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Windsor Chairs For Sale
19th Century American Walnut Fan Back Windsor Chair
19th Century American Walnut Fan Back Windsor Chair

19th Century American Walnut Fan Back Windsor Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century American fan back Windsor chair made from walnu. There are traces of original gold paint on the comb back, which are pictured. The comb has lovely simple spindle...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790
Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790

Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful antique hand-carved Windsor bow-back side chair America, Circa 1790

 Measures: 19”W x 16.5”D x 36.75”H. Seat height 17.25" Good original vintage condition. Appears to...

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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Oak and Elm Windsor Chairs - A Pair
Vintage English Oak and Elm Windsor Chairs - A Pair

Vintage English Oak and Elm Windsor Chairs - A Pair

Located in Centennial, CO

A classic pair of beautiful vintage (latter part of the 20th century) English Windsor chairs crafted in the traditional technique of bent wood elm and carved oak. The wood grain is b...

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Late 20th Century British George I Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 2...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality
Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality

Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality An antique 19th-century Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm, full of age, character, and p...

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19th Century British Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

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...

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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...

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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Pair Early 20th Century Maple Fiddleback Windsor Side Chairs
Pair Early 20th Century Maple Fiddleback Windsor Side Chairs

Pair Early 20th Century Maple Fiddleback Windsor Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Early 20th Century Maple Fiddleback Windsor Side Chairs. Measure 20" in width and 20" in depth and 35.5" in height. Seat height 17".

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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair
Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair

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...

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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Windsor Chairs

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Wood

18th C Dimes Extended Arm Sack Back Windsor Chair
18th C Dimes Extended Arm Sack Back Windsor Chair

18th C Dimes Extended Arm Sack Back Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 18th C extended arm sack back Windsor is from New England. This comes to us from a private collection.This is stamped Dimes underneath the seat.  

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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

18Thc  Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England
18Thc  Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England

18Thc Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Original aged surface New England balloon back Windsor chairs in fantastic condition.These chairs have such wonderful form and patina.The saddle seats are most unusual and wond...

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18th Century American Country Antique Windsor Chairs

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Wood

18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair
18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair

18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Late 18th or early 19th century American sack back Windsor armchair with historic green painted surface, the bow back supported by seven spindles over bentwood arm with shaped handho...

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Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

18th c. English Comb Back Windsor Armchair
18th c. English Comb Back Windsor Armchair

18th c. English Comb Back Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rustic comb-back West Country Windsor armchair, having shaped crest over spindle back, the narrow arm with bentwood supports and turned spindles, the shallow seat over pole turned le...

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Early 19th Century English Rustic Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs

Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 20th century American Windsor chairs with continuous hoop backs, saddles seats, turned legs tapering to narrow feet, and their original black painted finishes. Perfect at a...

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20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four English Windsor Chairs
Set of Four English Windsor Chairs

Set of Four English Windsor Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A set of four, circa 1890 English Windsor chairs. Made from oak with shaped oxbow-handrails at the top connecting to shaped splats and thin spindles for a backrest. Two additional sp...

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19th Century English Other Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18:  

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley
20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley

20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Nichols & Stone

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 20th Century Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Style Side Chairs manufactured by Stickley in Manlius New York. Great vintage condition with clean line, solid wood p...

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Georgian Yew Wood Windsor Chairs, England, Circa 1820
Set of Six Georgian Yew Wood Windsor Chairs, England, Circa 1820

Set of Six Georgian Yew Wood Windsor Chairs, England, Circa 1820

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Charming And Very Attractive Matched Set Of Six Yew Wood, Low Back, Kitchen Windsor Dining Armchairs, Having Extremely Well Figured Pierced Splats And Turned Supports To Curved Bac...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s
1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s

1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s

By D.R. Dimes

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find 20 Windsor dining chairs and armchair done in solid Beech, manufactured in Yugoslavia in 1950s. There is 20 chairs available, out of which 9 are with an...

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1950s Slovenian International Style Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautiful pair of American Primitive Rustic chairs with spindle backs and curved arms. In the Arts and Crats style, chairs like these are timeless and versatile. Use at a dining room...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs

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Wood

Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford
Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford

Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful set of 8 Windsor chairs in yew wood Set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs Classic farmhouse kitchen dining chairs Made by Stewart Linford please see signature ...

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1980s Vintage Windsor Chairs

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Wood

Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair
Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair

Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

An early 19th century Scottish windsor chair in patinated elm with hoop back, saddle seat, turned front legs and adzed back legs joined by turned H-stretchers. Classic form and charm...

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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs
Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs

Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An exceptional blended set of 8 Hardwood Windsor Armchairs with fine traditional form and particularly well-grained seats. In a Natural tone with classic hoop backs with spindles and...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal. The round se...

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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair with great patina. Measures 23.5" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18" and arm height is 27". Seat int...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century Sack Back Windsor Armchairs in a Dark Finish
Pair of Early 20th Century Sack Back Windsor Armchairs in a Dark Finish

Pair of Early 20th Century Sack Back Windsor Armchairs in a Dark Finish

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of early 20th century sack back Windsor armchairs in a dark finish. Great pair in an espresso brown finish featuring classic bentwood design with a double bow back and a comfor...

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A beautiful 19th century English ash and oak scallop-back Windsor chair with outward facing arms supported by inverted stretchers, turned legs connected by a bentwood stretcher and a...

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Early 1800s English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

English late 18th century George III “Gothick” Yew wood Windsor Chair
English late 18th century George III “Gothick” Yew wood Windsor Chair

English late 18th century George III “Gothick” Yew wood Windsor Chair

Located in Troy, NY

Decorative, rare Yew Wood and Elm Windsor chair, probably made in the Thames Valley, at the end of the 18th century, George III style, with exceptional color and very good condition, commensurate with age and use. Eighteenth century chairs...

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19th Century English George III Antique Windsor Chairs

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Yew, Elm

Set Of Ten Contemporary Windsor-Style Dining Chairs In Black Finish
Set Of Ten Contemporary Windsor-Style Dining Chairs In Black Finish

Set Of Ten Contemporary Windsor-Style Dining Chairs In Black Finish

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Set of ten contemporary peg-constructed Windsor-style chairs in a black distressed painted finish. A narrow top rail over straight cylindrical spindles that are flanked by two metal ...

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20th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Metal

Child’s Paint Decorated Stenciled High Chair
Child’s Paint Decorated Stenciled High Chair

Child’s Paint Decorated Stenciled High Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice early Windsor style paint decorated and stenciled child’s high chair in the original worn dry surface. The seat is a Pine plank and the secondary wood looks like either E...

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Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Set of 3 farmhouse ladder back dining chairs. This very attractive set of heavy Oak chairs with a wavy ladder back in the Georgian style, with turned stretchers and c...

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1830s Georgian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This charming hand carved chair features its original finish with ...

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Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Windsor Chairs

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Wood

Modern Farmhouse, Windsor Style Chair in Walnut by Möbius Objects
Modern Farmhouse, Windsor Style Chair in Walnut by Möbius Objects

Modern Farmhouse, Windsor Style Chair in Walnut by Möbius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

A contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal, an heirloom-quality piece. Chai...

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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

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Wood

18th c. English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair
18th c. English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair

18th c. English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Charming late 18th Century English Thames Valley "hoop back" Windsor armchair in ash and elm, the hoop with 10 supporting spindles and the continuous arm with crook supports and fain...

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1790s English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs

Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...

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Late 20th Century Slovenian Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair
Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair

Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair Measures 21.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 30" in height. Seat height is 17.5. Arm height 27.5. Seat interior is ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Set Of 6 Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Set Of 6 Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Set Of 6 Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely set of 6 19th century English Windsor chestnut wheelback chairs. Very beautiful wheelback model with a decoration on the back. Very beautiful set with a very beautiful patina...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Windsor Rocking Chair - Hand Carved English Farmhouse Chairs
Windsor Rocking Chair - Hand Carved English Farmhouse Chairs

Windsor Rocking Chair - Hand Carved English Farmhouse Chairs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous hand carved English Windsor rocking chair. The Windsor chair is a perennial favourite so imagine my delight to find a unique rocking chair version of it on...

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1980s Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Amish Handcrafted Maple Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs
Set of Four Amish Handcrafted Maple Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs

Set of Four Amish Handcrafted Maple Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of Four Country English maple Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs handcrafted by the Amish artisans in Pennsylvania in the mid 20th century. Chairs were recently refinished and look gor...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Yeoman's Windsor Armchair
Yeoman's Windsor Armchair

Yeoman's Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Generous and comfortable yeoman's windsor armchair consisting of an arched back with supporting central pierced splat having a ship's wheel roundel and turned spindles above a D shap...

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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair of 19th Century Patinated Windsor Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Patinated Windsor Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Patinated Windsor Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pair of Wonderfully patinated Windsor Chairs. The pair are the most beautiful Windsors we have ever seen. Perfectly suited for any room, or to be captains chairs at the right tab...

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19th Century Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair
Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair

Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair. 7-spindle hoop back, conforming turned arm supports & legs & shaped, turned cross-stretchers. A...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

19th Century English Windsor Spindle-Back Armchair In Original Patina
19th Century English Windsor Spindle-Back Armchair In Original Patina

19th Century English Windsor Spindle-Back Armchair In Original Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century English Windsor armchair exemplifies the enduring appeal of vernacular craftsmanship and honest materials. Constructed in solid wood, the chair features a classic s...

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19th Century British Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Karve Dining Chair in Black Ash by Möbius Objects
Solid Wood Karve Dining Chair in Black Ash by Möbius Objects

Solid Wood Karve Dining Chair in Black Ash by Möbius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

The solid wood Karve chair features soft curves and a contoured backrest exuding comfort and craftsmanship. The blackened finish accentuates the grain of the ash, beautiful from ever...

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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, Denmark

Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Oirlo, LI

Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen, Denmark Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen Iconic 'Peacock' Chair Model JH-550 designed by architect an...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Late 18th Century English Ash and Elm Windsor Armchair
Late 18th Century English Ash and Elm Windsor Armchair

Late 18th Century English Ash and Elm Windsor Armchair

Located in Middleburg, VA

An exceptional 18th-century English Windsor armchair crafted in the Midlands, circa 1790. This classic example features a hooped back with finely turned spindles, shaped arms support...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Wood

Set Of 6 Finely Crafted Windsor Side Chairs By Tom Seely Furniture
Set Of 6 Finely Crafted Windsor Side Chairs By Tom Seely Furniture

Set Of 6 Finely Crafted Windsor Side Chairs By Tom Seely Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A set of 6 very well made solid beech and cherry wood Windsor chairs with pegged construction, turned legs and stretcher and a saddle seat. The tapering back spindles with visible co...

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20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Cherry

Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair
Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair

Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair Measures 19.5" in width, 22" in depth and 29.5" in height. Seat height is 17.5" and armheight 27.5". Seat interior width is 16" and seat...

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

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Oak

Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel  Chairs, Set of 2
Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel  Chairs, Set of 2

Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

By Marge Carson

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sculptural large swivel chairs on a wood base. The ultra rare barrel tub style swivel chairs ex...

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Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

Set Of 10 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Set Of 10 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Set Of 10 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely set of 10 19th century English Windsor chestnut wheelback chairs. Very beautiful model called wheelback with a decoration on the back. Very beautiful set which has a very bea...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Set Of 6 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Set Of 6 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Set Of 6 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely set of 6 19th century english windsor chairs wheelback in chestnut Very beautiful model called wheelback with a decoration on the back Very beautiful set which has a very be...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Set of Six English Windsor Chairs

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 armrest is 26.77 in. (68 cm) The two high back chairs are 37.79 in. (96 cm) high x 22.04 in. (56 cm) wide and seat height 18.50 in. (47 cm) x 22.04 in. (56 cm) deep. The other four Windsor chairs...

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Early 20th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

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Wood

Vintage, New and Antique Windsor Chairs

Today, antique and vintage Windsor chairs serve as timeless, elegant seating no matter what your interior design preferences might be. Given their long history and versatility, they’re definitely among the chairs you should know when furnishing your new house or apartment.

The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. 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. The chairs have wooden legs that splay outward to provide stability, and unlike other chair designs, the back legs have no connection to the chair back. 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, owing to Pennsylvania lieutenant governor Patrick Gordon’s fondness for the seat. Colonial furniture makers sometimes painted their Windsor chairs, which were crafted from a variety of woods such as thick pine, ash or birch. The types of Windsor chairs made in America included chairs with the bentwood bow backs that characterized the English originals as well as other types of chair backs, such as rounded sack backs, backs with tall extensions and more.

Windsor style seating, which includes side chairs, rocking chairs and more, is synonymous with lightness, durability and comfort. These chairs were attractive for their portability and gracefully simple form, which rendered the furnishings versatile. Windsor chairs were frequently used in the gardens of 18th-century country homes, where tea would be served or musical entertainment took place for a modest-sized party. Today, Windsor chairs complement various furniture styles and are a practical seating choice whether you’re outfitting your entertainment room or seeking patio furniture for meals in the great outdoors.

Not all of us have the space for a sumptuous Chesterfield armchair or wingback chair — the adaptable, admirable Windsor chair, alternatively, makes for an ideal accent chair in your living room, while a Windsor bench is a surefire finishing touch to elevate any entryway or foyer. And whether you’re mixing and matching seats for the dining table or in the market for a more streamlined look, consider the Windsor chair for either plan. Find a collection of antique and vintage Windsor chairs on 1stDibs today.