18th Century Ash and Elm hoop back windsor chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking, totally honest 18th century Windsor chair. All original with attractive patina showing its life. The shaped seat has lovely wear to the colour as do the arms...
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century Hoop Back Winsor Chair
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century Ash and Elm hoop back Winsor chair. The primitive legs joined by a crinoline stretcher that is oddly made from Bamboo which could possibly be a later make do and mend ...
Ash, Elm
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe
By S.H. Glenister
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early Victorian elm Windsor hoop back side chair, circa 1840 from High Wycombe.
Elm
Victorian Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Hoop Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English classic antique Elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair A highly coveted, well made and decorative ...
Elm
18th Century original brown painted hoop back Windsor chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a rare surviving all original 18th century Windsor chair. The chair is painted in brown paint which has worn away very attractively over the years giving the piece a great de...
Ash, Elm
Antique Windsor Chair 1840 High Back Hoop Back Stick Back Country House Armchair
Located in London, GB
Sometimes called Hoop Back or Bow Back Windsors due to the lovely shape of their backs, this one features a particularly stunning and beautifully curved, flattened and tapering singl...
Ash, Elm
English Yew Wood Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English yew wood and elm windsor hoop back or double bow armchair, the shaped back splat with honeysuckle pattern, the front arm supports with bold turnings over shaped seat, th...
Elm, Yew
Set of 4 Side Chairs, English Hoop Back Seats, WWII, Broad Arrow, Reception Hall
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four vintage side chairs. An English, ash and elm hoop back reception hall seat with military broad arrows, dating to the WWII period, dated 1939.
Ash, Elm
Unavailable
H 34.75 in W 16.25 in D 17.5 in
Assembled Set of Eight Hoop Back Gothic Windsor Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
All in beech with ash backs and elm seats, five of the chairs are stamped with the makers initials T.
Ash, Elm
Early 19th Century West Country Ash Hoop Back Windsor Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb early 19th century West Country ash and elm hoop back Windsor chair with wonderful patina (color) and original green paint finish.
Ash, Paint
Unavailable
H 35.75 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
Early 19th Century Yew Wood Prior Low Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
This armchair, being all yew wood with a solid elm seat, consists of a hoop back with scribed edge with three narrow fretted splats with central roundels with alternate spindles lead...
Elm, Yew
Unavailable
H 33.67 in W 15.75 in D 17.13 in
Mid Century Vintage Ercol Hoop Backed Dining Chairs Model 400, 1960's Set Of 2
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Ercol Set of 2 white Hoop Backed Dining Chairs Model 400, 1960's.. Beautiful iconic chairs.
Beech, Elm
Antique Elm Hoop Back Windsor Chair
Located in Batley, GB
A very attractive 19th century Windsor chair with a single slab elm seat and ring turned legs.
Elm
4 High Wycombe Beech & Elm Hoop Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
4 high Wycombe beech & elm hoop back Windsor chairs The chairs are a classic design and traditionally made from solid wood they have hoop backs in the traditional Windsor style wi...
Elm
Early 19th Century Ash and Elm Hoop Back Country Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century ash and elm hoop back country carver chair This is an early 19th century chair with an elm seat, it has a hooped back in the traditional Windsor style with a sa...
Ash
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H 36 in W 21 in L 36 in
Set 4 19th Century Antique English Ash & Elm Low Hoop Back Windsor Chairs 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A very good set of antique low hoop back Windsor chairs, with a rich mellow aged patina, circa 1840.
Ash, Elm
19th Century English Hoop Back Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good mid-19th century English hoop back Windsor armchair with roundel turned back splat, over shaped seat and standing on turned legs joined by "H" stretcher.
Ash, Elm
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H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 19.1 in
Set of Six Antique Dining Chairs, English, Hoop Back, Windsor, Wheelback Elm
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of six antique dining chairs, English hoop back Windsor wheelbacks in elm dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Antique Vale of York hoop Back Windsor Chair
Located in Batley, GB
A Vale of York Windsor chair in Ash and Elm. A thick slab seat with chamfered front edge and single piece arm bow with cleft arm support. Raised on turned legs and stretchers. Englan...
Ash, Elm
Vintage Ercol Hoop-Back Windsor Dining Chairs
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Seaford, GB
Key features of the set include: Materials: Blonde elm seats with beech arms and legs. Design: Iconic hoop-back Windsor style with two armchairs and four armless chairs.
Elm
Early 19th Century English Ebonized Windsor Hoop Back Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Early 19th century English ebonized Windsor hoop back chair Ash and elm with lovely wear and patination Measures: 50 W x 40 D x 108 H cm.
Ash, Elm
Extra Large Victorian Antique Hoop Back Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Extra large Victorian antique Victorian hoop back broad arm Windsor chair of unusual large proportions with a Christmas tree centre splat and having a wonderful elm seat with the res...
Elm, Oak
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H 34.85 in W 19.49 in D 18.71 in
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe Glenister for Restoration
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Glenister early Victorian elm Windsor hoop back dining chair, circa 1840 from High Wycombe for restoration I have a pai...
Elm
Early 19th Century English West Country Hoop Back Armchair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
West Country hoop back armchair, wonderful condition, figured elm and ash untouched surface. England 1820 Dimensions: 69cm x 106cm x 60cm.
Ash, Elm
Near Pair of English Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two English mid-19th century hoop back Windsor chairs with "Domino" splats having turned roundels, over shaped seats with turned legs joined by "H" stretchers, both possessing good s...
Ash, Beech, Elm, Fruitwood
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H 33.67 in W 16.74 in D 19.3 in
Rare Set of 6 Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chairs High Wycombe, England
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare set of 6 original early Victorian elm windsor hoop back dining chairs, circa 1840 Its very rare to find a set of six, The chairs are han...
Elm
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H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Chairs Arm Set 6 Yew Elm Ash Windsor Hoop Back Crinoline Stretchers Vase Splat
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking and characterful set of six elm and ash vernacular or folk Windsor armchairs The yew, elm and ash used have been selected for their exceptional figuring, colour and patina ...
Ash, Elm, Yew
Set of 4 Beech & Elm Hoop Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 Beech & Elm Hoop Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic design and traditionally made they have hooped backs in the traditional Windsor style and they ...
Beech
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H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Georgian Comb Hoop Back Windsor Elm and Yew Wood Chair with Hearts
Located in Haarlem, NL
A lovely late Georgian early Victorian yew & elm comb hoop back Windsor chair. The central back splat is pierced with hearts, hoop stretcher arm rests, shaped narrow seat (see measu...
Elm, Yew
English Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century, English hoop back Windsor armchair in ash, elm and fruitwood, the bent bow back with eight spindles supporting top hoop, the braced arm with stepped construction a...
Ash, Elm, Fruitwood
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H 34.85 in W 19.49 in D 18.71 in
Rare Pair of Fully Stamped Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chairs High Wycombe
By S.H. Glenister
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original fully stamped Glenister early Victorian elm Windsor hoop back dining chairs, circa 1840 from High Wycombe The c...
Elm
19th Century English Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century English hoop back Windsor armchair with roundel turned back splat, over shaped seat and standing on turned legs joined by "H" stretcher.
Ash, Elm, Fruitwood
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H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of six 19th Century English Windsor Elmwood Hoop Back Kitchen Table Chairs
Located in Haarlem, NL
Magnificent set of 6 Windsor elm wood 'Hoop Back' chairs from the 19th century-England without armrests.
Elm
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H 33.47 in W 15.95 in D 19.3 in
Vintage 4 High Wycombe Elm spindle hoop Back Windsor dining Chairs, 1942
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This is a set of four early Mid Century Windsor chairs from High Wycombe. Hoop back dining chairs with bobbin tail circa 1942.
Ash, Elm
Ercol Dining Chairs Elm Danish Hooped Back Elbow Windsor Set of Four
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful set of four Mid-Century iconic Ercol Elm Windsor elbow dining chairs with pads, look amazing.
Sold
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in L 37.41 in
Yew Wood Stick Back, English Windsor Chair, 19th Century, Lincolnshire Hoop Back
Located in Totnes, GB
A good antique English Windsor chair in yew and ash with elm seat. Turned legs with crinoline stretcher, saddle-shaped seat with attractive grain pattern, yew arm and back hoop with ...
Ash, Elm, Yew
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