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Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
missing, great antique patina
19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880
DIMENSIONS
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of three Regency period Mahogany Gillow Shell backed hall chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Located in Austin, TX
and bone inlay, late 19th century, Syria.
The chairs of hand carved walnut in a folding slat design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs
Materials
Bone, Shell, Walnut
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Ebony Carved Grandfather Shell Mark Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
The Grandfather shell mark chair, shown here, is from Ceylon, circa 1820. Featuring an exquisite
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ebony
Late 19th Century Country French Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century country French side chair of ash with rush seat. Louis XV style. Shaped
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
By Pauly et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
chair of this type, attributed to Pauly & Cie, Venice,
Third Quater 19th Century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
missing, great antique patina
19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880
Dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Adjustable Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XV style mahogany adjustable desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.25 in W 17.25 in D 20 in
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair, circa 1890.
Here we present a rare
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870.
Good quality pair of side chairs which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of finely crafted solid oak English hall chairs from the 19th century. The shapely back
Category
Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century English Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows, each with a scroll and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
missing, great antique patina
19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880
Dimensions
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Venetian throne or court chairs with carved shells, foliate details, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century carved gild wood Salon arm chairs in the Louis XVI style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
12 Irish 19th Century Georgian Dining Chairs with Labels
Located in Charleston, SC
Great set of 12 19th century Irish dining chairs with a 19th- early 20th century label from an
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. dark oak chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Oak
Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, great antique patina
19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880
Dimensions:
18" W
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, great antique patina
19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880
Dimensions:
18" W
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Fauteuil in Walnut
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Regence style fauteuil, French. Well carved walnut. Shaped cross stretcher. Shell
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Corner Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique late 19th century Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish side chairs finely hand carved with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bone
19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, great antique patina
19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian chair, circa 1880
Dimensions:
18" W
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Each with a padded back and seat, upholstered in greenish fabric with flower pattern, the shell
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
American pair of fancy Sheraton hand painted side chairs with balloon shaped rush seats. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of Regency hall / side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with carved scallop
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway with this well carved pair of antique Sgabello chairs. Crafted of walnut in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 44.5 in W 14.5 in D 16.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French hand-carved walnut prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century English Chinoiserie Armchair is in the Queen Ann style. It is hand painted, hand
Category
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare Anglo-Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair of George II Style Early 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A RARE ANGLO-CHINESE HONGMU CORNER CHAIR
OF GEORGE II STYLE
Early 19th Century
The “ox-yoke
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Corner Chairs
Materials
Elm
H 34.5 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of 19th century Italian ebonized wood chairs. The chairs of alluring shape, with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four 19th century French Louis XV giltwood chairs is a wonderful find, indeed! The gracious
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th century French Louis XV fruitwood side chairs feature the classic form definitive
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The legs are carved in the shape of shells and coral. The chair is in very good antique condition and
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century Directoire Style Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 19th century Directoire style armchair with pegged construction. Newly upholstered in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Side Chairs is a superlative example
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of George I Style Late 19th Century Giltwood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A finely drawn pair of late 19th century giltwood and embossed leather side chairs in the George I
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George I Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
H 47.64 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
Set of Eight 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of eight mahogany dining chairs in the Queen Anne style, consisting of six side chairs and
Category
Antique 1890s British Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Side Chair, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Side Chair, 19th century, with shaped inlaid crest rail above a back
Category
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway, bedroom or study with this elegant antique chair. Crafted in Brittany, France
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 44 in W 22 in D 19 in
Nine-Piece 19th Century Parcel Gilt Carved Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic late 19th century nine-piece Louis XV style parcel-gilt carved walnut and Aubusson
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Marquise Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
terminals to the crest rail, embellished with a finely carved shell and palm frond motif. Very comfortable
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Corner Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Renaissance corner armchair was designed to take advantage of an otherwise
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scandinavian side, corner chairs are enhanced by shell carvings, standing on four straight wooden legs. Newly
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Cotton
No Reserve
H 34 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Set of 10 Irish 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Hicks of Dublin
By James Hicks
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning set of 10 mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs by James Hicks of Dublin. The pierced
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38 in W 23 in D 18.75 in
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The rustic chair from the early 19th century, with a hand-carved shell, is a charming piece that
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV, Regence Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XV - Regence armchairs ~ Bergeres are an incredibly stylish way to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
By Pauly et Cie
Located in London, GB
These wacky 'Grotto' chairs were manufactured in Venice in response to the 19th century interior
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 14.57 in
Pair Of 19th Century Irish George II Style Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of 19th century Irish George II style wingback chairs upholstered in a silk demask
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Victorian Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Victorian rosewood side chairs with carved filigree and scroll design back and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
carved shell in the middle flanked with scroll work as is the front of the chair seat and the two front
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech
Plywood Group Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Neuss, NW
Plywood Group Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, designed in the 1945/1946s. Stainless
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Bergères
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful pair of 19th century Napoleon III Louis XV bergères in the Louis XV taste. All original
Category
Antique 1890s French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful pair of late 19th century carved and moulded giltwood side chairs, with caned seats
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
Set of 6 Russian Neo-Classic Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 Russian neoclassic (19th century) mahogany veneer dining chairs featuring an upper
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of English lolling chairs with noteworthy carved and turned oak frames, circa 1870s. Custom
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs with tapestry fabric covers.
Late 19th
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Stunning set of eight antique George III mahogany inlaid dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
carver chairs and six single chairs with a quality mahogany reeded top rail with a shell inlaid carved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century George III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, c. 1815
For a related mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four French Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian set of four french carved walnut side chairs having superb quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
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19th Century Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 19th century shell chairs available for sale. The range of distinct 19th century shell chairs — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 19th century shell chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of 19th century shell chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Regency and Mid-Century Modern 19th century shell chairs are of considerable interest. 19th century shell chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by André-Charles Boulle, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much are 19th Century Shell Chairs?
Prices for 19th century shell chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 19th century shell chairs begin at $323 and can go as high as $21,235, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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