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Yew Wood Low-Back Windsor Armchair, North East Yorkshire England Circa 1850

$995.93
$1,244.9220% Off
£716
£89520% Off
€853.81
€1,067.2620% Off
CA$1,380.30
CA$1,725.3720% Off
A$1,386.69
A$1,733.3620% Off
CHF 799.85
CHF 999.8220% Off
MX$16,875.27
MX$21,094.0920% Off
NOK 9,291.41
NOK 11,614.2620% Off
SEK 9,425.13
SEK 11,781.4120% Off
DKK 6,382.70
DKK 7,978.3720% Off

About the Item

This is a very good quality Country Windsor arm chair with a low back, made in England and attributed to a North east Yorkshire maker, in the mid-19th century, or possibly earlier. This chair has many good features; 1) Excellent naturally patinated rich colour 2) Elaborately carved legs 3) Well shaped solid back splat 4) Thick elm seat with no splits 5) Strong stable construction of excellent proportions. The chair is a mix of timbers; yew wood to the bent arms, hoop, some spindles and legs Fruitwood to some spindles, legs and stretchers Elm seat, which is normal for all Windsor chairs Windsor chairs with similar turned leg detail are shown and described in the classic reference book; The English Regional Chair by Bernard D Cotton, published by The Antique Collectors' Club. The chair is very well proportioned and has an excellent naturally patinated colour and is not over-polished. Very good condition with no breaks Very usable.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850 or Earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Lovely Condition, NOT Over-polished. Wear in all the correct places such as the lower legs and feet.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: F 4241stDibs: LU990326484002

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