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Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand-carved Windsor bow-back side chair
America, Circa 1790
Measures: 19”W
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century E W Godwin Mahogany Bow Back Chair William Watt
By William Watt, Edward William Godwin
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
An exceptional Bow back corner chair dating from the 1870s attributed to E W Godwin, probably made
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18Thc Balloon Back Windsor Chairs From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
forged iron brace on the top of the bow back chair.Its amazing and aged old repair or brace.This is a
Category
Antique 18th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs, Georgian, Finest Quality
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of oversized tufted leather wingback chairs. Simply the finest custom quality leather bow back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Bow Chair, Smokers Captains English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smoker's' or 'Captain's' chair. An
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 30.91 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Heywood Wakefield Modern Bow Back Windsor Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of Heywood Wakefield Windsor chairs featuring solid wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18thc Hand Carved English Bow Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 18thc hand carved & crafted Bow back Windsor chair in fine condition and sturdy.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Fan Back Side Chair Saddle Seat 1800s Loop Bow Back Dimes
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Hyattsville, MD
20 x Seat H 17 / Back H 35.75 in.
Category
Antique 1850s American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition.
Low
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
18th Century American Saddle Seat Bow Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
18th century pine saddle seat and bow back windsor side chair in excellent condition. The saddle
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered
Category
2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a
Category
2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set Of Six D.R. Dimes Bow Back Windsor Dining Chairs
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six Honey tone Windsor dining chairs comprised of two Sack Back arm chairs and four Bow
Category
20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Hitchcock Style Child's Black Bow Back Windsor Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Hitchcock Style Child's Black Bow Back Windsor Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features nice
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Antique Pair of Windsor Bow-Brace Back Side Chairs with Decorative Splat, 19th C
Located in Norton, MA
Adorable antique pair of Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with a decorative splat and finely
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 19.25 in D 17 in
Stickley Bustle Back Bow Arm Morris Recliner
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfort and class in one chair, made by the premier arts and crafts maker, Stickley Furniture. This
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat
Located in Bronx, NY
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Paul McCobb set / 8 Planner Group Bow Tie Back Dining Chairs Winchendon Restored
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon, Planner Group
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 8 MCM Paul McCobb Planner Group bow back dining chairs for Winchendon to be completely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Maple
H 35.25 in W 20.75 in D 19.5 in
Similar Pair of English George III “Bow Back” Windsor Armchairs.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Similar Pair of English George III “Bow Back” Windsor Armchairs. Fine Quality Elegant
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm
10 Spindle Back Ox Bow Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs No. 8 by Helge Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast, Helge Sibast, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chattanooga, TN
In 1953 Helge Sibast designed the chair Sibast No 8. A Danish design classic, which was part of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
H 28.13 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Hale of Vermont Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chair
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Pasadena, TX
1950s Hale of Vermont Prospers continuous bow Windsor spindle back dining chair of fine hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These
Category
Antique 1790s American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Nelson Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
With a hint of the Grand Tour and a dash of Klismos style, a bow back dining chair of pleasing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
20Thc Children's Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Original black painted bow back Child's Windsor chairs in fine condition. These fun
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back
Category
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Rush
Klismos Bow Back Library or Desk Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved mahogany, reeded and sabre leg Klismos design upholstered bow back library or desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair
Located in London, GB
A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s tortoise bamboo folding chairs in black. Good vintage condition. Measure 18"W x 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Miniature bow back Windsor armchair by the Riverbend Chair Co.
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Hand made, miniature wood Windsor bow back arm chair painted in dark forest green. Reproduction of
Category
20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous patina that radiates
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
English Windser Armchairs Set of 4
Located in Pomona, CA
A bow back Windsor armchairs. The chairs are sturdy and there is a nice patina
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stunning Edwardian Bow Back Walnut Chair Arts & Crafts Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England walnut frame bow back armchair
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
H 27.76 in W 21.26 in D 16.93 in
Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner, Ca 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
interesting to note that the couple in cart are seated on antique Nantucket Bow Back Windsor chairs. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Photography
Materials
Paper
H 9.63 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in
Italian Bow Back Chair by De Baggis, 1960's
By Angelo De Baggis
Located in Lingfield, GB
Vintage Italian pine bow back chair circa 1960's
Designed and produced by De Baggis of Northern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Country Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
English Bow-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century rustic English bow-back Windsor chair; yew wood, bentwood and spindle back, pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Yew
Pair of Bow-Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of bow-back Windsor side chairs, each with nine spindles, bamboo turned legs and stretcher
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Country Windsor Chairs
Victorian Bow-Back Elbow Captain's Chair, Late 1800
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Late 1800, Victorian bow-back elbow Captain's chair made with turned spindles and a beautiful
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Bow Back Windsor Side Chairs
Located in Summerland, CA
18th century
Black painted surfaces. Stylized baluster and
bamboo turning with dramatic pinched shield
shaped seat and wide leg splay.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Bow-Back Windsor Side Chair, circa 1780
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fine 18th century American bow-back Windsor side chair with crisp turnings, including a bulbous
Category
Antique 1780s American Windsor Chairs
Double Bow Back Windsor Armchair
Located in London, GB
, circa 1840.
Measures: 46" high x 21.5" wide x 14.5" deep.
A Classic double bow high
Category
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Two Bow-Back Windsor Chairs by E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, bow back, imbuia windsor dining chairs by South African furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Imbuia
Fine Example of an Early 19th Century Stickback Double Bow, Windsor High Back
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Early 19th century handcrafted stickback double bow - Windsor high back elbow chair, made of yew
Category
Antique 1820s British Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Yew
H 38.98 in W 20.48 in D 14.97 in
American Colonial Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Bow back American Windsor chair. Retaining an old painted surface with Camel coloration. Forcefully
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak
ANTIQUE BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIRS, c. 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted English high-back broad Windsor arm chairs. Elmwood, pierced splat, unusual crinoline
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair Chinese Hardwood Oxbow Arm Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A PAIR OF ARM CHAIRS WITH BOW BACKS,LOW SEATS, CENTRAL CARVED BACK SPLAT AND APRON, FLARED SEAT
Category
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Windsor Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bow-back broad armed windsor chair, circa 19th century. This sculptural hardwood side chair or desk
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Hardwood, Oak, Wood
Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Victorian Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or 'Captain's' chair. An
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Victorian Antique Bow-Back Chair, English Elm Windsor, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian, antique, low bow-back chair, sometimes referred to as a 'Smokers' or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
18thc English Windsor Bow Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 18thc hickory & pine early worn extended arm plank seat Windsor chair. This patina is the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Pine
Pair of Antique Windsor Chairs, French, Beech, Bow Back Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Windsor chairs. A French, beech bow-back chair, dating to the late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Victorian Set of Five Captains Elm Chairs, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian set of five elm smokers bow back chairs also known as captains
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of oversized tufted leather wingback chairs. Simply the finest custom quality leather bow back
Category
Antique 1860s American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Bow Back Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful patina
Category
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Bow Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English bow back Windsor chairs, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Large English Bow-back Windsor Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Bow-back oak and yew wood Windsor chair. This is one of two chairs available. Photos of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Oak, Yew
18th Century American Bow Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A near pair of antique American bow back Windsor side chairs in nicely aged color and original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Bow Back Armchairs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Ming Style Elmwood Armchairs with excellent Lines and Patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Elm
FANTASTIC 18THC NEW ENGLAND HIGH BOW BACK WINDSOR CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND FOLKY BOWBACK 18THC EXSTENDED ARM WINDSOR CHAIR FROM NEW ENGLAND.WONDERFUL SADDLE SEAT AND
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Materials
Maple
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- What is a Bow back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
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