Circa 1790 American Windsor Bow-Back Side Chair With Original Patina

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A handsome late 18th century American Windsor bow-back side chair dating to circa 1790, with the beautifully spare proportions and … Read more A handsome late 18th century American Windsor bow-back side chair dating to circa 1790, with the beautifully spare proportions and hand-worked construction associated with early American furniture. The continuous bowed crest rises above slender spindles and a shaped plank seat, supported by turned legs joined by a distinctive stretcher arrangement.

The chair appears to retain an old, possibly original surface with a wonderfully deep brown patina, softened edges, and wear accumulated through more than two centuries of use. That untouched character is a large part of its appeal. It feels equally at home pulled up to an old pine table, used as an occasional chair in a library, or placed against the wall of a Hamptons or New England house where its silhouette can stand on its own.

This is the kind of early American furniture that brings quiet history to a room without feeling museum-like: useful, beautifully made, and visually at ease beside English country antiques, coastal textiles, painted furniture, and old rugs.

Dimensions: 19"W × 16.5"D × 36.75"H; seat height 17.25"
Materials: Hand-carved and turned wood
Styles: American Colonial, Early American, Americana, New England, English Country
Era: Circa 1790
Origin: United States
Condition: Good original antique condition. Appears to retain an old or original finish with age-appropriate wear, surface variation, and a beautifully developed patina. Sturdy and ready for use.
Notable Features: Continuous bow back; slender spindle construction; shaped plank seat; turned legs and stretchers; rich aged surface See less