Early 19th Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a classic antique Windsor armchair from the early 19th century. It features a hooped bow
Ash, Elm, Yew
$1,595 / set
H 31 in W 27 in D 20.5 in
Antique English Windsor Colonial Pine Wood Spindle Pub Club Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique English Windsor Colonial Pine Wood Spindle Pub Club Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features carved
Pine
Windsor Armchair with Scrolled Ears
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine windsor armchair with high comb back incorporating top rail with shell and scrolled ear ends
Wood
$5,188 / set
H 44.69 in W 23.04 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Liberty Windsor Chairs Arts And Crafts Shawl Back Leather Art Nouveau
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A marvellous, extremely rare and strikingly attractive pair of Windsor armchairs in wonderful
Leather, Wood, Beech
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair
Elm
$1,995
H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Pair S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Pair of S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half
Maple, Paint
$1,995 / set
H 30.25 in W 24 in D 21 in
Set of Four S. Bent & Bros. Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil Windsor Chairs
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
Windsor Chairs Measures 24" in width x 21" in depth x 30.25" in height . Seat height 17.75". Seat
Enamel
$1,995 / set
H 34 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pair of Early American Maple Faux Bamboo Ebonized Windsor Side Chairs, C. 1810s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early American Maple Faux Bamboo Ebonized Windsor Side Chairs, Circa 1810s. Totally
Maple, Paint
Nottinghamshire Yew Tree Windsor Armchair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a 19th century Nottinghamshire yew wood high back armchair with a good pierced splat and wonderful figured elm seat. Circa 1840.
Elm, Yew
Pair Of Antique Windsor Oak Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Windsor chairs with hoop crest rails and split backs with open carved splats. The curved
Oak
$3,528
H 41.74 in W 21.26 in D 30.71 in
Antique Windsor Chair 1840 High Back Hoop Back Stick Back Country House Armchair
Located in London, GB
antique piece is a Windsor-chair-lover’s dream. It features a gorgeous, timeless design, is bursting with
Ash, Elm
$5,903
H 50.5 in W 36 in D 24 in
Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back
Oak
Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century Scottish windsor chair in patinated elm with hoop back, saddle seat, turned
Ash, Elm
$1,095
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair W Brass Leg Caps
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional hand crafted Mid-Century Mahogany Brace Back Sadle Seat Windsor Chair With high
Brass
18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
armchair stands as a remarkable example of 18th-century Windsor chairs, capturing the essence of time in
Elm
$2,075 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.1 in D 21.66 in
PAiR OF ANTIQUE ENGLISH ELM WINDSOR STICK BACK CHAIRS STAMPED LEA HALL INFANTRY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English Elm circa 1860-1880 Windsor stick back chairs stamped to the base LED and signed what looks like
Elm
Pair Of Classic Windsor Oak Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale Windsor armchairs with the classic hoop and spindle backs with carved splats. Turned
Oak
Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
A generous and comfortable windsor armchair with excellent color. Features a high looped and raked
Ash, Elm
$2,195 / set
H 33 in W 16.25 in D 18 in
20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley
By Nichols & Stone, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Style Side Chairs manufactured by
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine English Windsor armchair has a amazing untouched patina and looks a little off center
Wood
A George III Low Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Tetbury, England
A low back windsor in its original ox blood paint. The Goldsmith form legs supporting the
Ash, Elm, Oak
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. The arms are in a natural walnut and the back has 6 spindles.
Lacquer
$8,964
H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Art Deco Era Windsor Chair by Walter Sobotka Circle of Josef Frank, Vienna, 1932
By Walter Sobotka
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Era Windsor chair design attributed to Walter Sobotka Vienna 1932. The WIndsor chair from
Oak
Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair, the contoured saddle seat with a rich grained elm
Yew
Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good English lobster pot Windsor chair, having shaped crest over shaved spindles with bent yew
Elm
$1,685 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Antique set of 4 English Windsor lowback chairs with character
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of 4 antique lowback Windsor dining chairs has developed a wonderful patina over
Wood
18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 18th or early 19th century American sack back Windsor armchair with historic green painted
Ash
Rare Early 19th Century Child's Windsor Armchair
Located in Middleburg, VA
Windsor chairs, lending both strength and distinctive character! Lightweight and enduringly practical
Wood, Ash, Elm, Yew
Windsor style chair, late 1950s.
Located in Firenze, IT
sedie Windsor inglesi e prodotta probabilmente intorno alla fine degli anni ‘50. La sedia è in legno
Wood
18th c. English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming late 18th Century English Thames Valley "hoop back" Windsor armchair in ash and elm, the
Ash, Elm
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair with great patina. Measures 23.5" in width
Oak
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair with great patina. Measures 20" in width, 20
Oak
1950s Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair
By Baumritter
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair in very good vintage condition. Very
Brass
1940s Country High Back Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s American Handcrafted high back windsor armchair. Great quality. Measures 22" in width x 24
Oak
English Yew Wood Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English yew wood and elm windsor hoop back or double bow armchair, the shaped back splat with
Elm, Yew
Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Windsor chair. Hoop and stick back, arms with turned supports. The seat is raised on four chunky turned
Ash, Elm
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5
Hardwood
18th Century Thames Valley Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super large example of a thames valley yew wood windsor armchair by Prior of Uxbridge stamped
Yew
18th Century Thames Valley Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A great example of an 18th century Thames valley yew wood and elm cabriole leg windsor armchair
Elm, Yew
Late 20th Century Amish Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Amish crafted Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair with Spindle Back. A true
Oak
Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Very sturdy chairs with tree cutout in splats. Crinoline stretchers.
Elm, Oak, Yew
Windsor Armchair In Yew And Ash Wood - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Magnifique fauteuil windsor anglais du 18° siècle en bois d'if et frêne Très beau fauteuil qui a
Ash
$1,795
H 41.7 in W 24 in D 19.1 in
19th Century English Windsor Spindle-Back Armchair In Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
suited as an accent chair, desk chair, or fireside seat, this Windsor armchair brings timeless charm and
Wood
$4,661 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Antique set of 8 very beautiful English Windsor chairs / armchairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of eight antique low-back Windsor dining chairs has developed a wonderful patina
Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs, Georgian Style
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
comfortable type of antique dining chair, with many a windsor chair being sat in for hours on end whilst the
Yew
Nichols and Stone 20th Century Ebonized Maple Windsor Armchair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
High Quality Vintage Ebonized Maple Wood Windsor ArmChair by Nichols and Stone. Measures 23" in
Maple, Paint
Late 18th Century English Ash and Elm Windsor Armchair
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exceptional 18th-century English Windsor armchair crafted in the Midlands, circa 1790. This
Ash, Elm, Wood
$6,848 / set
H 41.15 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Gothic Windsor Armchairs Steeple Back Strawberry Hill Gothic Revival
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
considered the pinnacle of Windsor chair design, these elegant beauties are crafted in the rare ‘Strawberry
Cherry
$5,378 / set
H 40.56 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 18th-Century Elm Windsor Armchairs with Cabriole Legs
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A stunning pair of 18th-century Windsor armchairs, crafted from rich elm wood. These chairs boast a
Elm
$1,895
H 42.75 in W 22.75 in D 21.5 in
English High Back Windsor Armchair of Elm from the Georgian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Windsor high back armchair of elm from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good
Hardwood
$2,895
H 35.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Windsor armchair of elm and ash woods from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail
Wood, Ash, Elm
$2,996 / set
H 36.75 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
Set of Four Amish Handcrafted Maple Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four Country English maple Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs handcrafted by the Amish artisans in
Maple
Windsor Armchair In Ash And Elm From The Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine English Windsor armchair from the 19th century in ash and elm. Very beautiful armchair of
Ash
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good
Hardwood
$4,000 / set
H 40 in W 20.75 in D 32 in
Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional blended set of 8 Hardwood Windsor Armchairs with fine traditional form and
Hardwood
$2,698
H 44.49 in W 29.53 in D 27.96 in
SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
listed under my other items, they can also be sold in pairs should you wish The Antique Windsor chair is
Elm, Yew
Today, antique and vintage Windsor chairs serve as timeless, elegant seating no matter what your interior design preferences might be. Given their long history and versatility, they’re definitely among the chairs you should know when furnishing your new house or apartment.
The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. 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. 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. According to legend, the Windsor gained popularity after King George III took shelter in a cottage and was invited to sit on one. He was so charmed by the humble design that he had copies made for Windsor Castle.
With the arrival of the 1730s, Windsor chairs made their way to the American colonies. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s, 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. The types of Windsor chairs made in America included chairs with the bentwood bow backs that characterized the English originals as well as other types of chair backs, such as rounded sack backs, backs with tall extensions and more.
Windsor style seating, which includes side chairs, rocking chairs and more, is synonymous with lightness, durability and comfort. These chairs were attractive for their portability and gracefully simple form, which rendered the furnishings versatile. Windsor chairs were frequently used in the gardens of 18th-century country homes, where tea would be served or musical entertainment took place for a modest-sized party. Today, Windsor chairs complement various furniture styles and are a practical seating choice whether you’re outfitting your entertainment room or seeking patio furniture for meals in the great outdoors.
Not all of us have the space for a sumptuous Chesterfield armchair or wingback chair — the adaptable, admirable Windsor chair, alternatively, makes for an ideal accent chair in your living room, while a Windsor bench is a surefire finishing touch to elevate any entryway or foyer. And whether you’re mixing and matching seats for the dining table or in the market for a more streamlined look, consider the Windsor chair for either plan. Find a collection of antique and vintage Windsor chairs on 1stDibs today.
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