Name: Winscombe Furniture
Brand: Winscombe Furniture
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

The York Original Wooden Upholstered Chapel & Church Armchair is the perfect companion to the non-stacking and stacking York Original chairs. Many churches now choose to add 10–20% armchairs alongside standard chairs — often to provide additional comfort and support for older members of the congregation. Armchairs may be positioned at the ends of rows, alternated with standard chairs, or placed in various locations to meet individual seating needs.

Available in both stacking and non-stacking versions, this traditionally styled armchair carries all the trusted manufacturing attributes of the York Deluxe chair, offering exceptional comfort, durability, and timeless design.

Build Quality and Craftsmanship
Constructed from solid beechwood, the York Original Armchair uses traditional comb and mortise & tenon joints — a method trusted for centuries for its exceptional strength and stability. These joints are far stronger than dowels, ensuring the chair will withstand decades of regular use in a busy worship environment. The beechwood frame can be stained to match other furnishings in your church or chapel, helping to maintain a cohesive and elegant interior.

Design and Standard Features

Flat-topped prayer rail, fitted over the curved back pad, providing comfort during prayer and a secure handhold for sitting or rising.
Elegant, timeless styling that complements traditional and modern church interiors alike.
Dished upholstered seat and padded back pad for long-lasting comfort during services.
Integrated kneeler/bookrack fitted beneath the seat for hymnals, prayer books, or other liturgical items.
Two stacking haunches/blocks to ensure safe and stable stacking (up to 5 high).
Available in non-stacking and stacking versions, with armchairs stacking only when placed at the top of a stack.

Customisation Options

Communion cup hole for added liturgical functionality.
Linking devices to create straight or curved seating arrangements.
PVC or felt feet to protect polished floors.
Curved or standard book boxes for extra storage.
Spacer links, including tapered spacers for curved layouts.
Wider seat options (+1” or +2”) for extra comfort and elbow room.
Armrests for enhanced support, especially appreciated by elderly or mobility-impaired worshippers.

Practicality and Space Efficiency
For churches that require flexible layouts, the stacking version of the York Original Armchair can be stacked up to 5 high for storage. We recommend using a chair trolley to transport stacks — this speeds up set-up, protects floors and chair frames, and reduces manual handling strain.

Upholstery Options

Standard upholstery in Bondai Fabric — 100% polyester, abrasion-tested to 150,000 Martindale rubs for exceptional durability.
Fire safety compliant, meeting EN 1021-1, EN 1021-2, BS 5852 & 7176 Fire Retardancy Standards (Crib 5, Medium Hazard).
Available in 34 colourways to complement your church’s interior.
Additional fabric choices available upon request.

Frame Finishes

Solid beechwood frame with clear lacquer finish for durability and natural beauty.
Optional frame stains in 10 finishes to coordinate with existing church furnishings.

Dimensions and Weight

Height: 815mm
Width: 560mm
Depth: 560mm
Seat Height: 470mm
Approximate Weight: 8.6kg

Why Choose the York Original Armchair?

Matches perfectly with the York Original non-stacking and stacking chairs.
Adds comfort and accessibility for elderly or mobility-impaired worshippers.
Crafted from sustainably sourced timber using time-honoured joinery.
Designed to withstand decades of use.
Available in a wide range of finishes and upholstery options.
Supported by Winscombe Furniture’s reputation for quality and service.

For larger quantities, please call the sales team for “larger” quantity discounts.

Please call Winscombe for more help 01623 427 596 or email us sales@winscombefurniture.com

DELIVERED FROM STOCK :	standard delivery : expect delivery within 10 days standard delivery : 2-3 weeks for polypropylene chairs
MADE TO ORDER :	standard delivery : 4-6 weeks for metal framed & upholstered chairs standard delivery : 6-8 weeks for wooden framed & upholstered chairs
Dimension:	H815 x W560 x D560 x SH470
Stack:	4-5
Weight:	Weight:8.6kg
Guarantee:	6-Year

Delivery
We like to be transparent and honest about our delivery costs. We could have offered FREE delivery and hidden the cost by hiking our prices, So instead we just ask for a contribution towards our deliveries based on your order value:

Within Mainland UK (below prices are ex VAT)

£50.00 for Orders less than £199
£55.00 for Orders between £200 and £399
£60.00 for Orders between £400 and £599
£65.00 for Orders between £600 and £999
£95.00 for Orders over £1000.00

For delivery to the Scottish Lowlands & Highlands, Grampians, Shetlands, offshore islands, Northern Ireland, or countries outside the UK, please contact us, as an additional delivery cost will apply. However, this will be agreed at the time of ordering.

Return Of Goods
You have 5 working days after receiving your order in full to notify us in a written format that you wish to send the goods back to us for a full refund. Goods can be returned if they are unused, unassembled, in their original packaging and in a resalable condition and If you are unable to arrange a return courier yourself, we can arrange this, but as a cost to you. Please be aware that the cost will be deducted from your final refund.

This does not apply to Made to Order products which may NOT be returned
Items which require self assembly may not be returned if unassembled and in their original packaging.

We reserve the right to charge a minimum handling fee of 35% of the value of the goods for items returned when orders are placed in error or just simply just not wanted. Your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations and Sales Of Goods Act are unaffected by this.

To arrange a return please contact us on 01623 427 596 or email us at sales@winscombefurniture.com

Price Match

Winscombe Furniture spend a lot of time constantly reviewing prices to make sure we are always offering the best prices. In the event that a Customer finds the same item on any other current Business to Business website, we will match that price subject to the following conditions:

The price match promise must be claimed before placing your order
We do not provide refunds for orders which have already been placed or delivered
We will need the quote showing the quoted price from our competitor
The item price must be displayed at the time of the check
The item price must be available to any business customer
The item price must be for the same quantity, model and spec
The item price must include equivalent delivery and administration costs where applicable
The item price must be from a valid UK VAT Registered business
The item price can not be from bankrupt, seconds, refurbished, liquidation, administration or cancelled orders

Please contact prior to your order on 01623 427 596 or email us at sales@winscombefurniture.com

Sample Service

Free Sample Service “Try Before You Buy”

Winscombe Furniture – doesn’t expect you to buy a large quantity of chairs online without trying them beforehand. Sample chairs, fabrics, frames and materials for larger items can be delivered direct to your door before you make that purchase.

To discuss your exact requirements, please contact 01623 427 596 or email us at sales@winscombefurniture.com