Understated, robust, affordable and versatile – what's not to like about the iconic country chairs named after a famous royal town? But if you've always assumed Windsors were christened after the place where they were made, think again – their association is rather less straightforward. Legend has it that George II sought shelter in a cottage in a storm and was offered a simple wooden seat. He was so impressed by it that he had a copy made and called it a Windsor chair. Sadly, however, this colourful tale is unlikely to be true, and Windsor
Pride of place WINDSOR CHAIRS
Apr 03, 2024
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