Pair of Asian Modern Black Lacquer Barrel Horse Shoe Back Lounge Chairs Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Asian modern black lacquer barrel horse shoe back lounge chairs mint!
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Upholstery
Pair of Asian Modern Black Lacquer Barrel Horse Shoe Back Lounge Chairs Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Asian modern black lacquer barrel horse shoe back lounge chairs mint!
Upholstery
19th Century English Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Yew wood Windsor rocking chair with carved and pierced splat back, saddle seat, and nicely turned legs.
Yew
1940s Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
$4,800 / set
Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Very sturdy chairs with tree cutout in splats. Crinoline stretchers.
Elm, Oak, Yew
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...
Ash, Elm
Pair of Spanish Horseshoe Back and Cane Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish horseshoe armchairs with original bicolor cane seat Completely restored. Height to the arms : 26.37in.
Cane, Oak
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...
Hardwood, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Beech Armchairs Altheim by Franz Schuster 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage pair of armchairs from beech designed by Franz Schuster, model Altheim, 1950s Vienna for Wiesner-Hager. A ...
Beech
$1,142Sale Price|30% Off
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. ...
Ash, Elm
Carved Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Three Seats Sofa, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa. Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
Wood
Windsor Rocking Chair - Hand Carved English Farmhouse Chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous hand carved English Windsor rocking chair. The Windsor chair is a perennial favourite so imagine my delight to find a unique rocking chair version of it on...
Oak
Fine Antique Windsor Chair Georgian Revival Comb Mahogany Armchair Country House
Located in London, GB
A very impressive and rare, fine antique Georgian Revival mahogany Windsor armchair in lovely antique condition. Likely made in the late-Victorian era circa 1890, this impressively s...
Mahogany
True Set Of 6 Mid 19th Century Farmhouse Kitchen Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful & Charming Set Of 6 Mid 19th Century Matching Ash & Elm Kitchen Farmhouse Windsor Dining Chairs, Having Stunningly Figured Curved Top Rails, Over Turned Upright ...
Ash, Elm
$2,400 / set
Set of Seven English Wheelback Windsor Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A set of seven English Windsor chairs, each with a hooped back filled with turned spindles about a pierced splat, the side chairs carved with the wheel motif and raised on turned leg...
Wood
19th Century Windsor Country Penny Seat Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Windsor Country Penny Seat Carver Chair The chair has a curved back and spindles in the traditional Windsor style with a round seat and turned legs This lovely countr...
Beech
Windsor Armchair In Yew And Ash Wood - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Magnifique fauteuil windsor anglais du 18° siècle en bois d'if et frêne Très beau fauteuil qui a un côté primitif ce qui est peu courant et lui donne beaucoup de charme avec ses acc...
Ash
Windsor Chair English antique ca. 1800
Located in MILL, NL
Perhaps the most beautiful windsor chair we have owned to date. The color and patina of this one is simply perfect. Originated in England, circa 1800. Condition is very good. Solid ...
Wood
The JH 550 Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1947
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A JH 550 “Peacock†lounge chair with rare ash arms on original woven papercord seat. Cushion separate.
Wood
Olof Ottelin Windsor Chair 'Buffalo' in Oak, Mid-Century Modern
By Olof Ottelin, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
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...
Oak
Mid-19th Century Victorian Yew Wood & Elm High-Back Windsor Armchair
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A mid-19th century Victorian Windsor armchair, constructed principally from yew wood, with an elm seat and elm rear legs. The chair has a high horseshoe-shaped back with stick uprig...
Elm, Yew
$843Sale Price|20% Off
Armchair from the Early 20th Century with Rattan Backrest
Located in Opole, PL
Armchair from the Early 20th Century with Rattan Backrest We present you an armchair from the early 20th century with a rattan backrest and open armrests. The seat is upholstered wi...
Rattan, Wood
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Windsor Chairs Josef Frank, circa 1930, Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage Windsor chairs or dining chairs Josef Frank attributed circa 1930 in Vienna and executed by Thonet-Mundus. It features a company´s branding label. The chairs from br...
Bentwood, Beech
1960s Danish Frits Henningsen CH 18A High Back Chair in Oak by Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
CH 18A high back windsor chair in oak designed by Frits Henningsen and made by Carl Hansen & Søn. The chair features very skilled craftmanship by the cabin...
Oak
Rocket chair, swivel and height adjustable desk chair with armrests
Located in beirut, LB
The Rocket Chairs is an industrial desk chair that combines a solid steel frame with solid wooden feet, arched wooden back, wooden elbow support, and a shaped solid wood leather-upholstered padded seat, all supported on a hand bent solid steel frame. The Rocket chair can be height adjusted, the back can recline or be fixed as per the desire of the user. The chair also rests on all-time swivel axle. The Rocket chair is a comfortable, minimal retro futuristic desk...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Luigi Colli Gold Iron Vanity Chairs, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Apair of stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chairs, look no further than these Luigi Colli vanity chairs. Made from gold gilded iron and featuring a high backrest, these chairs are ...
Wrought Iron
$1,304
Yorkshire Windsor Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Yorkshire broad arm windsor chair. 1850. Reference: 8129 Dimensions 26 inches (66 cms) Wide 28.5 inches (72 cms) Deep 42.5 inches (108 cms) High
Beech, Elm
Early 19th Century Beech and Elm Childs Country Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century beech and elm childs country carver chair This is an early 19th century chair with an elm seat, it has a hooped back in the traditional Windsor style with a s...
Beech
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...
Elm, Yew
Rich Colour Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English classic antique Elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair A highl...
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Windsor Elm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century windsor elm chair, England, circa 1800.
Elm
Draught-Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A yew wood and elm Windsor armchair with crinoline stretcher, turned legs, and three splats with a central "draught" motif. The shaped arms are supported by a smaller version of the ...
Elm, Yew
19th Century Set of 3 Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Set of 3 farmhouse ladder back dining chairs. This very attractive set of heavy Oak chairs with a wavy ladder back in the Georgian style, with turned stretchers and c...
Oak
8 Chairs , 1950, Country: Italy, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs Material: Wood Country: italian Year: 1950 We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at you...
Wood
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...
Birch, Satinwood
18th Century Thames Valley Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A great example of an 18th century Thames valley yew wood and elm cabriole leg windsor armchair, with a pierced back splat Good colour and patina.
Elm, Yew
Yorkshire Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Yorkshire beech and elm broad arm windsor chair. Very good colour. 1850. Seat depth is 17 inches, seat height is 17 inches. Reference: 8127 Dimensions 26.5 inches (67 cms) ...
Beech, Elm
Impressive Antique Oak Windsor Chair Country Antique Fireside Fanback Armchair
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, extremely impressive and very rare, ornately carved large Windsor armchair in wonderful antique condition. Likely made in England in the early 20th Century, this stunning...
Oak
Antique Painted Windsor Chair Country Bar Back Oxford Armchair Farmhouse 1850
Located in London, GB
A rare painted Windsor armchair in good antique condition. Most likely made around 1840-1860 in Oxford, England, this gorgeous and extremely comfortable ‘bar-back’ armchair will add ...
Ash, Elm
19th century Yorkshire broad arm Windsor chair
Located in Batley, GB
An ash with elm seat with a three piece arm bow sitting on nicely turned legs connected by a double H stretch. The wear and patina to the original black paint on this chair is absolu...
Ash, Elm
PAiR OF ANTIQUE ENGLISH ELM WINDSOR STICK BACK CHAIRS STAMPED LEA HALL INFANTRY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of English Elm circa 1860-1880 Windsor stick back chairs stamped to the base LED and signed...
Elm
Late 18th Century Thames Valley Rocking Windsor Chair
Located in Batley, GB
A wonderful late 18th century Thames Valley Windsor rocking chair. Large in scale with a wind slab seat and arm rests. Nicely worn with a dry surface and patina. In good solid Chai...
Ash
Victorian Antique 19th Century Elm Wheel Hoop Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English classic antique Elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair A highl...
Elm
Original Paint 19th Century Thames Valley Oxford Windsor Armchair Stunning Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 19th century Elm Thames Valley Windsor armchair with traces of original paint A highly coveted, well made and decorative armchair,...
Elm
Nottinghamshire Yew Tree Windsor Armchair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a 19th century Nottinghamshire yew wood high back armchair with a good pierced splat and wonderful figured elm seat. Circa 1840.
Elm, Yew
Oak Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Windsor chair in oak with the original Nigerian goat red leather seat pad.
Leather, Oak
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.