Low Back Windsor Chair

[mart]

Great history and nice chair !!  Its a keeper !!

[frogpatch]

I have contacted the Worshipful Master at the lodge to see if he had information on the owner. He happens to be an antique shop owner. He did not express any interest at all but I was not out to sell it. If they wanted it I might consider donating it or trading it for something. It is funny but when I found a similar chair the text said. "often used in hotels and lodges"

[talesofthesevenseas]

I agree, it was one heck of a good find and now you have its history too!

[jacon4]

I think this chair is referred to as a "firehouse" windsor. Period chairs were made in the mid 19th century (1850-1870).

http://theantiquechair.com/more-on-the-classic-windsor-chair

[frogpatch]

You are correct. The firehouse Windsor, Captains chair and firehouse captains chair are all synonymous with the low back Windsor. Hand made examples date from the 18th century and had many spindles and the legs went right through the seats. Factory examples like mine were mid 19th century as you said and were simple in form. Many were also made by farmers. Here is a pic of an early example. I wish I found this one.