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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pair Antique 17th Century William & Mary Oak Joined Back Stools Side Chairs 1690
Located in Portland, OR
A true pair of late 17th century William & Mary period oak joined back stools/side chairs, circa 1690. A rare pair of original late 1600's chairs from the joint reign of King William...
Category

English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century, Charles II, Joined Oak Box Settle, England, Circa 1660
Located in Leominster, GB
The quadruple-panelled back with stylized fleur-de-lys carved top-rail, the downswept open-arms on column-turned front supports, embracing a hinged boarded seat, over a quadruple-pan...
Category

British Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain who wassupplier to the Queen probably circa 1780
Category

French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

17th Century, James I, Joined Oak Wainscot, England, Circa 1603 - 1625
Located in Leominster, GB
The nulled arched crest rail above a gadrooned frieze, with applied split mouldings and scroll ears, the back with a central panel carved with an urn issuing flowers within an arch w...
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British Elizabethan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swiss alp escabelle AD 1784 B35
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle monogram AD and dated 1784 B35
Category

Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Childs High Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crest rail over a pierced splat, drop in seat, square legs and stretcher and foot rest. Raised on a base with square section legs.
Category

English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

16th Century, Renaissance Walnut Caquetoire Chair, Circa 1570
Located in Leominster, GB
The tall narrow rectangular back with moulded panel, the horizontal or flat arms typically angled to the centre and raised on four baluster and reel turned supports, two of which ext...
Category

French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swiss alp escabelle B32
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B32
Category

Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.
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American Adirondack Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Swiss alp escabelle IHL B11
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle IHL B11
Category

Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

17th Century Quaker Style Chair
Located in Middletown, MD
This is a truly rare opportunity to own an authentic one-of-a-kind piece of worldly history. Originating from the picturesque rolling countryside of Lancashire, England circa 1650-1670 and brought to North America in the late 17th century settling...
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English Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Norton, MA
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Armchair with carved knees and claw-and-ball feet, and a pierced vasiform backsplat, a large size chair and very comfortable for seating. ht. 40, w...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Located in Norton, MA
Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, 18th century, height 37 1/2 inches, seat height 18 inches.
Category

English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

1700's Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
If these two chairs could speak, the history they might share. These rare and very early chairs are hand-carved and constructed in a refined primitive country design, reflective of the era. Utilizing a stunning, rich maple, the top rails and cross rails flow with ribbon designs for a touch of elegance. The backs of these chairs are more delicate than others of this period and style. Higher, thinner rails and styles found in these chair backs, mixed with the heavy squared legs and wide band stretchers make these an impressive example of an Early American country chair...
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American Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Maple

Antique Italian escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Antique Italian escabelle with nice sculpture 17 th century
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Victorian Hand-Carved Chairs - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning pair of Victorian hand-carved walnut ladies chairs are nothing short of breathtaking when you see them in an environment. They've spent the last 50 years of their lives...
Category

Unknown Early Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French 18th Century Hall Chairs, Covered in Antique Damask
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in France, these 18th-century hall chairs are notable for their wonderful carved frames, elegant damask upholstery and pyramid-shaped nailhead trim. This go-anywhere pair ...
Category

French Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

IMPORTANT PAIR OF LOUIS XV CHAIRS French, from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF LOUIS XV CHAIRS French, from the 18th Century in walnut wood, with carvings representing vegetal motifs. Straw backs and seats. Defects and traces of polychromy. D...
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English Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

IMPORTANT PAIR OF JORGE II CHAIRS From the 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF JORGE II CHAIRS From the 18th century in Japanese lacquer, decorated with chinoiserie, figure and bird. Straw back and seat. Defects of the age Dim.: 90 x 47 x 43 ...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Green-Painted Armchairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style Green-Painted Armchairs, two associated, one in the French Louis XVI taste with carved crest rail above an upholstered back with down swept acanthus carved arms a...
Category

Unknown Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm by master craftsman Melker Falkberg (1746 - 1822). Stamped with Stockholm chairmaker's seal and maker signature. Scraped to their...
Category

Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Qing Dynasty Yoke-back Chinese Elm chairs
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of large elm Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) yoke back chairs, with bespoke cushions made from antique Kilim fabric.
Category

Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Elm

Three richly carved Gustavian side chairs, 18th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Three richly carved Gustavian side chairs, 18th Century.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Mahogany, Silk Please note that th...
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French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Pair of French Late 18th Century Carved & Original Painted Directoire Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of French late eighteenth century with their original patina dating from Directoire period circa 1790. Recently reupholstered in a grey/beige linen fabric. The fra...
Category

French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of 12 French 18th Century Ivory Painted Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of 12 French ivory painted chairs with gold color precious silk velvet upholstery in very good condition. 6 chairs are original 18' century and 6 are made in the 20' cent...
Category

French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Walnut Rococo Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of fine period 18th Century Walnut Rococo side chairs, likely Dutch, with rush seats, having shaped yoke crests with evidence of earlier, likely crest, carving over woven rush s...
Category

Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This lovely country farm oak lambing chair was found in Wales, UK. From the 17th to the 19th century, these chairs were commonplace in British farmhouses...
Category

British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Louis XVI Oak Bergere
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI carved oak bergere. Circa 1780. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Chippendale period carved mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany Armchair having acanthus carved toprail with Gothic splat above setback scroll end arms with moulded supports, supported on square legs...
Category

English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood. An imposing large armchair with a wide and comfortable seat. Very linear characterized b...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood. An imposing large armchair with a wide and comfortable seat. Very linear characterized b...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo chair with embossed carvings, original surface and great shape. ca 1770 Sweden.
Category

Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 17th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique rustic chair in solid walnut wood. The chair is very simple and essential. The legs...
Category

Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Set of Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique set of 4 chairs in solid walnut wood. An imposing large chairs with a wide and comfortable seat. Very linear characteri...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Primitive Swedish Child Stool early-18th century Made of Pine wood and the backrest is made of birch wood. Beautiful patina and smooth surface, wear consi...
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Birch, Pine

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood. The armchair is very simple and essential. The backrest decorated with a lyre carved in ...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Solid Walnut Pair of Rustic Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique rustic set of 2 armchairs in solid walnut wood. These armchairs are very simple and essential. The seats are wide and c...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Huntington, NY
Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Hollander (1748-1813) and signed IEH. The other chair by John Hammarstrom (active 1794-1812) and signe...
Category

Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood, Linen

Topos Chair by Gruppo Dam for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli, 1969
Located in Misinto, IT
In 1968, Gianni Pareschi, the G 14 (Gianni Pareschi, along with Roberto Ubaldi, Gianfranco Facchetti, Pino Pensotti, Umberto Orsoni), Ezio Didone, and Alberto Colombi founded Gruppo Dam, which stands for Designer Associati Milano. Together, they created significant products for Gruppo Industriale Busnelli (Topos, Armadillo, Baffo, Zen, Materasso...) and worked on shaping the company's image, from trade show presentations fair to advertising campaigns. They were known for their unconventional and deeply visionary ideas and concepts for the time. In addition, Gruppo Dam designed original ceramic items such as tiles, flower pots, ashtrays, for the historic ceramics company Cedit. In 1970, they also designed a series of models for a renowned Venetian company specializing in chandeliers and blown glass objects. The Gruppo Dam signed various ideological and programmatic design manifestos and organized a major exhibition of the group's products in Milan at the Centro Domus. Bibliography: Italian Look, Federlegno Italia, p. 25, Year 1972 - Modern chairs 1918-70, The Whitechapel Art Gallery, p. 47, Year 1970 - New furniture / Nue mobel 10, Ed. Herausgegeben von Gerd Hatje + Elke Kaspar, p. 12, Year 1971 Designers: In 1968, Gianni Pareschi, G 14 (Gianni Pareschi, Roberto Ubaldi, Gianfranco Facchetti, Pino Pensotti, Umberto Orsoni), Ezio Didone, and Alberto Colombi founded the Dam Group...
Category

Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Steel

18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian
Located in Central England, GB
18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian This handsome and larger scale George iii wing backed armchair has recently been fi...
Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
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Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 18th Century Rustic Choir Stall Barrel Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique choir stall barrel chair in overall nicely aged old surface and early hand wrought large rose head nails. European in origin, circa 1700. Beautiful early chair w/ great chara...
Category

Unknown Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Portuguese Sedan Chair 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sedan chair for 2 people Portuguese 18th century in carved, painted and gilded wood, fabric-lined interior, leather cover. Restorations, failures and defe...
Category

Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century George II Leather Upholstered Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of antique 18th century George II leather upholstered carved mahogany side chair circa 1760. This chairs have been reupholstered and finished with a nail head trim. Th...
Category

English Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lyre Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual pair of intricately hand-carved provincial Swedish Gustavian Lyre chairs. Featuring decorative leaf cut raised backs atop tapered, fluted and elongated leaf cut sides and ...
Category

Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

A pair of chairs Swedish model
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Gustavian chairs, often appointed as the "Swedish model" made in Stockholm around 1790. They are hand carved in shapes typical for the Gustavian period with floral and leaf...
Category

Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly Denmark, or somewhere close and they are quite...
Category

Danish Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

ANTIQUE PAIR OF 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN ENGLISH OAK CHAIRS FROM THE FILM HELLBOy
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of 17th century English oak hall or side chairs that were used in the 2004 film Hellboy and that have carved i...
Category

British Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Set of four Italian Neoclassical period painted wooden music chairs from the late 18th century with new upholstery. Each chair features a curved back, delicately accented by volutes on the sides, painted motifs on the upper rail and a gilded trellis. This open back flows seamlessly into the rear legs. The seat has been reupholstered with a sturdy cotton double welt fabric. Each seat is raised on a simple apron resting on four saber legs, adorned with additional foliage motifs, which create a perfect continuity with the upper rail and side posts. With their elegant Neoclassical lines, subtle painted décor and light color palette, this set of four Italian music...
Category

Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Chippendale period carved mahogany armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany Armchair having serpentine top-rail with pierced & carved central splat with setback moulded arms and drop-in seat supported on chamfer...
Category

English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of American Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a carved serpentine crest rail over an open pierced splat. Drop in seat and raised on square section legs with stretchers.
Category

American Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Portuguese Chairs 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century in carved and gilded walnut wood. upholstered. Dim.: 125 x 56 x 50 cm good conditions.
Category

Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century rosewood wood, carved. Backrests decorated with "rocaille" elements. Leather seats. Usage signs. ...
Category

Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Portuguese "Savonarola" Chair 18th Century in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
"Savonarola" chair 18th century Portuguese in Brazilian rosewood, backrest decorated with windings and plant elements on the neck. Center table cut out. Curved legs ending in claw an...
Category

Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Stick Loewe Chair Embellished by Santiago Besteiro
Located in London, GB
Fashion brand Loewe has worked with global artisans to create a collection of wooden chairs decorated with woven materials, including foil, shearling and paper, that was shown as par...
Category

Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Raffia, Ash, Elm

19th Century Portuguese Canape
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portuguese Canape XVIII, in Brazilian rosewood with carvings and cane seat. Dim.: 98 x 174 x 54 cm. Very good condition.
Category

French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

IMPORTANT PAIR OF 18th Century PORTUGUESE STATE CHAIRS
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY PORTUGUESE STATE CHAIRS Portuguese, from 18th century in rosewood and other woods, back with hollow tables. Upholstered seats. Small defects. Dim...
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Portuguese Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

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