Ercol Model 400 Windsor Stickback/Hoopback Chair

Ercol Windsor Stickback/Hoopback Chair (Model 400) – c. 1950s–1960s

 

The Ercol Model 400 Stickback Chair is one of the earliest and most iconic chair designs from Lucian Ercolani’s celebrated Windsor collection. First introduced in the 1950s, it embodies the essence of mid-century utility and rustic modernism.

Crafted from solid English elm and beech, this chair features a wide, sculpted seat with softly chamfered edges and a distinctive backrest composed of multiple slender spindles. The slightly splayed legs give it visual lift while providing stability.

The Model 400 was often used as a versatile dining or kitchen chair, and today it remains a staple for collectors and interior stylists alike, prized for its clean lines, natural grain, and enduring functionality.

Designer: Lucian Ercolani
Maker: Ercol Furniture
Country: United Kingdom
Date: c. 1950s–1960s
Materials: Solid elm seat, beech back and legs

🔍 Key Features

  • Wide saddle-shaped elm seat

  • Tall spindle back with classic stickback profile

  • Turned beech legs with signature Ercol splay

  • Early utility design with minimal detailing

  • Often seen in matched sets with Windsor tables

  • Handcrafted construction and gently rounded forms

💷 Estimated Retail Value

£95 – £165 depending on condition, grain, and finish tone

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