Antique and Unique is a family run business based in the Derbyshire Peak District. We love antiques, and buy and sell items that we personally like, whether it be a 17th century bible box, an Arts and Crafts table or a piece of Chinese blue and white porcelain.
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Address
Unit 2 Tideswell Business Park,
Meveril Road , Tideswell.
Derbyshire
United Kingdom
SK17 8PY
Opening times
Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm (it is best to call first). Saturdays by appointment.
Certified DealerApproved item325 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Certified DealerApproved item325 sales by dealerFree DeliveryAvailable for local pick-up
Description
A rare and unusual vernacular Windsor style stick chair in oak and ash, dating from the early 19th century, with a slab seat, stick back, and simply turned supports to the armrest. The seat is unusually deep, quite narrow and is very comfortable (if you are slim of hip, which makes me think it was probably made for a man!) The chair is completely original and has the most fantastic finish and patina.
This chair is an absolutely stunning piece of vernacular furniture in completely original condition. We believe (though aren’t totally certain) that it originates from the West Country - if anyone has any opinions about its origins please do get in touch as I would love to know for sure. It has a great outline and has real presence. I especially like the shape of the armrests, and there is a very sweet little timber collar where the side stretcher joins into the rear leg that must have been added at the time of construction to make the joint secure. It has its original stained/painted finish which has worn away beautifully were handled, and developed a great patina elsewhere.
This item can be paid for by card over the phone, or by bank transfer.
measurements
Height:
805 mm
Width:
62 mm
Depth:
59 mm
The seat height is approximately 380mm
measurements
declaration
Antique and Unique has clarified that the 19th Century Vernacular Windsor Chair (LA500216) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 19th Century
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condition
condition
Excellent original condition, very solid with no wobbles or loose joints.