19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A beautiful 19th century English ash and oak scallop-back Windsor chair with outward facing arms
Oak
$1,826
H 38.59 in W 22.25 in D 21.86 in
Rich Colour Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hoop back west country Windsor armchair A highly coveted, well made and decorative armchair, in the
Elm
$1,826
H 41.74 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Victorian Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Hoop Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hoop back west country Windsor armchair A highly coveted, well made and decorative armchair, in the
Elm
Unavailable
H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Early 19th Century Cornish English West Country Windsor Stick Chair, Farmhouse
Located in Totnes, GB
A scarce highly original example of an early 19th century West Country Windsor armchair. Plain
Ash, Elm
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Large English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair, 18th Century, Provincial
Located in Totnes, GB
An exceptional large 18th century West Country comb back Windsor chair with thick shaped elm slab
Ash, Elm, Yew
Early 19th Century West Country Ash Hoop Back Windsor Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb early 19th century West Country ash and elm hoop back Windsor chair with wonderful patina
Ash, Paint
West Country Windsor Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century West country Windsor chair, 1820. Seat height - 16"(41cm) Dimensions: 24
West Country Windsor Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Tiny 19th century child's West Country Windsor chair, 1830. Dimensions of seat: Width - 12
Pine
Early 19th c. Primitive Irish Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
construction found on Irish and sometimes West Country windsor chairs.
Ash, Sycamore
West Country Vernacular Windsor
Located in Chireno, TX
West Country vernacular Windsor armchair constructed (circa 1780-1810) from elm and oak in a comb
Elm, Oak
English West Country Windsor
Located in Culver City, CA
Thick slab seat, simple stick construction
Wood
West Country Primitive Windsor Chair, circa 1750
Located in Culver City, CA
Ashwood arms and legs with elmwood slab seat.
Ash, Elm
18th Century West Country Comb Back Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
with excellent color. Most likely from the West Country (Dorset, Somerset, Devon or Cornwall)
Ash, Elm, Fruitwood
Unusual West Country Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely 18th century hoop back windsor armchair with unusually tall spindle back, the bentwood arm
Ash
Low Back West Country Windsor, England, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Low back West Country Windsor, England, circa 1810. Constructed in oak. Simple form with
Oak
Rare Irish or West Country Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very unusual Irish or West Country vernacular windsor comb back armchair, the simple bar crest over
Oak, Ash
18th Century Windsor Stick Back Chair in Elm and Ash, circa 1760
Located in Faversham, GB
Primitive 18th century West Country Windsor stick back chair in elm and ash. With hoop backrest
Elm, Ash
West Country Hoop Back Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century English hoop back Windsor armchair, probably West Country, having tall hoop back
Ash, Sycamore
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H 40.56 in W 21.86 in D 20.48 in
19th Century English West Country Windsor Chair, Cornish Farmhouse, Elm, Painted
Located in Totnes, GB
proudly and has a slightly burlier build than most of this type. West Country, likely Cornwall, mid 19th
Ash, Elm
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H 41.54 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
English West Country Windsor Chair, Simple Stick Back, Elm and Ash, Georgian
Located in Totnes, GB
Characterful Georgian ash and elm Windsor chair. Flat-fronted elm seat with interesting grain
Ash, Elm
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H 36.03 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair, English, Elm and Ash, Country, Armchair
Located in Totnes, GB
A good early West Country Windsor chair with comb back, in elm and ash. Exhibiting plenty of
Ash, Elm
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H 42.52 in W 22.64 in D 26.78 in
English Country Provincial Windsor Chair, West Country, Vernacular, 19th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
West Country Windsor chair, almost certainly from Cornwall and likely from the Penzance area, with
Ash, Elm
English West Country Mid-19th Century Stickback Windsor Chair
Located in Totnes, GB
Delightful mid-19th century stickback Windsor chair. Originating from the Westcountry, most likely
Beech, Elm
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H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Early 19th Century Cornish Windsor Chair, English, West Country, Sycamore
Located in Totnes, GB
A delightful stick back Windsor armchair in sycamore and ash. The solid slab seat with subtle
Ash, Sycamore
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H 38.39 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair, Fruitwood
Located in Totnes, GB
A fruitwood comb back Windsor chair, sometimes referred to as a Goldsmith chair as it bears a
Elm, Fruitwood
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H 39.18 in W 22.45 in D 18.71 in
Cornish Stick Back Windsor Chair, English, West Country, Elm Ash, Armchair
Located in Totnes, GB
A characterful early to mid-19th century English West Country stick back Windsor armchair. Egg and
Ash, Elm
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H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
West Country Windsor Armchair, English, Devonshire, Elm and Ash, 1830s Chair
Located in Totnes, GB
An attractive and characterful three-part arm Windsor chair in elm, birch and ash. Dating from
Ash, Elm
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H 25.6 in W 23.04 in L 25.6 in
English West Country Windsor Armchair, Stick Chair, 18th Century, Elm, Ash, Pine
Located in Totnes, GB
A good stout Windsor armchair, likely West Country in origin. Turned legs united by H stretcher
Ash, Elm, Pine
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H 37.6 in W 23.82 in D 25.2 in
English Comb Back Windsor Chair, West Country, Rustic Primitive Armchair Elm Ash
Located in Totnes, GB
A good comb back Windsor chair. In the style of the famous Oliver Goldsmith chair but with obvious
Ash, Elm, Fruitwood
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H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
English Comb Back Windsor Chair, Elm and Beech, 1800, West Country, Vernacular
Located in Totnes, GB
A comb back Windsor chair in elm and beech. Egg and reel turned front legs with plain tapered rear
Beech, Elm
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H 40.95 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
18th Century English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair, Primitive Rustic, Elm
Located in Totnes, GB
. Attributed to the West Country. Late 18th century. H: 104cm W: 66cm D: 52cm Seat height: 41cm
Ash, Elm
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H 41.74 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Early 19th Century Painted English West Country Windsor Stick Chair in Green
Located in Totnes, GB
A good Windsor armchair, attributed to the West Country - almost certainly Cornwall. It’s a stout
Ash, Elm
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H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
19th Century English West Country Stick Back Windsor Chair, Elm and Yew Wood
Located in Totnes, GB
A good stick back Windsor armchair in yew, elm and ash. Ring turned legs, united by an H-stretcher
Elm, Yew
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H 30 in W 18 in D 16 in
English West-Country Black Painted Braced Bow-Back Windsor Chair, circa 1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
oak seat as pictured. The windsor chair is recognized as one of the classics of English country
Oak
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H 38.98 in W 22.45 in D 20.28 in
West Country Stick Back Windsor Armchair, English, Ash Elm Beech, Rustic, Simple
Located in Totnes, GB
A good example of a simple stick back Windsor chair, attributed to the West Country. In ash, elm
Ash, Beech, Elm
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H 34.45 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
19th Century English West Country 'Applied Arm' Chair, Yealmpton Devonshire, Elm
Located in Totnes, GB
An armchair of Windsor construction but of a design that is unique to the South Devon village of
Ash, Elm
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H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 22.25 in
West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair, English Armchair, Elm Ash, Rustic
Located in Totnes, GB
A good example of a West Country comb back Windsor chair with egg and reel turned front legs and
Ash, Elm
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
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 front legs and adzed back legs joined by turned H-stretchers. Classic form and charm...
Ash, Elm
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair
Located in London, GB
Late 18th Century Welsh ‘Comb-Back’ Stick Back Chair This is one for the purest of true folk-art furniture, In the form of a late 18th Century Welsh ‘comb-back’ stick back chair. U...
Wood
18Thc Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Original aged surface New England balloon back Windsor chairs in fantastic condition.These chairs have such wonderful form and patina.The saddle seats are most unusual and wond...
Wood
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 classic example features a hooped back with finely turned spindles, shaped arms support...
Ash, Elm, Wood
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment of Ireland's rich heritage and the ingenuity of its craftsmen. A true hedge chair ha...
Ash
18th Century Folk Art Welsh Stick Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Folk Art stick chair from the English Countryside. Thick seat and surprisingly comfortable. Wonderful piece of sculpture with great patina. Seat height is 13.75 inches.
Elm
High Back Raked Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A striking windsor armchair in attractive yew wood and oak, having a high back with a comfortable rake and featuring a wide hooped back rail above a saddled seat on four ring-turned ...
Yew
$1,560
H 38.78 in W 21.86 in D 23.63 in
Lincolnshire Windsor Chair Comb Back Chair Antique 1840 Early Victorian 1800s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, extremely rare and very characterful museum-worthy early 19th Century Comb Back Windsor armchair in lovely condition. Made around 1840 in Lincolnshire in England, this wo...
Ash, Birch
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 back, flattened outswept arms, a saddled seat and boldly turned legs connected by a...
Ash, Elm
Raked Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A windsor comb back armchair with a striking, comfortable rake and a curved bow back, having a decoratively shaped top rail over long spindles, a curved continuous arm with great wea...
Ash
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 wood continuous arm over deeply saddled elm seat and standing on pole lathe turned...
Elm
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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