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What era is Windsor furniture from?
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Windsor furniture originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. The bentwood back frames of Windsor chairs 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. 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. Find a variety of Windsor furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Early American style Windsor Bench Settee
Located in Pomona, CA
A quality made solid oak Colonial American style Windsor Bench. Features a double spindle high back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Oak
Rod-Back Birdcage Windsor Bench Settee, Nichols & Stone Style
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Southampton, NJ
1990's American Windsor Rod- back bench or settee with mortis & tenon joinery in the Birdcage style.
Category
1990s American Adirondack Benches
Materials
Wood
1950's Solid Maple Windsor Bench or Low Stool With Turned Legs & Shaped Seat
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage hand crafted all solid maple single bench seat, low stool, or footstool. Nicely shaped seat and turned legs with stretchers.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Maple
Laurel Settee, Modern Walnut Windsor Style Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$7,300 / item
Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Wood, Ash
Vintage Farmhouse Windsor-Style Spindle Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring timeless character and rustic charm into your home with this Vintage Farmhouse Windsor-Style Spindle Bench. Crafted from solid wood, this beautifully aged piece showcases the i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
