Ercol All Purpose Windsor Chairs Model 391

Ercol Hoop Back Dining Chairs (Model 391) – c. 1960s–1970s

The Ercol Model 391 Hoop Back Chair is one of the most classic and versatile designs in the mid-century Windsor collection by Lucian Ercolani. Introduced in the 1960s and produced into the 1970s, these chairs reflect the simplicity, strength, and craftsmanship that define British modern design.

The chair features a solid elm saddle seat with five slender stick spindles and a gently arched hoop top rail, all set on turned beech legs with an H-stretcher base for added durability. The compact shape makes it ideal for dining rooms, kitchen settings, and smaller interiors, where function and style are equally important.

These chairs were often paired with drop-leaf tables or plank-top utility tables from the same Windsor range. Their minimalist profile and warm wood tones make them a perfect fit for Scandinavian-style interiors or rustic-modern spaces.

Designer: Lucian Ercolani
Maker: Ercol Furniture
Country: United Kingdom
Date: c. 1960s–1970s
Materials: Solid elm (seat), beech (frame and spindles)

🔍 Key Features

  • Model 391 (also referred to as “Hoop Back” or “Stick Back”)

  • Solid English elm seat with hand-shaped contours

  • Steam-bent beech hoop rail and turned spindles

  • Compact design with minimal footprint

  • Originally sold in sets of 4 or 6

  • Often paired with Ercol drop-leaf dining tables

💷 Estimated Retail Value

£95 – £165 per chair
£375 – £795 per set of 4
£795 – £1,200 per set of 6 (depending on finish & grain)

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