How do I identify Thames Valley chairs?

Thames Valley chairs typically display refined turning on their legs and spindles. Makers in this region often incorporated multiple wood types into a single chair. You will frequently notice yew bows paired with elm seats and fruitwood accents. The overall execution reflects sophisticated country craftsmanship.

Why is burr yew used on furniture?

Burr yew provides highly decorative grain patterns created by irregular tree growth. Cabinetmakers selected these sections for drawer fronts and table surfaces to add visual texture. This figured wood contrasts sharply with the straighter grain of standard yew and elm. Its presence usually indicates a piece of higher status.

Where were broadarm Windsor chairs made?

Broadarm Windsor chairs appear frequently in regional English traditions, particularly associated with makers around Worksop. The wide arm provided a convenient surface for writing or resting. These chairs combine sturdy construction with generous proportions. They represent specialised regional variations within the broader Windsor chair family.

How should I care for yew wood?

Yew wood furniture benefits from maintaining stable room humidity and avoiding direct sunlight. Regular dusting with a soft cloth preserves the natural surface. Avoid synthetic polishes that can build up over the timber. Gentle application of traditional wax helps maintain the historic patination.

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Traditional yew wood furniture comprises seating and storage shaped by country makers using native timbers through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Antique George III Quality Child’s Yew Wood Windsor Chair

19th century

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Antique George III Quality Child’s Yew Wood Windsor Chair

From London City Antiques

£1,185

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Thames Valley Wheelback Windsor Armchair

19th century

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Thames Valley Wheelback Windsor Armchair

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£350

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

19th century

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

From Wickersley Antiques

£1,050

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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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A Super Yew Wood High Windsor Chair Allsop Worksop

19th century

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A Super Yew Wood High Windsor Chair Allsop Worksop

From Wickersley Antiques

£950

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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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A Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair

From Wickersley Antiques

£490

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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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18th century

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Rare Yew Wood Antique Georgian Bureau

From Driscolls Antiques Ltd

£1,450

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19th century

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Windsor Chair

From Beechmount Antiques

£330

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Listings feature traditional yew wood furniture spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, encompassing Georgian and Victorian eras.

19th century

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

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£2,800

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Antique George III Quality Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

19th century

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Antique George III Quality Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

From London City Antiques

£1,295

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19th century

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Nineteenth Century Child’s Windsor

From Ropeworks Antiques

£585

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A Good Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Rockley Maker

19th century

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A Good Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Rockley Maker

From Wickersley Antiques

£650

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A Worksop Made Broad Arm Windsor Chair in Yew

19th century

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A Worksop Made Broad Arm Windsor Chair in Yew

From Wickersley Antiques

£895

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19th century

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Yew & Elm Windsor Chair, Circa 1850

From Eclectic Antiques

£425

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Traditional Yew Wood Furniture

Antique George III Quality Child’s Yew Wood Windsor Chair

Thames Valley Wheelback Windsor Armchair

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

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

A Super Yew Wood High Windsor Chair Allsop Worksop

Yew Highback Windsor Chair

A Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair

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

Rare Yew Wood Antique Georgian Bureau

Windsor Chair

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

Antique George III Quality Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

Nineteenth Century Child’s Windsor

A Good Yew Wood Low Back Windsor Chair Rockley Maker

A Worksop Made Broad Arm Windsor Chair in Yew

Yew & Elm Windsor Chair, Circa 1850

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