What is a yew Windsor chair?

A yew Windsor chair is a traditional wooden armchair featuring a solid sculpted seat, a stick or spindle back, and components fashioned from yew wood. These pieces were produced primarily in English provincial workshops during the nineteenth century. The use of yew timber gives these chairs a distinctive golden-brown hue and varied grain pattern. They served as sturdy, everyday seating in country homes and farmhouses.

How do I tell a high back from a low back?

High-back chairs feature a tall steam-bent bow or comb-piece that reaches above the shoulders of the sitter, often incorporating a central splat or numerous spindles. Low-back models finish at elbow height, presenting a continuous rail that serves as both armrests and back support. Low-back versions offer a more compact silhouette suitable for positioning around a table. High-back variants provide greater head and neck support for fireside placement.

How do I live with an antique Windsor chair?

Living with a nineteenth-century armchair involves placing it away from direct heat sources and sudden temperature changes, which can dry out the timber. Regular dusting and occasional waxing help maintain the surface patina of the yew and elm. These chairs remain functional seating when used with care. Their robust construction allows them to integrate easily into modern living spaces alongside contemporary furniture.

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A victorian yew armchair brings warmth and distinct country character to a room.

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High Back Windsor Chair

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£570

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Windsor Low Back Armchair in Yew & Elm, C1860

19th century

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Windsor Low Back Armchair in Yew & Elm, C1860

From The Real Wood Furniture Company

£850

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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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Yew Wood Windsor Chair

From Rumble Antiques

£650

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A Super Victorian Captains Chair in Yew Wood with an Elm Seat

19th century

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A Super Victorian Captains Chair in Yew Wood with an Elm Seat

From Wickersley Antiques

£440

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19th century

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19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

From Walton House Antiques

£820

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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 Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

From Walton House Antiques

£675

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19th Century Yew and Elmwood Windsor Chair

From Beau Nash Bath

£565

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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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Several listings include child-sized Windsor armchairs, proving that miniature Victorians took their fireside seating just as seriously as the adults.

Yew Wood Antique Childs Windsor Armchair

18th century

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Yew Wood Antique Childs Windsor Armchair

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£1,550

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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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Victorian Windsor Armchair with Makers Stamp.

19th century

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Victorian Windsor Armchair with Makers Stamp.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£230

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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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Superb 19th Century Yew Wood Prior Low Hoop Back Windsor Armchair of Fine Patina

From LVS Decorative Arts

£850

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Victorian Yew Armchair

High Back Windsor Chair

Windsor Low Back Armchair in Yew & Elm, C1860

Antique Windsor Chair, Lovely Timeworn Patina

Yew Wood Windsor Chair

A Super Victorian Captains Chair in Yew Wood with an Elm Seat

19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

19th Centyr Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair

19th Century Yew and Elmwood Windsor Chair

19th Century Yew and Elm Broad Arm Windsor

Yew Wood Antique Childs Windsor Armchair

19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Arm Chair

Victorian Yew and Elm Windsor Chair

Victorian Windsor Armchair with Makers Stamp.

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

Superb 19th Century Yew Wood Prior Low Hoop Back Windsor Armchair of Fine Patina

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