at dining tables or desks. Adding a simple squab cushion can soften the seat for longer periods of sitting while preserving the visible timber grain.

Why do some chairs have mixed woods?

Regional makers utilised different native timbers based on the mechanical properties required for each part of the chair. Elm was chosen for seats because it resists splitting when nailed or wedged. Ash and fruitwood offered the flexibility needed for steam-bending bows, while harder woods like yew were selected for slender, high stress spindles.

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A georgian stick back chair brings regional British craftsmanship into a room with sturdy timbers and honest construction.

A Pair of Ash and Elm Low-back Windsor Chairs

19th century

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A Pair of Ash and Elm Low-back Windsor Chairs

From Baggott & Co.

£1,650

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19th century

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A Rare Yew Wood Windsor Chair by John Brand of Sleaford

From Wickersley Antiques

£575

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19th century

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19thc Yew Windsor Armchair

From Millers Antiques

£650

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18th century

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18th Century Ash Windsor Chair

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£360

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18th century

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Windsor Comb Back Side Chairs, Set of 8, in Fruitwood & Elm C1780

From The Real Wood Furniture Company

£6,500

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Welsh Comb Back Windsor - The Snowdonia Chair C1780

19th century

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Welsh Comb Back Windsor - The Snowdonia Chair C1780

From The Real Wood Furniture Company

£6,500

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19th century

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Early 19th Century West Country Stick Back Windsor Armchair.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£165

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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

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Antique Windsor Chair, Lovely Timeworn Patina

19th century

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Antique Windsor Chair, Lovely Timeworn Patina

From Antique and Unique

£245

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Comb Back Windsor Armchair, Ash & Elm, C1790

19th century

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Comb Back Windsor Armchair, Ash & Elm, C1790

From The Real Wood Furniture Company

£1,650

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Several miniature child and doll armchairs survive alongside full-sized seating, proving that miniature rustic furniture was built with identical care.

1900 - 1920

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Windsor Chair

From Gaylords Antiques

£395

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18th century

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Stickback Windsor Chair, 18th Century

From Hesketh Antiques

£1,500

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19th century

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Stick Back Windsor Chair

From Rumble Antiques

£380

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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

From Wickersley 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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Georgian Stick Back Chair

A Pair of Ash and Elm Low-back Windsor Chairs

A Rare Yew Wood Windsor Chair by John Brand of Sleaford

19thc Yew Windsor Armchair

18th Century Ash Windsor Chair

Windsor Comb Back Side Chairs, Set of 8, in Fruitwood & Elm C1780

Welsh Comb Back Windsor - The Snowdonia Chair C1780

Early 19th Century West Country Stick Back Windsor Armchair.

Circa 1790 Child's Stick Back Windsor Chair

Antique Windsor Chair, Lovely Timeworn Patina

Comb Back Windsor Armchair, Ash & Elm, C1790

Windsor Chair

Stickback Windsor Chair, 18th Century

Stick Back Windsor Chair

Yew Wood Windsor Chair

A Yew Wood High Back Pad Arm Windsor Worksop

Yew and Elm Windsor Chair

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