What is a windsor chair?

A windsor chair is a seat constructed by inserting individual legs and back spindles directly into a thick wooden slab seat. Unlike framed chairs, this stick-built method relies on wedged joints to hold the structure firm.

Were these chairs used outdoors?

These pieces were designed for domestic interior use in farmhouses, cottages, and kitchens. Their robust timber construction suited heavy daily use around the household rather than garden environments.

What timber is best for a windsor chair?

Elm is traditionally prized for the seat because its interlocking grain resists splitting when carved into a saddle shape. Ash and yew provide the necessary tensile strength and flexibility for the bentwood hoops and slender spindles.

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These carved back windsor chairs combine vernacular tradition with solid timber construction, offering a sturdy seating option for country kitchens and parlours alike.

18th century

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Windsor Chair. Very Original.

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Carved Back Windsor Chairs

Windsor Chair. Very Original.

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