Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair or Captain’s Chair A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in ver...
Elm
Vintage Hunt Country Furniture Pine Wood Writing Desk Windsor Chair w/ Drawer
By Hunt Country Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hunt Country Furniture Pine Wood Writing Desk Windsor Chair w/ Drawer. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Pine
Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back style Windsor with a comb.
Oak
Mid Century Oak Bentwood Windsor Barrel Back Swivel Bankers Office Desk Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional vintage Victorian Revival Windsor-style swivel desk chair is crafted from solid oak, seamlessly blending classic academic charm with practical mid-century functional...
Oak
1930s Fiddleback Oak Windsor Style Tilting and Rolling Desk Chair W/ Saddle Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 1930s Fiddleback Oak high back Windsor Style Tilting back and Rolling Desk Chair With Saddle Back Seat with great patina.
Iron
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat.
Brass
Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Windsor chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet in very good original condition.
Wood, Beech
SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable burr yew wood Windsor swivel armchair with height adjustable base Pl...
Yew
THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and bro...
Leather, Hardwood
Windsor style swivel adjustable height office chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Windsor style swivel adjustable height desk chair Arm length - 23 Arm height -25 Seat height 16 1 quarter Height of chair 33 1/2
Wood
$5,988Sale Price|25% Off
WINDSOR CHAIR 1800's Sack-Back American Early 19th Century In Wood With Trays
Located in Miami, FL
This Comb sack-back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back style Windsor with a comb.
Wood, Paint
1960's Heywood Wakefield Windsor Back Maple Writing Desk Arm Chair With Drawer
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage 1960s Heywood-Wakefield teacher's arm chair is a mid-century American classic crafted from solid maple in a distinctive Windsor style.
Fabric, Maple
Unavailable
H 35.01 in W 22.68 in D 23.08 in
English Windsor Armchair Desk Chair Carved Elm Ash Stickback
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century stickback Windsor armchair. Framed in carved ash with a carved solid elm seat. Raised on splayed and fluted legs united by stretchers. England, circa 1880.
Elm
Windsor Desk Chair With Swivel Base
Located in Culver City, CA
Windsor desk chair, unusual form with swivel base, hand crafted rails.
Wood
Large American Windsor Desk Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large American Windsor high back desk (or writing) chair with original painted finish, featuring a bowed back with top rail ending in turned roundrels or volutes, a contin...
RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40
Located in York County, PA
RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40: American, barrell-back, windsor desk chair.
RARE LOWBACK WINDSOR WRITING ARMCHAIR W/DRAWERS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE STATE OF MAINE ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED LOWBACK WINDSOR WRITING ARMCHAIR W/ DRAWERS IN PRISTINE CONDITION. DOVETAILED CONSTRUCTION TO THE DRAWERS AND WONDERFUL PRESERVATION TO T...
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H 31.11 in W 20.97 in D 18.9 in
Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A windsor dating to circa 1890. English oak with grain interest and attractive caramel hues Traditionally crafted with a desirable aged patina Bow-back bent-wood armrest with ex...
Oak
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H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Vintage River Bend Chair Co. Windsor Bow Back Colonial Desk Accent Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century bow back Windsor chair by River bend Chair Co. Features a black crackle finish with vase shaped legs.
Hardwood
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H 34 in W 15.5 in D 16 in
Antique Folk Art Green Painted Windsor Spindle Back Side Desk Chair Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Hitchcock style Windsor spindle back side chair painted green with a pink rose accent.
Hardwood, Paint
Windsor Leather Seat Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pomona, CA
An English Windsor-style leather seat and arms swivel desk chair.
Leather, Oak
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H 40.5 in W 33.5 in D 28 in
Vintage Curtis Products American Colonial Maple Windsor Writing Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Curtis Products American Colonial Maple Wood Windsor writing desk arm chair. Item features hidden swivel drawer, spindle back, writing desk surface, solid wood construction, ...
Maple
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H 46 in W 33 in D 33 in
Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chair - a Pair.
Cherry, Oak
Windsor Office Arm Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Perhaps from Wallace Nutting this revolving arm chair with knuckle arms will add interest to any office or other setting. It adjusts in height and the metal fixture has the name "The...
Wood
19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
Early sea captain's writing windsor arm chair, designed for multifunctional use aboard a ship, the curved pillow crest continuing to arms with flattened grips and a boldly shaped swi...
Pair of Windsor Chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early Pair of Attractive Faux Bamboo Windsor Chairs, Sturdy, perfect desk 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 ...
Elm, Yew
Early 20th Century Antique Oak Bankers Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Early 20th Century Antique American Walnut Library Lawyers Desk Chair, circa 1930s. Features a curved back, contoured seat, swivel / leaning mechanism and wheels for ease of moving. ...
Wood, Oak
$295Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs and shaped spindles on the decorative backrest. The back of...
Mahogany
$929Sale Price|41% Off
H 38.98 in W 23.23 in D 21.46 in
English Arts & Crafts “Quaint” Rush Seated Armchair
Located in Norwich, England
A stylish English Arts and Crafts 'quaint' beech and fruitwood rush-seated armchair, with waved and pierced design splat. Probably made in High Wycombe. Circa 1900. *Free delivery f...
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Memphis, TN
An Old Hickory Adirondack-style rocking chair, crafted with a rustic wood frame and woven seat, back, and arms. The chair’s generous proportions and gently curved rockers give it a s...
Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood, Pine
Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Rocking Chair in solid oak with a cane Seat in good condition. This chair features a leafy, scalloped crest above turned spindles. It 's a beautiful antique piece to make a b...
Cane, Wood, Oak
Edsbyverken Beechwood Swivel Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking swivel chair features a curved slatted backrest and smooth wooden construction. Crafted in Sweden, it highlights clean Scandinavian lines and organic form. Natural beec...
Beech
$1,223Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.77 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
Antique 19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Carver Elbow-Chair – Fine Quality
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...
Ash, Elm
Industrial Oak Swivel Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning oak English "Captain Chair", fabricated around 1900. This swivel chair is made of solid oak wood and has a beautiful patina. Height adjustable and with a tilt function (see...
Metal
$950
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Golden oak swivel tilt English bankers desk or task chair in original finish
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid oak and steel bankers task or desk chair . Solid golden oak chair with heavy duty steel ball bearing swivel tilt mechanism . Mfr. by the B.L. Marble co. possibly 100 years ag...
Steel
20th Century Victorian Style Oak Bankers Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Victorian style patinated Oak bankers desk Chair . Very solid construction. Very good vintage condition. Mesures 24" in width, 22" in depth and stands 33" tall. Seat h...
Oak
Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Tilt Desk Chair
By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Bank of England, Jury style desk chair, constructed of solid walnut, possibly by Gunlocke, Sikes, Marble etc circa 1920/40, unsigned. The chair is adjustable in height and ti...
Walnut
19th Century American Victorian Oak Swivel Chair with Slat Back
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian oak slat back swivel side chair.
Oak
English 19th Century Elm Windsor Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome mid-19th century English wheelback Windsor chair built from solid elm, ash, and beech. Hand-crafted in the first half of the century, this attractive chair has a hooped b...
Ash, Beech, Elm
Mid-Century office chair in wood, American Clerk chair 1930s
Located in Argelato, BO
Antique swivel office armchair in solid wood, made in the 1930s and perfectly preserved. The armchair, in excellent state of conservation, will give elegance and character to your ...
Wood
$2,794Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 25.79 in D 22.45 in
Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fascinating example in the John Starkey Warwick style, of...
Oak
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...
Oak
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