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Windsor Fan Back Brace Back Side Chairs by Tubb - Set of 4
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Windsor Fan Back Brace Back Side Chairs by Tubb - Set of 4
Hand Made, Pine Seat Bottoms, Hardwoods used for the Fan Back and Turned Legs
Original Finish, Good Sturdy Condition, Nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American American Classical Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Nichols & Stone Rock Maple Wood Bowback Colonial Windsor Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nichols & Stone Rock Maple Wood Bowback Colonial Windsor Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 25" W x 23" D x 17.5" Seat height x 27" Arm height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair, Riviera Windsor High Backed White Chairs By Paola Navone Rustic American
By Paola Navone
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of solid handmade Hardwood high-backed Dining Chairs by Paola Navone in the late 20th century, America.
A unique update to the classic Riviera Windsor, these chairs are interest...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
H 42 in W 32.25 in D 21.75 in
Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Windsor Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
Conant Ball Mid Century Maple Windsor Armchair in good vintage condition. Rock solid built. Measures 27" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 17.5" and arm heig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair Of D.R. Dimes Bird Cage Windsor Arm Chairs
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of classic windsor design with slatted back and geometric form cresting rail. The chairs with slight saddle seat and resting on turned legs with a conforming H-form stretcher. F...
Category
20th Century American Country Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple
Amish Made Rockford Style Oak Windsor Bench
Located in Charlotte, NC
A handcrafted Windsor bench in the Rockford style by Amish craftsmen. Solid oak, bowback, cattail spindles, solid seat, turned legs, turned side & middle stretchers, and rounded cent...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Harry Bertoia Child's Wire Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of child's wire chairs by Harry Bertoia is a perfect way to introduce your child to the world of iconic design. Crafted from bent steel wire with comfortable leath...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Metal
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Harry Bertoia Black Wire Chair for Knoll is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. Its sculptural form, crafted from welded steel rods, has become an iconic symbol of the...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Metal
Waterwheel Woodworkers Oak Rocking Chair
Located in New York, NY
Sturdy oak construction: Oak is a popular choice for rocking chairs due to its strength and durability. Picture the warm tones and natural grain patterns of the wood, adding a touch ...
Category
20th Century American Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s British Metal Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A metal chair from the United Kingdom, produced circa 1950. A chair’s chair, Windsor inflected; two main stalks of bent metal with rubber tipped feet curled around a soft cushion in ...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Brace Comb Back Windsor Chair - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Brace Comb Back Windsor Chair - Pair
This pair of comb baked chairs display spiraled wings and carved legs. They would look beautiful beside a fireplace or at a bedside. The...
Category
1960s American American Classical Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Lovely Set Of Five Beech Farmhouse Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic set of english traditional five windsor style farmhouse armchairs in good condition .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questi...
Category
Late 20th Century British Country Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech
(4) Beech Windsor Chairs, Manner of Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bask in the timeless elegance of these four Beech Windsor Chairs, artfully designed in the manner of the illustrious Frits Henningsen. Crafted with precision and passion, each chair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 definition of elegance and simplicity. Measures 23.25" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modernist Windsor Style Chair Oak, Made in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Southampton, NJ
A modern interpretation of the Classic Windsor chair form, in solid Oak, made in Sweden. Very clean, original condition newly upholstered with proportions that work well in a variety...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 Pennsylvania in the mid 20th century. Chairs were recently refinished and look gor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple
1970s Pair of Ercol Windsor Armchairs with new Cushions in Gold Pistoia Velvet
By Ercol
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s set of Ercol Windsor Range armchairs .
These vintage armchairs with round stick backs are made of dark solid elm.
Both still have their label under the seat, and are dated 1...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Elm
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 33.86 in
Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle back Windsor Style Chairs with saddle back seat and with great finishes . Measures 23" in width, 19" in depth and 33" tall. Seat height is 18"
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cherry
L.E. Partridge Benchmade Signed Set Of 6 Bow Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Benchmade by the fine mid century CT reproduction chair maker. In beautiful honey tone wood including two arm and four side chairs, the arms and seats made with dowels. The tops of t...
Category
20th Century Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
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 arm supports, splayed legs and stretchers. With shaped seats. With good weight and co...
Category
20th Century Rustic Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE Solid Cherry Windsor Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Windsor style dining armchairs by Pennsylvania House. Solid cherry wood, fiddleback with turned side spindles, gently curved arms with turned spindle supports, saddle shape...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Duckloe Windsor Chair Mystic Seaport
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great classic Duckloe Brothers Mystic Seaport chair. Highback Windsor with tufted leather backing secured with hobnails.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
Category
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Nichols & Stone Old Pine Finish Solid Maple Windsor Brace Back Arm Chairs, Pair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Nichols & Stone old pine maple brace back windsor chairs, Circa 1960s. Includes seat cushions. Chairs and Cushions in great vintage condition.
Measures 24.5" W x 25.5" D x 42.5" H. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 42.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Assembled Set Of Six Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional set of timeworn Windsor Armchairs with fine aged patina. Carved oak Windsor chairs, the hoop backs with cylinders and openwork carved splats. U shaped backs into the a...
Category
20th Century Rustic Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 Leg Caps. Recently refinished and in great vintage condition. Measures 23.5" in w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Hitchcock Style Painted and Decorated Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Mid-Century Hitchcock Style Painted and Decorated Rush Seat Side Chair. Measures 17" in width, 19" in depth and stands 34" tall with Seat height of 17.5".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Rush, Maple, Paint
Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner, Frits Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing "windsor" armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The chair is made from solid ash and is sublimely built with many wonderful details showing great craftsmanship...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
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 sturdy. Measures 23.5" in width, 27" in depth and stand 41" Tall. Seat height is 17" and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb (American, 1917-1969) for Winchendon, Spindle Back Planner Group Chair (designed 1950) ca. 1950s or later, the curved backrest on five tapering spindles above a shaped se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage University of Cambridge Ebonised Windsor Armchair by Nichols + Stone
Located in Ely, GB
A rare black ‘Nichols & Stone’ University of Cambridge Windsor Armchair with Gold Detailing and Beautifully Worn Arms and Leg Struts, circa 1950s.
The chair is untouched, in origi...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair in good vintage condition.
Measures 18" in wifth, 18" in depth and stands 35.25" tall. Seat height is 17.5".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Set of Four Country English Oak Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four country English windsor armchairs or dining chairs. Crafted from oak with lovely woodgrain patterns. The frames feature a gracefully curved hoop-back with spindl...
Category
20th Century English Country Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Luigi Colli Gold Iron Vanity Chairs, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Apair of stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chairs, look no further than these Luigi Colli vanity chairs. Made from gold gilded iron and featuring a high backrest, these chairs are ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 52.37 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Carved Burl Wood New Oatmeal Linen Upholstery Armchairs Mint!
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved Burl Wood New Oatmeal Linen Upholstery Armchairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century American Windsor chairs with continuous hoop backs, saddles seats, turned legs tapering to narrow feet, and their original black painted finishes. Perfect at a...
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Conant Ball Russel Right Sid Chairs Mint!
By Conant Ball
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid maple conant ball russel right side chairs mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Riki Watanabe, "Riki Windsor" Side Chair, Pair, Designed in 1984
By Riki Watanabe
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
An excellent set of two side chairs called "Riki Windsor" designed by one of the Japanese design pioneers Riki Watanabe (1911-2013) in 1984.
"Riki Windsor" is a chair based on the...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1947
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Peacock chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1947
Aldo known as PP550. Early 1960's production. Branded manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark’. Ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
- Sturdy and stable.
- Measure: height of seat 45 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Bird Cage Windsor Chairs, Set of 6 by Marlow of York Pa
By Wheeler
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features fine quality hand made solid hardwoods, beautiful details, appears to have cherry wood seat, tiger maple base/legs stretcher, and oak or ash back, Circa 1952
Very good co...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Pair of Modern English Pinewood Windsor Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of pine framed late 20th century windsor chairs on classic turned legs. These chairs are in very good vintage condition having been cleaned and polished, with all join...
Category
Late 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Pine
Early Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1950's Denmark
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen Iconic 'Peacock' Chair Model JH-550 produced by furniture maker Johannes Hansen in Denmark. Inspired by a traditional English Win...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Ash
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Rare Yugoslavian Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Slovenia 1950s
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Yugoslavian Windsor Armchair in Beech, manufactured in Yugoslavia in 1950s. It features tall spindle back, making it one of the rarest models in the l...
Category
1950s Slovenian International Style Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Yugoslavian Faux Bamboo Cherry Windsor Chair, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Yugoslavian faux bamboo cherry windsor chair. Engraved stamp. Excellent vintage. Solid Cherry.
Measures 16.5' x 16.5' x 36". Seat height is 18"
WHSE 4.
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cherry
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" in depth x 43" in height. Seat height is 17.5", seat interior width is 16", seat i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Ebonized Hoop Chair, Peacock Chair w/ Patinaed Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
Early, Ib Kofod-Larsen Peacock / Hoop accent chair that features a sculpted ebonized, walnut frame, spindle back deign. The cushions are found in tastefully aged russet leather.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1960 Denmark
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hanover, MA
Hans J. Wegner model JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen, designed in 1947, produced circa 1960, Denmark. Stamped by maker.
Outstanding original condition with no splits or repa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1960 Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen,1960 Denmark
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen Iconic 'Peacock' Chair Model JH-550 designed by architec...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
Lounge Chair by Lucian Randolph Ercolani for Ercol
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the iconic Lounge Chair by Lucian Randolph Ercolani for Ercol, England, originating from the vibrant 1950's. Crafted with utmost precision and attention to detail, this e...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
1930s John Gomm English Windsor Chair Set of 6
By John Gomm
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 6 Windsor chairs.
by John Gomm
England, 1930-1940
Excellent condiction.
Category
1930s English Country Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Handmade English "Victoria and Albert" Style Oak Windsor Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 Handmade English "Victoria and Albert" Style Oak Windsor chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century English Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
1970s Slavic Solid Cherry Low-Back Windsor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of 1970s Slavic Solid Cherry Low-back Windsor Chairs for the former Republic of Yugoslavia, now Macedonia.
Very comfortable and in good vintage condition. Some wear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cherry
8 Chairs , 1950, Country: Italy, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs
Material: Wood
Country: italian
Year: 1950
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at you...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Solid Oiled Walnut George Nakashima Slab-Arm Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modernsolid oiled walnut George Nakashima slab-arm lounge chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Asian Modern Black Lacquer Barrel Horse Shoe Back Lounge Chairs Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Asian modern black lacquer barrel horse shoe back lounge chairs mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 35 in W 24 in D 19 in
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Danish Modern masterpieces, Peacock Chairs, designed by Has Wegner made by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1960's. Constructed of Ash, and Teak, with origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak
American Modern Windsor Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of Heywood Wakefield Windsor chairs featuring solid wood construction, original finish with lovely natural patina, gracefully bowed arch back, ori...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko Fan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence, Akita Mokko
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko fan barrel back lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs
Materials
Birch
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Vintage Windsor Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage windsor chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, all vintage windsor chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage windsor chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage windsor chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some vintage windsor chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller vintage windsor chairs, measuring 8.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Hans J. Wegner, Paul McCobb and Ercol each produced beautiful vintage windsor chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Windsor Chairs?
Prices for vintage windsor chairs start at $30 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $2,556.
Finding the Right Windsor Chairs for You
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.
Questions About Vintage Windsor Chairs
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 ExpertFebruary 14, 2023A 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 back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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, 2023To 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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