Where did the first Windsor chair come from?
The first Windsors were of the comb-back variety. By the 18th century steam-bending was being used to produce the characteristic “bow” of the Windsor chair. The first chairs made this way were shipped to London from the market town of Windsor, Berkshire in 1724.
What kind of paint was used on the Windsor chair?
Early British Windsors were painted, later versions were stained and polished. American Windsors were usually painted, in the 18th century they were grain painted with a light color, then overpainted with a dark color before being coated with linseed oil for protection of the fragile paint.
What kind of chairs are in Windsor chairs?
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and hostess chairs with rushed seatin… Magnificent set of 4 Windsor oak chairs from the 19th century-England Very nice set which stands out by its good quality.
What kind of chair was in the 18th century?
An incredible 18th century English oak Georgian chair with a wonderfully sculptural backsplat, a wide seat, and simple out-turned arms, and turned arm supports. Lovely early 19th century yew and elm low back Windsor armchair with crinoline stretcher and carved wheel splat back. Lovely chair and very comfortable with a fabulous color tone to…
The first Windsors were of the comb-back variety. By the 18th century steam-bending was being used to produce the characteristic “bow” of the Windsor chair. The first chairs made this way were shipped to London from the market town of Windsor, Berkshire in 1724.
Early British Windsors were painted, later versions were stained and polished. American Windsors were usually painted, in the 18th century they were grain painted with a light color, then overpainted with a dark color before being coated with linseed oil for protection of the fragile paint.
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and hostess chairs with rushed seatin… Magnificent set of 4 Windsor oak chairs from the 19th century-England Very nice set which stands out by its good quality.
An incredible 18th century English oak Georgian chair with a wonderfully sculptural backsplat, a wide seat, and simple out-turned arms, and turned arm supports. Lovely early 19th century yew and elm low back Windsor armchair with crinoline stretcher and carved wheel splat back. Lovely chair and very comfortable with a fabulous color tone to…
