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Windsor Chairs For Sale
Set Of 6 19th Century Kitchen Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Set Of 6 19th Century Kitchen Farmhouse Dining Chairs

Set Of 6 19th Century Kitchen Farmhouse Dining Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Charming Set Of 6 Early 19th Century Matching Ash & Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Windsor Dining Chairs, Having Scribed Edge To Typical Hooped Backs, With Elegant Turned Stick Spindles And...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved English Elm Windsor Chair, Circa 1850
Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved English Elm Windsor Chair, Circa 1850

Mid-19th Century Hand-Carved English Elm Windsor Chair, Circa 1850

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome mid-19th century English elm wheelback windsor chair that is solid and surprisingly comfortable. Hand-crafted circa 1850 this attractive chair has a hooped back with a won...

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19th Century English Other Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

18th Century Ash and Elm hoop back windsor chair
18th Century Ash and Elm hoop back windsor chair

18th Century Ash and Elm hoop back windsor chair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a great looking, totally honest 18th century Windsor chair. All original with attractive patina showing its life. The shaped seat has lovely wear to the colour as do the arms...

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18th Century Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 2...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs

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

19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Fine English West Country Comb Back Windsor Chair

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

Rustic Antique English Countryhouse Captain Armchair
Rustic Antique English Countryhouse Captain Armchair

Rustic Antique English Countryhouse Captain Armchair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Characterful English captain chair from the late 19th century, made of elm wood. The chair has a beautifully aged patina and a comfortable seat. A timeless piece of furniture with a ...

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Late 19th Century British Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Custom English Windsor Stickback Chairs
Custom English Windsor Stickback Chairs

Custom English Windsor Stickback Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

Custom English Windsor stickback chairs made of oak and ash. Antiqued finish. Set consists of 2 Arms and 6 Sides. Measures: Arm: 40.5" H, 23" W, 22" D, 18.5" H seat. Side: 38" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

18th century Comb back Ash and Elm windsor chair
18th century Comb back Ash and Elm windsor chair

18th century Comb back Ash and Elm windsor chair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a lovely quality, all original 18th century Ash and Elm comb back windsor. We found this in the boarders and absolutely love the design. The seat has a great shape and the wh...

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18th Century Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair

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

Set of Six Georgian Yew Wood Windsor Chairs, England, Circa 1820
Set of Six Georgian Yew Wood Windsor Chairs, England, Circa 1820

Set of Six Georgian Yew Wood Windsor Chairs, England, Circa 1820

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Charming And Very Attractive Matched Set Of Six Yew Wood, Low Back, Kitchen Windsor Dining Armchairs, Having Extremely Well Figured Pierced Splats And Turned Supports To Curved Bac...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair
Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair

Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality An antique 19th-century Windsor armchair crafted from ash and elm, full of age, character, and p...

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19th Century British Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair Of Antique Windsor Oak Armchairs
Pair Of Antique Windsor Oak Armchairs

Pair Of Antique Windsor Oak Armchairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Windsor chairs with hoop crest rails and split backs with open carved splats. The curved arms with turned supports and turned splayed legs with turned H stretchers. Tradition...

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Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair

19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...

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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18:  

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Circa 1790 American Colonial Windsor Bow-Back Side Chair
Circa 1790 American Colonial Windsor Bow-Back Side Chair

Circa 1790 American Colonial Windsor Bow-Back Side Chair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A handsome late 18th century American Windsor bow-back side chair dating to circa 1790, with the beautifully spare proportions and hand-worked construction associated with early Amer...

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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair
19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Handcrafted English Oak Windsor Armchair with great patina. Measures 23.5" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18" and arm height is 27". Seat int...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century  Rustic Windsor Armchair
19th Century  Rustic Windsor Armchair

19th Century Rustic Windsor Armchair

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Primitive Windsor Hoopback armchair from ash and elm. Beautiful grain and patina throughout. Restored without new additions and perfectly usable.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Late 18th Century English Ash and Elm Windsor Armchair
Late 18th Century English Ash and Elm Windsor Armchair

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...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Wood

Set Of 6 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Set Of 6 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Set Of 6 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely set of 6 19th century english windsor chairs wheelback in chestnut Very beautiful model called wheelback with a decoration on the back Very beautiful set which has a very be...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair

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

Set Of 6 Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Set Of 6 Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Set Of 6 Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely set of 6 19th century English Windsor chestnut wheelback chairs. Very beautiful wheelback model with a decoration on the back. Very beautiful set with a very beautiful patina...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Harlequin Set of Six 19th Century Wheel Back Chairs
Harlequin Set of Six 19th Century Wheel Back Chairs

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 ash, yew and elm. Wonderful craftsmanship and fantastic colour. English, Circa 1840.

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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Yew

Rare 18th c. English Cabriole Leg Fan Back Windsor Armchair
Rare 18th c. English Cabriole Leg Fan Back Windsor Armchair

Rare 18th c. English Cabriole Leg Fan Back Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

An elegant cabriole leg windsor armchair with a fan back, comb top, shaped backsplat and continuous curved arm over a saddled seat, standing on turned and tapered back legs and cabri...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century 'Smokers Bow' Windsor chair
19th Century 'Smokers Bow' Windsor chair

19th Century 'Smokers Bow' Windsor chair

Located in Batley, GB

A 19th century 'smokers bow' or 'captains chair' Windsor chair with a rather unusual shaped back rest which sits on 7 short turned spindles. The 2 piece elm arm bow sits on 8 turned ...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair
19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair

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

Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A fine set of four 19th-century English Windsor chairs in chestnut with a wheelback . Very beautiful model called wheelback with a decoration on the back. Very beautiful set which h...

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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

English antique set of 2 Windsor chairs with character, beautiful colouring
English antique set of 2 Windsor chairs with character, beautiful colouring

English antique set of 2 Windsor chairs with character, beautiful colouring

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This fantastic set of two antique low-back Windsor dining chairs has developed a beautiful patina over the years. The chairs feature a spindled backrest, a nicely shaped seat, and—th...

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Early 19th Century Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

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

An Arts and Crafts Windsor Carver Chair This is a one off piece
An Arts and Crafts Windsor Carver Chair This is a one off piece

An Arts and Crafts Windsor Carver Chair This is a one off piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Arts and Crafts Windsor Carver Chair This is a one off piece, the chair back has a large carved roundel and from this the chair spindles join the back hoop, the chair has an upho...

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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair
Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair

Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine English Windsor armchair has a amazing untouched patina and looks a little off center from age and use. The condition is good with marks and wear consistent from age and us...

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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Nichols and Stone 20th Century Ebonized Maple Windsor Armchair
Nichols and Stone 20th Century Ebonized Maple Windsor Armchair

Nichols and Stone 20th Century Ebonized Maple Windsor Armchair

By Nichols & Stone

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

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Mahogany Armchair with an Art Nouveau Style Back
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Mahogany Armchair with an Art Nouveau Style Back

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Mahogany Armchair with an Art Nouveau Style Back

By Liberty & Co., Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. A superior quality mahogany armchair in the style of Arthur Heygate MacMurdo with a wonderful Art Nouveau style back and fine Queen Anne style legs.

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20th Century English Art Nouveau Windsor Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Italian Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Louis XVI Style Italian Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s

Louis XVI Style Italian Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s

Located in Miami, FL

Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Italy, 1900s Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. A set of two antique baroque side chairs hand-crafted out of walnut wood in a good condition. This set of dining chairs features a walnut color with a beautiful patina finish, hand-carved details through the entire frame, and intricated engraving leather...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)
American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)

American Primitive Spindle Back Arm Chairs(Pair)

Located in Southampton, NJ

Beautiful pair of American Primitive Rustic chairs with spindle backs and curved arms. In the Arts and Crats style, chairs like these are timeless and versatile. Use at a dining room...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

A George III Low Back Windsor Armchair
A George III Low Back Windsor Armchair

A George III Low Back Windsor Armchair

Located in Tetbury, England

A low back windsor in its original ox blood paint. The Goldsmith form legs supporting the saddle seat, horseshoe armrest.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak

Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair
Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair

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...

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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Yew Wood Low-Back Windsor Armchair, North East Yorkshire England Circa 1850
Yew Wood Low-Back Windsor Armchair, North East Yorkshire England Circa 1850

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

SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR
SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR

SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchair Please note the delivery fee list...

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20th Century English Gothic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair
Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair

Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair Measures 19.5" in width, 22" in depth and 29.5" in height. Seat height is 17.5" and armheight 27.5". Seat interior width is 16" and seat...

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford
Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford

Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful set of 8 Windsor chairs in yew wood Set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs Classic farmhouse kitchen dining chairs Made by Stewart Linford please see signature ...

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1980s Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19thc Original Black Painted Balloon Back Windsor Chair
Early 19thc Original Black Painted Balloon Back Windsor Chair

Early 19thc Original Black Painted Balloon Back Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Black painted balloon back Windsor chair in fine condition.This chair is a black over red painted base.

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19th Century American Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair
Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair

Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair

Located in Chireno, TX

Faux bamboo Windsor side chair with a square-shape rod back. Carved and turned faux-bamboo stiles, splayed legs and stretchers in ash. Shaped seat in elm. Rem...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fruitwood

English 19th Century Oak Windsor Armchair with Kilim Upholstery
English 19th Century Oak Windsor Armchair with Kilim Upholstery

English 19th Century Oak Windsor Armchair with Kilim Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English oak Windsor armchair from the 19th century, featuring a graceful bowed back, pierced central splat and later kilim-style upholstered seat. The chair's curved top rail swee...

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19th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Oak

Late 19th/Early 20th Century English Thames Valley Windsor Chair
Late 19th/Early 20th Century English Thames Valley Windsor Chair

Late 19th/Early 20th Century English Thames Valley Windsor Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

This turn-of-the-20th-century English Thames Valley Windsor chair is where rural grit meets high-drama design. A bold reinterpretation of an 18th-century original, this version swaps...

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Early 20th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Yeoman's Windsor Armchair
Yeoman's Windsor Armchair

Yeoman's Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Generous and comfortable yeoman's windsor armchair consisting of an arched back with supporting central pierced splat having a ship's wheel roundel and turned spindles above a D shap...

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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

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 se...

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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Set of Six English Windsor Chairs

Set of Six English Windsor Chairs

Located in Antwerp, BE

Six unusual and wonderful aged, worn patina chairs are in good condition.They look fantastic together as a set. The seat height of all seats is 18.5 in. (47 cm) The height of the armrest is 26.77 in. (68 cm) The two high back chairs are 37.79 in. (96 cm) high x 22.04 in. (56 cm) wide and seat height 18.50 in. (47 cm) x 22.04 in. (56 cm) deep. The other four Windsor chairs...

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Early 20th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Windsor Armchair
Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Windsor Armchair

Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Windsor Armchair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This armchair is lacquered in black with gold accents. The legs are made to have the look of bamboo. The arms are in a natural walnut and the back has 6 spindles.

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs
Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs

Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and elegant set of six antique Italian chairs dating back to the 17th-18th centuries, crafted with exceptional artisan skill. These chairs are a magnificent example of the Roc...

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Early 1700s Italian Gothic Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair Antique Victorian Windsor armchair in yew wood featuring a broad arm, turned spindles, and saddle seat. Classic English d...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

High Back Raked Windsor Armchair
High Back Raked Windsor Armchair

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 ...

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1830s English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

Antique English Windsor Colonial Pine Wood Spindle Pub Club Arm Chairs - a Pair
Antique English Windsor Colonial Pine Wood Spindle Pub Club Arm Chairs - a Pair

Antique English Windsor Colonial Pine Wood Spindle Pub Club Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Windsor Colonial Pine Wood Spindle Pub Club Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item...

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Early 20th Century Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

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.