Affordable Windsor Chairs That Look Far More Expensive

A well chosen Windsor chair can look at home beside heirloom furniture, even when it has been selected with a careful budget in mind. The difference lies in a handful of details the eye instinctively reads as quality: slender, evenly spaced spindles, a sculpted saddle seat, turned legs with a little character, a deep and even finish and firm, tight joints. This guide begins with a short history of the Windsor chair and its distinctive construction, then explains exactly which features create a refined look and which elaborate details you can happily let go. We share styling approaches that elevate any Windsor, including pairing chairs with a substantial table, adding linen seat pads, mixing in a bench and choosing period paint colours. We also compare traditional and contemporary Windsors, explain how to match the level of detail to your room, and offer straightforward care advice so your chairs age gracefully over many years....