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't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Side Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a very rare pair of 't Woonhuys Amsterdam side chairs in very desirable patinated cognac
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Antique High Victorian New England T-Back Maple Chair in very good antique condition
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique T Back Chair

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Maple

T E Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. An Aesthetic Movement walnut high back chair.
By Thomas Edwards, Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Thomas Edward Collcutt for Collinson & Lock. A fine quality Aesthetic Movement Walnut high back
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique T Back Chair

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Walnut

Antique American Oak T-Back Dining Chairs w/ Leather Seats Set of Six Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique Circa 1900 American Oak "T Back" Dining Chairs with Leather Seats. Mission / Arts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

17th Century Oak Lancashire Side Chair/ Back stool.
Located in Skipton, GB
A 17th Century oak backstool from the South Lancashire/ North Cheshire region. Having a shaped and carved crest, a panel carved with a central daisy flanked by styilsed tulips. The u...
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Paint Decorated Cane Back French Louis XVI Chairs, Circa 1860s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary Description Carved wood. Cane back
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique T Back Chair

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Cane, Walnut

Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very, very rare size of bergere chairs! These chairs are only 32 tall x 24 wide x 23 deep
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique T Back Chair

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Walnut

Tall Back Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Bergère Wing Chair, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bergère or wing chair. The chair is in good condition with a fantastic frame and measures 48" height x 28
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique T Back Chair

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Walnut

Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in GB
wouldn’t recommend using it as an actual chair, the back feels way to high for that Dimensions
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1880s Burmese Victorian Antique T Back Chair

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Hardwood

Pair of Tall Back French Country carved Louis XV Side Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of chairs in good condition. The chairs measure 42.75 tall x 21 wide x
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1920s French Louis XV Antique T Back Chair

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Walnut

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School high back chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Very rare highback chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander & sons, 1924. One of the signature designs by
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique T Back Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Set of Four 19th Century Windsor Wheel Back Kitchen Chairs in Solid Elm Tree
By Welters of Wycombe
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Windsor chairs. The "back wheel" edition. Very solid and elegant at the same time
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Elm

Stamped circa 1815 Jennens & Bettridge Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Regency Chair
By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge
Located in GB
& Bettridge LTD Birmingham ebonised gold leaf painted occasional bergere chair A very good looking well
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1810s English Regency Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Pine

SIX ANTIQUE ORNATELY CARVED STEEPLE BACK WALNUT GOTHIC REVIVAL DiNING CHAIRS
Located in GB
original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak dining chairs. Please note the delivery fee listed is just
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of Four
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Art Nouveau or Art Deco set of four dining chairs with shield shaped backs and lots of
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique T Back Chair

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Fabric, Wood

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original wrought iron swivel
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1880s English High Victorian Antique T Back Chair

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Leather, Oak

4 Antique Cushman Colonial Creation Fairfield Maple Dining Arm Side Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Cushman Colonial Creations dining chairs. Crafted from maple featuring slatted backs
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Maple

" Klismos"chair, 19th century
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Klismos" chair Mahogany, Of unusual design, the chair has a curved back attached to the seat by a
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Wood

" Klismos"chair, 19th century
" Klismos"chair, 19th century
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 25.99 in
Lovely Suite of Six circa 1860 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Dutch circa 1860 Ladder back
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1860s Danish High Victorian Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

19th Century Orkney Island Chair
Located in Austin, TX
. Function and Symbolism: --Fireside Companion: Picture this chair nestled by a hearth, its straw back
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Early 1900s Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Straw, Wood

19th Century Orkney Island Chair
19th Century Orkney Island Chair
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H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unbelievably strong for years. Antique French Country hand caned seat, walnut chair. Has a banister back
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique T Back Chair

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Wood

Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
H 32 in W 17.25 in D 17 in
Four 17th Century Yorkshire Chairs/ Backstools.
Located in Skipton, GB
front stretchers. The shaped back crests with carved scrolls, central flower heads and acorn pendants
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Late 17th Century Antique T Back Chair

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Oak

Four 17th Century Yorkshire Chairs/ Backstools.
Four 17th Century Yorkshire Chairs/ Backstools.
H 42.13 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
the era's charm and a modern sensibility. The chair's high back is punctuated with slender spindles
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Late 19th Century French Antique T Back Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Curved Children's Rocking Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th-century rocking chair, a timeless piece made of rich, dark solid wood. The petite size is
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Late 19th Century French Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Georgian 18th Century Pair Of Side Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany , Georgian, Hepplewhite Period Side Chairs, Having
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique T Back Chair

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Mahogany

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These chairs are large and super
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1880s Italian High Victorian Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set Of 8 Georgian Spindleback Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
overall seat and back heights We have ensured we quote the measurements of the tallest chairs in case
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique T Back Chair

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Ash, Elm

A 16th CENTURY OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR DATED 1539
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An absolutely stunning example of an early oak Wainscot chair, the carved foliate and scroll top
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16th Century English Tudor Antique T Back Chair

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Wood, Oak

Set Of 10 Georgian Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Kitchen Dining Chairs Having Rare Ears To Shaped Top Rail Of Double Row Spindlebacks, Over Rushed Seats
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique T Back Chair

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Ash, Elm

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This mahogany wheel chair has a padded back, arms and seat, reupholstered in deep buttoned blue
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1850s English Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Brass

Ghanaian wood, iron, and cowhide chair, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
the style of the chair and the metal forged symbol on the back are clearly Ghanaian; the chair was
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique T Back Chair

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Iron

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A mahogany reading chair After a design by Thomas Sheraton Of most striking design, the
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19th Century English Georgian Antique T Back Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
! It is SO AWESOME!!! These chairs date back to the 18th & 19th Century when cockfighting was a legal
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique T Back Chair

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Rope, Maple

Heywood Wakefield Natural Wicker Divan or Photographer's Chair circa 1900
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
arm, two back panels that are closely woven at the top and a latticework design at the bottom. Set-in
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Wicker

Reanaissance Revival Hand-Carved Chair with Embossed Leather 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
Chair in carved beech and embossed leather seat and back, circa 1850. The coat of arms embossed at
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Dutch Arts & Crafts Chairs by W. Kuyper, The Netherlands 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
impression. The lower part of the chairs have plenty to offer as well, with wooden side panels and stretchers
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1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique T Back Chair

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Rush, Wood

Lovely Hardwood Hand Carved Anglo Indian Burmese Chair with Floral Detailing
Located in GB
chair The condition is good, it has been restored to include having the frames checked, glued and
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19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique T Back Chair

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Hardwood

1800s Antique Leather, (6) French Henri II Style, Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
style walnut dining chairs, early 20th c., carved top rail, spindle gallery, leather upholstered back
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19th Century European Other Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Beautiful Antique Victorian Hall Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
hall chair with upholstered seat and back raised on spiral turned supports . Circa 1830-1850 Don't
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique T Back Chair

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Oak

Beautiful Antique Victorian Hall Chair
Beautiful Antique Victorian Hall Chair
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Small Art Deco style club chair
Located in TILBURG, NL
number 34. The back of the chair is wider then the front. Back measures: 63,8cm, front 62,3cm. The seat
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique T Back Chair

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Velvet, Walnut

Small Art Deco style club chair
Small Art Deco style club chair
H 24.81 in W 25.12 in D 24.34 in
Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
commode cover cane and wood chair. This is a historical piece and below is the proper information on it
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique T Back Chair

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Hardwood

Queen Anne Eclectic Set, Unique Set of Six chairs, Each in Different Design
By George Hepplewhite, Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set of 6 Queen Anne chairs. Made of eight different style of chairs. This group was
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19th Century English Georgian Antique T Back Chair

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Cherry, Walnut

Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo for the Century Guild. An Important Art Nouveau Chair
By Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
Located in London, GB
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942), a highly important oak chair, with an Art Nouveau floral back
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1880s English Art Nouveau Antique T Back Chair

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Oak

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
chairs have the entire backs carved out of one piece and these backs still looks as stunning as they did
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique T Back Chair

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Wood

Beautiful Antique Victorian Walnut Lady’s Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Antique Victorian mahogany ladies chair boasting a lovely shaped back, serpentine front
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique T Back Chair

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Walnut

20th Century American Vintage "Prairie School" Throne Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair that is truly fit for a king. Throne-like in scale, this high-backed seat exhibits exquisite
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Early 20th Century American Prairie School Antique T Back Chair

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Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

Beautiful Victorian Walnut Showframe Lady’s Salon Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
This is a classic Victorian, antique salon lady’s chair dating to the mid 19th century, c.1840
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique T Back Chair

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite English Regency side chairs exemplify the elegance and refinement of the Regency
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1820s English Regency Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair Scandinavian 1920s Solid Wenge Modernist Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and exquisite pair of hand-crafted Scandinavian Modernist/Art Deco club lounge chairs, circa
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique T Back Chair

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Wenge

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of Italian 19th century heavily carved Sgabello side chairs. The entire front surface
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Chair, Cherry Wood and Ink, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant and rare Biedermeier chair from South Germany around 1820. Cherry wood veneered and solid
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1820s French Biedermeier Antique T Back Chair

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Paint, Cherry

French Romanesque Revival Oak Hall Seats or Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Kinderhook, NY
or chairs of architectural form and solid oak construction having double arch carved backs above deep
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Early 20th Century French Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of Empire Style Bergères Chairs with Gondola Shape Backrest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Enhance your interior with this stunning pair of Empire-style Bergères chairs dating back to the
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique T Back Chair

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Cane, Wood

Bauhaus Oak Bentwood Chairs Attributed to Thonet #18 Café Chair Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
many knockoffs through the years. It was the first chair where the seat and back insert were directly
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
gorgeous sofa and chair comprised of rattan frames and wraps, the sofa has 3 loose seat and 3 loose back
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Metal

Mated Pair Similarly Upholstered French Carved Walnut Louis Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Upholstered seats and back. With cushions. One chair measures 34 3/4" h x 28 1/4" w x 31" d. Seat height 20
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1920s French Louis XV Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
in the full wash back and French polish, nothing you wouldn’t expect from an extremely tactile chair
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Wood, Beech

Beautiful Victorian 6 Oak Dining Chairs
By Jacobean
Located in Crawley, GB
dining chairs the seats and backs upholstered in red material and filled with horse hair . We date this
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1850s British Jacobean Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Victorian 6 Oak Dining Chairs
Beautiful Victorian 6 Oak Dining Chairs
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Finest Quality Waring & Gillows Side Bedroom Chairs Part of Large Suite
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
inlaid side occasional or bedroom chairs which are part of a large suite. This piece is part of a
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique T Back Chair

Materials

Walnut

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Antique T Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique t back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every antique t back chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique t back chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique t back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique t back chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Axel Einar Hjorth and Josef Hoffmann produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique T Back Chair?

Prices for an antique t back chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $90,672, while the average can fetch as much as $2,963.

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.

Questions About Antique T Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    The best chairs to prevent lower back pain are the Steelcase lamp chair, the Humanscale Freedom chair, and the Herman Miller Aeron chair. If you're shopping for a chair that will help with lower back pain, there is a variety of chairs that will meet your needs on 1stDibs.