Windsor Chairs: Classic, Contemporary & Conceptual
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“In Windsor chairs, the seat is made of one piece of solid wood, and the back spindles are separate from the legs.”
Anna’s Quick History lesson on
Windsor Chairs & Their Modern Influence is a great introduction to the origins of the Windsor chair and its modern counterparts and derivations. In this Shopper’s Guide, I’ve collected a varied assortment of pieces in the Windsor style — from collectable Mid Century classics to contemporary affordable stools, chairs and benches.
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
CLASSIC
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American Windsor |
Marlow Side Chair – $299 at Crate & Barrel
• Budget Windsor | Salt Chair – $98 at DWR
• Peacock Windsor | Original 1947 Peacock Windsor Chair by Hans J. Wegner – $6,800 at 1stDibs dealer Design Modern
• Mid-Century Windsor | Nakashima Straight Chair by George Nakashima – $659 at Hive Modern
• Studious Windsor | Nakashima Lounge Chair with Arm by George Nakashima – available from George Nakashima Woodworker
• Lounge Windsor | Walnut Sandberg Chair – $599 at Room & Board (walnut, cherry, maple and ebony stain – $499)
• Trademarked Windsor | Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair – $1,325 at Thos. Moser
• Graceful Windsor | “Mademoiselle” Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara – $2,500 for pair at 1stDibs dealer Sam Kaufman
CONTEMPORARY
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Family Windsor |
Family Chairs by Lina Nordqvist for Design House Stockholm – $325-$350 each from Design House Stockholm (black, white or natural beech)
• Modern Windsor | Modern Windsor Accent Chair – $399; Modern Windsor Chaise – $699; Modern Windsor Dining Chair – $149 each; Modern Windsor Bar or Counter Stool – $179-$189 all at West Elm
• Outdoor Windsor | Dexter Outdoor Dining Chair – $199 each; Dexter Outdoor Bench – $329; dexter outdoor lounge chair – $269 all at West Elm
• Whimsical Windsor | Settle Bench by Studioilse for De La Espada $3,600 at Hive Modern (pictured in Danish oiled chestnut with a leather pad and copper feet)
CONCEPTUAL
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Conceptual Windsor |
Mikado by Johannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen – distributed by
Fredericia Furniture and a set is currently listed by
1stdibs dealer Red
• Inspired Windsor | Soren Dining Chair with Wood Seat – $449 each at Room&Board (also available in maple, cherry and ebony stain – $399)
• Gothic Windsor | English Oak and Yew Wood Gothic Revival Windsor Armchair – $2,600 at 1stDibs dealer Antiquario
Images: as linked above
MORE WINDSOR CHAIRS
• Windsor Chairs & Their Modern Influence
• Windsor Chairs, Swedish Stick Back Chairs & Variations
• Peter Galbert’s Wonderful Windsor Chairs
• Warren Chair Works: Classic & Contemporary Windsor Chairs