Pair of Vintage L. Hitchcock Fan Back Windsor Design Dining Chairs | Early American Furniture
Overview
An authentic matched pair of vintage L. Hitchcock chairs featuring the iconic black lacquer finish, hand-applied gold stencil decoration, and solid cherry-finished seats—timeless American craftsmanship that adds classic New England charm to any dining room or farmhouse interior.
Each chair retains its original Hitchcock Chair Company paper label along with the classic stenciled signature, providing excellent provenance and authenticity. Manufactured in Hitchcocksville, Connecticut, these chairs continue the celebrated furniture-making tradition established by Lambert Hitchcock in 1825 and faithfully reproduce the iconic Early American design.
Add a touch of American furniture history to your home with this beautiful matched pair of vintage L. Hitchcock fan-back side chairs. Crafted in the traditional Hitchcock style, these chairs feature black lacquered frames accented with elegant gold stenciled floral motifs and richly finished solid wood seats.
Each chair bears the classic "L. Hitchcock, Hitchcocksville, Conn. Warranted" stencil, a hallmark of the renowned Hitchcock furniture tradition. Their graceful fan-back design and sturdy turned legs make them equally suited for dining rooms, entryways, kitchens, or accent seating.
The warm cherry-toned seats contrast beautifully with the black painted frames, creating the timeless colonial look that has made Hitchcock furniture highly collectible for generations.
Whether used daily or displayed as part of an American country décor collection, this pair offers exceptional style, quality, and enduring craftsmanship.
Features
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Manufacturer: Original "L. Hitchcock,
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Origin: Original "L. Hitchcock, Hitchcocksville, Conn. Warranted." stencil
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Furniture Type: Side Chairs
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Quantity: Matching pair
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Model No.: 440
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Style: Authentic Hitchcock Company reproduction Colonial Revival/ Early Collectible American furniture
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Design: Traditional fan-back Windsor design
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Frame Material: Solid Hardwood
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Seat Material: Sculpted solid wood seats
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Legs: Turned legs with stretcher supports
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Construction: Strong mortise-and-tenon construction
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Finish: Black Lacquer with Cherry-Finished Seat
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Decoration: Hand-painted gold stencil decoration
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Seat Shape: Sculpted Saddle Seat
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Vintage: Yes
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Country of Manufacture: Connecticut, USA
Dimensions (per chair)
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Overall Height: 34"
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Width: 16"
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Depth: 16"
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Seat Height: 18"
Condition: Good Vintage Condition
- Structurally sturdy and functional.
- Original finish shows expected wear consistent with age and use.
- Minor scratches, scuffs, paint loss, and finish wear throughout the frames.
- Seats exhibit normal surface wear and light finish marks.
- Decorative stenciling remains attractive with minor age-related wear.
- Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.
Shipping: Available for local pickup or freight shipping.
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