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- Low-Back Windsor Arm Chair, 1770-1800 - 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. Windsor chairs also came in various styles and types. Some with steam-bent back rails; others, like this "low-back," with a carved, two-piece armrest.
- 1770-1800
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Low-Back Windsor Arm Chair, 1770-1800
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. Windsor chairs also came in various styles and types. Some with steam-bent back rails; others, like this "low-back," with a carved, two-piece armrest.