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Firehouse Windsor Chair

19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs
19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs

19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of natural surface Firehouse Windsor chairs are in good sturdy condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Early 20thC Firehouse Windsor Oak & Walnut Dining Chairs C1910
Set of 6 Early 20thC Firehouse Windsor Oak & Walnut Dining Chairs C1910

Set of 6 Early 20thC Firehouse Windsor Oak & Walnut Dining Chairs C1910

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of 6 firehouse windsor armchairs in walnut and oak. Refinished and looking great, all nice and tight. Wide and comfy built to last. Priced and sold as a set of six. Hav...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat
Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat

Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak Windsor pub chairs American chairs in the style of Boling Each chair is slightly mismatched (see all images) but they work well togeth...

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR

Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

1870 set of four windsor "firehall" masonic armchairs
1870 set of four windsor "firehall" masonic armchairs

1870 set of four windsor "firehall" masonic armchairs

Located in Surrey, BC

A rare documented set of masonic influenced Windsor firehouse chairs in original blue paint , solid and untouched . these chairs are documented in the Canadian Country Furniture by M...

Category

Antique 1850s Canadian Empire Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Collarback Windsor firehouse Chairs from Odd Fellows Lodge
19th Century Collarback Windsor firehouse Chairs from Odd Fellows Lodge

19th Century Collarback Windsor firehouse Chairs from Odd Fellows Lodge

Located in Surrey, BC

Set of 6 collarback windsor chairs in original surface paint ...salvaged years a go from an Odd Fellows lodge. chairs are tight , very comfortable and in solid condition ..best to...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Maple, Pine

19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR

19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique American Firehouse Windsor Chair in Old Blue Paint
Antique American Firehouse Windsor Chair in Old Blue Paint

Antique American Firehouse Windsor Chair in Old Blue Paint

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique American firehouse Windsor chair in beautiful old worn blue painted surface.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in Germantown, MD

Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair Measures 21.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 30" in height.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Set of Four Antique Firehouse Windsor Chairs
Set of Four Antique Firehouse Windsor Chairs

Set of Four Antique Firehouse Windsor Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

a set of 4 very handsome antique 1920's Firehouse Chairs. fantastic form and style, these chairs were fitted with steel rods around the stretchers and to the arms to withstand the us...

Category

Early 20th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Assembled Set of 10 Firehouse Windsor Arm Chairs
Assembled Set of 10 Firehouse Windsor Arm Chairs

Assembled Set of 10 Firehouse Windsor Arm Chairs

Located in Wainscott, NY

Assembled Set of ten Barrel Back Windsor Arm Chairs, Nice Patina,four honey brown, mixed set

Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

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Questions About Firehouse Windsor Chair

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.