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.

What color chairs go with a black table?

There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.

Black Windsor Chairs

American Colonial Dining Chairs

Hitchcock Windsor

Metal Windsor

Birdcage Windsor

Early 19thc Original Black Painted Balloon Back Windsor Chair

$1,340Sale Price|20% Off

H 35 in W 22 in D 18 in

Early 19thc Original Black Painted Balloon Back Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Black painted balloon back Windsor chair in fine condition.This chair is a black

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Antique 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

$3,400 / set

H 39.25 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in

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

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20th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Windsor Armchair

$900

H 34 in W 23.5 in D 18 in

Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Windsor Armchair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This armchair is lacquered in black with gold accents. The legs are made to have the look of bamboo

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Early 19th Century Windsor Elm Chair

$3,000

H 41.5 in W 23.25 in D 15.25 in

Antique Early 19th Century Windsor Elm Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Early 19th century windsor elm chair, England, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

19thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair From N.E.

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 37 in W 20.5 in D 15 in

19thc High Back Windsor Arm Chair From N.E.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc New England Hand made wooden black Windsor chair. Circa 1840-1860. Wonderful black paint

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Chair, Solid Black Oak, Contemporary Danish Artist, One Piece, Unika

$2,866

H 33.08 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in

Sculptural Chair, Solid Black Oak, Contemporary Danish Artist, One Piece, Unika

By René Theis

Located in Fredensborg, DK

This unique chair is crafted from reclaimed Danish oak, meticulously curated by skilled Danish

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

19Thc Bird Cage Windsor Chairs in Original Black Paint

$2,220Sale Price|20% Off

H 35 in W 19 in D 15.5 in

19Thc Bird Cage Windsor Chairs in Original Black Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These 19thc Original black painted Windsor chairs were found in Pennsylvania and in great

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Windsor Chair in Original Black Paint

$1,276Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 19 in D 17 in

Early 19th Century Windsor Chair in Original Black Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 1880s original black painted Windsor side chair is in fine condition and has a wonderful

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Windsor Chair

$2,000

H 27 in W 17.5 in D 16.75 in

Antique 19th Century Windsor Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century windsor chair, circa 1840. Beautifully worn seat and arms.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Windsor Children's Chairs in Black Painted Surface, Pair

$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 13 in W 14 in D 16 in

19th Century Windsor Children's Chairs in Black Painted Surface, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original black painted children's chairs in fantastic condition. These wonderful

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Antique 19th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair

$1,590

H 31 in W 17 in D 21 in

Nicholas and Stone Black Lacquered Hand Painted Windsor Chair

By Nicholas & Stone Co

Located in Pasadena, TX

A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie chair. The chair is in the japanned black hue

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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood

20Thc Children's Windsor Chairs, Pair

$1,260Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28 in W 12 in D 12 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint

$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28 in W 15 in D 15 in

19Thc Children's Windsor Chairs in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Black Painted child's Windsor chairs.These chairs are in fine and sturdy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood

Steel Windsor style chair. New York, 1920s

$2,889

H 35.83 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in

Steel Windsor style chair. New York, 1920s

Located in London, GB

Chairs of this type were popular at the turn of the century, this model relates to a large group

Category

Vintage 1920s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Country Child Sized Dark Brown Painted Windsor Chair

$395

H 32 in W 15 in D 15 in

American Country Child Sized Dark Brown Painted Windsor Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (1st half 19th Century) wooden Windsor side chair with a fan back and dark

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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Paint

Early 19th Century Child's Windsor Chair

$1,750

H 21 in W 13 in D 14 in

Early 19th Century Child's Windsor Chair

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Early 19th century child's windsor chair.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Children's Furniture

Recent Sales

American Windsor Hickory Oakwood Handpainted Stenciled Chairs Black and Gold

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

American Windsor Hickory Oakwood Handpainted Stenciled Chairs Black and Gold

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

These chairs are fantastic. Delicate but sturdy, with a lovely design of a bird on a branch with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Bow Back Windsor Side Chairs

Unavailable

H 36 in W 16 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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Bow-Back Windsor Side Chair, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 35.25 in W 15 in D 17 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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Antique 1780s American Windsor Chairs

Set of Iron Sack Back Windsors

Unavailable

H 36 in W 24 in D 17 in

Set of Iron Sack Back Windsors

Located in Summerland, CA

1930's Wrought iron painted paint. Some wear due to elements. Turned legs with single stretcher. 3 armchairs, 1 w/o arms.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Iron

Primitive 18th Century Comb Backed Windsor Armchair

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 21.75 in D 16 in

Primitive 18th Century Comb Backed Windsor Armchair

Located in London, GB

” high x 22 ½” wide x 15” deep A delightful classic primitive comb backed Windsor of great natural

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Windsor Chairs

Rare Maple Low-Back Windsor Armchair, Rhode Island, circa 1760

Unavailable

H 28 in W 27.5 in D 15 in

Rare Maple Low-Back Windsor Armchair, Rhode Island, circa 1760

Located in Providence, RI

This chair is related to the chair illustrated by Charles Santore in Windsor style in America (cat

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Antique 18th Century American William and Mary Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Brogliato Traverso Newood Chair in Black Stained Ash Structure for Cappellini

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 19.89 in D 20.87 in

Brogliato Traverso Newood Chair in Black Stained Ash Structure for Cappellini

By Brogliato Traverso, Cappellini

Located in New York, NY

The result of a contemporary re-interpretation of the timeless charm of Windsor-style chairs

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brogliato Traverso Newood Chair in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini

Unavailable

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H 30.32 in W 19.89 in D 20.87 in

Brogliato Traverso Newood Chair in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Brogliato Traverso

Located in New York, NY

The result of a contemporary re-interpretation of the timeless charm of Windsor-style chairs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brogliato Traverso Newood Stool in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini

Unavailable

+ 1 more

H 36.03 in W 20.08 in D 20.28 in

Brogliato Traverso Newood Stool in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Brogliato Traverso

Located in New York, NY

The result of a contemporary re-interpretation of the timeless charm of Windsor-style chairs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Windsor Chair

Unavailable

19th Century Windsor Chair

Located in London, GB

A 19th century beech and elm Thames Valley lathe back Windsor armchair, retaining much of the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

Late 20th Century Distressed Black Windsor Side Chairs - Pair A

Unavailable

H 41 in W 18 in D 20.5 in

Late 20th Century Distressed Black Windsor Side Chairs - Pair A

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of Windsor dining side chairs, unbranded. Nutwood with back, legs & stretchers painted black

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nutwood, Paint

Late 20th Century Distressed Black Windsor Side Chairs - Pair B

Unavailable

H 41 in W 18 in D 20.5 in

Late 20th Century Distressed Black Windsor Side Chairs - Pair B

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of Windsor dining side chairs, unbranded. Nutwood with back, legs & stretchers painted black

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nutwood, Paint

Pr.Painted & Decorated Windsors

Unavailable

H 32 in

Pr.Painted & Decorated Windsors

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pr. red & black painted & decorated step down windsor chairs . Decoration is musical instruments on

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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ove Boldt, Fritz Hansen Windsor Chair, Black, New Painted

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in

Ove Boldt, Fritz Hansen Windsor Chair, Black, New Painted

By Fritz Hansen, Ove Boldt

Located in Faarevejle, DK

Ove Boldt, Fritz Hansen windsor armchair, black, new painted. Beatiful Danish designed chair from

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Tavern Table in Cherry, Black Base, 8 Matching Windsor Chairs, Reproduction

Unavailable

H 30 in W 42 in D 90 in

Tavern Table in Cherry, Black Base, 8 Matching Windsor Chairs, Reproduction

By D.R. Dimes, Nichols & Stone

Located in Billerica, MA

matching Windsor chairs, 2 ends and 6 sides. Base of table and chairs are done in a burnished black antique

Category

2010s American American Colonial Dining Room Sets

Materials

Cherry

C04. Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Spindle Back, by Jason Lewis Furniture

Unavailable

H 29 in W 18 in D 22 in

C04. Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Spindle Back, by Jason Lewis Furniture

By Jason Lewis Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

The C04 dining chair, in solid American black walnut. The design references Windsor chair tradition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Pair Exceptional Paint-Decorated Windsor Chairs, Probably Boston, c 1820

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 17 in D 16 in

Pair Exceptional Paint-Decorated Windsor Chairs, Probably Boston, c 1820

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of side chairs with outstanding original paint decoration, black and red faux grain with gold

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Reproduction Black Windsor Chair

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H 39 in W 22 in D 16 in

Reproduction Black Windsor Chair

Located in Nantucket, MA

Reproduction black windsor chair.

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Original Painted Windsor Chair

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H 37.5 in W 21 in D 13.5 in

Original Painted Windsor Chair

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th century original painted stick back Windsor chair, 1840. Measures: Height to the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

West Country Windsor Chair

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H 41 in W 24 in D 15 in

West Country Windsor Chair

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th century West country Windsor chair, 1820. Seat height - 16"(41cm) Dimensions: 24

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Antique 19th Century English George III Windsor Chairs

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine, Hickory

19TH C. NE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR

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H 32 in Dm 20 in

19TH C. NE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR

Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Jamaican Windsor Arm Chairs

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H 39 in W 22 in D 19 in

Pair of Jamaican Windsor Arm Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Jamaican mahogany British Colonial or West Indies windsor arm chairs, with great turnings

Category

Antique 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Set of 5 Original Black Painted Brace Back Windsor Chairs

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H 42 in W 26 in D 25 in

Set of 5 Original Black Painted Brace Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic set of five matching black painted 19thc brace back extended arm Windsor chairs from New

Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

18th Century Extended Arm Windsor Chair in Original Black Paint

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H 39 in W 25 in D 19 in

18th Century Extended Arm Windsor Chair in Original Black Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18TH C EXTENDED ARM WINDSOR CHAIR. HAS ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED SURFACE. THIS CHAIR HAS FANTASTIC

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

19thc Early Black Knuckle Arm Windsor Chair From N.E.

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H 36 in W 25 in D 26 in

19thc Early Black Knuckle Arm Windsor Chair From N.E.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL OLD BLACK SURFACE 19THC KNUCKLE ARM WINDSOR ARM CHAIR FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS FANTASTIC

Category

20th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

Comb Back Windsor Chair, England, circa 1800

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H 38.5 in W 25.5 in D 15.5 in

Comb Back Windsor Chair, England, circa 1800

Located in Culver City, CA

Comb Back Windsor Chair, England, circa 1800 Comb back with shaped ears to the top rail, seven

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Primitive Windsor Chairs

19th Century Yew and Elm Windsor Chair

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H 43.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

19th Century Yew and Elm Windsor Chair

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Yew and Elm Windsor chair, with saddle-shaped seat and H-shaped stretcher English, c. 1830

Category

Antique 1830s English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Pair of 19th Century Painted Windsor Chairs

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H 38 in W 24 in D 15.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Painted Windsor Chairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of 19th century green painted Windsor chairs, 1860. Seat height 16.5" (42cm). Dimensions

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Set of Three 19th Century Black Painted New England Windsor Chairs

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H 40 in W 16 in D 17 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

Category

Antique 1890s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Black Painted Windsor Armchairs

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H 38 in W 21 in D 17 in

Early 19th Century Black Painted Windsor Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century black painted Windsor armchairs in fantastic condition. They are not an exact

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Original Green Extended-Arm Windsor Chair

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H 38 in W 24 in D 22 in

18th Century Original Green Extended-Arm Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 18thc extended knuckle arm Windsor chair is in a dark original green painted surface

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Late 19th Century One Armed Military Officers Windsor Chair

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H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Late 19th Century One Armed Military Officers Windsor Chair

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderfully unusual late 19th century one armed military officers windsor chair. Manufactured with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Fantastic 18thc Original Painted New England Windsor Side Chair

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H 36.5 in W 18 in L 36.5 in

Fantastic 18thc Original Painted New England Windsor Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 18thc Windsor fiddle back chair retains all original crusty black painted surface with a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

18th Century Reproduction of a Butterfly Windsor Chair

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H 48.5 in W 28.5 in D 21 in

18th Century Reproduction of a Butterfly Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Reproduction of an 18th century oversized butterfly Windsor chair. Amazing black over paint surface

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Arts & Crafts Gothic Heraldic Lion Back Windsor Chairs

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H 35 in W 17 in L 35 in

Set of 6 Arts & Crafts Gothic Heraldic Lion Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 Arts & Crafts Gothic Heraldic lion back Windsor chairs. A very unusual set of Windsor

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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs

Windsor Chair from Philadelphia Library in Steel by Canton Art Metal Company

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H 36.5 in W 24 in D 21 in

Windsor Chair from Philadelphia Library in Steel by Canton Art Metal Company

By Canton Art Metal Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Windsor chair from Philadelphia Central Library in steel by Canton Art Metal Company. A traditional

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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Windsor Chairs

Vintage Hitchcock Style Maple Wood 6 Leg Colonial Black Stencil Windsor Bench

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H 32 in W 60 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Hitchcock Style Maple Wood 6 Leg Colonial Black Stencil Windsor Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hitchcock Style Maple Wood 6 Leg Colonial Black Stencil Decorated Windsor Bench. Circa Late

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Four Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

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H 35 in W 15 in D 18 in

Set of Four Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A set of four Victorian beech and elm wheel back Windsor kitchen dining chairs The chairs are

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Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Large English High Back Windsor Armchair

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H 42 in W 23 in D 28.5 in

Large English High Back Windsor Armchair

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large English Windsor high back chair of elm and ashwoods, featuring a bowed top rail

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Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Wood

Fine Early 19th Century Yew Wood Regency Gothic Windsor Armchair

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H 40 in W 22 in D 21 in

Fine Early 19th Century Yew Wood Regency Gothic Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

color. Note, while many examples of Regency period Gothic Windsor side chairs are recorded, the as

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Antique 1820s English Gothic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Chair

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H 29 in W 21 in D 22 in

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

The Harry Bertoia Black Wire Chair for Knoll is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. Its

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20th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Early New England Child's Chair

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H 26 in W 18 in D 17 in

19th Century Early New England Child's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is such a fantastic untouched worn surface children's original painted New England Windsor

Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Harry Bertoia Child's Wire Chairs, Pair

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H 19 in W 13.75 in D 12.5 in

Harry Bertoia Child's Wire Chairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

This charming pair of child's wire chairs by Harry Bertoia is a perfect way to introduce your child

Category

20th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Edward Wormley Revolving Chairs

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H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Edward Wormley Revolving Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Wormley for Dunbar Janus Group, a pair of swivel chairs. Multiple layers of walnut back members

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Early Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs

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H 36 in W 14.5 in D 15 in

Set of Six Early Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Windsor style with a wheel design set in to the back splat These are very sturdy chairs they are very

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED NEW ENGLAND WINDSOR CHAIR

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H 36 in W 18 in D 17 in

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED NEW ENGLAND WINDSOR CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR CHAIR-GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE WITH NICE TURNED LEGS-FOUND

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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

18THC ORIGINAL BLACK OVER RED PAINTED WINDSOR CHAIRS

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H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in

18THC ORIGINAL BLACK OVER RED PAINTED WINDSOR CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

SET OF FOUR 18THC WINDSOR CHAIRS FROM NEW ENGLAND/ALL ORIGINAL PAINT-BLACK OVER RED PAINT-GREAT

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Artisan Craft Made Black Walnut Windsor Chair Monogrammed

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H 40 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in

Artisan Craft Made Black Walnut Windsor Chair Monogrammed

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice monogrammed black walnut chair. This is clearly the work of a talented craftsman, and has a

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20th Century American Chairs

Vintage Black Lacquered Wood Windsor Chair by Ercolani for Ercol, 1970s

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H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in

Vintage Black Lacquered Wood Windsor Chair by Ercolani for Ercol, 1970s

By Ercol, Luigi Ercolani

Located in MIlano, IT

Vintage black lacquered wood Windsor chair by Ercolani for Ercol, 1970s Windsor chair with

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Windsor Chair, circa 1800

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H 42.5 in W 23.25 in D 12.88 in

Early 19th Century Windsor Chair, circa 1800

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful example of a craftsman windsor chair. Most likely from the late 18th century or early

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Folk Art Chairs

PAIR OF 19THC WINDSOR CHAIRS FROM PENNSYLVANIA

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H 38 in W 7 in D 16 in

PAIR OF 19THC WINDSOR CHAIRS FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR CHAIRS -GREAT ORIGINAL SURFACE WITH NICE TURNED

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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Style Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair

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H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in

Vintage Black Harvest Stenciled Hitchcock Style Windsor Slat Back Rocking Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage black harvest Colonial Windsor Hitchcock style rocking armchair / rocker featuring an

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage 1950s Børge Mogensen Windsor Chair, Model 3250 in Black by FDB Møbler

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H 35.04 in W 22.25 in D 23.43 in

Vintage 1950s Børge Mogensen Windsor Chair, Model 3250 in Black by FDB Møbler

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in London, GB

A vintage Windsor chair, model 3250, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1944 and made by FDB Møbler

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Hitchcock Black & Gold Stenciled Windsor Country Farmhouse Side Chair

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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 17 in

Vintage Hitchcock Black & Gold Stenciled Windsor Country Farmhouse Side Chair

By Hitchcock

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-20th century Hitchcock stenciled farmhouse chair. Features a floral and leaf / foliate design

Category

Mid-20th Century Country Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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Black Windsor Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of black windsor chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and ash, all black windsor chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 69 antique and vintage black windsor chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of black windsor chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of black windsor chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Modern black windsor chairs are of considerable interest. Black windsor chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cappellini, Paul McCobb and Canton Art Metal Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Black Windsor Chairs?

Black windsor chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,883, while the lowest priced sells for $470 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.

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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.

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