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Regency Rosewood Stools

A late Regency Rosewood stool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency Rosewood stool, of long rectangular form, the turned tapering legs terminating in
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Antique 1810s English Regency Stools

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Leather, Rosewood

A late Regency Rosewood stool
A late Regency Rosewood stool
H 17 in W 51.5 in D 21 in
Regency Rosewood Duet Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late Regency Period, 19th Century, Rosewood Duet Stool, Or Piano Stool, Having
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Duet Stool
Regency Rosewood Duet Stool
H 19.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Regency Rosewood X Stool
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A large late Regency / Early Victorian rosewood X stool of a good original colour and patina
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Antique Early 19th Century English Rococo Stools

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood X Stool
Regency Rosewood X Stool
H 18.5 in W 30.75 in D 21.5 in
Regency Antique Simulated Rosewood Gilt Lined X Frame Stool
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautifully drawn Regency simulated rosewood, decorated and gilt lined x-frame stool in the
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Beech

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
. wide and 16 1/2in. deep. Opened, 36in. high and 49in. wide. Rooms organized during the Regency period
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

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Brass

Antique Regency circa 1815 Brown Leather Hardwood Lion's Hairy Paw Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, totally original circa 1810-1820 Regency brown
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Antique 1810s English Regency Footstools

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Leather, Hardwood

Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare original Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood height
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

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Wood, Beech

Early 19th Century Armchair attributed to Gillows
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th century Regency, George IV period open armchair, attributed to Gillows of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Oval Double Curule Benches, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe and Son
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oval double Curule benches, circa 1835 New York, possibly Duncan Phyfe and Son Rosewood
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Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Benches

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Mahogany

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19th century rosewood sofa table
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very good quality rosewood and brass inlayed sofa table with amboyna banding in the top surface . It also has superb brass cast feet and casters the brass inlay is top...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Sofa Tables

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Rosewood

19th century rosewood sofa table
19th century rosewood sofa table
H 27.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design. Featuring a beautiful white-distressed wooden...
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair (set of 2) benches in Louis XVI style. Frame in white-painted wood, seats newly upholstered with striped linen blend in shades of green (Forest Green) from Colefax & Fowler. R...
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Early 20th Century Danish Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted
Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted
H 20.08 in W 45.28 in D 15.75 in
Whimsical pair of Chinese Elephant Benches
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical pair of painted and gilt, Chinese carved wood elephant benches fitted with glass eyes.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Benches

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Paint, Wood

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE 1920 FULLY COIL SPRUNG BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of original circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully coil sprung, hand dyed sadd...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Ipswich LNER Mr Pickwick The Ancient House
By Fred Taylor
Located in London, GB
Original vintage LNER train travel poster for Ipswich featuring stunning artwork by the notable painter and poster artist Fred Taylor (1875-1963) titled Mr. Pickwick The Ancient Hous...
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Vintage 1920s British Posters

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Paper

Pair of neo classical Style Benches
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neo classical style curule form beech wood benches, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches

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Fabric, Foam, Beech

Pair of neo classical Style Benches
Pair of neo classical Style Benches
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
By Paul McCobb
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb 'X' Base Stools / Benches
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAiRS
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs made in the Howa...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches circa 1890. Good quality rustic pair of Swedish painted benches made in pine.  These almost certainly would have been on rail station or so...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches

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Pine

Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
Pair of Scandinavian painted pine benches
H 35.25 in W 104 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Boho Distressed French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible pair of vintage Boho club chairs. Chic 1920s French Art Deco in a distressed leather upholstery. A caramel colored mohair cushion. A nailhead trim adds to the charm. Ac...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Large Regency rosewood slipper chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is an exceptional regency period rosewood slipper chair with the most incredible design. The barley twist supports lift the chair beautifully and the bold geometric carved frame...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chairs

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Rosewood

Large Regency rosewood slipper chair
Large Regency rosewood slipper chair
H 42.13 in W 23.23 in D 28.75 in
Antique Johnson Furniture Co. French Marquetry Satinwood & Rosewood Sideboard
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique French style sideboard by Johnson Furniture Co. offers rosewood and satinwood constructi...
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Early 20th Century Buffets

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Pair of Antique Swedish Art Deco Barrel Club Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Barrel club chairs, built with a curved back, long legs, and a rolled arms. Restored by our team of craftsmen while maintaining the vintage integrity of the ...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs

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Muslin, Birch

20th Century Black French Art Deco Pair of Vintage Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French pair of stunning Art Deco club chairs with black linen upholstery. The frame is made of hand crafted tinted Birchwood, in good condition. Minor stain on one of the c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Linen, Upholstery, Beech

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Regency Rosewood Stool
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency rosewood stool on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Stool
Regency Rosewood Stool
H 17 in W 36 in D 24 in
Regency Rosewood X-Stretchered Stool
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Regency rosewood X- stretchered stool with rosette decorations, measures: 22" W x 20" D x 16" H.
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Antique 1820s English Regency Stools

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Upholstery, Rosewood

19th Century Music Stool, Regency Period, Carved Rosewood and Steel
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Regency period rosewood music stool to designs by George Smith. The adjustable seat
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Steel, Ormolu

Regency Rosewood Bobbin Foot Stool with Leather Seat, circa 1830
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Good quality Regency bobbin leg stool, covered in good quality leather with buttoning and nailed
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Antique 1820s British George IV Stools

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Rosewood

Pair of Simulated Rosewood Stools
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Here we have an unusual pair of simulated rosewood stools, standing on swept legs with ring turned
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Vintage 1930s British Regency Stools

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Beech, Mahogany

Pair of Simulated Rosewood Stools
Pair of Simulated Rosewood Stools
H 23 in W 45 in D 16.5 in
An English Regency period footstool in Rosewood.
Located in Miami, FL
An English Regency period footstool in Rosewood. Can be used as a coffee or supper table when using
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

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Rosewood

Pair of Regency Simulated Rosewood and Cane Window Seats
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Pair of Regency simulated rosewood and cane window seats. Each seat standing on four swept legs
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Antique Early 1800s British Regency Stools

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Piano Music Stool Attributable to George Smith, circa 1830.
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
Smith, 1786-1826. A parcel-gilt adjustable piano music stool in rosewood.
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Antique 1820s English Regency Stools

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Upholstery, Rosewood, Giltwood

Antique Pair of Regency Rosewood Stools
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful And Fine Quality Pair Of Regency Period Rosewood Stools Having Attractive Tapestry
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Antique Early 19th Century English Stools

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
-turned center spindles made of rosewood and sap-lined rosewood connecting the legs of the stool.
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Antique Early 19th Century Stools

Antique Regency Rosewood X Framed Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Regency Period Rosewood Stool Raised On Elegant X Framed Supports United By
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

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Rosewood

English Regency Period X-Frame Carved Upholstered Rosewood Stool
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period rosewood carved X-frame stool with turned cross stretcher, saddle seat and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Antique Dressing Stool, Rosewood, Olive Green Cloth, English, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dressing stool in rosewood with an olive green velour cloth. An English foot
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Antique Piano Stool Rosewood Music, Regency, Adjustable, Needlepoint, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique piano stool. An English, rosewood, height adjustable music stool with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Regency Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Regency faux rosewood and parcel gilt stool with crest of arms emblem
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

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Wood

Regency Stool
Regency Stool
H 17.25 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Rosewood Stools
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF REGENCY ROSEWOOD X-FRAME STOOLS, CIRCA 1810.
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Stools

Pair of Rosewood Stools
Pair of Rosewood Stools
H 15 in W 17 in D 15 in
19th Century Pair of Rosewood x Frame Stools
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality pair of mid 19th century rosewood Stools having square upholstered seats over
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

LATE REGENCY Large Square X-Framed Stool C. 1840 Upholstered in Natural Linen
Located in Somerton, GB
A large late Regency X-framed English stool, circa 1840. The large squared top upholstered in
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Antique 1840s English Regency Stools

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Linen, Rosewood

Antique Music Stool, English, Adjustable, Piano, Recital, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique music stool. An English, rosewood adjustable piano recital stool, dating to the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Stools

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Wood

Early 19th Century English Rosewood X-Leg Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
The early 19th century Regency bench in rosewood with upholstered seat, carved X-legs with scrolls
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Antique Leather Banquette Stool, William IV, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique William IV mahogany and leather banquette or stool, circa 1835 in date
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Antique 1830s English William IV Stools

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Decorative Ormolu Mounted French Empire Duet Stool 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French Empire mahogany duet stool, circa 1830 in
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Antique 1830s French Empire Stools

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Mahogany

Regency Needlewood and Rosewood Stool
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Early 19th century English pouf covered with a hand embroidered needlework fabric. The completely hand embroidered fabric shows trees with flowers and deers on a pale pink hand embro...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Ottomans and Poufs

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Mahogany

Regency Needlewood and Rosewood Stool
Regency Needlewood and Rosewood Stool
H 15.75 in W 24.41 in L 15.75 in
An octagonal Regency rosewood card box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An octagonal Regency rosewood card box, the hinged lid with a central cartouche showing a classical
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Pair of Regency Stools
Located in Charleston, SC
A nicely carved pair of rosewood foot stools.
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Antique 19th Century English Footstools

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Rosewood, Upholstery

Pair of Regency Stools
Pair of Regency Stools
H 6 in W 14.75 in D 10 in
Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Table Eight Regency Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very rare opportunity to own an antique English Regency dining room table in the manner of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Sets

Grained English Regency Style Curule Form Window Seat or Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
Faux grained, probably to resemble a rosewood finish with pronounced scrolls. Drop seat makes for
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Early 20th Century English Regency Benches

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Wood

Antique Pair of Regency Hardwood Round Footstools Silk Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very nice early pair of Regency Rosewood footstools with silk
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Footstools

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Silk, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Table Eight Regency Chairs
Located in London, GB
1850 in date, and a set of eight English antique Regency dining chairs, circa 1820 in date. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Sets

Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Table Eight Balloon Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very rare opportunity to own an antique English Regency dining room table in the manner of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Sets

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble, Jean Gillon, 1968, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, in solid Rosewood and Marble designed by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Walnut Case Cube Baughman Style Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California bar stools and a Jorge Zalszupin rosewood desk.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Twin Base Dining Table & 12 Chairs, 19th Century
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
in date and a set of twelve Regency period mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Regency Rosewood X-Frame Stool
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An exceptional late Regency rosewood stool: handome finely carved scrolled ends, larger size than
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood X-Frame Stool
Regency Rosewood X-Frame Stool
H 17.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
English Regency 1840s Rosewood Stool with Curule Style Base and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency rosewood stool from the 19th century, with Curule style base and new upholstery
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Stools

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Fine, Georgian, Regency Period, STOOL, Reeded, Rosewood, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an elegant, fine quality STOOL from the English, Early Regency Period, circa 1820, late
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools

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Fabric, Rosewood

Regency Period, FOOT STOOL, Rosewood, William IV, circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A Fine quality English foot stool from the William 1V th. Regency period made from Rosewood The
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Footstools

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Fabric, Rosewood

Regency Period, FOOT STOOL, Rosewood, William IV, circa 1830
Regency Period, FOOT STOOL, Rosewood, William IV, circa 1830
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H 3.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.88 in
Regency Rosewood X-Frame Stool
Located in Salisbury, GB
Regency rosewood X-Frame Stool with turned stretcher and upholstered seat.
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

 Regency Rosewood X-Frame Stool
 Regency Rosewood X-Frame Stool
H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Long Stool Newly Upholstered
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Fully restored and re upholstered Regency rosewood long stool or bench, finished with antiqued
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Antique 1820s English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Regency Simulated Rosewood Revolving Adjustable Music Stool
Located in London, west Sussex
This beautiful Regency simulated rosewood revolving adjustable music stool features a green hide
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of late Regency rosewood foot stools
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of late Regency rosewood foot stools, each upholstered with leopard velvet and black trim, on
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Regency Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
William IV rosewood stool
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

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Wood, Leather

Regency Stool
Regency Stool
H 22 in W 18 in D 18 in
English Regency Concave Stool with Tufted Leather Top
Located in Natchez, MS
English regency stool with paneled concave sides and tufted leather top that opens for a storage
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Pair of Regency Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Regency period English stools, in rosewood, with elegant turned legs and newly upholstered
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Pair of Regency Stool
Pair of Regency Stool
H 18.5 in Dm 16 in
A Fine Pair of Regency Simulated Rosewood and Parcel-Gilt Stools
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each with scrolled rectangular seat terminating in gilt-metal rosettes. The seats covered in later gros and petit point needlework. The seats on reeded x-frame supports tied with par...
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Antique 19th Century British Stools

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Wood

Regency Window Seat
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency period rosewood window seat with scrolling ends and raised on sabre legs which
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Antique 1810s English Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Regency Window Seat
Regency Window Seat
H 24.75 in W 56.25 in D 15.25 in
Regency Rosewood Desk Chair/Piano Stool
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Regency rosewood piano stool/desk chair the high raised back having lyre shaped splat, the circular
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Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Rosewood

William IV Rosewood Foot Stool
Located in Millbrook, NY
Nice English Rosewood Foot Stool. Upholstered top over a concave Rosewood base resting on bun feet
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Antique 19th Century Regency Footstools

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Rosewood, Upholstery

William IV Rosewood Foot Stool
William IV Rosewood Foot Stool
H 8 in W 16 in D 14 in
Rosewood Classical Piano Stool or Dressing Table Seat, England, circa 1820
Located in Providence, RI
This is an exceptional music stool is in perfect condition throughout. The lyre is exceptionally
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Swivel Chairs

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Brass

Rare Regency Rio Rosewood Cushion Seat Bench in the manner of Gillows
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The highly figured rio rosewood veneers to the frame have been well chosen and the stool has finely
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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Regency Style, Broadwood Grand Piano with an Inlaid Satinwood Case
By Broadwood & Sons
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An 1898, Broadwood grand piano with a polished, satinwood case, delicately inlaid with rosewood
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Antique Late 19th Century English Musical Instruments

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Satinwood

Pair of George III Window Seats
Located in London, GB
fluted legs, headed by paterae and foliage. Rosewood was a popular and expensive wood in Regency
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Benches

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Rosewood

Pair of George III Window Seats
Pair of George III Window Seats
H 27.17 in W 46.07 in D 16.15 in
Regency Period Long Rosewood Stool
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Regency period long rosewood stool, the shaped "X" supports joined with a finely turned stretcher
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Stools

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Rosewood

Regency Period Long Rosewood Stool
Regency Period Long Rosewood Stool
H 15 in W 39 in D 17 in
Regency Period Faux Rosewood and Parcel Gilt X - Framed Upholstered Stool
Located in South Croydon, GB
An elegant faux rosewood and parcel gilt X - framed upholstered stool with inset brass paterae and
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Antique 1810s English Regency Stools

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Giltwood

Regency Period Faux Rosewood Window Seat
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Regency period faux rosewood window seat or stool with fine English gilt bronze mounts. RR.
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Benches

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Rosewood

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Regency Rosewood Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of regency rosewood stools available for sale. The range of distinct regency rosewood stools — often made from wood, rosewood and fabric — can elevate any home. Regency rosewood stools made by Regency designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Regency Rosewood Stools?

Prices for regency rosewood stools start at $482 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $2,126.

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.

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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.

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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.