20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Antique Rattan

Rustic Side Chair

Antique And Vintage Chairs

Tripod Chairs

Rattan Seat

Pair Of Antique Chairs

1919 Chair

Early American Chairs

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Revival 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Other

20 th Century Empire szek

H 38.98 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

H 27 in W 21.5 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century French Wooden Swivel Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Experience the charm of the early 20th Century with this French Wooden Swivel Chair—a delightful

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Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Swivel Chair

H 33.5 in W 15.9 in D 15.6 in

Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century

By Eliel Saarinen

Located in Helsinki, FI

Children's chair, designed by Eliel Saarinen, Early 20th Century. Painted wood. Storage under the

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood, Paint

Eliel Saarinen Children's Chair, Early 20th Century

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H 25.99 in W 10.63 in D 12.21 in

Four Early 20th Century French Cafe Chairs

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Four raw and decorative French cafe chairs from the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Industrial 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Steel

Four Early 20th Century French Cafe Chairs

H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Early 20th Century French Wooden Bistro Accent Chair

Located in High Point, NC

Introduce vintage charm to your space with this early 20th-century French wooden bistro accent

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Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Bistro Accent Chair

H 34.3 in W 15.6 in D 19.7 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Chairs

By Studio Altar

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Chairs with Lacquered Panels and Muriel Brandolini

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Early 20th Century Chinese 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Altar Chairs

H 39 in W 23 in D 17 in

Early 20th Century English Bamboo Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 20th century English bamboo chair Great accent piece in any decor More of an accent chair

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Early 20th Century Unknown 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Bamboo, Cane

Early 20th Century English Bamboo Chair

H 34 in W 20 in D 19 in

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden. A chair with foot stool made in during the first

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chair with Foot Stool Swedish 20th Century Sweden

H 34.8 in W 24.3 in D 29 in

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Hide, Wood

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair

H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Empire Revival Side Chairs Early 20th century The green leather seat can easily be changed

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Early 20th Century French Empire 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather

H 32.49 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in

20th Century Elegant Chairs

Located in Cantù, IT

A pair of chairs made by modern and raffined material. The red Seating gives a touch of class to

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1890s Italian 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Bronze

20th Century Elegant Chairs

H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in

Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Empire Revival side chair desk chair Early 20th century The fabric seat can easily be

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Early 20th Century French Empire 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood, Fabric

Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered

H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 19.3 in

Early 20th Century, Traditional Wood Chair

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century traditional wood chair. By Unknown Manufacturer. France In original

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Early 20th Century, Traditional Wood Chair

No Reserve

H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.52 in

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Rocking Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century Heywood-Wakefield rocking chair. Close woven wicker in very fine repainted

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Rocking Chair

H 30.5 in W 30 in D 31.75 in

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Curved Chair By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in High Point, NC

Introducing the timeless elegance of the early 20th Century with this exquisite Austrian Curved

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Early 20th Century Austrian 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Curved Chair By Thonet

H 35.5 in W 16.8 in D 16.8 in

Early 20th Century Plantation Chair

Located in Accrington, GB

An early 20th century plantation chair, the chair is made from birch wood with a cane seat which

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Teak

Early 20th Century Plantation Chair

H 17.13 in W 24.22 in D 72.05 in

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

An antique village chair of teak hardwood from rural Java, Indonesia, circa 1900s. Seat platform

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Teak

Early 20th Century Indonesian Village Chair

H 33.25 in W 14.25 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of mahogany chairs is a piece of original design furniture realized in the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century African 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

French Set of Four Art Deco Chairs, Early 20th Century

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

French set of four Art Deco chairs. Early 20th century France. Back and seats upholstered in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Synthetic

French Set of Four Art Deco Chairs, Early 20th Century

H 40.56 in W 31.89 in D 29.14 in

20th Century French Bleached Oak Armchairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Thoughtfully reupholstered pair of bleach oak armchairs from 20th century France. Crafted from

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Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Upholstery, Oak

20th Century French Bleached Oak Armchairs

H 42.9 in W 24 in D 21.7 in

Early 20th Century Set of Two Rattan and Wood Chairs

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century set of two traditional rattan seat and wood chairs. In good original

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Early 20th Century Spanish 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan, Wood

Early 20th Century Set of Two Rattan and Wood Chairs

No Reserve

H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in

Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan, Wood

Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs

H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Early 20th Century Rocking Chair with Caned Seat

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

36.5″OAH x 25″OAW x 28.5″D (16.5″ Seat Height x 16.5 Seat Depth)

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Early 20th Century 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Cane

Early 20th Century Rocking Chair with Caned Seat

H 336.5 in W 25 in D 28.5 in

Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th-century collapsible wooden director's chair from England. With original cream-colored

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Early 20th Century English 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Canvas, Wood

Early 20th Century Collapsible Canvas Director's Chair

H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in

Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century Designed by Gebruder

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Early 20th Century 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Thonet Folding Chair with Bentwood Frame, Early 20th Century

H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 18 in

Vintage Rattan Chair in Black and Blue, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

France, early 20th Century Armchair in blue and black rattan. H 89 x W 71 x D 62 cm

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Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan

Vintage Rattan Chair in Black and Blue, France, Early 20th Century

H 35.04 in W 27.96 in D 24.41 in

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving

H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in

Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

the middle of the 13th century and along with it came the three or four-legged spinning chair. The

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century

H 38.59 in W 14.57 in D 18.9 in

Early 20th Century English Garden Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Early 20th century English garden chairs. Made of cast iron with some paint loss. We have three

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1910s English 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Iron

Early 20th Century English Garden Chairs

H 34 in W 17 in D 16 in

Early 20th Century French Bergere Chair

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Nice fabric, solid frame

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Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century French Bergere Chair

H 37 in W 25 in D 25 in

Antique braided wooden side chair, early 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

An antique wooden chair with braided seat, early 20th century. A wonderful little example of the

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Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Antique braided wooden side chair, early 20th century

H 32.75 in W 17 in D 15.25 in

French Tapestry Covered Armchair, Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

and sound. Early 20th century, France.

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Early 20th Century French Other 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Upholstery, Wood

French Tapestry Covered Armchair, Early 20th Century

H 40 in W 29 in D 32 in

Early 20th Century Industrial Swivel Chair

Located in Brecht, BE

Good example of industrial furniture this wooden topped iron swivel chair, in perfect condition

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Early 20th Century British 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Iron

Early 20th Century Industrial Swivel Chair

H 23.23 in Dm 11.82 in

Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

chairs tell a story of craftsmanship, history, and the timeless appeal of rustic beauty. These chairs

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Early 20th Century European Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Rustic Solid Pine Chairs with Carved Backs, Europe early 20th century

H 28.15 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in

Early 20th Century English Square Back Side Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

Early 20th century English square back side chair reupholstered in Christopher farr, bookend

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Early 20th Century American 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Fabric, Linen

Early 20th Century English Square Back Side Chair

H 31 in W 21 in D 22 in

Set of Modernist Chair and Writing Table, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of chair and writing table by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa early 20th century. In

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Set of Modernist Chair and Writing Table, Circa Early 20th Century

H 46.07 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Chair, Early 20th Century

By Heal's

Located in Uppsala, SE

London, from the early 20th century. Seat and back covered in what is most likely the original fabric

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Chair, Early 20th Century

H 43.31 in W 22.05 in D 40.16 in

Early 20th Century European Leather Club Chairs

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Early 20th Century Leather Club Chairs. Original cognac leather shows a well aged patina. Nail head

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century European Leather Club Chairs

H 32 in W 34 in D 28 in

Vintage Mashrabiya Moorish Side Chair in Cedar Wood, England, Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

England, Early 20th Century Mashrabiya moorish side chair in cedar wood. Measures: H 116 x W 50 x

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Early 20th Century English 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Cedar

Vintage Mashrabiya Moorish Side Chair in Cedar Wood, England, Early 20th Century

H 45.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Early 20th Century Set of Two French Provincial Rattan and Wood Chairs

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century set of two provenzal chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Rattan, Wood

Early 20th Century Set of Two French Provincial Rattan and Wood Chairs

No Reserve

H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 17.52 in

Upholstered English Scalloped Style Chair with an Ottoman, 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

ottoman, 20th Century. Dimensions: Ottoman – 23” D x 16” H x 26” W - Dimensions: Chair - 38” D x 35” H x

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Early 20th Century American 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Fabric

Upholstered English Scalloped Style Chair with an Ottoman, 20th Century

H 35 in W 41 in D 38 in

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

visually and in their execution. This beautiful pair of chairs is the visual epitome of the tribe’s talents

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Wood

Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century

H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in

Early 20th Century Set Of 6 Wooden Dining Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

This exquisite set of wooden dining chairs from the early 20th century is steeped in the traditions

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Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Set Of 6 Wooden Dining Chairs

H 33.2 in W 13.7 in D 14.4 in

Dining Chairs with Cane Circle Backs, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Dining Chairs; Cane Circle Back; Wood; 20th Century; Mid-Century Modern; Sculptural; Cane Work

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Cane, Wood

Dining Chairs with Cane Circle Backs, Early 20th Century

H 38.19 in W 19.3 in D 22.45 in

Near Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Hall Chairs

Located in Warrington, GB

Near pair of early 20th century oak hall chairs. Purchased from Bishton Hall, Staffordshire, UK

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Early 20th Century 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Oak

Near Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Hall Chairs

H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

Located in London, London

Three adzed wood chairs cutout heart detail Primitive and rustic in style Early 20th

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Early 20th Century European Primitive 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Early 20th Century Primitive Folk Chairs

H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Bar Harbor Wicker Rocking Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century Heywood-Wakefield Bar Harbor wicker rocking chair. Attractively braided arms

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Early 20th Century American 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Wicker

Early 20th Century Heywood-Wakefield Bar Harbor Wicker Rocking Chair

H 35.75 in W 30.25 in D 32.5 in

Early 20th Century Carved Walnut and Upholstered Folding Rocking Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th century Victorian Style carved Walnut and Upholstered rocking chair.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

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Walnut, Upholstery

Early 20th Century Carved Walnut and Upholstered Folding Rocking Chair

H 31 in W 18 in D 29 in

Italian Early 20th Century Walnut Chair, 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian early 20th century walnut chair, 1900s Walnut chair with studded seat, worked legs and

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Early 1900s Italian American Classical 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Walnut

Italian Early 20th Century Walnut Chair, 1900s

H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in

Early 20th century oak arts and crafts childs chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century oak arts and crafts child's chair circa 1920. Small children's chair in the

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Oak

Early 20th century oak arts and crafts childs chair

H 29.3 in W 15.25 in D 16.5 in

Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A stunning Ghanaian throne chair, early 20th century. Wood (potentially mahogany) with iron studs

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Iron

Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century

H 44.75 in W 27 in D 28 in

Adolf Loose Style Chair, Second Half 20th Century, Czechoslovakia

By Adolf Loos

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Adolf Loose-style chair, probably made in the second half of the 20th century. The same chair is

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Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Adolf Loose Style Chair, Second Half 20th Century, Czechoslovakia

H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Inlaid Chippendale Style Side Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of early 20th century inlaid chippendale style side chairs Outstanding inlay work featuring

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Early 20th Century English Chippendale 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early 20th Century Inlaid Chippendale Style Side Chairs

H 44 in W 21 in D 19 in

Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

. While Carver chairs originate from America, they became widespread in Europe during the early 20th

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century

H 44.89 in W 25.6 in D 24.22 in

Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century

Located in Utrecht, NL

In Norway, cube chairs have been in use since the Middle Ages, and in the 18th and 19th centuries

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Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Wood

Traditional Norwegian Carved Kubbestol, Norway early 20th century

H 37.8 in W 23.04 in D 26.38 in

Bentwood Chair, Mundus Austria, Early 20th Century

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Herentals, BE

Bentwood chair by Mundus, early 20th century Austria Manufactured by Mundus under license of

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Bentwood Chair, Mundus Austria, Early 20th Century

H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in

Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in High Point, NC

Step back in time with this exquisite set of four Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, a

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Early 20th Century French 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of 4

H 33.9 in W 14.8 in D 17.9 in

French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century

Located in Vero Beach, FL

French Louis XV style walnut wingback Bergere chair, early 20th century Large and well

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century

H 45 in W 28 in D 29 in

Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in High Point, NC

tendencies of early Modernism. Hand-crafted in France in the early 20th century, peg joints and farmhouse

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Early 20th Century French Modern 20th Century Antique Chairs 20th Century

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Six

H 40.9 in W 18.5 in D 18.9 in

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