The antique Windsor chair is a classic piece of country furniture, perfect for enhancing any room with its rustic charm. Simple in design and timeless in appeal, antique Windsor chairs are a popular home decor item. Despite being available in various styles, Windsor chairs are united by their integrated legs and back with solid seats, making them practical furniture. The back of these antique pieces is typically shaped like a hoop or comb with a decorative center splat, providing both aesthetic and functional value.
A Windsor chair in the American style differs from an English Windsor chair in two key ways. Windsor chairs in the American style have turned legs with a tapered design instead of cabriole legs. Additionally, hand-drawn spindles were used instead of the back splats of English Windsor chairs. In addition to making the chair more durable, these modifications contributed to its light, airy quality, resulting in a harmonious balance.
Windsor Chairs for Auction
Bidsquare auction site is the best place to buy antique and vintage Windsor chairs for auction. In our platform, you will find everything from a Windsor chair with a sack-back to one with a comb-back. Browse a variety of colonial-era chairs from brands including Heywood-Wakefield, Ethan Allen, and L. Hitchcock. Discover mixed Windsor and Captain's chairs that would add style and comfort to your nautical decor. The collection also includes elegant Danish modern-designed chairs that are influenced by mid-century modern design. You can also find beautiful, high-end Windsors that would make an excellent centerpiece for any living space, as well as budget-friendly gently- used Windsor chairs for auction.
Windsor chairs are a great accent piece or fine dining chair, thanks to their workmanlike silhouettes. Browse our collection of elegant and functional antique Windsor chairs with maple, yew, or oak spindle wheel backs dating from the 18th to 20th centuries. Incredibly flexible, the Windsor style can be adapted to suit almost any decor. We have an array of accent chairs and sets at Bidsquare, ranging from English craftsmanship to George III Gothic designs. A pair of wheelback Windsor chairs from the mid-19th century would add charm and elegance to any bedroom. Meanwhile, 1970s brace-back chairs are a great match for a solid design style like Mission, while comb-back Windsor chairs complement a fireplace beautifully. With a variety of styles of Windsor chairs available, there is something that suits your preferences, including traditional, rustic, contemporary, or a combination of them. Explore Windsor chairs that are available individually, or mix and match them to build the perfect set for your home.
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