Lately, we’ve been seeing the Windsor chair pop up in unexpected places in our interiors. Windsor chairs were first made in the early part of the 18th century in the Windsor Valley of England. They were said to first be introduced to America in 1726 by the Governor of Pennsylvania, and we love them for their distinctive forms.
We came across this gorgeous space on the Things That Inspire blog. It’s the kitchen of an Atlanta home, and Huff-Dewberry were the interior designers. We love the casual elegance of the dining nook below, with a banquette holding court over the bay window, and of course the gorgeous set of Windsor chairs.
Note the play on the Windsor chair in the same house, in the form of barstools pulling up to the kitchen island.
The Gables Antiques has a smashing set of eight high-backed Windsor chairs with splat backs and crinoline stretchers originated in Lancashire that dates from 1820 to 1860. We find the usual combination of ash and yew wood, which makes these chairs so substantial, that they have been called miracles of survival.
Give us a call at 800-753-3342 or visit The Gables Antiques website for more information about these beautiful chairs!
This is a beautiful kitchen, and I must admit that I did not know specifically that these were Windsor chairs. I love the repetition of style, but in different forms, between the bar stools and the kitchen table chairs!
Thanks! We love these cheeky Windsor-style bar stools we found too. In addition to a set of eight 19th century English Windsor chairs, we carry reproduction Windsors that are made just like the old ones and sold individually.