Oak Windsor Chairs
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
The long-standing tradition of oak Windsor chairs owes its popularity in some part to how amazingly comfortable they are. Windsor chairs are famous for their deeply sculpted seat that just fits where you sit, no matter your size. Surprisingly, the slender spindles that form the back of the chair are also easy to lean against during long family dinners. Although these chairs come in different kinds of wood as well as painted options, we’ve had our eye on the most traditional of all Windsor chairs made from solid oak.
Our Picks
Set of Two Oak Windsor Chairs
Alcott Hill®
Made with solid oak wood, this set of two oak Windsor chairs requires partial assembly when they’re delivered. The seat back is 36” high, and the chair’s seat measures 17.3” wide by 16.3” deep. Each chair weighs 22 lbs and can support up to 275 lbs.
$100
$349
Designer Advice:
While these solid wood Windsor chairs are traditional in design, they are available in seven non-traditional colors along with a natural oak stain. If you like the idea of tradition with a twist, you can choose a navy finish or for a bolder look, choose the raspberry color. Set around a wood-stained dining table, you’ll have the best of traditional and current.
Solid Oak Windsor Chair
No assembly is required for this solid oak wood Windsor chair. Each chair weighs only 16.5 lbs but can support up to 243 lbs. The seat back continues forward to allow your arms to rest. Each from three finish colors: natural oak, brown or onyx.
Designer Advice:
This version of an oak Windsor dining chair feels contemporary and traditional at the same time. The typical high back has been shortened, and the classic wood spindles have been exchanged for steel. Each chair is 20.6” wide, so it can fit perfectly into a table's recommended 24” allowance. The rounded back will cause the chair to sit slightly further away from the table.
Oak Arrowback Windsor Dining Chair
Alcott Hill®
Constructed from solid kiln-dried Malaysian oak, this arrowback dining chair features a saddle seat for maximum comfort. The chair is well made and solid, supporting up to 350 lbs. It comes with plastic globes on the feet to protect wood floors.
$519.99
$930
Designer Advice:
A classic version of an arrowback Windsor chair, you can choose the wood stain that works best with your cabinets and other furniture stain colors. Antique black, distressed chestnut brown, or an antique white frame with a chestnut brown seat. When choosing an area rug for your dining room, measure the table width and add at least 24” on each side.
Oak Windsor Dining Chair with Leather Seat Cushion
Four Hands
Splayed legs and a sloped back give this oak Windsor dining chair a fresh look. The seat back is 32.5” high, and the seat measures 17.5” wide by 16.5” deep. Each chair weighs 14 lbs but can support up to 250 lbs. The chair comes fully assembled.
Designer Advice:
Try a more contemporary take on a solid oak Windsor chair. The natural stain on this chair has been wire-brushed to highlight the oak’s natural cathedral graining. Pair this chair with a solid-topped dining table with straight and substantial post legs rather than delicately turned legs. For extra comfort, a modern mid-tone russet top-grain leather cushion is included.
Classic Oak Windsor Chair
Rosalind Wheeler
This classic American arrow back chair is made from solid oak with a distressed whiskey brown finish. The chair comes fully assembled and can be stacked with others of the same chair. It measures 38” high by 18” wide and 18” deep. The seat height is 17.5” from the floor.
$345.99
Oak Windsor Chair
Gracie Oaks
A classic dining chair, this set of two oak Windsor chairs is wire-brushed to bring out their natural cathedral graining. The chairs are then stained a beautiful and neutral sandy oak color. Each chair comes assembled and weighs 13.23 lbs.
