$1,841
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English classic antique Elm
Elm
$1,841
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English classic antique Elm
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
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H 31.75 in W 18 in D 21 in
2 West Elm Heathered Blue Wire Frame Dining Accent Chairs Williams Sonoma MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
The wire frame dining chair was inspired by midcentury school chairs with head-of-the-class comfort
Wire
West Country Primitive Windsor Chair, circa 1750
Located in Culver City, CA
Ashwood arms and legs with elmwood slab seat.
Ash, Elm
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
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
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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
commonly given to this design of chair. Faux bamboo legs, blind morticed into the elm seat of a waisted
Ash, Elm
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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
A very good example of this style of chair. Well turned legs, the front with deep egg and reel
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 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 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 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
pine branch. The curved cleft arm supports are typical of West Country chairs of this type. Elm, ash
Ash, Elm, Pine
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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 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 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
rail which has the suggestion of two ‘ears’. Elm and ash. Evidence of historic woodworm and repairs
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 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 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
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 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
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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 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 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
19th Century Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare early 19th century Windsor chair with a low comb back and widened armrest. All original with a one slab elm seat. As good as they get...
Elm
$2,041
H 42.13 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
English Classic Antique 19th Century Elm Hoop Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English classic antique elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair with traces of original paint A highly cove...
Elm
Functional pieces made with local materials that can stand the test of time have defined antique and vintage country furniture around the world.
Country style has varied based on regional tastes, from French Country with tufted sofas and cane-framed beds to American Country with stately Windsor chairs and tables built of pine. Each is imbued with touches that are often described as rustic, a style that is inclusive of a range of decorating modes such as country and farmhouse. Exposed wood, traditional fabrics, natural colors and a sense of heritage through distressed surfaces and handcrafted design are all attributes of country-style interiors.
Country furniture and decor can encompass movements from across centuries that reflect rural life, such as French Provincial, which emerged in the 17th century, Black Forest, which became popular in early-19th-century Switzerland with sculptural furniture carved with animals and Adirondack style, with chairs that debuted in the United States in the early 20th century and became a rustic favorite.
The design of country-style furniture isn’t guided by fleeting trends or elite tastes. Sofas upholstered with animal hide, desks made of oak or pine that show off the grain of their material and dining room tables balanced on sturdy square legs are all popular examples of country furniture. Although the aesthetics of country furniture are eclectic, the pieces are unified by meticulous construction that favors utility over ornamentation.
Contemporary country interiors usually have muted palettes, with white walls and calming shades of blue, where heirloom pieces mingle with vintage baskets and gingham textiles. Unpretentious and timeless, country furniture adds warmth to any home, whether it’s a cabin in the woods or an urban loft apartment.
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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.