Windsor Armchair, 1785-1800
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Windsor chairs began to appear in American homes in the mid-18th century, and they are still being made today. When first introduced, they were used in every room of the house -- but especially in public spaces because they were so sturdy and inexpensive. This "bow back" chair -- named for the steam-bent back rail -- was one of the earliest Windsor forms seen in America.
Windsor chairs began to appear in American homes in the mid-18th century, and they are still being made today. When first introduced, they were used in every room of the house -- but especially in public spaces because they were so sturdy and inexpensive. This "bow back" chair -- named for the steam-bent back rail -- was one of the earliest Windsor forms seen in America.
Artifact
Armchair
Date Made
1785-1800
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
69.127.2.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Hickory (Wood)
Mahogany (Wood)
Maple (Wood)
Leather
Ash (Wood)
Color
Dark green
Dimensions
Height: 38.5 in
Width: 19.25 in
Length: 19.875 in
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