Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved English Elm Windsor Chair, Circa 1850
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome mid-19th century English elm wheelback windsor chair that is solid and surprisingly comfortable.
Elm
$4,427Sale Price|25% Off
Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back style Windsor with a comb. It includes a hand sculpted saddle seat , with arms mad...
Oak
Antique Pair of Windsor Bow-Brace Back Side Chairs with Decorative Splat, 19th C
Located in Norton, MA
Adorable antique pair of Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with a decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and Hostess chairs with rushe...
Wood
Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher consisting of 2 host and hostess chairs and 2 side chairs. All fo...
Wood
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat
Located in Bronx, NY
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and hostess chairs with rushed seatin...
Ash
$6,388Sale Price|20% Off
WINDSOR CHAIR 1800's Sack-Back American Early 19th Century In Wood With Trays
Located in Miami, FL
An antique American Windsor writing-arm chair with two drawers. This is an original antique Windsor chair created in America in the beginning of the 19th century.
Wood, Paint
4 Antique American Oak Windsor Bow Back Chairs Saloon Pub Tavern Caboose Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
This is a beautiful set of four vintage continuous-bow farmhouse Windsor-style dining chairs, masterfully crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak. The chairs highlight an exceptional lev...
Oak
Antique Victorian Windsor Armchair, William Birch, 1860s-1890s
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Victorian Windsor Armchair, William Birch-1860-1890 A 19th-century Victorian English Windsor armchair.
Ash, Beech, Elm, Mahogany
Set of 5 Original Black Painted Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of five matching black painted 19thc brace back extended arm Windsor chairs from New England .This set of five strong and comfortable extended arm Windsors are in great...
19th Century Windsor Brace Back Chairs, Pair
By B.&S. Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These signed 19th century Davis Furniture Co. chairs are in fine condition with a amazing patina. The seats are all original and hand woven. Sold as a match pair. They are very sturd...
Pine
Windsor Chair, Bracback Form
By The Marble & Shattuck Chair Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example is a 20th century version of a 18th century brace back windsor chair. It is signed on the base The Marble & Shattuck Chair Co. The condition is very good and sturdy...
Wood
Early 19th Century New England Windsor Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early windsor armchair is in original painted surface with a crusty mustard / brown paint. This fine super comfortable chair has a iron brace on both arms for stability and stre...
Wood
19th Century Brace Back Windsor Chair with Saddle Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century brace back Windsor chair with saddle seat and in nice condition.
Walnut
Sold
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Set of Eight American Windsor Chairs with Original Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
Eight bow backed American Windsor chairs with spindles braced by tail piece support. Distressed original painted surface with slight gold embellishment. These are typically made of m...
Wood, Maple, Oak, Pine
Collection of Three Original Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century collection of three original painted windsor chairs.
Pine
Unusual English brace-back windsor chair
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A typical English elm wood brace back Windsor chair , however this one has the quirkiest sort of paddle seat that I have seen. It could be as late as 1840 but I think the earlier dat...
Sold
H 30 in W 18 in D 16 in
English West-Country Black Painted Braced Bow-Back Windsor Chair, circa 1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The early 19th century Windsor bow-back armchair, in oak and beech, having a seven-stick comb hoop back, with a two strut brace, the top rail hoop being mortised, the thick and primi...
Oak
West Country Bow Back Windsor Armchair, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With curved bentwood armrest supports and well saddled seat. Ash and elm retaining historic green painted surface. English, West Country, circa 1840. Measures: 35.75" high x 19.25...
Ash, Elm
19th Century Pennsylvania Fan-Back Brace-Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fan-back brace-back windsor side chair having serpentine crest rail with carved ears and spindle back above a saddle seat on vase-turned legs joined by a recessed stretcher. Old blac...
Set of Four English Birch Tavern Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four English birch tavern chairs. Lovely worn rounded seat back chairs with beautifully turned spindles and legs, and a fantastic patina only time can bestow with a burgundy ...
Birch
Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine set of four 19th-century English Windsor chairs in chestnut with a wheelback . Very beautiful model called wheelback with a decoration on the back. Very beautiful set which h...
Oak
$1,611 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Antique set of 4 English Windsor lowback chairs with character
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of 4 antique lowback Windsor dining chairs has developed a wonderful patina over the years. These chairs feature a spindle backrest, a beautifully shaped seat, and...
Wood
$4,507 / set
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique Victorian quality carved mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany shape balloon back with a carved splat to the centre, serpentine shaped seats upholstered...
Other
$2,575 / set
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique Victorian quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany shaped back with a carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric stand...
Other
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut & Pressed Cane Dining Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four Victorian dining chairs offer walnut construction with shaped rail having burl insets over cane seats and raised on turned legs, c1890. Measures- 34.5''H x 19'...
Cane, Walnut
$3,682 / set
H 32.68 in W 17.52 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped top with a carved solid rosewood splat to the back, newly reupholstered drop in seats in ...
Other
Two 19th Century English Windsor Dining Armchairs, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two complementary antique English Windsor dining armchairs with wonderful aged wood patina. Chairs are hand carved with crinoline stretcher, body of the chair is beautifully figured ...
Yew
Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
Oak
Late 19th Century Early American Antique Solid Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique rocking chair features a wooden frame with intricately turned spindles and curved armrests, showcasing a Victorian style. The backrest is upholstered with a tapestry dep...
Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine English Windsor armchair has a amazing untouched patina and looks a little off center from age and use. The condition is good with marks and wear consistent from age and us...
Wood
Late 19th/Early 20th American Fruitwood Windsor Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Windsor Chair. The elegant New England Windsor was made in the late 19th Century using hardwood construction. Most likely a fruitwood was use...
Wood, Fruitwood
$2,159
H 37.41 in W 20.08 in D 15.95 in
Fine 18th Century Antique English Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Nottingham, GB
A refined set of four 18th-century English dining chairs, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by their gracefully shaped backs, tapered legs and beautifully figured timber...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,595 / set
H 31 in W 27 in D 20.5 in
Antique English Windsor Colonial Pine Wood Spindle Pub Club Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Windsor Colonial Pine Wood Spindle Pub Club Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item...
Pine
$2,811Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 25.79 in D 22.45 in
Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fascinating example in the John Starkey Warwick style, of...
Oak
$3,546 / set
H 31.7 in W 24.22 in D 22.25 in L 31.7 in
Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique country house captain's chairs. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb country house...
Beech, Elm
Pair of Jacobean Round Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Jacobean style round side table with an ogee top edge, in our distressed rustic country wood tone with natural highlights, with a hand rubbed satin finish. Dimensions: 24" W x 2...
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Antique French Miniature Oak Brittany Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming antique French miniature oak Brittany cabinet with richly hand-carved details. Brittany, France
Oak
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted glass top included (no image). Measures: 20" deep,...
Wood
$2,268 / set
H 32.88 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, Fritz Hansen, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Set of 6 'Windsor' dining chairs by Jørgen Anker Heegaard, designed in 1940 My favourite early Fritz Hansen dining chair gives a elegant and unique take on the spindle back English ...
Wood, Beech
Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10.25” Bottom Dia...
Ceramic
$5,079Sale Price|50% Off
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in L 32.49 in
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Iron
$5,830 / set
H 39.97 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Henning Kjaernulf Dining Chairs for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive mid-century dining set of six is representative of the fundamental axioms of Scandinavian design that revolve around quality and functionality and pairs it with a di...
Fabric, Oak
$13,118Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 33.27 in D 33.08 in
PAIR OF RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM MORRIS FOREST CLAW & BALL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored early Victorian circa 1840 William Morris Wingback armchairs with hand ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six unusual and wonderful aged, worn patina chairs are in good condition.They look fantastic together as a set. The seat height of all seats is 18.5 in. (47 cm) The height of the arm...
Wood
Antique French Provincial Farmhouse Table, Solid Oak, Rustic Design
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Provincial Farmhouse Table Late 19th century French plank top farmhouse table. The rustic table is made from well patinated solid oak wood proving both sturdy and att...
Oak
Very Large Armoire - France, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive cupboard from a convent (1 meter deep). Carved details, original hinges and key, original paint (except for the cornice). The interior can be adapted according to speci...
$2,796
H 28 in Dm 15.4 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Victorian Wire Work Plant Stand
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional three tier Victorian wire plant stand. The rack features three stepped oval shelves mounted on an iron stair step form frame, the frame is mounted on its original wheel ...
Wire
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