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What is a gilt chair?

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What is a gilt chair?
A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Queen Anne Style Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in London, GB
An English Queen Anne style mahogany and parcel gilt armchair, newly upholstered in chartreuse
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Near Pair of French Gilt Armchairs
Located in Wilson, NC
The fabric on this near pair of French gilt armchairs depicts courting scenes. There is significant
Category

Vintage 1920s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of 19th century Swedish Gothenburg gilt armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Gothenburg gilt armchairs circa 1870. Fine quality pair of Swedish Gothenburg
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Beech, Giltwood

19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century French Empire mahogany and gilt armchair. Upholstered in a red velour fabric
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Swedish gilt and ebonised armchairs circa 1860. Pair of fine quality shaped
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs circa 1820.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs C 1820. The frames having cane seats and carved
Category

Antique 1820s French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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