Description: This chair is often used as part of a set of dining chairs, paired with either a form of Sack Back or Continuous Arm chair at the ends of the table. This chair has a shield shaped seat History: This Bow Back design appeared during the last quarter of the 18th century. Dimensions: 37 …
Description: A classic Windsor chair, it’s said to have got its name from the practice of slipping an empty flour sack over the back to keep away the cold in drafty colonial homes. With a generous oval seat, it is perfect as a desk chair or an occasional chair History: Originated in the Philadelphia area …
Description: By adding a comb to the sack back, this chair becomes more formal. History: Originated in the Philadelphia area around 1760 – 1780 Dimensions: 42” Tall 24” Wide 21 ½” Deep Seat Height – 17 ½” Weight – c. 6.4kg Available Options Paddle arm (basic) or knuckle arm ($140) Baluster or Bamboo-style spindles (no …
This chair has been finished with the more common, basic finish of two coats of milk paint, which was rubbed down, oiled, and top coated with wax. Underneath is a coat of stain, which will give the chair a finer patina as the paint slowly wears off the high points from continuous use. This multi-step …
Sack back arm chair with comb and carved crest is completed Read More »
The Comb Back Arm Chair has been completed, with three coats of salmon red, two coats of black, and, after rubbing the finish out to a complex sheen, a coat of oil and then wax was applied. Next, a sack-back chair with comb.
The two Bow Back chairs have been completed, one with bamboo-style legs and the other with more traditional legs. The bamboo legs were popularized in the nineteenth century. These chairs have a stained undercoat so that, as the milk paint finish ages after years (decades) of use, they will naturally distress. The Fan Back chair …
What sets hand made Windsor chairs apart for most every other chair is how comfortable they are. Many factors affect overall comfort, but Windsor chair seats were designed to be sat in all day without cushions and padding. The seats of these chairs are highly sculpted,with deep saddles to spread your weight across the entire …
It takes at least two, and up to four, complete days to make just one chair, depending on the style. Splitting, shaving, and turning the numerous parts takes a sizable amount of time, and steam bent components must be left to dry for at least a few days, and up to two weeks for curved …