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Ratchet Chair

French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly
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Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
H 52 in W 29.25 in D 31 in
17th Century French Walnut Ratchet Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 17th century French walnut ratchet chair is a magnificent embodiment of historical design
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Antique 17th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency Dessin-Fournier Ratchet Back Fauteuil Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Ratchet back Fauteuil chair. Made by the iconic Dessin-Fournier group
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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Wood

Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the backrest fitted with gilt iron ratchets for multiple levels of recline, the generous seat resting
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Antique 1710s Italian Louis XIV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
By Robert Daws
Located in Dereham, GB
buttons under each arm, to recline. There is brass ratchet teeth to hold the chair back into different
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Antique 1820s English George IV Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
H 40.36 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
and fitted with hinged footrests with ratchet mechanisms, on turned, tapered reeded legs and brass
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Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
Located in New York, NY
Chair frame & legs made of walnut, its backrest with a ratchetting Mahogany bookstand flanked by sliding
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
H 34 in W 32 in D 28.75 in
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
manor house provenance and almost certainly made by Morant & Co. It retains the original iron ratchets
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Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees

Materials

Velvet

Knole Armchair, English, Morant & Co, Green Strie Velvet
By Morant & Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
introduced to match the contemporary upholstered ‘X’ chairs and stools. They were padded and upholstered
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Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. - It retains the original iron ratchets so the wings can be lowered to different heights. - The 17th
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
17th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Canapes

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Walnut

17th Century Walnut Sofa
17th Century Walnut Sofa
H 45.67 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Early 19th Century Gainsborough Armchair after Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Gainsborough mahogany armchair in the manner of Chippendale, upholstered in sage green silk damask in the traditional 19th century style with brass studding, the s...
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Antique 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
H 48 in W 23 in D 23.75 in
Four Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley
By Swirl Craft
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four wrought iron and upholstered dining chairs in a Hollywood Regency styling by Swirl Craft of Sun Valley, California. This set is in very good vintage condition wi...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gridiron made of wrought iron. To prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else on a trivet, depending on the si...
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Gridiron
17th Century French Gridiron
H 2.76 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 17th century French Louis XIII walnut stool with barley twist legs and stretchers, and newly upholstered in a wool and linen bouclé. Perfect for tucking under a console ta...
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Stools

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Bouclé, Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
H 21 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge in teak, aluminium and fabric, Netherlands, 1980s. Exceptional Dutch chaise longue. The seating of this chaise consists of teak slats that are formed in order to su...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
H 35.44 in W 77.56 in D 25.6 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Brea, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas

Materials

Linen

Gainsborough Chairs in the Chippendale manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
These handsome carved mahogany library or ‘Gainsborough’ armchairs have a gently curving back and shaped arms which have acanthus leaf carved scrolled handles and leaf carved moulded...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Faux Bamboo Paint Decorated Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 32 1/2in W: 27 1/2in D: 29in SH: 21in This vintage pair of Hollywood Regency style white paint decorated upholstered armchairs club chairs are perfect for you and yo...
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Art Deco Rosewood and Gilded Albert Fournier Dining Table
By Albert Fournier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian rosewood dining table by Albert Fournier et Cie. Gold leaf harlequin pattern on surface with brass perimeter details and brass sabots. The center seam has been closed. Eig...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XV Bergeres upholstered in Leather and woven grasscloth. The painted surfaces have quite a few layers of chippy paint, which looks wonderful. T...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Pair of Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
H 42.5 in W 29 in D 24 in
Napoleon III Style Twisted Rope Frame Ottoman
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Glamorously Chic Faux Fur Carved Rope ottoman. In the style of Parisian Upholsterer A.M.E. Fournier. Sculptural carved frame has the illusion of knotted rope. This ottoman could be u...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur

7 x Chrome Dining Chairs 1970s Hollywood Regency Modernist Vintage Table Italian
Located in London, GB
Italian chrome set of seven dining chairs in mint green satin cotton and chrome steel tubular frame. The back upholstery is covering both sides. Overall in good condition with som...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

English George II Period Leather Lounging Chair, Backstool, Walnut Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English George II period walnut, leather upholstered backstool or lounging chair of generous proportions. Acanthus leaf and shell carved cabriole legs with pad feet and fine rich lea...
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Antique 1750s English George II Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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English Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
An English Mahagony Ratchet Chair with Drop In Seat and Deep Aprons. George II Period
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Iron

English Ratchet Chair
English Ratchet Chair
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in
A Leather Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Venetian Leather Faueuil Malade with a Sliding Foot Rest, In the Style of the 17th Century. Italian, Late 19th Century
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20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

A Leather Ratchet Chair
A Leather Ratchet Chair
H 52 in W 30 in D 25 in
A mid century arm chair, balustre turned wood, ratchet back
Located in New York, NY
CON22431 A mid century arm chair in balustre turned wood with ratchet form back. The
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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Mid 19th Century Adjustable Mahogany and Brass Deckchair
Located in South Croydon, GB
A mid 19th century adjustable deck chair. In mahogany with brass mounted ratchets to alter the
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Regency Duo Angle Adjustable Bookrest Reading Table
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
English carved rosewood duo angle adjustable bookrest reading table in the Regency style on ratchet
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Adjustable Armchair in Connolly Leather
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Connolly leather. Connolly leather supply amongst others Aston Martin. The back on the chair reclines with
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Antique 1860s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century French ratchet chair with turned wood legs and stretchers, iron ratchets
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Antique 18th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Ratchet Chair
18th Century French Ratchet Chair
H 45.5 in W 25 in D 26 in
French Louis XIII Style Pair of Walnut Ratchet Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Reclining or "Ratchet" chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Period Louis XVI Rachet Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century Louis XVI wing back ratchet chair with painted wooden frame and carved base
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wingback Chairs

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Wood

Period Louis XVI Rachet Chair
Period Louis XVI Rachet Chair
H 48 in W 25.7 in D 23 in
An English Arts & Crafts Mahogany Ratchet/Recliner Chair with Adjustable Back
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly patinated English arts & crafts mahogany ratchet/recliner chair with adjustable back; the
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Early 20th Century English Lounge Chairs

French Early 20th Century Folding Campaign Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional and rare pair of French campaign chairs hand-crafted in France circa 1900. A
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Early 20th Century French Campaign Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of reclining lounge chairs attributed to Carlo Mollino
Located in Dallas, TX
frames have a ratchet function under the arms that allows the chairs to recline. These chairs are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century French adjustable ratchet recline wing chair. Recently reupholstered in vintage
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Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs

French Neoclassical Style Red Leather and Brass Reclining Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
The reclining rectangular back connected to the arms by brass and steel ratchets, with loose
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Vintage Black Ds-142 Armchair, Daybed Designed by Winfried Totzek for De Seden
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
with armrests and backrest with manually adjustable ratchet joints, black leather high quality
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Large Louis XIII Period Dark Oak and Upholstered Bergere Inclinable
Located in Atlanta, GA
all upholstered in an antique velvet face damask, the side mounted iron ratchet adjustable to 8
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Bergere Chairs

Unusual Queen Anne Walnut Reading Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Shaped carved crest above out scrolled arms over two shaped splats , with detachable ratcheted
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Armchairs

Unusual Queen Anne Walnut Reading Chair
Unusual Queen Anne Walnut Reading Chair
H 45.5 in W 30 in D 30.25 in
Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
fabric. The chairs have high backs enclosed by large wings that recline on their original wrought iron
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
H 48.82 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
A Richly-Patinated English Arts & Crafts Mahogany Recliner Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly-patinated English arts & crafts mahogany ratchet/recliner chair with adjustable back; the
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reading Library Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency period mahogany part-ebonized leather upholstered library reading chair, the U-shaped top
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Vintage Antique Industrial Victorian Claw Foot Singer Sewing Stool Stools
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
era. - Seat is height adjustable via a wonderful ratchet design, both tops are chunky and have been
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Antique Early 1900s British Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique Swedish Leather and Brass Reclining Armchair and Stool
Located in London, GB
has just come over from Sweden and I would date it to circa 1960s period. This chair and stool is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Dual Reading Stand / Adjustable Bed Table
Located in Dallas, TX
one another each with ratchet easels for a book or papers, the table top is supported from the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Late Regency Gillows Gonçalo Alves Kidney Shaped Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
frieze with a bead and reel moulding, concealing a fitted Braham lock drawer with a ratcheted leather
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Zebra Wood

Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet
By Morant & Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
-early 17th century a new form of daybed was introduced to match the contemporary upholstered ‘X’ chairs
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Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees

Materials

Velvet

17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare 17th century French oak ratchet chair with a loose down-filled cushion
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Ratchet Chair
17th Century French Ratchet Chair
H 46 in W 27 in D 36 in
17th Century French Ratchet Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 17th century French, Louis XIII period, walnut reclining armchair with a hinged back, iron cremaillere (racks) for raising and lowering the back, face carved arm extensions th...
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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Linen

17th Century French Ratchet Armchair
17th Century French Ratchet Armchair
H 46.5 in W 27.5 in D 33 in
Brizard & Young “Adjustable Industrial Chair”, circa 1900
By Brizard & Young
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important and rare iron and wood “Adjustable Industrial Chair” by Brizard & Young of San
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron, Steel

Louis XIII Period Walnut Ratchet Arm Chair, France circa 1690
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Louis XIII period walnut ratchet (reclining) armchair with turned legs and stretcher. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique French Reclining Wingback Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstered in light buff leather, with nailhead trim. The reclining ratchet mechanism, hinges, and
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Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

A French Walnut Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
A French Walnut and Leather Ratchet Chair, Directoire Style, 2nd Quarter of the 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

A French Walnut Ratchet Chair
A French Walnut Ratchet Chair
H 47 in W 24.5 in D 25.25 in
A Leather Covered Ratchet Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XIII Walnut Ratchet Chair, France, Circa 1630. Recently Upholstered in Dove Colored
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

A Leather Covered Ratchet Chair
A Leather Covered Ratchet Chair
H 49.5 in W 27 in D 24 in
19th Century LXVI Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Montecito, CA
19th Century LXVI Ratchet Wing Chair upholstered in natural French linen with nail head detail. A
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Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

19th Century LXVI Ratchet Wing Chair
19th Century LXVI Ratchet Wing Chair
H 42 in W 30 in D 24.5 in
French Ratchet Chaise Lounge
Located in Atlanta, GA
French ratchet chaise lounge
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Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs

French Ratchet Chaise Lounge
French Ratchet Chaise Lounge
H 29 in W 67 in D 27 in
18th Century LXV Ratchet Bergere
Located in Montecito, CA
A fabulous classic LXV Oak Ratchet Bergere with dark brown leather upholstery; beautifully scrolled
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Metal

18th Century LXV Ratchet Bergere
18th Century LXV Ratchet Bergere
H 49 in W 28 in D 30 in
19th Century Invalids' Chair, Stamped J. Ward
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
19th Century Invalids Chair with moveable arm rests, reclining back, gout stool on a ratchet all in
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Antique 19th Century British Chairs

Regency Mahogany and Leather Library or Reading Chair
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good Regency mahogany library or reading chair; the curved padded arms with scrolled supports above
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Adjustable Barber/ Recliining Arm Chair
Located in Bedford, NY
TURN OF CENTURY RECLINING ARM CHAIR- COULD BE BARBER CHAIR- BLACK LEATHER - WALNUT WOOD- RATCHET
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Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

French Nineteenth Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
French wing chairs which recline by means of a pair of iron ratchet mechanisms. Walnut frame with
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Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850 with Adjustable Ratchet Mechanism and Sliding
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Antique 19th Century Indian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair, c.1750
Located in New York, NY
Rare provincial Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair with adjustable steel ratchet supports
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Retro Danish Reclining Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1970s-1960s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
elegant chromed metal frame with swivel base below. The chair can also recline with a ratchet mechanism
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Invalids Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
19th century Invalids chair with moveable armrests, reclining back, gout stool on a ratchet all in
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

19th Century Invalids Chair
19th Century Invalids Chair
H 41 in W 74 in D 32 in
Reclining Chair, or Chaise de Malade
Located in New Orleans, LA
A French reclining chair, often referred to as a "chaise de malade". Here, the chair has both a
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Reclining Chair, or Chaise de Malade
Reclining Chair, or Chaise de Malade
H 47.75 in W 25 in D 29 in
Alderman's Patent Graduating Elastic Self-Adjusting Chair
By J. Alderman
Located in Glamis, Angus
from under the chair. The footrest can be used on the ratchet when in the seated position or raised
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Armchairs

A Reclining Ladderback Armchair
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
An ash ladderback armchair with rush seat. This chair is unusual for the fact that it reclines
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Iron

A Reclining Ladderback Armchair
A Reclining Ladderback Armchair
H 47 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
19th Century French Reclining Armchair
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Reclining Armchair, with iron scroll shaped ratchets that allow the chair to
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

19th Century French Reclining Armchair
19th Century French Reclining Armchair
H 48.5 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
19th Century English Oak Campaign Type Gentleman’s Travelling Shaving Box
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
age, the easel ratchet folding mechanism then resting upon the front, for the purpose of shaving, the
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Antique 1830s English Campaign More Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Oak

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Ratchet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ratchet chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A ratchet chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ratchet chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A ratchet chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Ratchet Chair?

Prices for a ratchet chair start at $2,400 and top out at $9,975 with the average selling for $6,450.

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.