Summary:

• Item: Pair of Kitchen Chairs
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
• Wood: Solid ash, elm & beech
• Windsor / bar, stick back and penny seat design
• Four stick back spindles
• Shaped ash bar back
• Stunning single piece elm penny seats
• Turned beech legs
• Twin “H” stretcher supports
• Very sturdy & heavy chairs
• Stunning quality
• Completely original
• Large proportions / wide seats
• 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 antique English Victorian Windsor “penny” seat pair of kitchen chairs, are constructed of solid ash, elm and beech, circa 1880, in excellent original condition.  The Windsor chairs, which have been constructed in the late 19^th century, are constructed with four turned spindles to the inside of a single piece bar shaped ash moulded back rail, supported by a two further larger supporting back rails, for added strength.  The back rails united with the stunning over-sized “penny” shaped seats which are constructed from stunning single-pieces of elm timber, boasting a stunning grain configuration.  The pair of kitchen chairs, stand on turned beech legs united by twin sets of turned beech stretchers for additional strength.  This makes them ideal for use as everyday utility or kitchen chairs.

This style of chair, which first originated in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, were known as “penny seat” Windsor chairs.  The pair of kitchen chairs boast a stunning rich colour with fabulous grain configuration visible on the seats.

This pair of kitchen chairs boasts classic period country styling; they would be at home in either a traditional or contemporary setting and they consume very little space.

This pair of kitchen chairs display 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.

This pair of kitchen chairs would look superb in the kitchen. They would certainly grace either a contemporary or traditional setting.  They are a great investment they are extremely functional.  So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian Windsor “penny” seat pair of kitchen chairs, are constructed of solid ash, elm and beech, circa 1880, in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges (e.g., seats, back and legs) but nothing significant considering the age of them.  No breaks to the chair frames or the stunning single-piece elm penny seats.  The chair joints have been glued; therefore, the chairs are solid in joint.  The chair frames have been wax-polished, by hand, to a professional standard,

Dimensions 

External Height = 84cm / 33” / 2ft 9”
External Width = 47cm / 18½” / 1ft 6½”
External Depth = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Seat Height = 46.5cm / 18¼” / 1ft 6¼”
Seat Width = 47cm / 18½” / 1ft 6½”
Seat Depth = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼”
Back Height = 40cm / 15¾” / 1ft 3¾”

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