These varieties are interesting for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Part of antique Windsor chair identification is determining where the chair was made. Even though the basic construction and build are the same, Summers notes that there are some notable differences between English and American Windsors:.
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. Although it can take years of experience to be certain whether you're looking at an antique or a reproduction Windsor chair, Summers says there are some clues that can help:.
If you're interesting in buying an antique Windsor chair, look for chairs in good condition with solid wood and no obvious repairs. Summers says yew wood chairs will always be the most valuable, but they aren't the only choice.
Even though a perfectly matched set is rare, the main thing to look for is how well matched the set is. The chairs should be similar in size and shape to one another. Summers adds, "the design of central back splat, and the number of spindles either side, the design of turnings to the under-arm supports, and the turnings to the legs should all match. A good way to assess the value of an antique chair is to compare it to recently sold examples. It was constructed of elm and ash and was in excellent condition.
It's important to use proper antique furniture cleaning methods to preserve the chair's beauty. A good quality furniture polish can help keep the wood from drying out without damaging the patina. Properly cared for, an antique Windsor chair can last many lifetimes. History of Windsor Chairs Windsor chairs were first made in the 18th century, but examples made before are rare. Windsor Chairs as an Ergonomic Development "Windsor chairs were an ergonomic design development in their day," Summers says, noting that this type of chair reflected a growing understanding that chairs with shaped seats and curved backs suited the human body better than the older style chairs.
Increasing Popularity of the Style Windsor chairs were surprisingly comfortable, so they took off in popularity. Identifying Antique Windsor Chairs If you're shopping for antiques or simply want to be able to identify a vintage Windsor chair you may already own, it's helpful to know how to spot one of these classic treasures when you see it.
Look for Traditional Woods Used in Windsor Chairs The wood used in a Windsor chair can offer a clue about its history and authenticity. Summers says that most English Windsor chairs are made of yew wood, ash, or elm, although other woods were also occasionally used. Get to Know the Styles of Windsors Although there are no standard definitions of different styles of Windsor chairs, there is a broad way of categorizing based on the style of the back: Stick-back - a hoop-shaped back, with long, vertical spindles forming the interior of the back Splat-back - a hoop-shaped back, with long, vertical spindles on either side of a central back splat Comb-back - long, vertical equal-length spindles going into a straight horizontal top piece to form a comb shape Some antique rocking chairs are also Windsors, and you'll notice that Windsor chairs come with and without arms.
The finely shaved spindles are discarded for a broad, openwork splat worked with Gothic tracery. A pointed Gothic arch is used in place of a more traditional bow back. The chair is an example of the very early stirrings of what would become the mid-nineteenth-century romantic movement, already present in the drawing rooms of the Georgian elite.
Burchard, who is responsible for British furniture at the Met, believes that, given the distinguished appearance of the chair, it was likely made for a Gothic folly on the grounds of an estate.
The majority of Windsor chairs were often in the staff quarters and not upstairs in the house. Outside of museums, the Windsor design continues to permeate our daily lives. Whether from the humblest used-furniture seller or the most prestigious auction houses, the chair continues to be sought after.
Today, finding an antique Windsor without significant repairs and with known provenance and the original paint for less than six months rent remains a dream for many a collector. Continuous-arm, braced bow-back Windsor armchair, American, — Gustav Radeke. Painted Windsor settee, probably Pennsylvania, c.
Photograph courtesy of Skinner, Inc. The height of the comb back and the unrefined turnings of this English oak Windsor armchair suggest it dates c. Stair Galleries photograph. A contemporary comb-back Windsor armchair made by Michael Billeci. Photograph courtesy of Michael Billeci. Fan-back Windsor side chair by Sampson Barnett active c. Gothic Windsor armchair, one of a pair, Thames Valley, England, c.
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