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Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 18thc hand carved & crafted Bow back Windsor chair in fine condition and sturdy.
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Late 18th Century English Adirondack Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These
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1790s American Country Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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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
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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Similar Pair of English George III “Bow Back” Windsor Armchairs.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Similar Pair of English George III “Bow Back” Windsor Armchairs. Fine Quality Elegant
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1820s English George III Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm

18th Century American Saddle Seat Bow Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
18th century pine saddle seat and bow back windsor side chair in excellent condition. The saddle
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Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Antique Hitchcock Style Child's Black Bow Back Windsor Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hitchcock Style Child's Black Bow Back Windsor Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features nice
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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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
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Early 19th Century English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Ash

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
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19th Century North American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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20Thc Children's Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Original black painted bow back Child's Windsor chairs in fine condition. These fun
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner, Ca 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
interesting to note that the couple in cart are seated on antique Nantucket Bow Back Windsor chairs. The
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Paper

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English Bow-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century rustic English bow-back Windsor chair; yew wood, bentwood and spindle back, pierced
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Yew

Antique English Bow-Back Windsor Chair
English Bow-Back Windsor Chair
H 35 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of bow-back Windsor side chairs, each with nine spindles, bamboo turned legs and stretcher
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Early 1800s American Country Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

Antique Pair of Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
Pair of Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
H 37 in W 17 in D 16 in
Pair of Bow Back Windsor Side Chairs
Located in Summerland, CA
18th century Black painted surfaces. Stylized baluster and bamboo turning with dramatic pinched shield shaped seat and wide leg splay.
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

Double Bow Back Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
back Windsor armchair made from solid yew and elm. The high arched bentwood back encloses three turned
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19th Century English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

Double Bow Back Windsor Armchair
Double Bow Back Windsor Armchair
H 46 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
American Bow-Back Windsor Side Chair, circa 1780
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fine 18th century American bow-back Windsor side chair with crisp turnings, including a bulbous
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1780s American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

Fine Example of an Early 19th Century Stickback Double Bow, Windsor High Back
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Early 19th century handcrafted stickback double bow - Windsor high back elbow chair, made of yew
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1820s British Country Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm, Yew

American Colonial Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Bow back American Windsor chair. Retaining an old painted surface with Camel coloration. Forcefully
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18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Oak

ANTIQUE BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIRS, c. 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted English high-back broad Windsor arm chairs. Elmwood, pierced splat, unusual crinoline
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19th Century English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm

19th Century Windsor Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bow-back broad armed windsor chair, circa 19th century. This sculptural hardwood side chair or desk
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19th Century Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm, Hardwood, Oak, Wood

19th Century Windsor Armchair
19th Century Windsor Armchair
H 41 in W 24 in D 21 in
Pair of English Bow Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English bow back Windsor chairs, 19th century.
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19th Century Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

Large English Bow-back Windsor Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Bow-back oak and yew wood Windsor chair. This is one of two chairs available. Photos of
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19th Century English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Oak, Yew

18th Century American Bow Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A near pair of antique American bow back Windsor side chairs in nicely aged color and original
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Late 18th Century American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

FANTASTIC 18THC NEW ENGLAND HIGH BOW BACK WINDSOR CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND FOLKY BOWBACK 18THC EXSTENDED ARM WINDSOR CHAIR FROM NEW ENGLAND.WONDERFUL SADDLE SEAT AND
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Maple

18thC American Windsor Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully worn and aged American Bow Back Windsor chair.
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

18thC American Windsor Chair
18thC American Windsor Chair
H 36.5 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
Set of Three 19th Century Black Painted New England Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful set of three black painted exaggerated bow back Windsor chairs are in great
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1890s American American Colonial Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

Bow Back Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful patina
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19th Century American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

Bow Back Windsor Dining Chairs
Bow Back Windsor Dining Chairs
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
18thc English Windsor Bow Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 18thc hickory & pine early worn extended arm plank seat Windsor chair. This patina is the
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Hickory, Pine

18th Century Bow Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
English bow back windsor armchair
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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18th c. Continuous Arm - Bow Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18th century New England continuous arm Windsor chair is a spectacular example of early
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Pine

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Bow Back Windsor, Beech Elm, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Victorian bow-back Windsor chair in beech and elm
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Beech, Elm

Early 19th Century Yew Wood English George III “Bow Back” Windsor Armchair
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare Early 19th Century Yew Wood English George III “Bow Back” Windsor Armchair. Fine quality
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Yew

Pair of Antique Windsor Chairs, French, Beech, Bow Back Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Windsor chairs. A French, beech bow-back chair, dating to the late 19th
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Beech

Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or 'Captain's' chair. An
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19th Century Victorian Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian, antique, low bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm

18TH C. NEW ENGLAND BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIR W/SADDLE SEAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18THC NEW ENGLAND BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIR W/SADDLE SEAT. MADE OF POPULAR AND HICKORY WOODS. THE
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Hickory

Assembled Pair of American Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Assembled pair of rustic bow back Windsor chairs featuring a nine spindle back. One chair is
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18th Century American Rustic Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Marble & Shattuck Bow Back Windsor Armchair in White Oak, '1920'
By The Marble & Shattuck Chair Co.
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival eight spindle bow back Windsor armchair in white oak. The chair bears its original
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Early 20th Century American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Oak

Exaggerated Saddle Seat - 18th c. Bow-back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Known as the bread and butter of the Windsor trade, this 18th century New England bow-back side
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Pine

Set of Four English 19th Century Yew and Elm Wood Windsor Bow-Back Armchairs
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of four 19th century yew and elm wood Lincolnshire bow-back Windsor armchairs The main
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19th Century European Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm, Yew

18th Century Bow Back Signed S, KILBURN Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine bow back step down 18th century Windsor chair signed S,KILBURN ( maker ) on base of the
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18th Century American American Classical Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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19th Century Bow Back Windsor Armchairs / Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Country pair of amazing American Windsor chairs that provide great comfort and style. Condition is
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Oak

Classic Set of Ten Primitive Windsor Bow Back Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of ten windsor style chairs. Worn in the Ralph Lauren style, but tight, chairs have been
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Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Ash

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
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Maple, Oak, Pine, Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Captain's Pub Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with a shaped saddle seat and a back splat featuring a spade design. Also known as bow back chairs
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19th Century English Regency Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Brass

Set of Six Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A true matched set of six period Philadelphia bow-back Windsor chairs. The chairs have nine
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Oak

Antique Elm Armchair, Victorian, Bow Back Windsor Chair, Scotland 1820, B2280
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique armchair, Victorian Elm chair, bow back Windsor armchair, Scotland, 1820 Scotland, 1820
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1820s Scottish Victorian Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm

Set of Six Georgian Bow Backed Windsor Chairs
Located in London, GB
Of Classic bentwood and turned spindle form with saddled seats. Nutty colored ash and elm. English, Buckinghamshire, circa 1820. Measures: 34.75” high x 17” wide x 14.5” deep. Se...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Ash, Elm

Two Georgian Double Bow Windsor Armchairs
Located in London, GB
traces of historic paint and original surface. Lovely honest and original pair of well drawn bow back
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

Two Georgian Double Bow Windsor Armchairs
Two Georgian Double Bow Windsor Armchairs
H 39 in W 19.75 in D 14.25 in
Associated set of 11 painted Philadelphia Windsor chairs
Located in Mobile, AL
Associated set of 11 painted Philadelphia bow- backed Windsor chairs by John B. Ackley, a well
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

Pair of Windsor Bow-Back Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Windsor bow-back side chairs, having bamboo turnings, attractively shaped saddle seats, and
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19th Century American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

18th Century Windsor Bow Back Chair
Located in London, GB
Cotton, The English Regional Chair, ACC, Woodbridge , 2000, Page 50 Fig. TV30, illustrates and described
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Late 18th Century English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

18th Century Windsor Bow Back Chair
H 41.5 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
Windsor Bow-Back Armchair
Located in Litchfield, CT
Probably Connecticut, ca. 1780-1790. The chair has a bowed back terminating into shaped arms with a
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Ash, Maple

Windsor Bow-Back Armchair
Windsor Bow-Back Armchair
H 41.25 in D 16.5 in
18th Century Cabriole Leg Windsor Bow Back Chair
Located in London, GB
With pierced "Gothic" lancet-arch and stylised heart splat. Rich honey colored yew, elm and ash, English, Thames Valley region, circa 1770. Measure: 39" high x 26" wide x 22" deep.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

East Anglian Bow Back Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
With elegant stylized wheatsheaf splat ash and elm with original color and surface, English, Suffolk, c.1820 35" high x 21.5" wide x 15.75" deep Seat Height: 15.5" high  
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Early 1800s English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

East Anglian Bow Back Windsor Armchair
East Anglian Bow Back Windsor Armchair
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 15.75 in
Sack Back Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
favorite chair was a bow-back or sack back Windsor arm chair. On his actual chair, he cut the legs shorter
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

Dining Room Chairs with Caned Seats, Victorian Windsor Bow Back Style, Set of 8
Located in Madison, WI
Dining room chairs, set of 8, with caned seats. Antique Windsor bow-back style in soft pine finish
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Pine

Very Good Black Painted English Bow-Back Windsor Armchair, circa 1820-1830
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The early 19th century stick back Windsor bow-back armchair, in oak and beech, having a nine-stick
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1820s English George IV Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Beech, Oak

19th century painted Windsor chair
Located in Stamford, GB
An ash and elm bow back Windsor chair in old painted finish. England C.1840. Charming repairs to
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1840s Great Britain (UK) Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

19th century painted Windsor chair
19th century painted Windsor chair
H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Late 18th Century English Hoop Back Windsor Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
A Late 18th century elm and ash bow-back Windsor chair. Real individual character to this
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18th Century British Country Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Oak

Pair of Windsor Bow-Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
delightful pair of George II period bow back windsor armchairs with generous bell shaped seats and crinoline
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Late 18th Century English Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

Pair of Windsor Bow-Back Armchairs
H 37.5 in W 23.75 in D 24.25 in
Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair Circa 1900 - 1925 Original Finish Turned Legs
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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Brass

Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely set of 4 19th century English Windsor chairs in chestnut Very nice set which has a very beautiful patina. They have been checked by our cabinetmaker. T hey have reinforcement...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Chestnut

Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Chairs
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H 32.68 in W 14.18 in D 18.12 in
Early 19th Century English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Windsor armchair, Thames Valley, Yew, with Elm seat. A pleasing, simple and unfussy example of English Country furniture in a variety of indigenous timbers, with r...
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Early 19th Century British Country Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm, Yew

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 Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Maple

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 Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Hardwood

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...
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Early 20th Century English Country Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from chestnut. The table features a four plank top 1 inch thick with tongue and groove joinery and a beau...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Chestnut

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 Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Step Down Windsor Chairs -4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original sour apple green painted step down New England Windsor chairs in fine condition.The chairs have fine little floral design on the top splash of each chair. All chairs a...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

1930s John Gomm English Windsor Chair Set of 6
By John Gomm
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 6 Windsor chairs. by John Gomm England, 1930-1940 Excellent condiction.
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1930s English Country Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

1930s John Gomm English Windsor Chair Set of 6
1930s John Gomm English Windsor Chair Set of 6
H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Windsor Spindleback Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English windsor spindleback side chairs, 19th century (2 available).
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19th Century Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

Windsor Spindleback Side Chairs
Windsor Spindleback Side Chairs
H 37 in W 20 in D 21 in
18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18th-century English stickback Windsor armchair is a testament to the timeless craftsmanship of the period. Its robust structure, crafted from elm, showcases a thick s...
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18th Century British Primitive Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Elm

19th Century Ash Farmhouse Table With One Drawer
Located in Billingshurst, GB
19th Century Ash Farmhouse Table with one drawer. The table stands on a gorgeous base with four chamfered legs and lovely brackets on the ends. The four plank top has stunning patin...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Ash

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 Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century English George III Yew Wood Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Rare pair of English 18th century Windsor armchairs from the Thames Valley Region, George III Period, with bow-backs having pierced and carved middle splats, cabriole front legs and ...
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18th Century English George III Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Yew

Early 20thc Replicas of 18thc Butterfly Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Butterfly Step down Windsor chairs with saddle seats in amazing aged & amazing patina.This set of matching Windsor chairs are 20thc bench made to look like the early 18th...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair

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Wood

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Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique bow back windsor chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and softwood, every antique bow back windsor chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique bow back windsor chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique bow back windsor chair, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Bow Back Windsor Chair?

Prices for an antique bow back windsor chair start at $350 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $2,100.

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