The chairs feature unusually tall backs with shaped crest rails above slender vertical spindles and continuous bentwood arms framing shallow saddle seats. Raised on tapered and chamfered legs, the design relies on line and proportion rather than applied ornament. The exaggerated height of the backs gives the pair a distinctive silhouette.

Though rooted in the Windsor tradition, the chairs reflect the cleaner aesthetic associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. The unusually shallow seats and open construction contribute significantly to their character.