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NEW! - White Mountain Windsor - On Sale!

Discovered 1805—Collapsed May 3, 2003

High above Profile Lake, the iconic symbol of New Hampshire gazed from the top of Cannon Mountain, inspiring people, poets and statesmen.            
               
The White Mountain Windsor is designed to preserve the rugged spirit embodied in the “Old Man”, and his people, in the timeless beauty of an original Windsor chair.  This nine spindle, comb-back armchair will grace your fireside just as “The Old Man” graced the hills of New Hampshire.

  
Limited Edition Olde Bedford
Bird-Cage Sidechair
Two hundred fifty years ago, the place at which I now make original windsor chairs was a point of Bedford activity. Here Jacob McGaw operated a tavern and store at the Merrimack River. Travelers often ate a hearty meal, paid their ferriage to cross or gained a nights lodging before journeying on to Londonderry or Exeter...MORE
During the late Sheraton period, the Windsor chair reached its height in the evolution of design. This armchair reflects the beauty and style realized by the Windsor method of chairmaking. Because the crest of this chair resembled the fancy cages of exotic birds, it received its nickname. Also, like the letterboxes in...MORE
Bird-Cage Armchair
Continuous Armchair
The Windsor chairmaker's adaptability is demonstrated in the Sheraton period. Made to resemble the fine lines of Thomas Sheraton's popular furniture, the humble Windsor took on the elegance of the more cosmopolitan furniture of society...MORE
The continuous-arm chair remains the only wholly American innovation in Windsor chairmaking. Sometime between 1785 and 1795, Thomas and William Ash, sons of a prominent New York city furniture maker, began making continuous arm chairs in response to very popular French styles of that...MORE
Ricker Fanback Sidechair
Bowback Sidechair
In the original 18th century style of the Dover Plantation, this New Hampshire sidechair, represents the simplicity of country and plain living. The original chair, handed down through generations of Mowers, came as a dowry from the Ricker family. Starkly simple, this chair is a favorite for its primitive appearance...MORE
Originally sidechairs were so-called for their placement at the side of the room. Thus the chair rail on the wainscott to keep them from "banging" the plaster wall. The chairs were brought forward to the table to use for meals or work, but always returned to the chair rail. The Bowback is a beautiful, comfortable sidechair that...MORE
Lyman Mower Fanback
Ladies Bowback
Lyman Mower was a prominent mill owner and banker in Woodstock, Vermont. His mansion still stands on the town green across from the Woodstock Inn. A chair of this elegance, with its carved crest and boldly detailed turnings, would certainly have been chosen to grace his dining room. As detailed as this sidechair is, it is not...MORE
Just as accommodating as the other Bowback Armchairs, this chair was designed with more refinement and lightness. It is more reflective of the original Windsors, when people were more diminutive and formal.Thus this chair is well suited for the 'lady of the house' at her desk or
table. Though appearing 'smaller', this...MORE
Sack-Back Armchair
Triple-Back Armchair
Perhaps the most called for Windsor of its day; the bow-back armchair is commodious and pleasant to the eye. It is charmingly referred to as a "sack-back" for the old practice of pulling an empty grain bag over the bow to stop drafts in winter. Windsor chairs were first popularized by King George III about 1745 and quickly...MORE
While technically a Comb-back Arm Chair, this Triple-Back is so called because the spindles pass through the arm, the bow, and the crest. Folklore speaks to the hanging of a betty lamp on the ear of the crest to ease the occupant at night trying to read. Stories abound of women drying their long hair over the high crest...While all...MORE
Writing Chair
Windsor Settee
The chair of scholars and statesmen. The writing arm was witness to the American experience with Jefferson's declaration and Emerson's essays. My Writing Chair can be customized to your liking with drawers under the writing surface and/or the chair seat. Andrew Wyeth immortalized this Windsor style in his...MORE
  
The double saddled seat lends early charm to this Bowback Settee. Comfort and intimacy come together in this practical piece. A welcome piece in any home, new or old...MORE
Double Saddled Double Bowback Rocker
Nanny Rocker
Early chairmakers intuitively knew the human comfort of rocking. They also knew this unique Windsor form had the visual appeal sure to please their byers. This piece brings together that comfort and...MORE
"Whoever wakes the baby, rocks the baby". Nanny's life was made a good deal easier by having her hands free to knit, sew, or perhaps, have a cup of tea... while keeping the baby happy. When she tired of one side, the brace was...MORE
Triple Bowback Bench
 
Pine Cupboard
Done in the early "Sawn-arm" style, this classic three bow bench appears larger, but is only 5 feet long. It has been designed to have the three bows, crossing each other, without the awkwardness of an overly long bench.
Three bows gives the...MORE
 
Pine cupboards that were plain, could be made to appear more elegant by the clever use of the reverse cyma curve.This cupboard has scrolled shelves, with plate grooves and a storage shelf inside. The turnbutton knob and hardware give it country charm.Formal enough for the dining room in the finish shown, this piece....MORE
Dunlap Highboy
Dunlap Lowboy
The Dunlap style was uniquely marked by the basket weave carving and serpentine scroll. At first a chest, and, as one gained affluence - a chest on chest - became the fashion. The French referred to this as haute-bois, or high-wood, due to the stature of the piece. The English quickly popularized this fashion and call it a...MORE
John Dunlap was an early cabinetmaker in New Hampshire. His unique country style mirrored the more exotic furniture of the seaport cities. This gave new elegance to what was...MORE
Dimple-Top Candle Stand
 
Wedding Breakfast Table
A nice occasional table, fit for any room in the house. Measuring 28 1/2 " high and 18" square, this three legged table is made completely of maple with carved rat-claw feet. Smooth, and surprising heavy, this sturdy table can be formal or casual. The detail in the carving is beautiful and different. A conversation piece that...MORE
  
Inspired by the table that Levi Tilton (of Tilton, New Hampshire) made for he and his bride, Sarah, to have their 'wedding breakfast' on in 1821 - This table has all the charm of those early days. 25" high with a 33 X26" oval top, it is made entirely of maple. This elegant....MORE
Hepplewhite Stand
 
Six-Board Chest
Measuring 25' high and 16 X 21" square ... this versatile table makes a lovely nightstand or occasional table. It has all the charm of the English influence of the late 18th century. Beautiful as a plant stand, elegant placed next to a Windsor armchair...useful, no matter what. Almost everyone could find a place for...MORE
  

Early New Englanders used just six boards to make a simple chest that met all of their needs. Sturdy and useful, this plain chest holds its value as a simple, yet attractive piece. It could be used to store blankets, linens, toys, or just old papers and documents. Perhaps...MORE
Pouting Chair
 
Child's Chest
18th Century child's chair with hearts and diamonds. In an age when children were seen but not heard, the lucky ones had their own chair to retreat to. Great occasional piece for children, dolls, or teddy bears. It's 26 X 13 X
9 " size, makes it a useful piece for hearthside, shelf, or child's room...MORE
  

The early six-board chest is imitated and miniaturized in this child's chest.It is the perfect size for storing toys, or an extra blanket. This chest comes in the two sizes mentioned, or measurements of your own. (priced accordingly) Beautiful by itself, or perhaps two or three to...MORE

Aunt Jemima's Stool
 
Accessories & Options
Jemima Mower (John, Jonathan, Samuel, Samuel, Richard) lived on the home farm and obtained her education in the common school. Learned the tailor's trade, which she followed for many years, going according to the custom in...MORE
 
I offer several special options that can be used to customize my furniture to the customer's desires. Some example of classical Windsor elements which can be incorporated in most designs are Spiral Volutes on a chair's crest, Carved Knuckles on an armchair's arms...MORE
     
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