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- Windsor Armchair, 1790-1810 - 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.
- 1790-1810
- Collections - Artifact
Windsor Armchair, 1790-1810
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.