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19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare form of a fantastic original red painted child's chair, circa 1860s-1870s Original worn
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair
19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair

19th Century Original Red Painted Childs Windsor Thumb Back Chair

H 22 in W 12 in D 11.5 in
Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Thumb back windsor childs high chair. Constructed of hard maple with traces of an oxide red stain
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Antique Late 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900
Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900

Midwestern thumb back Windsor high chair, c. 1875-1900

H 35 in W 15.5 in D 12 in
Set of Six Early 19th Century American Windsor Thumb Back Painted Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of Six Early 19th Century American Windsor Thumb Back Birdcage Painted Side Chairs 16"W x 14.5
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Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

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Wood

Set of Six Early 19th Century American Windsor Thumb Back Painted Side Chairs
Set of Six Early 19th Century American Windsor Thumb Back Painted Side Chairs

Set of Six Early 19th Century American Windsor Thumb Back Painted Side Chairs

H 33.25 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of plank seat Windsor side chairs with thumb backs in their original paint decoration. The
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Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40
Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40

Pair of New England Painted Windsor Side Chairs, 1830-40

H 33.5 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional and rare example of a child's Thumb Back Windsor Chair featuring all
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Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair

Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair

H 21.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752
By John Payne
Located in London, GB
chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is beautifully engraved with a contemporary Armorial
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Antique 18th Century English George II Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752
George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752

George II Tankard Made in London by John Payne, 1752

H 8 in Dm 4.5 in

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Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard
By William Cripps
Located in London, GB
A large Geo III silver baluster tankard with applied girdle scroll handle, open chair back thumb
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Barware

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard

H 9.06 in Dm 5.2 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749
Located in London, GB
A good George II plain silver baluster tankard with applied girdle, open work 'chair back' thumb
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Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749
Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749

Antique English Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard by Humphrey Payne London, 1749

H 7.68 in Dm 4.53 in
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. ORIGINAL PINE WOOD PAINT DECORATED THUMB BACK CHAIRS IN MUSTARD. SET OF 4 CHAIRS
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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Pine

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS
19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

19TH C. ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED PLANK BOTTOM CHAIRS

H 34 in Dm 18 in
Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This smooth set of s maple thumb back Windsor chairs are signed on seats Nichols & Stone Co
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Early 20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Maple

Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four
Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four

Signed Nichols and Stone Thumb Back Windsor Chairs / Set of Four

H 33 in W 16 in D 18 in
Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive country or farmhouse thumb back windsor chair.
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Antique Late 19th Century Country Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33
Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33

Antique Primitve Windsor Thumb Back Slat Back Side Dining Vanity Accent Chair 33

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Dayton, OH
2 S. Bent & Bros Hitchcock style colonial windsor thumb back side chairs. Made from maple with a
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Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Paint, Maple

2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs
2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs

2 Vintage S. Bent & Bros Colonial Windsor Thumb Back Black Maple Side Chairs

H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.75 in
L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
"L Hitchcock black harvest country farmhouse side chair. Made of maple featuring ebonized and
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20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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Maple, Paint

L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair
L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair

L Hitchcock Black Harvest Stenciled Thumb Back Maple Ebonized Windsor Side Chair

H 33 in W 19 in L 33 in
Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century Windsor dining chair. Made from maple with arrow splats, plank seat and turned legs
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair
Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair

Antique 19th Century Windsor Farmhouse Maple Thumb Back Dining End Side Chair

H 34 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a most unusual set of four 19th century New England decorated thumb back Windsor chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs

H 35 in W 19 in D 19 in
An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.
Located in London, GB
displays an outer reeded edge and the scroll handle terminates in a chair back thumb piece. Mustard Pots
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.
An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.

An early George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1765 by John Delmester.

H 3 in Dm 2 in
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall
Located in London, GB
piece has a scroll handle and chair back thumb piece. Measures: Height 2.5 inches, 6.25cm Diameter
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1782 by Thomas Daniel & John Wall

H 2.5 in Dm 2.25 in
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell
Located in London, GB
cut edge and floral spray on the top of the dome. This piece has a scroll handle and cast "chair back
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell
George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell

George III Mustard Pot Made in London in 1785 by Thomas Daniell

H 3 in Dm 2.45 in
A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.
Located in London, GB
with a cast chair back thumb piece. The handle is also decorated with a shaped double drop. The Tankard
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Antique Late 18th Century English Barware

A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.
A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.

A fine George III Tankard made in London in 1777 by Thomas Wallis II.

H 7.5 in Dm 4.1 in
HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
scroll handle and cast "chair back" thumb piece. The Mustard Pot is in excellent condition and has a blue
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman
HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman

HESTER BATEMAN. A rare George III Mustard Pot made in London in 1787 by Hester Bateman

H 3 in W 4.25 in D 2.1 in
Very Fine George II Tankard
Located in London, GB
attached to the cover with a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is beautifully
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Barware

Very Fine George II Tankard
Very Fine George II Tankard

Very Fine George II Tankard

. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.
Located in London, GB
cast chair back thumb piece. The handle is also decorated with a shaped double drop and is engraved
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Barware

. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.
. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.

. An early George III Tankard made in Newcastle in 1769 by John Langlands.

An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18
Located in London, GB
example has a plain harp shaped handle, flat cover, and chair back thumb piece. The interior is unusually
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Antique Early 19th Century English Barware

An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18
An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18

An important, possibly unique, George III Tankard and Cover made in London in 18

H 7.4 in Dm 4.1 in
A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter
By Robert Makepeace I
Located in London, GB
displays a bright cut edge and a cast chair back thumb piece. The front of the main body is engraved with a
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Antique 1770s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter
A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter

A George III Beer Tankard, London, 1776 by Robert Makepeace I & Richard Carter

H 7.8 in Dm 4.45 in
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair, circa 1780, an American Colonial Period Country
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair
18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair

18th Century Child's Thumb Back Windsor High Chair

H 30.88 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine original paint decorated thumb back New England Windsor chairs are in amazing sturdy
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Pine

19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6
19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6

19thc Original Chrome Yellow New England Windsor Chairs, 6

H 35 in W 16.5 in D 16 in
George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
back thumb piece to the domed hinged lid. The tankard has a beautiful contemporary bright cut engraved
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Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman
George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman

George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London 1786, Hester Bateman

H 7.49 in Dm 3.75 in

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H 29 in W 15 in D 13 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal thumb back chair for your home. Each thumb back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and maple. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage thumb back chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the thumb back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each thumb back chair bearing modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made thumb back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cleo Baldon, Fratelli Boffi and Lionel Jadot are consistently popular.

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A thumb back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,660, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $32,500.
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    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.
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    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
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    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
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    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
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    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.