Windsor Writing Chair (RETIRED)
Jan 16, 2023 15:42:39 GMT -5
Post by mamared on Jan 16, 2023 15:42:39 GMT -5
This lovely chair is pictured on the cover of Felicity Learns a Lesson. Here's the catalog description:
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence while seated in a handsome writing chair like this one. The writing arm swings from side to side so Felicity can sit easily in her full gowns, Under the seat is a drawer that holds her writing supplies. An exquisite hardwood reproduction.
I had the Pleasant Company version of this chair for several years and appreciated the high quality and how much it reminded me of an actual full-size Windsor chair. I like the curves on the wooden seat (and that it's not just a flat seating surface), the continuous arm that goes all the way around the back, and also the attention to the spindles and all the other parts of the chair. The writing arm is attached to a peg, so not only can it swing from side to side, it can also be lifted off and removed entirely if you prefer to use it that way. (There would still be a little hole for the peg in the arm of the chair.) I also like the little drawer underneath where you can store some of the writing supplies when not in use.
I think it's worth noting that Felicity's Windsor Writing Chair is pretty tall; the back of the chair comes up mid-way on her head when she's standing next to it. This is a taller than a lot of other AG chairs, and since it also has the arms, it's wider. All of this means that the scale can look a little off if it's placed near other types of chairs in a doll room (not because its scale is too big, but more because they're scaled too small). In my opinion, this chair is most perfectly situated by itself next to a window or bookshelf, or maybe as the only chair in a bedroom. Multiple Windsor chairs can work together too, they just take up a bit of room!
Although I really like this piece, I didn't use it much and ended up giving it to another board member. Besides the size, it was also a bit fancy for most of my set ups, and like JustMagicMaria noted, my girls didn't look very ladylike while seated in it.
I don't think I have any photos from when I used to have the chair, so here's the catalog photo instead.
And here's a close up, where you can see the height of the seat back relative to Felicity, and also the peg from the writing desk portion coming down through the continuous arm.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence while seated in a handsome writing chair like this one. The writing arm swings from side to side so Felicity can sit easily in her full gowns, Under the seat is a drawer that holds her writing supplies. An exquisite hardwood reproduction.
I had the Pleasant Company version of this chair for several years and appreciated the high quality and how much it reminded me of an actual full-size Windsor chair. I like the curves on the wooden seat (and that it's not just a flat seating surface), the continuous arm that goes all the way around the back, and also the attention to the spindles and all the other parts of the chair. The writing arm is attached to a peg, so not only can it swing from side to side, it can also be lifted off and removed entirely if you prefer to use it that way. (There would still be a little hole for the peg in the arm of the chair.) I also like the little drawer underneath where you can store some of the writing supplies when not in use.
I think it's worth noting that Felicity's Windsor Writing Chair is pretty tall; the back of the chair comes up mid-way on her head when she's standing next to it. This is a taller than a lot of other AG chairs, and since it also has the arms, it's wider. All of this means that the scale can look a little off if it's placed near other types of chairs in a doll room (not because its scale is too big, but more because they're scaled too small). In my opinion, this chair is most perfectly situated by itself next to a window or bookshelf, or maybe as the only chair in a bedroom. Multiple Windsor chairs can work together too, they just take up a bit of room!
Although I really like this piece, I didn't use it much and ended up giving it to another board member. Besides the size, it was also a bit fancy for most of my set ups, and like JustMagicMaria noted, my girls didn't look very ladylike while seated in it.
I don't think I have any photos from when I used to have the chair, so here's the catalog photo instead.
And here's a close up, where you can see the height of the seat back relative to Felicity, and also the peg from the writing desk portion coming down through the continuous arm.