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English Fruitwood Comb Back Windsor Chair

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Unusual English early 19th Century fruitwood Windsor comb back armchair, the simple crest over seven flared spindles, the lower comb over curved arms supported by curved spindles over deeply saddled single plank seat, over finely turned legs joined by similarly fine turned "H" stretcher, the whole possessing good rich color and patination.
Although this chair is unlike any other we have seen, it bears many similarities to the East Anglian chairs made in Mendlesham primarily by the Day family of Windsor chair makers. The use of fruitwood throughout, the crisp and graceful turned legs and even the shaping of the seat point to a possible connection. We would be grateful for anyone with more information or theories on this possibly unique chair.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	fruitwood
Condition:	Good. very good antique condition, one short spindle replaced.
Creation Date:	1800
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTREEHOUSE1283
Incollect Reference #:	648908

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	41.5 in;	D.	26 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	105.41 cm;	D.	66.04 cm;

Closed W.	17 in;
Closed W.	43.18 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;	Back H.	41.5 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;	Back H.	105.41 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.

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