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Windsor Chairs For Sale
Nichols and Stone 20th Century Ebonized Maple Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
High Quality Vintage Ebonized Maple Wood Windsor ArmChair by Nichols and Stone. Measures 23" in width, 23" in depth, 33" in height. Seat height is 16.5" and arm height is 27.5". Seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in de...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...
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Late 20th Century Slovenian Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Antique Yew Wood Windsor Chair. English, Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb piece of country furniture. Delightful colour Mainly yew wood. Elm seat and legs Crinoline stretcher Very honest piece. Totally original patina 2 old repairs shown in t...
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Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Nichols and Stone 20th Century Ebonized Maple Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
High Quality Vintage Ebonized Maple Wood Windsor ArmChair by Nichols and Stone. Measures 23" in width, 23" in depth, 33" in height. Seat height is 16.5" and arm height is 27.5". Seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple, Paint

18th c. English Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rustic comb-back West Country Windsor armchair, having shaped crest over spindle back, the narrow arm with bentwood supports and turned spindles, the shallow seat over pole turned le...
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Early 19th Century English Rustic Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...
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1790s American Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal. The round seat...
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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair with great patina. Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18" and arm height is 28". Seat inter...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18th-century English stickback Windsor armchair is a testament to the timeless craftsmanship of the period. Its robust structure, crafted from elm, showcases a thick s...
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18th Century British Primitive Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...
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Late 20th Century Slovenian Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set Of Six D.R. Dimes Bow Back Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six Honey tone Windsor dining chairs comprised of two Sack Back arm chairs and four Bow Back side chairs by master furniture maker D.R. Dimes. Each is branded D.R. Dimes un...
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20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Lollipop Platform Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
An outstanding Lollipop platform rocker in carved Oak by George Hunzinger late 19th c. production. The iconic patented Huntzinger steel and spring rocking mechanism is perfectly in t...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage 19th Century English Windsor Chairs - Set of 6
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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Late 19th Century British Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Brass

1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished. - Sturdy and stable. - Measure: height of seat 45 cm.
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rustic English Comb Back Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming 18th Century English country comb back Windsor armchair, the arched crest rail over eight tall spindles, the continuous arm supported by a f...
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18th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th Century English Windsor Chair
By E.S England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century English Windsor Chair. Elm Wood. Nice Patina
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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in de...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely rare mid-19th century English country Tavern chair, or high clerks chair, having elegant Turned upright spindles to bowed back over Superb...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

18th Century Yew Wood Cabriole Leg Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century Thames Valley yew wood windsor armchair, the hoop back over continuous hooped arm connected by pole-turned spindles, on shaped seat with bold cabriole shoulders, le...
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1780s English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

1950s Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Windsor Chair
By E.S England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century English Windsor Chair. Elm Wood. Nice Patina.
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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Windsor Chair
By E.S England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century English Windsor Chair. Beautiful Elm Wood. Super Nice Patina.
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

18th c. English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming late 18th Century English Thames Valley "hoop back" Windsor armchair in ash and elm, the hoop with 10 supporting spindles and the continuous arm with crook supports and fain...
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1790s English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

18th C Dimes Extended Arm Sack Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18th C extended arm sack back Windsor is from New England. This comes to us from a private collection.This is stamped Dimes underneath the seat.  
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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's. This charming hand carved chair features its original finish with ...
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Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco outstanding and rare set of 6 Windsor chairs designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten and executed by Thonet, circa 1925. (Labeled underneath) The set consists of 5 green Windsor chairs...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

1 of 20 Windsor Tall Spindle Back Armchair in Beech, Yugoslavia 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 20 Windsor dining chairs and armchair done in solid Beech, manufactured in Yugoslavia in 1950s. There is 20 chairs available, out of which 9 are with an...
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1950s Slovenian International Style Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Primitive 19th century Windsor chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good example of a primitive Windsor chair. All original with ash and elm wood. Not 100 % sturdy but verry usable. Beautiful patina and proportions.
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

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...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

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 supported by inverted stretchers, turned legs connected by a bentwood stretcher and a...
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Early 1800s English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely set of 4 19th century English Windsor chairs in chestnut Very nice set which has a very beautiful patina. They have been checked by our cabinetmaker. T hey have reinforcement...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century English elm wood stickback Windsor armchair presents an aura of understated elegance and historical depth. Stripped of its original paint, the chair now bares the n...
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18th Century English Primitive Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Marge Carson Oversized Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sculptural large swivel chairs on a wood base. The ultra rare barrel tub style swivel chairs ex...
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Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

Mid-Century Modern Solid Oiled Walnut George Nakashima Slab-Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modernsolid oiled walnut George Nakashima slab-arm lounge chair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair Heals of London
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Stick Back Windsor Chair, Heals Of London Oak construction circa 1900 Very good condition commensurate of age.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair, the contoured saddle seat with a rich grained elm, the rest crafted from yew, turned baluster  legs joined by a a crinoline stretcher,...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Style Side Chairs manufactured by Stickley in Manlius New York. Great vintage condition with clean line, solid wood p...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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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1930s British Victorian Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand-carved Windsor bow-back side chair America, Circa 1790

 Measures: 19”W x 16.5”D x 36.75”H. Seat height 17.25" Good original vintage condition. Appears to...
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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco outstanding and rare set of 6 Windsor chairs designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten and executed by Thonet, circa 1925. (Labeled underneath) The set consists of 5 green Windsor chairs...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Petite Windsor Side Chair in Oak, England, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite oak Windsor chair with spindle back and turned legs & stretcher, England circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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1930s British Victorian Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s
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...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs

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Bouclé, Ash

20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Style Side Chairs manufactured by Stickley in Manlius New York. Great vintage condition with clean line, solid wood p...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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1820s English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair, crafted from the long established skill of English woodworkers, features remarkable ...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Elm

18th century Yew wood comb back Windsor chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is an exceptional late 18th century comb back Windsor chair made from Yew wood. The colour and design makes this hugely attractive. The condition is also very good with no major...
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18th Century Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

John Wanamaker English Windsor Walnut and Rush Brass Back Chair, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Late 19th Cetury to Early 20th Century John Wanamaker English Windsor Style Walnut and Rush Brass Back Chair Measures 17" in width, 36" in height...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Unusual 19th century Arts and Crafts wingback Windsor chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a striking designed Arts and Crafts Windsor chair with an unusual wingback shape. The proportions are beautifully neat and the patina to the timber is superb. The elegance of...
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19th Century Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

19th Century English Victorian Elm Smoker's Bow Chair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The "Smoker's Bow" is the chair that all later Windsor chairs were made after. This iconic chair, crafted from the long established skill of English woodworkers, features remarkable ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

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...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair Of 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Early 19th Century Matching Pair Of Yew Wood, Low Back, Kitchen Windsor Armchairs, Having Elegant Pierced Splats And Turned Supports To Curved Backs, Over Sha...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

Solid Wood Karve Dining Chair in Black Ash by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The solid wood Karve chair features soft curves and a contoured backrest exuding comfort and craftsmanship. The blackened finish accentuates the grain of the ash, beautiful from ever...
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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Early 19th Century Wheelback Windsor Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome early 19th century oak wheelback windsor chair. Hand-crafted circa 1810 this attractive chair has a hooped back with a wonderful, pierced wheelback over a well figured se...
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19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair Measures 21.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 30" in height. Seat height is 17.5. Arm height 27.5. Seat interior is ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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...
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18th Century American Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig Ebonized Hoop Chair, Peacock Chair w/ Patinaed Leather
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

Pair Of 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Early 19th Century Matching Pair Of Yew Wood, Low Back, Kitchen Windsor Armchairs, Having Elegant Pierced Splats And Turned Supports To Curved Backs, Over Sha...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Very sturdy chairs with tree cutout in splats. Crinoline stretchers.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak, Yew

19th Century English Windsor Chair
By E.S England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century English Windsor Chair. Elm Wood. Very Nice Patina. Shows Wonderful Age.
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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovable 19th century English barrelback Windsor arm chair with a graceful rounded crest-rail supported by several spindles, a sturdy saddle seat, splayed turned legs, and retaining...
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19th Century English Primitive Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Early 20thc Replicas of 18thc Butterfly Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Butterfly Step down Windsor chairs with saddle seats in amazing aged & amazing patina.This set of matching Windsor chairs are 20thc bench...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Modern Cherrywood Windsor Peacock Side Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of bentwood Windsor chairs by FW Lombard Company of Massachusetts featuring the unique style of Hans Wegner's midcentury Peacock chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Yew Wood Low-Back Windsor Armchair, North East Yorkshire England Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality Country Windsor arm chair with a low back, made in England and attributed to a North east Yorkshire maker, in the mid-19th c...
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Mid-19th Century British Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood, Yew

Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Oiled Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs by George Nakashima
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century maple faux bamboo windsor side chair with patina. Meaurw 16" in width, 17" in depth and stands 34.5" tall. Seat height is 17.5".
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Maple

Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat
Located in Bronx, NY
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and hostess chairs...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Vintage, New and Antique Windsor Chairs

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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