Why is it called a Windsor chair?

A 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 wheelback chair?

The term wheelback is used to define wooden chairs that have a splat area resembling a wheel, often with an ample center splat featuring a circular motif. The wheelback is a classic English side-chair design. Shop a collection of wheelback chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are round back chairs called?

Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a Windsor back chair?

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.

Who invented the office chair with wheels?

It is generally accepted that Thomas E. Warren invented the office chair. Although sketches dating back to the early 16th century of a rolling chair on wheels have been located, Warren was the one to unveil the first-ever commercially successful rolling chair. Called the Centripetal Spring Armchair, the piece debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. The American Chair Company in Troy, New York, manufactured the chair. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.

What is the back of a chair called?

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.

What is a splat back chair?

A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.

What is a yoke back chair?

Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.

What is a bow back chair?

A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a channel back chair?

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.

What is a lyre back chair?

A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.

What is a low back chair?

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.

What is a comb back chair?

A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a balloon back chair?

A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a sling back chair?

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.

What is a spoon back chair?

A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.

What are rounded back chairs called?

Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.

What is a high back office chair?

A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.

When were cane back chairs popular?

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.

When were balloon back chairs made?

Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

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.

How do you upholster a channel back chair?

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.

What era are ladder back chairs from?

Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.

What era are balloon back chairs?

Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.

Wheel Back Chairs

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19th Century English Windsor Chair

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Windsor Dining Chairs Set Of 6

Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs

$5,568 / set

H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in

Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs

Located in Billingshurst, GB

A harlequin set of eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel back chairs fully restored. Beautiful

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Antique 18th Century English Country Chairs

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Ash, Beech, Elm

Harlequin Set of Six 19th Century Wheel Back Chairs

$3,666 / set

H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in

Harlequin Set of Six 19th Century Wheel Back Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Superb harlequin set of six 19th Century Thames Valley wheel back dining chairs. Constructed from

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

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Ash, Elm, Yew

Reproduction Wheel Back Dark Stain Armless Chair

$875 / item

H 38.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Reproduction Wheel Back Dark Stain Armless Chair

Located in Nantucket, MA

Reproduction wheel back dark stain armless chair.

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Early 2000s Chairs

Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair

$608Sale Price|20% Off

H 35 in W 22 in D 17 in

Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair This is an early 19th Century chair made

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Windsor Chairs

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Elm

Harlequin Set of 6 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

$1,738Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34 in W 17 in D 17 in

Harlequin Set of 6 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Harlequin Set of 6 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic

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Antique 19th Century Country Chairs

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Beech

Set of 19 Beech Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

$3,802Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 35 in W 15 in D 18 in

Set of 19 Beech Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 19 Beech Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic design and

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Vintage 1980s Country Windsor Chairs

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Beech

Set of Six English George III Style Wheel-back Dining Chairs

$5,400 / set

H 36.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

Set of Six English George III Style Wheel-back Dining Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A set of six George III style painted wheel-back side chairs with pierced circular backs formed by

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

C. 1920's Antique Wagon Wheel Back, Oak, Arm and Side Chairs, Set of Twelve!!

$2,184Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

C. 1920's Antique Wagon Wheel Back, Oak, Arm and Side Chairs, Set of Twelve!!

Located in Austin, TX

Handsome Circa 1920's-30's Antique Wagon Wheel Back, Oak, Arm and Side Chairs, Set of Twelve

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20th Century Unknown Other Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back

$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

over a pierced splat with spoked captain's wheel and spindle back, elegant serpentine arms, with shaped

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash, Elm

Rich Colour Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Back West Country Windsor Armchair

$1,836

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Victorian Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Hoop Back West Country Windsor Armchair

$1,833

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair, Country Style, Antique, 1930

$738Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 23 in D 26 in

Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair, Country Style, Antique, 1930

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair This is a good traditional Beech and Ash arm chair it has

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Vintage 1930s Country Armchairs

Materials

Ash

American Mission Oak Wheel Chair

$1,800

H 36 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

American Mission Oak Wheel Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission oak slat back wheel chair with green leather seat cushion.

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20th Century American Mission Armchairs

Materials

Slate

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Set of Four 19th Century Windsor Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs in Solid Elm Tree

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H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in

Set of Four 19th Century Windsor Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs in Solid Elm Tree

By Welters of Wycombe

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of four Windsor chairs. The "back wheel" edition. Very solid and elegant at the same time

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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Early Eight 19th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 16 in D 15 in

Early Eight 19th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs

Located in Billingshurst, GB

Early 19th century Windsor wheel back chairs in excellent condition and wonderful color and

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Antique Early 19th Century British Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Chairs

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H 35 in W 18 in D 19 in

Pair of Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of Victorian beech and elm wheel back chairs The chairs are a Classic design and

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Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Wooden Windsor Chair Beech Elm Wheel Back Chair 19th Century

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H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in

Antique Wooden Windsor Chair Beech Elm Wheel Back Chair 19th Century

Located in Poperinge, BE

Antique and characterful Wheel Back Windsor chair made of elm and beech, at the back the initials

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

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Beech, Elm

19th Century English "Wheel Back" Windsor Chair

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H 39 in W 20 in D 22 in

19th Century English "Wheel Back" Windsor Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A good mid-19th century English hoop back Windsor armchair having pierced wheel splat over shaped

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Chairs

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

English Windsor Chair with Wheel Back

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H 39.25 in W 22.25 in D 24 in

English Windsor Chair with Wheel Back

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome early English Windsor chair featuring a bowed top rail and pierced splat back, with

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Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Wheel-Back Painted Side Chairs

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H 34.25 in W 18.75 in L 34.25 in

Pair of Wheel-Back Painted Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of wheel-back painted and caned side chairs and cushions in the George III style.

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Antique 19th Century British George III Side Chairs

Early 19th Elm Wheel Back Carver Chair

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H 36 in W 21 in D 17 in

Early 19th Elm Wheel Back Carver Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An early 19th century elm wheel back carver chair The chair is early 19th century and made in

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Antique Early 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Matched Set of Seven Buckinghamshire Wheel-Back Windsor Chairs

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H 40.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in

Matched Set of Seven Buckinghamshire Wheel-Back Windsor Chairs

Located in London, GB

Matched set of seven Buckinghamshire wheel-back Windsor chairs, including two armchairs, yew with

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Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

Early Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Carver Chair

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H 36 in W 20 in D 18 in

Early Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Carver Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An early Victorian beech and elm wheel back carver chair The chair is early Victorian and made

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Antique 1840s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair

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H 40 in W 22 in D 22 in

Georgian Elm and Ash Wheel Back Windsor Carver Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Georgian elm and ash wheel back windsor carver chair This is an early 19th century chair made

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Antique Early 19th Century George III Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

A pair of Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Wedge Chairs

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H 35 in W 15 in D 18 in

A pair of Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Wedge Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Wedge Chairs The chairs are a classic design and

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Antique 1890s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

20th Century Set of 12 Thames Estuary Prior Style Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 15 in D 14 in

20th Century Set of 12 Thames Estuary Prior Style Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Billingshurst, GB

20th century set of 11 and one carver chair Thames Estuary Prior style wheel back windsor chairs

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20th Century British Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

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H 40 in W 19 in D 19 in

Set of 6 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 6 beech & elm wheel back Windsor kitchen dining chairs This is a harlequin set of chairs

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Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

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H 35 in W 17 in D 18 in

Set of 4 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 4 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic design

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Vintage 1930s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

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H 35 in W 15 in D 15 in

Set of 4 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Set of 4 beech & elm wheel back Windsor kitchen dining chairs The chairs are a classic

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Late 20th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Eight Wheel Back Elm and Yew Windsor Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Set of Eight Wheel Back Elm and Yew Windsor Chairs

Located in London, by appointment only

Nicholas Wells Antiques is pleased to present this fine quality set of eight-wheel back Windsor

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Set of Six Early Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs

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H 36 in W 14.5 in L 36 in

Set of Six Early Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A set of six early Victorian beech and elm wheel back kitchen chairs The chairs are a Classic

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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Early Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs

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H 36 in W 14.5 in D 15 in

Set of Six Early Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A set of six early Victorian beech and elm wheel back kitchen chairs The chairs are a classic

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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

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H 35 in W 19 in D 17 in

Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic

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Antique Early 1900s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

A Set of 4 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

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H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in

A Set of 4 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Set of 4 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic design

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Vintage 1920s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Harlequin Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chair

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H 36 in W 15 in D 18 in

Harlequin Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Harlequin Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a

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Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

A Lovely Old Set of 4 Ash & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Chairs

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H 11 in W 18 in D 16 in

A Lovely Old Set of 4 Ash & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Lovely Old Set of 4 Ash & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Chairs This is a 19th Century set

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Antique 1880s Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of Four Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

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H 35 in W 15 in D 18 in

Set of Four Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A set of four Victorian beech and elm wheel back Windsor kitchen dining chairs The chairs are

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Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

4 Vintage English Hepplewhite Walnut Wheel Back Spider Dining Chairs Adams Style

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H 38 in W 22 in D 22 in

4 Vintage English Hepplewhite Walnut Wheel Back Spider Dining Chairs Adams Style

Located in Dayton, OH

Four late 20th century wheel back dining chairs. Features a balloon shaped back with spidered splat

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Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 12 Antique 19th Century English Carved Walnut Wheel-Back Dining Chairs

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H 39 in W 22 in D 19 in

Set of 12 Antique 19th Century English Carved Walnut Wheel-Back Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 12 antique 19th century English carved walnut wheel-back dining chairs. New upholstery 2

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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

EXCEPTIONAL SET OF EIGHT IRON WHEEL BACK PATIO CHAIRS

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H 36 in Dm 22 in

EXCEPTIONAL SET OF EIGHT IRON WHEEL BACK PATIO CHAIRS

Located in Buchanan, MI

EXCEPTIONAL SET OF EIGHT IRON WHEEL BACK PATIO CHAIRS, VERY ELEGANT, GREAT FORM, COMFORTABLE

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20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Iron

A Collection of 8 Beech and Elm Country Windsor Chairs

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H 35 in W 15 in D 15 in

A Collection of 8 Beech and Elm Country Windsor Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

the others are wheel back These chairs do not match each other, they are very sturdy chairs, the

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Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Modern Brian Kane for Coalesse Bindu Executive Desk/Conference Chair, Royal Blue

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H 37 in W 25 in D 25 in

Modern Brian Kane for Coalesse Bindu Executive Desk/Conference Chair, Royal Blue

By Brian Kane, Steelcase, Coalesse

Located in Secaucus, NJ

tension adjustment. Hard dual-wheel casters. Model: CO300/Mid-back chair. Design: Brian Kane 2009

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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of George III Mahogany Elbow Chairs in the Manner of Robert Adam

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H 36 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in

Pair of George III Mahogany Elbow Chairs in the Manner of Robert Adam

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of George III mahogany Hepplewhite period wheel back open elbow chair in the manner of

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Set Of Four Charming Wheel Back Side Chairs

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H 40.5 in Dm 21 in

Set Of Four Charming Wheel Back Side Chairs

Located in Buchanan, MI

SET OF FOUR CHARMING WHEEL BACK SIDE CHAIRS

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20th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Harlequin Set of Eight Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

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H 35.5 in W 15 in D 14 in

19th Century Harlequin Set of Eight Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Billingshurst, GB

19th century set of six and two carver wheel back windsor chairs. The hoop backs enclosing a

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Antique Early 19th Century British Country Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Semi-Antique Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

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H 35.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.25 in

Set of Eight Semi-Antique Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. The same design element of a pierced wheel is featured on all of the center back splats, and the set

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Early 20th Century Rustic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Beech and Elm Wheel Back Carver Chairs

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H 38 in W 22 in D 19 in

Set of 4 Beech and Elm Wheel Back Carver Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 4 Beech and Elm Wheel Back Carver Chairs The Chairs are large pieces with a Saddle seat

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Antique 1890s Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Victorian C1900 Ash and Elm Windsor Chair Wheel Back Dining Armchair

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H 40.95 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in

Antique Victorian C1900 Ash and Elm Windsor Chair Wheel Back Dining Armchair

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Victorian C1900 ash, beech and elm Windsor chair wheel back dining armchair. Solid and

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker

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H 34.25 in W 31 in D 32 in

Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

strips could be woven together in a herringbone pattern to make soft yet durable chair seats and backs

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Early 20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hickory

Harlequin Set of 10 Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Windsor Dining Chairs

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H 38 in W 17 in D 17 in

Harlequin Set of 10 Victorian Beech and Elm Wheel Back Windsor Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Harlequin set of 10 Victorian beech and elm wheel back Windsor kitchen dining chairs. The chairs

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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of English Mid-19th Century Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Pair of English Mid-19th Century Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of English mid-19th century wheel back Windsor chairs. Elm wood having good shaped seats and

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Early Thames Valley Windsor Wheel Back Chair c. 1800

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H 34 in W 20 in D 18.5 in

Early Thames Valley Windsor Wheel Back Chair c. 1800

Located in Heathfield, GB

An early and very beautiful Thames Valley Windsor wheel back chair with a fantastic colour and well

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Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Six Silver Leaf Wheel Back Chairs

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H 37 in W 20.5 in D 18 in

Six Silver Leaf Wheel Back Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of six silver leaf Adam Wheel Back style chairs upholstered in a greige linen. The yellow

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English Dining Room Chairs

Good 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chair with Cabriole Front Legs, C. 1780

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H 37 in W 23 in D 24 in

Good 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chair with Cabriole Front Legs, C. 1780

Located in Heathfield, GB

A charming ash and elm low back Windsor chair, George III c. 1780, with a well carved wheel to the

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Antique 18th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of Seven Late 19th Century Ash and Elm Wheel-Back Chairs

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H 34.25 in W 15 in D 15.75 in

Set of Seven Late 19th Century Ash and Elm Wheel-Back Chairs

Located in Wiltshire, GB

Set of seven late 19th century ash and elm wheel-back kitchen chairs. Please note – this is only

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Antique Late 19th Century Living Room Sets

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Ash, Elm

Set of 18th Century Ash and Elm Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

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H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in

Set of 18th Century Ash and Elm Wheel Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Dallington, East Sussex

original and a really good early set of quality windsor wheel back chairs. Dimensions are: Each

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Antique 1770s Georgian Chairs

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Ash, Elm

Gio Ponti Style brass chair

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H 42 in W 16 in D 15.5 in

Gio Ponti Style brass chair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Highland Park, IL

A 1950's brass wheel- back chair attributed in the style of Gio Ponti. Original patent leather seat

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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brass Wheel Back with Arrows Side Chair

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H 36 in W 17 in D 22 in

Brass Wheel Back with Arrows Side Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Brass Side Chair with Arrow Designed Wheel Back and Black Faux Leather Seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Wheel Back Windsor Arm Chair

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H 43.25 in W 25 in D 18.75 in

English Wheel Back Windsor Arm Chair

Located in Essex, MA

An English carved elm wheel back windsor arm chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Pair of Carved Wheel Back Side Chairs

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H 34 in W 22 in D 18 in

Pair of Carved Wheel Back Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of carved French wheel back side chairs with leaf detail, newly upholstered in Scalamandre

Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF GEORGIAN STYLE WHEEL BACK ARM CHAIRS

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H 35.5 in W 24 in D 20.5 in

PAIR OF GEORGIAN STYLE WHEEL BACK ARM CHAIRS

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of white painted (with rubbed surface) Georgian style wheelback armchairs in the French taste, with leather upholstered seats.

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of 8 English mahogany wheel back dining chairs

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Set of 8 English mahogany wheel back dining chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 8 English mahogany wheel back dining chairs

Category

Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 6 Wheel Back Dining Chairs

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H 37 in W 22 in D 18 in

Set Of 6 Wheel Back Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Set Of 6 English Washed Mahogany Wheel Back Side Chairs Upholstered In An Olive Mohair Fabric.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of Eight Hepplewhite Style Carved Wheel-Back Dining Chairs

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H 39.57 in W 25.01 in D 23.04 in

Set Of Eight Hepplewhite Style Carved Wheel-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Salisbury, GB

Set of eight Hepplewhite style carved wheel-back dining chairs, comprising of six singles and two

Category

Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

WHEEL BACK ENGLISH ARM CHAIR

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H 37 in W 25.5 in D 22 in

WHEEL BACK ENGLISH ARM CHAIR

Located in Hudson, NY

A CAINED ROUND BACK ENGLISH ARM CHAIR, WITH CARVED LEAF DESIGN IN THE CENTER

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Desk Chair on Wheels with Solid Wooden Carved Out Seat

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H 32.29 in W 24.22 in D 19.89 in

Desk Chair on Wheels with Solid Wooden Carved Out Seat

Located in Maastricht, NL

Wheeled desk chair with flexible back rest and carved out seat. Strong and sturdy mid-century

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Yew and Elm Windsor Armchair with Crinoline Stretcher

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H 34.65 in W 20.87 in L 34.65 in

Early 19th Century Yew and Elm Windsor Armchair with Crinoline Stretcher

Located in Uppingham, Rutland

wheel splat back. Lovely chair and very comfortable with a fabulous color tone too. Good condition

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Pair of English Style Arm Chairs With Painted Finish

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H 38 in W 26 in D 22 in

Pair of English Style Arm Chairs With Painted Finish

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking large scale reproduction wheel back English arm chairs with black and gold finish

Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

All Original 18th Century High Wycombe Windsor Chair with Fabulous Colour

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H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in

All Original 18th Century High Wycombe Windsor Chair with Fabulous Colour

Located in Heathfield, GB

A very good, sturdy and fine example of a low back 18th century wheel back Windsor chair with a

Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Set of Ten Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Wheel Back Dining Chairs

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H 40.5 in W 26 in D 24 in

Set of Ten Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Wheel Back Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsome set to ten carved mahogany wheel back dining chairs, in the style of Chippendale. The

Category

20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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$4,000 / set

H 40 in W 20.75 in D 32 in

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Category

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Materials

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$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.75 in W 19 in D 16.5 in

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Located in Elkhart, IN

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$1,500

H 33 in W 25.5 in D 26 in

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Located in Stockton, NJ

An interesting late 18th century elm Windsor chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood hoop back construction.

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

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Windsor Armchair, 1930

$818

H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in

Windsor Armchair, 1930

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The classic Windsor chair, designed in a very beautiful, clear line, comes in very good condition. The ends of the armrests show an attractive patina, the chair in general has minima...

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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford

$3,055

H 36 in W 18 in D 21 in

Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford

Located in Potters Bar, GB

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Vintage 1980s Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs

$2,850 / set

H 45.75 in W 25 in D 25 in

Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs

Located in Essex, MA

Very sturdy chairs with tree cutout in splats. Crinoline stretchers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak, Yew

Rustic French 17th Century Oak and Chestnut Trestle / Dining Table

$12,000

H 29.75 in W 70.5 in D 39 in

Rustic French 17th Century Oak and Chestnut Trestle / Dining Table

Located in Troy, NY

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Antique Mid-17th Century French Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Vintage 19th Century English Windsor Chairs - Set of 6

$4,750 / set

H 36.75 in W 21.5 in D 14 in

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Step back in time with these exquisite vintage 19th-century English Windsor chairs. Showcasing timeless craftsmanship, each chair features elegantly curved spindles and a contoured s...

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Materials

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Vintage Victorian Style Windsor Dining Chairs By Nichols And Stone - Set Of 8

$4,500 / set

H 43 in W 25 in D 23.5 in

Vintage Victorian Style Windsor Dining Chairs By Nichols And Stone - Set Of 8

Located in Chicago, IL

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Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat

$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.5 in W 16 in D 20 in

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Located in Bronx, NY

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Materials

Ash

Harlequin Set Of Eight Broad Arm High Back Windsor Chairs

$12,500 / set

H 44 in W 27 in D 28 in

Harlequin Set Of Eight Broad Arm High Back Windsor Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Materials

Wood

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Wheel Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wheel back chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wheel back chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. We have 26 antique and vintage wheel back chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Wheel back chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of wheel back chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and Victorian wheel back chairs are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large wheel back chairs, so small wheel back chairs measuring 14.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs.

How Much are Wheel Back Chairs?

Wheel back chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,427, while the lowest priced sells for $756 and the highest can go for as much as $16,988.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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