Rare and Exceptional George III Hoop-Back Walnut Windsor Armchair, circa 1790

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Rare and Exceptional George III Hoop-Back Walnut Windsor Armchair, circa 1790

About the Item

The beautifully crafted George III period hoop-back windsor armchair, constructed entirely in walnut, having a ten-stick high comb hoop back with two cast riveted iron brace struts to the rail. the scroll detailing to the shaped arms to a shaped saddle seat, to conforming turned legs and H-stretcher the whole with a stunning patina and color and surviving from the last quarter of 18th century, England. In desirable original condition, the chair is comfortable and is structurally sound, with a fantastic patina and color. The feet have been re-tipped at some stage but there are no other signs of any later restoration. The iron strapwork braces are of a wonderful color too and would have been used as walnut could not be bent in the way that, say, fruitwood could have. There is no signs of any worm or other damages. The windsor chair is recognized as one of the classics of English country furniture While it is thought that the name of the English Windsor chair derives from its creation in the Windsor area, the High Wycombe area is well known as a key part of the country where these chairs were made. The most famous of them all is the armchair design. This has a single piece of wood curved round the chair to form the arms and the back. Windsor chairs were made in a wide range of styles and there are distinct regional variations from all over Britain and the USA where the form was equally popular. Period Windsor chairs, when they were new, were painted and they were frequently made from different types of wood and thus the paint tied the pieces together. Windsor chairs are usually crafted in beech, elm, yew, fruitwoods or oak and this chair would have been very expensive at the time being made entirely in walnut. We have never seen a windsor chair of this period entirely in walnut; this, with the supreme color, wonderful ironwork and tremendous form makes this a real showstopper.

Dimensions:
Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Style:
George III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1790-1799
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1790
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Please see description for full condition report and photographs for visual reference.
Seller Location:
Bedford, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 17441stDibs: LU194439798531