Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs
Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs

Pair of Antique Windsor-Style Wooden Military School Chairs

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Matched pair of classic Windsor side chairs retaining their original black-painted surfaces, each with turned legs, turned spindles, and a shaped crest rail hand-painted with the initials "RN." The seats are additionally decorated with a central gilt monogram and surrounding scrollwork, giving the chairs a distinctive institutional or commemorative character beyond standard household Windsors. Construction follows traditional Windsor practice, with splayed legs, stretchers, and spindle backs designed for durability and daily use.

According to accompanying provenance, these chairs were acquired from a former military school facility in Louisville, Kentucky that operated from the late 19th century into the early 20th century and closed in the 1930s. The painted "RN" is said to reference Registered Nurses, with the chairs reportedly purchased by a donor for use or display by nursing staff associated with the school during its period of operation. While this history remains anecdotal, the deliberate painted lettering and cohesive decorative scheme strongly suggest institutional use rather than later personalization.

Both chairs show heavy, honest wear consistent with age and long-term use, including paint loss, surface abrasion, and softened edges. Decoration remains legible on both examples, and the chairs retain strong visual presence despite wear. Structurally sound.

13.5" W x 14.5" D x 34" H
Seat: 13.5" W x 13" D x 18" H

MM - C-18960 - 020926

 

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