ERCOL Windsor Chair Guide

Last time, we talked about the history of ERCOL, the charm of vintage items, and especially the popular Windsor chair.

Transcending eras and trends, ERCOL continues to captivate people around the world with its sophisticated design and durability. We support those who admire ERCOL in taking their first step, and this time we will introduce 6 items available at SCOUT VINTAGE that are designed based on the Windsor chair, which has become synonymous with ERCOL.

After introducing the chair, we will also provide information on useful trivia! Please enjoy it until the end.

A standard item with a wide variety of variations recommended for beginners

A modern twist on the traditional Windsor chair

Standard design with a unique back view

The most popular product - a culmination of advanced bentwood techniques

The crown motif is a symbol of the stately Windsor chair

A masterpiece chair that has passed rigorous tests for durability and functionality.

Tips to make your chair search more fun and special

ERCOL's vintage furniture has clues to its age.

The first thing is the stickers on the sides and back. You can tell the year of manufacture from the color and design. New items have metal tags embedded in them, but vintage furniture has paper stickers that are easy to remove, so items with stickers still on them are said to be valuable.

The image above is a sticker seen in our ERCOL chair collection, but there are many other stickers in different colors and designs, and some people collect ERCOL just for the stickers.

Another clue is the engraving on the back of the seat. The products we have confirmed at our store are "British Standards" and "Utility Furniture CC 41."

British Standards is a certification mark that guarantees the quality and safety of our services. The heart-shaped logo in the center of the engraving is sometimes called the "BS logo" because of its initials, and the "Kitemark™" because of its kite-like design.

"B.S.1960" indicates that the product was manufactured in 1960 and has been certified by British Standards. I don't know the exact information about "E.G.2056", but since ERCOL chairs were used in schools in the 1950s and 1960s, I think it means that they passed specific tests such as strength and stability. I'm guessing.

Utility Furniture CC 41 is a quality certification mark used between 1941 and 1951. CC41 stands for Civilian Clothing 1941 and is called a "utility mark." To alleviate material shortages during World War II, savings standards were established for furniture, textiles, footwear, etc., and products that passed strict inspections were favored. This stamp indicates that the product was made over 70 years ago but less than 80 years ago, and is a miraculous product that survived the harsh wartime era.

In this way, EROCL's vintage furniture has hidden markers that tell us the year and historical background in which it was manufactured. There may be even rarer stickers or engravings. When you come to the store, please check the back and sides of the seat.

Conclusion

Did you enjoy the Windsor Chair Guide? Each chair has its own unique features and personality. It can be quite confusing. However, the smooth texture of the wood and warmth, along with a rustic yet refined design, are common to all the chairs. The vintage chairs from ERCOL are a collection of charming masterpieces that can change the atmosphere of any space just by being there.

Next time, we will introduce examples of coordination using ERCOL chairs. It's a waste to just sit on it; it can be used in a variety of ways depending on your ideas. Please look forward to it.

The name of the chair changes over time, and there are various names. This article is based on ERCOL's original catalog (1950-1970 edition).