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What era is Windsor furniture from?
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Windsor furniture originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. The bentwood back frames of Windsor chairs 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. According to legend, the Windsor gained popularity after King George III took shelter in a cottage and was invited to sit on one. He was so charmed by the humble design that he had copies made for Windsor Castle. With the arrival of the 1730s, Windsor chairs made their way to the American colonies. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s. Find a variety of Windsor furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Global Views Quality Windsor Bench With Leather Seat Cushion
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made rustic Windsor style wooden bench with spindle back and curved seat back rail. The
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Materials
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1950's Solid Maple Windsor Bench or Low Stool With Turned Legs & Shaped Seat
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage hand crafted all solid maple single bench seat, low stool, or footstool. Nicely shaped seat
Category
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Materials
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Laurel Settee, Modern Walnut Windsor Style Bench
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Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
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Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
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Early 20thc Replicas of 18thc Butterfly Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
patina.This set of matching Windsor chairs are 20thc bench made to look like the early 18thc New England
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Windsor Chairs
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Pair Hepplewhite Window Seat Benches Mahogany Antiques
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb pair of Hepplewhite style mahogany window seats.
Circa 1920
These window seats are raised upon elegant carved cabriole legs with carved french style toes.
The uprights being o...
Category
Vintage 1920s Hepplewhite Windsor Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
