Windsor Chair Shop - Ralph & Caron Quick

Ralph and Caron create by hand several different styles of Windsor chairs. They use new and antique hand tools, keeping with the traditions of the early chair makers. Hard maple is the wood of choice for the legs, white pine for the seat and red oak for the bows, arms and spindles. The red oak is steam bent for the bows and arms, and the spindles are hand cut and shaved to size. When the chair is complete, it is then painted by hand with two coats of milk paint and given an antique finish. When dry, the chairs are then hand rubbed with boiled linseed oil to achieve a beautiful and lasting patina. Each chair is then numbered, signed and dated on the bottom of each seat.

Ralph and Caron have both worked for the Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance, Missouri. Ralph was a volunteer in the chair makers shop and Caron worked as an Historic Interpreter for five years. They both are reenactors belonging to The 1st Royal Regiment of Foote, a British unit that reenacts battles from the French and Indian War era. They also belong to a Spanish Militia dating to 1812. They enjoy working with children to help educate them in traditional crafts and Living History.

Ralph and Caron were chosen by the Early American Life as one of the TOP 200 TRADITIONAL AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN for 2004 and again in 2005. They were chosen as one of three to be awarded their first Heritage Artisan Award. It is given to an artisan/craftsman for when all 19 judges jury their work and agree it is museum quality.They attend The Windsor Institute in Hampton, New Hampshire taught by the prestigious chair maker Michael Dunbar.

They attend The Windsor Institute in Hampton, New Hampshire taught by the prestigious chair maker Michael Dunbar. They are also juried members of the Best of Missouri Hands.

They love what they do. In a small way they are creating antiques for future generations and a lasting beautiful piece of furniture.

Please feel free to ask any questions about their chairs.



		Ralph and Caron create by hand several different styles of Windsor chairs. They use new and antique hand tools, keeping with the traditions of the early chair makers. Hard maple is the wood of choice for the legs, white pine for the seat and red oak for the bows, arms and spindles. The red oak is steam bent for the bows and arms, and the spindles are hand cut and shaved to size. When the chair is complete, it is then painted by hand with two coats of milk paint and given an antique finish. When dry, the chairs are then hand rubbed with boiled linseed oil to achieve a beautiful and lasting patina. Each chair is then numbered, signed and dated on the bottom of each seat. Ralph and Caron have both worked for the Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance, Missouri. Ralph was a volunteer in the chair makers shop and Caron worked as an Historic Interpreter for five years. They both are reenactors belonging to The 1st Royal Regiment of Foote, a British unit that reenacts battles from the French and Indian War era. They also belong to a Spanish Militia dating to 1812. They enjoy working with children to help educate them in traditional crafts and Living History. Ralph and Caron were chosen by the Early American Life as one of the TOP 200 TRADITIONAL AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN for 2004 and again in 2005. They were chosen as one of three to be awarded their first Heritage Artisan Award. It is given to an artisan/craftsman for when all 19 judges jury their work and agree it is museum quality.They attend The Windsor Institute in Hampton, New Hampshire taught by the prestigious chair maker Michael Dunbar. They attend The Windsor Institute in Hampton, New Hampshire taught by the prestigious chair maker Michael Dunbar. They are also juried members of the Best of Missouri Hands. They love what they do. In a small way they are creating antiques for future generations and a lasting beautiful piece of furniture. Please feel free to ask any questions about their chairs. The Windsor Chair Shop Ralph & Caron Quick 307 South Second Street Clarksville, MO 63336-0114 573-242-3700 www.TheWindsorChairShop.net e-mail the Windsor Chair Shop Home \| Artisans \| Membership \| News \| Contact \| Featured Craftsman \| Mission \| Links \| Members Only
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