How much is an old Windsor chair worth?
about $1,000 to $200,000
Prices for period Windsor chairs now range from about $1,000 to $200,000, with rumors of private sales of over $500,000. “Windsor chairs are very hot right now,” says Charles Santore, author of The Windsor Style in America.
Are Windsor chairs marked?
While the oldest Windsors may not be marked at all, many of the factory-produced models feature labels and furniture marks. Look on the underside of the seat for any type of marking. This can offer you a clue about the manufacturer and possibly the time period the chair was produced.
Are Windsor chairs Classic?
The Windsor chair is a classic beauty and worthy of a seat at any dining table. This style of chair originated in England during the 18th century and was widely popular during the revolutionary period of America. Windsor chairs were first used in gardens and were typically painted green and left to weather outside.
Are Windsor chairs popular?
Those spindles extending downward form the legs and those extending upward form the back and arm rests. The Windsor chair has been produced in numerous local variations and is extremely popular in both Great Britain and the United States.
Where are Windsor chairs made?
High Wycombe
It is thought that the first Windsor chair made its appearance in the county of Buckinghamshire, where the main centre of production eventually moved to High Wycombe.
What should I look for in a Windsor chair?
Connoisseurs look for chairs of unusual or refined design and for pieces in unaltered condition with original finish. Windsor chairs were made in a large range of styles but the traditional English forms tend to be either comb- or hoop-backed with a central decorative splat.
What does a Windsor chair look like?
A Windsor chair is a chair built with a solid wooden seat into which the chair-back and legs are round-tenoned, or pushed into drilled holes, in contrast to standard chairs (whose back legs and back uprights are continuous). The seats of Windsor chairs were often carved into a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort.
