What is a Windsor back chair?

A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.

How do you identify a Windsor chair?

To identify a Windsor chair, look at how it was made. On authentic pieces, the 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. Shop a range of Windsor chairs on 1stDibs.

Why is it called a Windsor chair?

A Windsor chair is called that after the town where it was first made, Windsor, England. In 1710, artisans in the village began producing wooden spindle chairs. Craftsmen in the American colonies began making their own versions in the 1730s. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s, however, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique Windsor chairs.

What is a Windsor rocking chair?

A 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.

How do I identify a Windsor rocking chair?

To 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.

How much is a Windsor chair worth?

A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.

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Spindle Dining Chair Set Of 6

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Nichols And Stone

American Colonial Dining Chairs

Spindle Back Chair Set Black

New England Dining Chair

Collection of 3 Birdcage Windsor Chairs-3

$3,250 / set

Collection of 3 Birdcage Windsor Chairs-3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of three original black painted 19thc American Birdcage Windsor chairs. Hand made construction original black painted plank seat Windsor chairs.All in fine & sturdy cond...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

Nichols & Stone Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs, Faux Bamboo

$2,100 / set

Nichols & Stone Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs, Faux Bamboo

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Nichols & Stone Birdcage Windsor dining chairs featuring split wedge mortise and tenon joinery with faux bamboo turned spindles, legs & H stretchers.

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Birdcage Windsor Side Chairs, Handcrafted Walnut, USA

$1,695 / set

Mid-Century Birdcage Windsor Side Chairs, Handcrafted Walnut, USA

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of mid 20th c. Birdcage Windsor side chairs with braced back design and nicely patinated original finish.

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20th Century American Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18thc New England Extended Arm Comb back Windsor Birdcage

$3,895

18thc New England Extended Arm Comb back Windsor Birdcage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18thc New England Extended Arm Comb back Windsor Birdcage. wonderful large spindles providing the height and look of this 18thc Windsor. Great condition. amazing patina and wonder...

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Antique 18th Century American Folk Art Chairs

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Wood

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Pair Early American Birdcage Windsor Chairs

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Pair Early American Birdcage Windsor Chairs

Located in South Coast, CA

Pair of Birdcage Windsor side chairs dating to late1700's, early 1800's in my best estimation.

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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

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Wood

19th C Birdcage Windsors Chairs Set of four

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H 35 in W 19 in D 16 in

19th C Birdcage Windsors Chairs Set of four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C Birdcage Windsors Chairs from Pennsylvania. Set of four.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Chairs

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Wood

Set of Six 19th c. Early Philadelphia Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs

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H 34 in W 29 in D 17 in

Set of Six 19th c. Early Philadelphia Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of 19th c. early Philadelphia Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs is in outstanding condition with rich character and patina.

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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

19Thc New England Birdcage Windsor Chairs-Set of Six

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H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in

19Thc New England Birdcage Windsor Chairs-Set of Six

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Birdcage step down Windsor chairs were found in New England from a private collection and are in amazing condition.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Birdcage Windsor Chairs in Windsor Green, Set of Four

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H 21 in W 20.5 in D 16 in

19th Century Birdcage Windsor Chairs in Windsor Green, Set of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century green painted Windsor chairs in fine condition with wear consistent from age and use. This set of four matching chairs are very strong and sturdy. They are super comfort...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Chairs

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Early 19th Century Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs from Pennsylvania

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H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in

Early 19th Century Rod Back Birdcage Windsor Chairs from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing set of black over red paint decorated Windsor chairs are in great untouched condition. These chairs were found in Pennsylvania and are probably Lancaster or Berks County...

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Wood

18thc English Birdcage Windsor Arm Chair

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H 29 in W 21 in D 16 in

18thc English Birdcage Windsor Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing early 18thc English Windsor arm chair in hickory and pine wood .The condition is very good and comfortable too. The form and patina on this chair is the best. Most usual shap...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs

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Antique Birdcage Ash Windsor Lippincott Family Side Chair

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H 35 in W 17 in D 18.5 in

Antique Birdcage Ash Windsor Lippincott Family Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Birdcage Ash Windsor Lippincott Family Side Chair with original paperwork to underside.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Other Windsor Chairs

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Ash

19th C. New England Birdcage Windsor Arm Chair

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H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in

19th C. New England Birdcage Windsor Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 19thc New England plank seat birdcage Windsor arm chair is in great condition and has a wonderful mellow patina.It is in sturdy condition and very comfortable .This is a g...

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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

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Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century New England Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in

Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century New England Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs

Located in Peabody, MA

A set of six early 19th century New England birdcage Windsor chairs in cherry with carved pine seats.

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry, Pine

Antique Birdcage Ash Windsor Hand Painted Lippincott Family Side Chair - a Pair

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H 17 in Dm 18.5 in

Antique Birdcage Ash Windsor Hand Painted Lippincott Family Side Chair - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Birdcage Ash Windsor Hand Painted Lippincott Family Side Chairs - a Pair.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Other Windsor Chairs

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Ash

French Vintage Birdcage Chair Made of Rattan, 1960

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H 59.06 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in

French Vintage Birdcage Chair Made of Rattan, 1960

Located in Oirlo, LI

French Vintage Birdcage chair made of rattan, 1960 This is a beautiful crazy chair, also called bird cage chair. This of course because of the large "kind of bow cage" you are ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood

Fantastic Early 19thc Original Black Painted Windsor Chair

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H 34 in W 20 in D 16 in

Fantastic Early 19thc Original Black Painted Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS 19THC EARLY ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED BIRDCAGE WINDSOR SIDE CHAIR IS SIGNED "CWJ" AND IS FROM NEW ENGLAND.THE ORIGINAL PAINTED SURFACE IS FANTASTIC WITH WONDERFUL PATINA & WEAR TO ...

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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

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Pine, Hickory

18th Century Early Pennsylvania Signed Windsor Chairs by Love & Whitelock

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H 34 in W 20 in D 18 in

18th Century Early Pennsylvania Signed Windsor Chairs by Love & Whitelock

Located in Doylestown, PA

Handcrafted birdcage bamboo turned Windsor chairs by Love & Whitelock, circa 1790.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Windsor Chairs

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Oak

Milo Baughman Parsons Burl Tortoise Console Table

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H 28 in W 84 in D 16 in

Milo Baughman Parsons Burl Tortoise Console Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Southampton, NJ

This piece is a custom commission from the New York Furniture Exchange later named the New York Design Center. "Vintage Birdcage Windsor Chairs, Pair" can be seen in separate listin...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Early Signed 19th Century Original Painted Birdcage Windsor Side Chair

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H 34 in W 20 in D 16 in

Early Signed 19th Century Original Painted Birdcage Windsor Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early signed initials "CWJ" 19th century original black painted birdcage windsor side chair from New England. Wonderful old surface and great patina.

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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

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Pine, Hickory

Nichols & Stone Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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H 38 in W 19 in D 22 in

Nichols & Stone Birdcage Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Southampton, NJ

Set of six Nichols & Stone Birdcage Windsor dining chairs consisting of two arm chairs & four sides.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

19thc Birdcage Windsor Chairs From New England-Set of Six

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H 34 in W 18.5 in D 18 in

19thc Birdcage Windsor Chairs From New England-Set of Six

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing matching set of six Birdcage Windsor chairs are in fine condition and very comfortable.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

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19th Century Original Black Painted Birdcage Windsor Chairs, Pair

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H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in

19th Century Original Black Painted Birdcage Windsor Chairs, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of fine dark painted Windsor chairs retain their original aged patina. The condition is very good and have fantastic pegged construction. The pair are very sturdy and strong.

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Antique 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

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Wood

Late 19thc Signed Birdcage Windsor Chairs

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H 35 in W 20 in D 18 in

Late 19thc Signed Birdcage Windsor Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century American Windsor Chairs, pristine condition. Stamped by the maker as show in the images. The condition are very good and sturdy with a wonderful patina. Some of ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

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19th Century Windsor Chairs in Black Painted Surface, Pair

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H 35 in W 20 in D 18 in

19th Century Windsor Chairs in Black Painted Surface, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original painted black over dark chocolate birdcage Windsor chairs. The condition is very good with wear on the seats consistent with age and use.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

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Wood

19Thc New England Birdcage Windsor Chairs-Set of Six

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H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in

19Thc New England Birdcage Windsor Chairs-Set of Six

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Birdcage step down Windsor chairs were found in New England from a private collection and are in amazing condition.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

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Wood

19thc Pennsylvania Birdcage Windsors in Original Black Paint / Set of Six

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H 35 in W 21 in D 18 in

19thc Pennsylvania Birdcage Windsors in Original Black Paint / Set of Six

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century original black painted Pennsylvania birdcage windsor chairs a set of six with bamboo turnings.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

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Wood

19Thc Early Set of Bird Cage Windsor Chairs-6

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H 36 in W 19 in D 16 in

19Thc Early Set of Bird Cage Windsor Chairs-6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19Thc New England birdcage Windsor chairs in fine condition.These early chairs have a wonderful mellow patina.The condition is very good and strong & sturdy.Sold as a compl...

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Antique 1820s American Country Chairs

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Wood

Marguerite Stuber Pearson Oil of a Woman at a Spinet, Boston School, circa 1920s

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H 13.5 in W 16 in D 1 in

Marguerite Stuber Pearson Oil of a Woman at a Spinet, Boston School, circa 1920s

By Marguerite S. Pearson

Located in Peabody, MA

Among her most famous paintings is “The Girl at the Melodeon” and this work expands upon that subject, but the introduction of the bright green birdcage Windsor chair makes this a st...

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Paintings

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Paint

MCM Nichols & Stone American Windsor Birdcage Maple Bamboo Dining Chairs 6

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H 38.25 in W 18 in D 17.25 in

MCM Nichols & Stone American Windsor Birdcage Maple Bamboo Dining Chairs 6

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Louisville, KY

Ever run across those really unique chairs in a photo online or in a magazine and you just can't get them out of your head? Yeah, these are those kind of chairs. Unique, timeless and...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

6 Nichols & Stone American Windsor Faux Bamboo Maple Birdcage Dining Side Chairs

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H 37.75 in W 22 in D 19 in

6 Nichols & Stone American Windsor Faux Bamboo Maple Birdcage Dining Side Chairs

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Dayton, OH

Six gorgeous birdcage Windsor style dining chairs manufactured by the Nichols & Stone Company.

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1990s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY BIRDCAGE-BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS

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H 38 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in

PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY BIRDCAGE-BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of lovely Bird-Cage Back Windsors in Original Black Paint.. Great form and strudy
construction

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Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs

$2,752 / set

H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Folk Art Early 20th Century Wood Rustic Four Chairs

Located in Brescia, IT

Four rustic chairs 1900-1910 Hand-carved wood Excellent condition.

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Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

$1,892 / set

H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in

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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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rush French Armchairs

$1,284 / set

H 35.83 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in

Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rush French Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of mid 20th armchairs or occasional chairs. France, c1950s. Rush and oak,. Good condition, some wear commensurate with age. Price is for the pair. Location...

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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 1950s Side Chairs in Restored Wood — 2 Sets Available

$1,380Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 40.56 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in

Pair of Italian 1950s Side Chairs in Restored Wood — 2 Sets Available

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian chairs produced in the 1950s, built in an exotic hardwood. The wooden frames have undergone a complete renovation process: deep sanding followed by a shellac refinish...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early American Style Dining or Side Chairs Maple Windsor Hitchcock Stamped Set 4

$2,495 / set

H 34 in W 17.5 in D 17 in

Early American Style Dining or Side Chairs Maple Windsor Hitchcock Stamped Set 4

By Hitchcock, Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic vintage Early American Style Maple Windsor Hitchcock stamped dining or side chairs stamped model number 112G23 composed of birdcage style spindle backs, faux bamboo frames,...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs, Walnut & Oak, Mustache-Back Design

$3,600 / set

H 34.38 in W 17.25 in D 19 in

1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs, Walnut & Oak, Mustache-Back Design

Located in Astoria, NY

1930s French Art Deco side chairs, sourced in Provence, France. The pair features distinctive sculpted mustache-back panels in beautifully figured walnut, supported by solid oak fram...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

$1,395

H 42 in W 25.5 in D 23 in

Antique 18th Century American New England Fan Back Maple Windsor Arm Chair 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique 18th century American fan/comb back New England maple Windsor armchair, Massachussetts, circa 1780. A very handsome late 1700s maple windsor armchair from the Federal ...

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Antique 1780s American Federal Chairs

Materials

Maple

Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in

Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This finely painted and decorated child's chair from New England has wonderful original gilding and fine stenciled splash. The rush seat is original to the chair. There is wear to be...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Italian 1950s Side Chairs Carlo de Carli Attributed in Brown Walnut Wax Polished

$1,834 / set

H 36.62 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Italian 1950s Side Chairs Carlo de Carli Attributed in Brown Walnut Wax Polished

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant Mid-Century Modern side chairs Carlo de Carli attributed in solid brown walnut, with excellent original dark green leatherete. Restored and polished to wax Measures cm: H 93...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Tell City Furniture Hard Rock Maple Cattail Back Dining Chairs

$900 / set

H 38.5 in W 19.75 in D 21 in

Pair of Tell City Furniture Hard Rock Maple Cattail Back Dining Chairs

By Tell City Chair Co.

Located in Pasadena, TX

Back: Features a distinctive "cattail back" design with vertical spindles resembling cattail reeds. Seat: Typically has a contoured or saddle seat for comfort. Legs: Turned legs ar...

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

Pair English 19th Century Faux Bamboo And Rush Side Chairs C.1815

$2,527 / set

H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in

Pair English 19th Century Faux Bamboo And Rush Side Chairs C.1815

Located in London, GB

Pair Of English 19th Century Faux Bamboo And Rush Side Chairs C.1815 A pair of English Regency side chairs in solid wood with original rush seats. Slender turned legs, shaped stretc...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rush

Pair of English Country Windsor Back Carved Oak Dining Armchairs

$675 / set

H 40 in W 23 in D 16 in

Pair of English Country Windsor Back Carved Oak Dining Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Country Windsor style (20th Century) dining armchairs with rounded Windsor backs and shaped seats, resting on four angled legs with stretcher bases. (carving under se...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair

$1,743

H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in

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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Antique Early 1800s English Country Windsor Chairs

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Oak

Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair

$3,894 / set

H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.1 in

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...

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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

$1,500 / set

H 37.6 in W 17.33 in D 22.45 in

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate woodc...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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4 Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs Mortis & Tenon Joinery Habersham Plantation

$1,750 / set

H 40.5 in W 25 in D 21 in

4 Spindle Back Windsor Dining Chairs Mortis & Tenon Joinery Habersham Plantation

By Habersham

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful set of 4 spindle back Windsor chairs comprised of maple, oak and pine hand crafted having mortise and tenon joinery in seats and backs by Habersham Plantation Corp. North...

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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Pine

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$895

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Mid Century Long Rectangular Mirror with Maple Frame

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Located in Freehold, NJ

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$11,500

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Located in High Point, NC

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$1,800 / item

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Located in Culver City, CA

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$5,590 / item

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$2,140

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Located in MILL, NL

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$2,250

H 20 in W 31.75 in D 18.25 in

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland. Using a much earlier pine chest this piece ...

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$4,595

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Located in Franklin Park, IL

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$355 / item

H 0.6 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

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By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

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$1,335

H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 1.19 in

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By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in Roma, IT

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Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels

$3,440

H 26.38 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in

Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels

Located in Milan, IT

Brutalist Italian 1970s Small Wood and Stained and Textured Yellow Glass Dry Bar on Wooden Wheels. Provenance: Monticello Golf Club. Designed by Architect. Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1974.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

$6,800 / set

H 34 in W 19 in D 21 in

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif. The chairs are constructed from radiant mahogany with arc...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Mahogany

Swedish Pendant in Brass and Glass by Böhlmarks

$1,834

H 17.72 in Dm 12.6 in

Swedish Pendant in Brass and Glass by Böhlmarks

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Karlstad, SE

A striking pendant lamp from the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer Böhlmarks, dating back to the 1940s. This piece features an amber-toned, frosted glass shade with delicate sta...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1870's Harvest Table From Pennsylvania

$2,956Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 82 in D 31 in

1870's Harvest Table From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1870s Pennsylvania wooden 2 bread board top all wooden tavern table. Original mustard over gray paint. Wonderful Peg and Square cut nail construction. Strong and sturdy table.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

1930's Italian Console & Stool

$16,500

H 34 in W 38 in D 13.25 in

1930's Italian Console & Stool

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Bentwood

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Birdcage Windsor Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of birdcage windsor chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique birdcage windsor chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and pine. Birdcage windsor chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Birdcage windsor chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical style is often sought at 1stDibs. Birdcage windsor chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nichols & Stone are consistently popular.

How Much are Birdcage Windsor Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,550, while they’re typically $1,495 on the low end and $5,500 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Birdcage Windsor Chairs

What is a Windsor back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
How do you identify a Windsor chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To identify a Windsor chair, look at how it was made. On authentic pieces, the 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. Shop a range of Windsor chairs on 1stDibs.
Why is it called a Windsor chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 14, 2023
A Windsor chair is called that after the town where it was first made, Windsor, England. In 1710, artisans in the village began producing wooden spindle chairs. Craftsmen in the American colonies began making their own versions in the 1730s. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s, however, 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. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique Windsor chairs.
What is a Windsor rocking chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A 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.
How do I identify a Windsor rocking chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To 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.
How much is a Windsor chair worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A set of antique Windsor chairs can sell from about $500 to well into the thousands, depending on the quality and condition. Single chairs range from about $100 to thousands, with age being a major factor in value. Find a range of antique vintage Windsor and other chairs on 1stDibs.

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