Summary:
• Item: Set of Six Windsor Kitchen chairs
• Circa: 1840
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid ash, elm & beech
• 2 Armchairs + 4 Side Chairs
• True set
• Fiddle back design
• Six stick back spindles
• Central fiddle back splat
• Oval ash scribe moulded back rail
• Shaped arms & arm supports to armchairs
• Elm saddle seats
• Turned beech legs
• “H” stretcher supports
• Solid in joint
• Legs do not wobble
• Completely original
• Fabulous grain configuration to seats
• Excellent original colour & patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality true set of six ash, elm and beech Windsor fiddle, hoop & stick back kitchen-dining chairs, including two armchairs, circa 1840, in excellent original condition. This true set comprises two armchairs and four side chairs. The chairs feature six spindles and a central fiddle back splat to the inside of a single piece oval shaped ash moulded back rail, supported by two further supporting spindles at the back of the chair, for added strength. The back rail is connected to the saddle shaped elm seats and turned beech legs connected by “H” beech stretchers, which makes them a firm utility chair, ideal for daily use in the kitchen. The design of the side chairs is reflected in the armchairs, with the addition of shaped arms on shaped supports. This style of chair first originated in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. The chairs feature a stunning rich colour with fabulous grain configuration visible on the seats, having been professionally French polished by hand in our workshop. These chairs boast the classic country styling; they would be at home in either a traditional or contemporary setting and they consume very little space.
The chairs feature a rich brown ash and elm colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through the years of care and cleaning they have received.
These fiddle back dining chairs would look superb in the kitchen or dining room. They would certainly grace any home and are a great investment they are extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Armchair Dimensions:
External Height = 92.9cm or 36½” or 3ft ½”
External Width = 54.8cm or 21⅝” or 1ft 9⅝”
External Depth = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Seat Height = 44.5cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Seat Width (between arms) = 39.1cm or or
Seat Width (whole of seat) = 45.4cm or or
Seat Depth = 40.4cm or 15⅜” or 1ft 3⅜”
Arm Height = 69cm or 27⅛” or 2ft 3⅛”
Back Height = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Side Chair Dimensions:
External Height = 88.7cm or 34⅞” or 2ft 10⅞”
External Width = 49.6cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
External Depth = 50cm or 19⅝” or 1ft 7⅝”
Seat Height = 44.7cm or 17⅝” or 1ft 5⅝”
Seat Width = 40.4cm or 15⅞” or 1ft 3⅞”
Seat Depth = 37.1cm or 14⅝” or 1ft 2⅝”
Back Height = 45.8cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Condition Report:
These fiddle back dining chairs are in excellent condition, with nominal old use marks to the leading edges (e.g. seats, back and legs) but nothing significant considering the age of them. The chairs have been glued and have been professionally French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop. The chairs therefore feature a stunning rich colour with fabulous grain configuration visible on the seats. The chair joints have been re-glued; therefore, they are all solid in joint. This is a true set (not matched together from other sets. There are no breaks to the backs or legs of the chairs. The chairs sit firm on the ground and do not wobble. They are well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
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