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Windsor Chairs For Sale
Unusually Tall Comb-Back Windsor Chair in Mahogany
Unusually Tall Comb-Back Windsor Chair in Mahogany

Unusually Tall Comb-Back Windsor Chair in Mahogany

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A mahogany comb-back Windsor armchair with shaped and fretted backsplat. The front legs are a graceful cabriole shape ending in pad feet. Connected to the splayed, turned back legs b...

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Double-Bow Windsor Chair on Slender Turned Legs
Double-Bow Windsor Chair on Slender Turned Legs

Double-Bow Windsor Chair on Slender Turned Legs

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A 19th Century Windsor armchair raised on slender turned legs connected by a bent-wood "crinoline" stretcher. The shaped seat in a nicely figured elm; the rest of the chair in yew wo...

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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley
20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley

20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Nichols & Stone

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

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

Antique George III Quality Child’s Yew Wood Windsor Chair
Antique George III Quality Child’s Yew Wood Windsor Chair

Antique George III Quality Child’s Yew Wood Windsor Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality child’s yew wood Windsor chair having a yew wood stick and hoop back, elm seat standing on yew wood turned legs united by a shaped stretcher A quaint e...

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19th Century English George III Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair 19th Century
Antique quality ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair 19th Century

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Solid and strong, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. Would look great i...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Starback Windsor Armchair
Starback Windsor Armchair

Starback Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A classic windsor armchair with a high hooped back formed of a continuous bent ash rail fixed with spindles to another continuous bent rail for the arms over an elm seat on turned le...

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Early 19th Century English 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 seat...

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2010s Canadian American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs, Georgian Style
Pair of Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs, Georgian Style

Pair of Early 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs, Georgian Style

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

19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair
19th Century Faux Bamboo Maple Windsor Side Chair

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

18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair
18th Century English Stickback Windsor Armchair

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

Antique Blonde Windsor Chair Satin Birch Country Bar Back Oxford Armchair 1850
Antique Blonde Windsor Chair Satin Birch Country Bar Back Oxford Armchair 1850

Antique Blonde Windsor Chair Satin Birch Country Bar Back Oxford Armchair 1850

Located in London, GB

A strikingly attractive and rare blonde satin birch Windsor armchair in lovely antique condition. Most likely made around 1840-1860 in Oxford, England, this gorgeous and extremely co...

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Birch, Satinwood

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

20th Century Nichols & Stone National Cathedral Ebonized and Gilt Windsor Chair
20th Century Nichols & Stone National Cathedral Ebonized and Gilt Windsor Chair

20th Century Nichols & Stone National Cathedral Ebonized and Gilt Windsor Chair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 20th Century Nichols & Stone National Cathedral School Ebonized and Gilt Windsor Chair in excellent vintage condition. Measures 16.5" in width, 18" in depth, 33" in height wit...

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair
Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair

Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century original painted Hitchcock armchair with a decorated inside back. The condition is very good and sturdy. The back ground has a wo...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Lambing Chair, Great Color and Patination Nice Accent Piece
18th Century Lambing Chair, Great Color and Patination Nice Accent Piece

18th Century Lambing Chair, Great Color and Patination Nice Accent Piece

Located in Buchanan, MI

An 18th century lambing chair, great color and patination, nice accent piece or captains chair. Measures: 43.5" x 27" x 30". Would look good in a library or office

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

1950s Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair
1950s Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair

1950s Baumritter Maple Comb Back Windsor Armchair

By Baumritter

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

Set of Four S. Bent & Bros. Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil Windsor Chairs
Set of Four S. Bent & Bros. Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil Windsor Chairs

Set of Four S. Bent & Bros. Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil Windsor Chairs

By S. Bent and Bros.

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful Set Four S. Bent & Bros. Of Gardner Massachussett, Ebonized and Eagle Gilt Stencil back Windsor Chairs Measures 24" in width x 21" in depth x 30.25" in height . Seat hei...

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Late 20th Century American Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Enamel

Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor
Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor

Irish Rustic Stick Back Windsor

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th century Irish rustic Windsor stick armchair, the primitive crest rail over spoke-shaved spindles, the plank seat supported by four splayed pole legs, the whole retaining o...

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Mid-18th Century Irish Rustic Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Sycamore

English High Back Windsor Armchair of Elm from the Georgian Era
English High Back Windsor Armchair of Elm from the Georgian Era

English High Back Windsor Armchair of Elm from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome Windsor high back armchair of elm from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail and spindle back, with curved rail arms mounted to a shaped solid seat, and set upo...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Stick Back Chairs, England circa 1890
Stick Back Chairs, England circa 1890

Stick Back Chairs, England circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

England, 1890 Set of stick back Windsor chairs with turned legs, formed slab seats, and curved arms. 26”w x 22”d x 40”h x 18” seat Ref. CHAIR1401

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1890s English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Windsor Armchair In Ash And Elm From The Early 19th Century
Windsor Armchair In Ash And Elm From The Early 19th Century

Windsor Armchair In Ash And Elm From The Early 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

a fine English Windsor armchair from the 19th century in ash and elm. Very beautiful armchair of good quality and which has an elegant base and decoration on the back. Very beautifu...

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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria

Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria

By Josef Frank

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage brown beech armchair or Windsor chair, which was designed by Josef Frank, circa 1925, Austria. The armchair was made from solid beech, cherry stained and natural lac...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Early 19th Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchair
Early 19th Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchair

Early 19th Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a classic antique Windsor armchair from the early 19th century. It features a hooped bow-back with vertical spindles and a central splat. The chair has a contoured woven wick...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Yew

Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair
Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair

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

19th Century Brown Painted Windsor Rocking Chair
19th Century Brown Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

19th Century Brown Painted Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century high back windsor rocker has bamboo turnings and has a brown painted surface. The condition is very good.

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19th Century American Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair Of Classic Windsor Oak Armchairs
Pair Of Classic Windsor Oak Armchairs

Pair Of Classic Windsor Oak Armchairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large scale Windsor armchairs with the classic hoop and spindle backs with carved splats. Turned arm supports, splayed legs and stretchers. With shaped seats. With good weight and co...

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20th Century Rustic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 18th Century English George III Yew Wood Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century English George III Yew Wood Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchairs

Pair of 18th Century English George III Yew Wood Cabriole Leg Windsor Armchairs

Located in Troy, NY

Rare pair of English 18th century Windsor armchairs from the Thames Valley Region, George III Period, with bow-backs having pierced and carved middle splats, cabriole front legs and ...

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18th Century English George III Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

American XVIII Windsor Continuous Armchair with Vase and Ring-Turned Supports
American XVIII Windsor Continuous Armchair with Vase and Ring-Turned Supports

American XVIII Windsor Continuous Armchair with Vase and Ring-Turned Supports

Located in Santa Monica, CA

American 18th century windsor continuous armchair. Vase and ring-turned supports on shaped saddle seat with tail piece splayed vase and turned legs. Signed by J Caldwell.   

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Late 18th Century American Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair

Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an exceptional and rare example of a child's Thumb Back Windsor Chair featuring all original paint, hand turned spindles and a scalloped ba...

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19th Century American Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

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

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

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

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Windsor armchair of elm and ash woods from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail over a pierced splat with spoked captain's wheel and spindle back, elegant serpenti...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash, Elm

Oversize Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Armchair
Oversize Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Armchair

Oversize Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Arts & Crafts carved and polished oak armchair. Impressive proportions.

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark
Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark

Antique Wooden Captain’s Chair Denmark

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Sturdy Danish wooden armchair in the Windsor tradition, a local interpretation of the classic English design. The chair features turned baluster spindles, a curved backrest, and an H...

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1880s Danish Folk Art Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

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 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

Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian
Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian

Small Antique Windsor Chair, English, Oak, Apprentice, High Wycombe, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique Windsor chair. An English, oak apprentice piece redolent of the High Wycombe school of miniature furniture, dating to the Victoria...

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair
19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Early American Elm Windsor Plank Chair.Very sturdy. Measures 17" in width, 17" in depth and stands 33" height. Seat height 17".

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Louis XIII Style Fauteuils Throne Armchair in Red Velvet
19th Century Louis XIII Style Fauteuils Throne Armchair in Red Velvet

19th Century Louis XIII Style Fauteuils Throne Armchair in Red Velvet

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Louis XIII style fauteuils throne armchair in red velvet Carved style walnut armchair Completely restored

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Liberty Windsor Chairs Arts And Crafts Shawl Back Leather Art Nouveau
Pair of Liberty Windsor Chairs Arts And Crafts Shawl Back Leather Art Nouveau

Pair of Liberty Windsor Chairs Arts And Crafts Shawl Back Leather Art Nouveau

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

A marvellous, extremely rare and strikingly attractive pair of Windsor armchairs in wonderful antique condition. Most likely made in the 1900s and almost certainly sold by high-end r...

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Early 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair

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

English Broad Arm Windsor Chair
English Broad Arm Windsor Chair

English Broad Arm Windsor Chair

Located in Savannah, GA

An early Victorian yew, elm and ash broad arm Windsor chair. Great original surface. Underside signed G.G. Barker. Likely George G. Barker & Co. importers in Wilmington, NC, circa...

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

FOUR FINE FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
FOUR FINE FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs

FOUR FINE FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine suite of four fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchairs Please note the d...

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20th Century English Gothic Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Anna Karlin W Chair, Shape D
Anna Karlin W Chair, Shape D

Anna Karlin W Chair, Shape D

By Anna Karlin

Located in New York, NY

A modern interpretation of the classic Windsor chair. Made from hard maple, each spoke and leg is meticulously hand-carved with soft organic contours. Please note lead times for cu...

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2010s American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Maple

Windsor Armchair with Scrolled Ears
Windsor Armchair with Scrolled Ears

Windsor Armchair with Scrolled Ears

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine windsor armchair with high comb back incorporating top rail with shell and scrolled ear ends, central shaped vasiform splat over continuous bent arm with forward arm supports,...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor dining chair armchair 19th Century
Antique quality ash and elm Windsor dining chair armchair 19th Century

Antique quality ash and elm Windsor dining chair armchair 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality 19th Century ash and elm Windsor chair dining armchair. Rare light colour. Solid and strong, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870
Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870

Antique 19th Century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English, 1870

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Antique 19th century Child’s Windsor Armchair, English Beautiful Antique ash / elm child’s Windsor chair. Hoop and stick back, arms with turned supports. The seat is raised on fo...

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1870s European Rustic Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back
Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back

Generous Windsor Armchair with Looped Back

Located in Greenwich, CT

A generous and comfortable windsor armchair with excellent color. Features a high looped and raked back, flattened outswept arms, a saddled seat and boldly turned legs connected by a...

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1830s English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs
Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs

Pair Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle Windsor Style Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 20th Century Solid Cherry Spindle back Windsor Style Chairs with saddle back seat and with great finishes . Measures 23" in width, 19" in depth and 33" tall. Seat height is 18"

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair
Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair

Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair in good vintage condition. Measures 18" in wifth, 18" in depth and stands 35.25" tall. Seat height is 17.5".

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Olof Ottelin Windsor Chair 'Buffalo' in Oak, Mid-Century Modern
Olof Ottelin Windsor Chair 'Buffalo' in Oak, Mid-Century Modern

Olof Ottelin Windsor Chair 'Buffalo' in Oak, Mid-Century Modern

By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Olof Ottelin

Located in Kangasala, FI

Rare windsor chair, design by Olof Ottelin in the 1950's Produced in Finland by Keravan puusepäntehdas - Kervo Snickerifabriks Ab. Company that is known for manifacturing some of the corner stones of midcentury modern Finnish design furniture...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Late-19th Century Four Walnut Chairs With Leather Upholstery
English Late-19th Century Four Walnut Chairs With Leather Upholstery

English Late-19th Century Four Walnut Chairs With Leather Upholstery

Located in Opole, PL

English Late-19th Century Four Walnut Chairs With Leather Upholstery A set of four chairs made of walnut wood, with seats crafted from leather. The chair backs feature an openwork ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Late 20th Century Amish Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair
Late 20th Century Amish Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair

Late 20th Century Amish Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 20th Century Amish crafted Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair with Spindle Back. A true definition of elegance and simplicity. Measures 23.25" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in...

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Late 20th Century American Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Yew Wood Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
English Yew Wood Hoop Back Windsor Armchair

English Yew Wood Hoop Back Windsor Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine English yew wood and elm windsor hoop back or double bow armchair, the shaped back splat with honeysuckle pattern, the front arm supports with bold turnings over shaped seat, th...

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1830s English Country Antique Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Pair, Riviera Windsor High Backed White Chairs By Paola Navone Rustic American
Pair, Riviera Windsor High Backed White Chairs By Paola Navone Rustic American

Pair, Riviera Windsor High Backed White Chairs By Paola Navone Rustic American

By Paola Navone

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of solid handmade Hardwood high-backed Dining Chairs by Paola Navone in the late 20th century, America. A unique update to the classic Riviera Windsor, these chairs are interest...

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs
Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs

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

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.