Where were these armchairs used?

These armchairs served multiple rooms across nineteenth-century homes, from formal libraries and morning rooms to farmhouse kitchens and upstairs bedrooms. Upholstered variants suited reception rooms and studies, while robust wooden Windsor and stick-back models furnished kitchens and country parlours.

How do I care for wooden and leather parts?

Maintain wooden frames and turned legs with occasional applications of appropriate furniture wax, avoiding excessive moisture or direct heat sources. Leather upholstery benefits from specialised hide food to keep the material supple, while fabric surfaces require gentle brushing or professional cleaning.

How can I tell a Windsor from an upholstered chair?

Windsor chairs feature exposed wooden seats and spindle backs constructed entirely from turned and bent timbers without fabric coverings. Upholstered armchairs conceal their internal wooden frames beneath padding, leather, or textile covers, though both types may share identical turned leg styles.