Windsor Chairs
Windsor Chairs are characterized by a common bow shape back, and a solid wooden, saddle-shaped seat into which back spindles and legs are fixed. It is a chair that is well recognized in history, dating back to the late 17th century. Legend has it that King George III discovered the Windsor chair in a cottage while fox hunting. Pleased with the chair, he had a number crafted to be placed in the Windsor Castle, thus bringing about its name.
The Windsor chair is constructed of slender spindles that are anchored into tapered sockets in the seat. It has a high spoked back, and its outward-slanting legs are joined to the seat with immensely sturdy wedged tenon joints. Traditionally, handcrafted stretchers connect the front and back legs, while a crossbar connects both stretchers.
The most essential part of a Windsor chair is the seat itself, as the seat provides the stability for both the upper and lower portions of the chair. Each seat blank is carefully selected, and the utmost care is given to shaping the seat, both to achieve the desired look and the perfect feel.
Exact styles of the Windsor chair differ from England to the United States. They also differ regionally in the United States. For example, craftsmen in Philadelphia are recognized for their plain tapered legs, while craftsmen in New England pioneered the continuous-arm style. The development of regional styles is a testament to the Windsor chairs place in history.
No matter the style, the Windsor chair has earned its good reputation. Throughout history and into the present, the Windsor chair has been celebrated for its comfort, stability, and simple elegance!
Check out our American Windsor Collection for some of our finest Windsor chairs!
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$589.99The beautiful Colonial Windsor Bench is handcrafted using solid oak wood, maple wood or cherry wood and finished in a wide variety of stains or paints. Our most popular finish is our painted black Windsor Bench. If you are looking for a true...
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$186.00With superior Amish hand-craftsmanship and solid hardwood construction, these Amish Dining Chairs will last for generations!
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$154.00This Amish Kid's Chair comes with your choice of a plain back, wheat back or acorn design on the back. This Colonial style kid's chair is Amish made and will become a treasured family heirloom.
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$229.00Ohio Chair CompanyThis Windsor Chair has sleek lines and comfortable design.
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$324.99Handcrafted by the Amish of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this desk chair is made with the finest attention to detail. Desk chairs need to be comfortable and sturdy and our Amish handcrafted office desk chairs are the perfect choice! We have office...
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$194.00Our Windsor Chairs are built in Lancaster, Pennsylvania or Holmes Country Ohio which are both in the heart of Amish country. They are built with many of the same labor-intensive techniques as were used centuries ago. DutchCrafters Windsor chairs...
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$195.00Make your breakfast counter the gathering spot with this Arrow-Back Windsor Barstool. This Windsor Barstool has smooth swivels for ease of movement.
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$219.00With the bamboo style turned legs and spindles, the Solid Cherry Wood Birdcage Windsor Dining Room Chair offers timeless class with the Windsor tradition. Proudly Amish handcrafted from 100% solid hardwood!
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$157.99The tradition of the Windsor chair with the comfort of paddle-back spindles. This Windsor Chair is proudly handcrafted in the USA by Amish woodworkers!
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$584.00This Windsor bench is a star - it was chosen to be featured in Sony's Blockbuster Motion-Picture Zathura!
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$154.00This Amish Child's Chair is a true heirloom to pass onto the next generation!
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$195.00Classic Windsor comfort for your breakfast bar. This Windsor Barstool will fit in your home or your local pub!
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$194.00Simple and sturdy, these American classics Windsor Chairs still look right at home today.
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$169.99This Windsor Chair has the original charm of the Windsor chair!
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$149.99The 8 spindle Windsor Chair is built in a classic Windsor style. This Windsor chair is American made also using American hardwoods! You won't find a better quality kitchen or dining room chair!
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$209.00Sturdy and durable, this Amish handcrafted Chair is built to last generations.
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$264.00Use the Amish Furniture Solid Wood Franklin Sack Back Windsor Dining Room Arm Chair for your formal dining or classic study.
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$1,029.00American Windsor Chairs Our American beautiful Windsor Bench will add a unique charm to your home's foyer.
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$513.00American Windsor Chairs The chair seats are hand-shaped from two-inch White Pine. Vase style legs turned from Hard Maple and Red Oak spindles are held in place by a split wedge construction.
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$250.00This Paddle Back Windsor Barstool is made of solid oak wood or cherry wood.
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$505.50American Windsor Chairs The Antique Reproduction Solid Wood Classic Windsor Arm Chair with Comb is hand built in American.
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$184.00Make this Amish chair just how you want it with your choice of wood, leg style, seat style and finish.
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$372.00American Windsor Chairs The Antique Reproduction Solid Wood Classic Windsor Side Chair with Comb is handcrafted using a three wood construction.
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$931.50American Windsor Chairs This Windsor Bench carries a lifetime guarantee.
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$607.50American Windsor Chairs The Solid Wood Windsor Bar Stool is ideal for creating an elegant yet versatile atmosphere in your home.
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$570.00American Windsor Chairs Our American furniture craftsmen practice a trade that is older than the United States.
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$149.00Our most economic Amish Windsor chair- made entirely of solid hardwood!
