18th Century and Earlier Armchairs

Original Flemish armchair in elm, 18th century.   

Pair of Louis XVI fauteuils. Elegant yet comfortable. In it's original woven velvet and silk tapestry upholstery. The pair of giltwood chairs do...

Beautiful pair of French original Directoire - Louis XVI chairs, France, 18th century. Original painted French Greenish gray with blue accents. All pegged construction, these came ou...

An “X”-frame folding chair with curved arms and legs joined by a central working pivot and standing on sled feet. In walnut with good rich color...

A pair of lacquered wood northern Chinese yoke-back chairs, Guan mao shi Hebei Province, Qing Dynasty, early 18th century Measures: H. 99.5 x W. 61 x D. 49 cm ?The back spla...

A fine and important George III design attributed to Robert Adam, circa 1775. The Adam Armchair is carved gilt-wood and upholstered in the client’s own material. Bespoke sizing, d...

"""""""""""""""""""" Short Time sale of 23 % is Over """""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Rare pair of the 18th century Regence period (French Regency) detailed carving fauteuils armchairs in walnut with the original Aubusson Tapestry. Wildlife hunting scenes animalier depicted such as what we see in the Chateau Château de Chasse. We can see a rooster attacking a fox in a trap in another cartouche we see a lion with a wild horse with the surrounding typical 18th century bucolic "Bucolique" Theme in the spirit of Jean-Honoré Fragonard , depicting garden scenes with verdure and flowers. Los Angeles Antiques...

A throne-like silhouette and a rich patina give this antique chair an air of august dignity. Built in France in the 18th Century — before the advent of electric light — the deep burnished polish and warm ruby hue of the wood would have reflected the light from candles and oil-lamps beautifully in the evenings. Visible pegs and mortises showcase the impressive craftsmanship that went into the making of this piece. The paneling of the backrest, the contoured crest and carved ears...

A very handsome 17th century Armchair soundly constructed is richly stained oak. Wonderful carving detail. The seat height is 17 1/8". A terrific accent piece.

Fine pair of 18th century French Rococo armchairs with great proportions and in their original finish with good patination. Newly upholstered. Ca 1750 France.

Pair of comfortable 1970s chairs, Italian made, in purple synthetic leather and polished chrome metal frame. These armchairs are not afraid of being damaged due to the solid structur...

Classical revival with herm finials and newly upholstered back and seat in muslin fabric. Arms with bronze finials , folding X form base.

A small 18th century Louis XV French fauteuil, or armchair, with sturdy walnut frame and fine hand carved decoration. Upholstered in 19th century petit point tapestry. Pegged constru...

This magnificent set of three French antique Louis XVI (ca 1770) gold gilded armchairs originated from the region of Avignon. These stunning original armchairs are elegant and charac...

Sublime pair of armchairs and a chair stamped Henri Jacob, round tapered legs, finely fluted, sculpted backs inside. The wood has been entirely restored and the seats are covered ...

18th Century Gustavian bucket chairs, set of four (4), giltwood, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1790 - 1800. Elegant proportions, beautif...

An 18th century, Dutch mahogany and marquetry corner chair. The shaped top rail supported by baluster turned supports, with a lovely elaborate marquetry seat raised on three turned baluster legs and a splayed back leg. This corner chair has been crafted from mahogany with floral marquetry inlaid decoration and are typical of the very best period Dutch marquetry furniture...

A large George III wing arm chair, the shaped deep-buttoned back with scrolling arms, reupholstered in distressed blue-black leather, raised on four cab...

Queen Anne armchair. Walnut wood with quality image carving on arms, apron, legs and the top piece on the back. Gently Restored "French polish" ...

The curved back with crest rail carved with a central urn, the carved down swept arms joining the seat. The seat swivels. The seat rail with guilloche carving, raised on carved taper...

Elegant caned Louis XV period walnut armchair, circa 1760. Leather armrests.

A very fine Georgian mahogany library armchair of unusually generous proportions. Exceptional features of these chairs include the tapering Greek key...

A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable....

Magnificent pair of walnut hand carved cardinal armchairs with royal antique red velvet with golden metal threats upholstery. These extraordinary la...

A two seater Thomas Chippendale design roll arm, camel back, painted settee on square legs with corner brackets. To be upholstered in the clients own material...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original early 17th century Charles I Wainscot armchair. A good early original piece, hand carved, very naïve but at the time this would ha...

Fine pair of George III giltwood armchairs, the molded oval backs over shaped arms ending in acanthus leaf and scrolled ends, ove...

A late 18th century, George III period Chippendale Cuban mahogany armchair, the shaped crest rail with carved 'c' scroll ends above the wide, carved, pierced splat and bold out scrolling arms. The padded upholstered seat raised on moulded Marlborough legs ending on bun feet united by traditional 'H' stretchers. The dimensions are: Height: 98cm (38.6in) Width: 72cm (28.3in) Depth: 49cm (19.3in) Very comfortable seating. This chair has recently been professionally reupholstered. A rather pleasing example. In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The seat has recently been professionally reupholstered and remain in good, clean condition. The antique carved armchair...

18th Century, Pair of Barocchetto Venetian Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs This refined and important pair of armchairs was made around the middle of ...

Rare double Cathedra made from walnut wood, sculpted, and inlaid, around 1500 Origin: Southern Germany Period: Late 15th Century - Early 16th Century Height: 221cm Width: 146,5cm Depth: 60,4cm Walnut wood and inlaid Good state of conservation Description: This double cathedra in walnut wood was probably intended for an abbey, according to the sculpted decor. This cathedra is made from a symmetrical aspect and is divided into three levels. The bottom level has a base sustained by six feet. In the front, the base is decorated by four sculpted elements flattened with a “napkin fold decoration”. Each of the seat rises, revealing a trunk. The intermediate level in divided by three straight and solid armrests. The lower part of the backrest has two inlaid panels with “tarsia certosina” for geometric patterns. This technique also called “inlay in the mass” consists in digging a cavity in the wood to inlay decorative elements. Those panels are framed with the “tarsia a toppo” technique. The top level is divided in two elements. The top part of the backrest has two panels, where parchment patterns frame two badges. Three pinnacles dominate the summit of the backrest. The center of the backrest is sculpted in a rectangular shape. Inside, there are two niches with biblical characters: Saint Anthony the Great and the Virgin Mary. Saint Anthony the Great: Or Antony the Ermit is a monk considered as the father of the Christian monasticism. Born around 251 in Egypt, he withdraws very early into a spirituel solitude. Divine powers are conferred to Saint Antony thanks to the exorcism of the king of Catalonia’s family. But also, the piglet’s episode, born blind. During the XI century, a hospital Order is founded under the invocation of the saint which makes him a holy thaumaturgist. His iconography appears during this period, often represented as an old man with a bear wearing a hooded bute dress, characteristic of the monks of his order, sign of poverty. Also, wearing a long coat. This bas-relief takes back all its usual attributes. - The tau: holding in his left hand, which serves as an abbot’s crook. Also embroidered on his coat. - The bell: hanging from his right hand, also known as hermits’ attribute, used to repel demons. - The book of “la règle des Antonins”: sign of the diffusion of the Faith and the precepts of the Order. - The pig: first, from the piglet’s episode. Then he often is linked to demons, and has another function here: he represents firefighting, coming from the fact that his meat could cure ill people from ergot poisoning. In Italie, he’s known as “Antonio del porco”. - Flames: are associated to the French name of the ergot poisoning (“le feu saint Antoine”: Saint Anthony fire). This attribute is emerging during the XVI century. Furthermore, a nimbus crowns the hermit. The two olive branches symbolize peace. We can see resilience and the pain of the saint who bares the disease of humanity. The Virgin of the Apocalypse: Saint Antony is looking at the Woman of the Apocalypse. This biblical character appears in the twelfth chapter, described by Saint John. Theologians have recognized the appearance of the Virgin even though there are differences for this identification. As a matter of facts, to some, this figure could be the New Eve holding the New Adam in her arms. Other iconographic representations, such as the Immaculate Conception or the Assumption, use the Woman of the Apocalypse attributes. In fact, the Virgin is crowned by angels, holding the Christ. This representation of the Virgin of the Apocalypse is being formed during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. This iconography takes it rises during the XVI century. In our cathedra, the Virgin is standing up, wrapped in a long flowing drape falling down her feet. The collar of her tunic is decorated with embroidery and brocades. Mary is wearing her hair down, framing a calm and benevolent face, looking down. Two angels are crowning her, with gemstones. She seems to be holding a Christ gesticulating. The baby Jesus hangs on Mary’s neck. Finally, the Virgin is resting on a moon cross. The moon symbolizes the frontier between the incorruptible world and the corruptible one, which in the ancient tradition, used to be under the moon. And so, the Virgin seems incorruptible. Literature • RÉAU, Louis, Iconographie de l’Art Chrétien...

The most exquisitely shaped oval-back Wood & Hogan upholstered armchair. The subtle convolution of the curved back, with its delicate foliage carvings, could have been fashioned only...

Lovely small Louis XVI "Bergère" armchair with cream silk upholstery and original wood paint in beige and light blue. Fluted legs and typical decoration in Louis XVI the style with r...

This antique Italian Rococo 17th century throne armchair sourced in a palazzo in Rome, features swirls, curls and foliate motif richly hand carved...

A early 18th century walnut French wingback armchair. This Louis XIV model is also known as Os de Mouton or 'Sheepclaw feet'. The shape of the feet were a provincial take on the gild...

Impressive and fully original Renaissance Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut, it looks simply stunning. The backrail, the armrests star...

Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...

An unusual circa 1780 Italian Neapolitan Louis XVI style fauteuil or open-armchair of large "Palazzo" scale having acanthus and lambs-tongue carved fruitwood frame in original 'creme...

Armchair with arms of the seventeenth century in walnut covered with striped velvet. Good condition of tapestry. Some grafts and old restorations. Dimension height 90 cm for a width ...

Fine pair of George III mahogany armchairs, the oval backs with fluted surrounds, the arms with scroll carved florish over shaped ...

Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut armchair Origin : Italy Period : 16th century Dimensions: Height: 114 cm Seat height: 52 cm Widt...

A French Louis XV Fauteuil A La Reine in fruitwood. Beautifully carved with a good patina, newly upholstered in a stone coloured textured silk.

Fabulous hand carved armchair with Figures carved on each arm post. Detailed and all mortise and tenon construction with wood pegs locking it tightly together. Flat back panel with a...

Beautiful renaissance carved walnut armchair Origin : Italy Period : 16th century Dimensions : Height : 111,5 cm Seat height : 52 cm ...

Newly upholstered with silk velvet and Luigi Bevilacqua fabric. Comfortable.

English William and Mary period walnut lounging chair. This handsome tall backed chair has carved scroll arms, beautifully turned legs, front stretcher and "H" stretchers. The back h...

Of very generous scale with arched upholstered back joined by leaf carved down swept arms ,upholstered seat and raised on carved cabriole legs ending on scroll feet. Clever and convi...

A charismatic 18th century Welsh walnut armchair with a tall paneled back with a wide crestrail, beautifully worn curved arms without-turned ends, a wide s...

Pair of 18th Century Stockholm-made armchairs with carved backs. With deep seats, cabriolet legs and beautifully upholstered Belgium linen seats. Re-painted in a typical white paint.

Having an arched backrest with flared wings, the long descending arms with carved handles and raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used ...

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- Good original condition with minor signs of use. - Wool upholstery with some signs of use.

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare original 18th century Northern English hand carved from solid oak Wainscot armchair circa 1720 A highly decorative and original piece ...

English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms, removable seat cushion, shell and floral carved knees, and termin...

A good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough library armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely example of an early-George III Gainsborough armchair in the sophisticated Chinese taste of the period. With well-executed blind-fret carving to the square legs and arm supports. Note the unusual treatment of the gently-outswept padded arms. Furthermore there is subtle shaping to the top of the back. The 'H' stretcher with pierced Gothick (or 'Gothic') carving. Professionally upholstered to a high standard and overstuffed in a neutral soft velvet, with float buttons and close nailed. Raised on old brass castors. Lovely, rich, old colour and patina. In excellent condition with a sturdy frame throughout. These Georgian library armchairs are sometimes also known as Martha Washington chairs...

having a slanting rectangular backrest and tight seat upholstered in antique leather and trimmed in cast brass nailheads, the chair retaining its antique ebonized finish, with slight...

Armchair circa 1960 attributed to Steiner. Coating to change.

Elegant caned Louis XV period walnut armchair, circa 1760. Leather armrests.

The Dining Table ME 511 was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The pieces are made of Rosewood and iron structures. The highligh ...