A fine English yew and elm Windsor armchair, Circa 1840, in the Thames Valley tradition long associated with this distinctive form of chair-making. The high hoop back is fitted with a boldly pierced splat flanked by turned yew spindles, rising from a generously proportioned elm saddle seat with rich figuring to the grain. Turned yew arm supports lead to shaped arms, while the base is united by a bowed crinoline stretcher between elegantly turned legs. The chair has developed a deep, rich patina to the yew and elm over nearly two centuries of use and retains its original proportions and construction throughout. A handsome and versatile example, all joints are tight and it has been freshly waxed in our workshop.
A fine English yew and elm Windsor armchair, Circa 1840, in the Thames Valley tradition long associated with this distinctive form of chair-making. The high hoop back is fitted with a boldly pierced splat flanked by turned yew spindles, rising from a generously proportioned elm saddle seat with rich figuring to the grain. Turned yew arm supports lead to shaped arms, while the base is united by a bowed crinoline stretcher between elegantly turned legs. The chair has developed a deep, rich patina to the yew and elm over nearly two centuries of use and retains its original proportions and construction throughout. A handsome and versatile example, all joints are tight and it has been freshly waxed in our workshop.
