Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Yew
Early 19th Century American Country Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
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Wood
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Wood
Mid-19th Century American Country Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Oak
19th Century American Adirondack Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
19th Century American Country Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood, Pine
19th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Pine
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Wood
Early 20th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Maple
1880s American Victorian Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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Yew
Mid-19th Century American Country Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
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Wood
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19th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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19th Century Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Leather, Oak
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19th Century British Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
19th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
19th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Pine, Hickory
19th Century English Victorian Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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19th Century English Victorian Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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19th Century British Victorian Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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Elm
19th Century Folk Art Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Hardwood, Paint
1890s English Georgian Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Beech
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
19th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Pine
Early 20th Century American Colonial Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Pine
19th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Reed, Walnut
19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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1850s American Folk Art Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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Mid-18th Century American Folk Art Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Wood
19th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Pine
Late 19th Century Victorian Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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1770s English Country Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Late 19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Early 1900s American American Craftsman Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
Oak
19th Century American Windsor Rocking Chair Antique
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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