A handsome late Victorian Windsor armchair, made in England circa 1880 from a combination of oak and elm with a generously proportioned elm saddle seat, prized by Windsor chairmakers for its resistance to splitting.
The high hoop back frames a pierced, fretwork-carved splat flanked by turned spindles, while the shaped arms rest on elegantly turned baluster supports. The legs are joined by an ‘H’ stretcher, adding strength to the base. Throughout, the timber has developed a rich, golden oak colour with attractive figuring in the seat.
This is a broad arm Windsor, meaning the arm bow sits wide of the seat for extra comfort — a desirable variant among Windsor chair collectors and often associated with the Thames Valley chair-making tradition. The chair presents in good, solid condition, with honest age, some old repairs, and patina consistent with over a century of use, and is fully sound for everyday seating.
A versatile piece, equally at home as a statement armchair at the head of a dining table, a reading chair, or a striking accent piece in a hallway or study. Would also suit anyone building a collection of antique Windsor or country chairs.
Height: 1140mm
Seat Height: 440mm
Seat Width: 520mm
A handsome late Victorian Windsor armchair, made in England circa 1880 from a combination of oak and elm with a generously proportioned elm saddle seat, prized by Windsor chairmakers for its resistance to splitting.
The high hoop back frames a pierced, fretwork-carved splat flanked by turned spindles, while the shaped arms rest on elegantly turned baluster supports. The legs are joined by an ‘H’ stretcher, adding strength to the base. Throughout, the timber has developed a rich, golden oak colour with attractive figuring in the seat.
This is a broad arm Windsor, meaning the arm bow sits wide of the seat for extra comfort — a desirable variant among Windsor chair collectors and often associated with the Thames Valley chair-making tradition. The chair presents in good, solid condition, with honest age, some old repairs, and patina consistent with over a century of use, and is fully sound for everyday seating.
A versatile piece, equally at home as a statement armchair at the head of a dining table, a reading chair, or a striking accent piece in a hallway or study. Would also suit anyone building a collection of antique Windsor or country chairs.
Height: 1140mm
Seat Height: 440mm
Seat Width: 520mm
