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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
British Country Armchair in Ash
Located in Houston, TX
British country armchair in ash. This Georgian period chair's design is unusual and is attributed to an anonymous craftsman operating in the Lancashire parish of Wigan during the late 18th century. This chair features turned uprights, with domed and nipple finials, connected by wavy line slats and boldly turned stretchers and legs. The patina of its dark honey-brown color finish is excellent. Chair's low seat is ideal for fireside seating...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Swedish Period Rococo Armchair with Handwoven Allmoge Textile Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish carved-wood single arm chair with fabulous old woven fabric upholstery from the mid-18th century. This antique chair from Sweden, though per...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
YOU HAVE THE POSSIBILITY TO BUY A PAIR OR MORE CHAIRS. IMPORTANT : THIS LOUIS XVI CHAIRS ARE NOT A COPIES BUT 100% ORIGINALS !! Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The chairs stayed in the same family and the laque is in it original vintage statement and has been very good preserved. These chairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique .The 18th Century Chaise Percée we have is of the same period of the Roi...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century American Walnut Side Chairs with Petit Point Cushions
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century American walnut side chairs with Petit Point Cushions Handsome mid-late 19th century American walnut chairs. Quality bui...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Dining Chairs English Set of 6 Assembled Chippendale England
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs English set of 6 assembled Chippendale England. An assembled set of 6 Chippendale chairs made in England during the 18th cent...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Danish Régence Dark Stained and Birchwood Side Chairs, circa 1740
Located in Virum, DK
Four Danish Régence dark stained (3) and birchwood (1) side chairs, circa 1740.
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European Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Birch

Dining Room Set of Eight Italian Chairs and a Pair of Armchairs, 1790
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of Nord-Italian walnut chairs (8) and a pair of armchairs, Covered in ivory color silk in perfect condition. Lombardy Nord Italy, last quarter of the 18th century.
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Italian Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Antique Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs Pine Tall Backs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of northern Swedish antique baroque chairs from the mid to late 1700s, around 1770. The chairs are provincial and have a stately appearanc...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Pine

English Georgian 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Hall Chair
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Chippendale period mahogany hall chair, circa 1770.
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Baroque Chairs, North Rhine-Westphalia / Germany, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of baroque chairs made of solid oak with openwork backrests with an upholstered centre bar and carved vegetable décor with shell ornament on the curved frame. The chairs are covered with blue velvet. Shown in: Eller, Möbel des Klassizismus, Louis XVI and Empire, Munich 2002, p 204:301; and W. Schwarze, Antike deutsche Möbel...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Period Walnut Chair Cabriole Legs and Stretchers, English circa 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a classic English walnut chair from the Queen Anne period with a beautiful mellow color and dating to circa 1700-1710. This is a very good example of this classic antique de...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI Low Caned Fireside Slipper Chair, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI low caned fireside slipper chair, 18th century. This very rare and exceptional low chair is very old, and has withstood the test of time in a remarkably good state, with a minor loss to the base of the caning in a lower corner of the back (see picture). The caning has a lovely pattern. This low, deep chair was probably a fireside chair. However small metal bolts in the back suggest that it may have at some point been attached, possibly to a vehicle or to some kind of carrying device. It is beautiful and highly decorative. Though it is quite comfortable, we do not recommend it be used for seating to protect the antique caned seat...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 5 Gustavian Styled Chairs with Wicker Seat and Backrest
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This set of 5 beautiful chairs in the Gustavian style come in an elegant black paint. The slightly curved legs as well as the seating frame and backrest feature sophisticated wood ca...
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Unknown Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Other

Ole Wanscher Mahogany 'Rungstedlund' Dining Chairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34 by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, St. Heddinge, mahogany, blue upholstery, Denmark, 1960s. This classic set of six dining chair...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint decorated original finish with new upholstery. Prov...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional series of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The fabric of seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The laque is in it original statement, we do not like to make up the antic pieces preferring to leave them in their statements. Nevertheless we work with highly qualified restorers and at your request and charge we can care of it. The 7th chair is free and not included on the picture as it has more cracks and fissures. These armchairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk, Lacquer

Chair Armchair English Chippendale 18th Century Brown Black, England
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made during the 18th century and Chippendale period in England. Generous sized chair. Seat upholstered in black leather.
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chairs Pair of Swedish Baroque Brown Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Baroque brown black Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. A dark brown frame with discrete carvings. Seat upholstered in soft...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Transitional Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish transitional Rococo & Gustavian chair with royal proportions, circa 1775 Stockholm, Sweden. The two styles merge together finely with the Rococo curvy back ...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuil, Mid-18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV carved walnut fauteuil from the Provence region of France from the 18th century.  
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish Gray Frame Brown Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish gray frame brown leather, Sweden. A pair of armchairs made during the early Gustavian period in Sweden 1780-1800. Pa...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Armchair Throne Pair Italian Walnut Red Mohair Velvet Armorial Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare pair of late-Renaissance, Italian, upholstered, walnut, throne, open, armchairs or coppia di seggioloni, retaining their original armorials These throne armchairs are charact...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Lovely George II circa 1760 Primitive Carver Armchair Original Period Repairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George II circa 1760 oak carver chair with period repairs A very good looking and well made chair...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chairs Pair of Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 White Green Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 white green gray, Sweden. A pair of side chairs made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Painted in a greenish gray and upholstered ...
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European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Lacquers from the 18th Century by Saul Levy (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 2 Books Laques Venitiennes du Dix-Huitieme Siecle" by Saul Levy. This is a scholarly and lavishly illustrated account of Venetian 18th century lacquer furniture published in 1968 in two volumes, with 496 color illustrations - text is in French. Both volumes have their original dust jackets. Volume 1 includes an introduction of 26 pages and plates showing: armchairs, sofas, seats and benches...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Paper

Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fauteuils, of walnut, each having a padded, square, molded back accented by a small floral carving, the outward-curved arms, ending in scrolls, and raised on down swept termi...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Dining Chairs Set of 6 Swedish Rococo Period 18th Century Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set (assembled) of six dining chairs made during the Rococo period 1750-1775 in Sweden. Beautiful raw patina with stunning carvings. Cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.  
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Spanish Foot Armchair with Tapestry Cushion
Located in Milford, NH
A fine form English Queen Anne armchair with caned back and seat, arched scroll carved crest and arms, Spanish carved feet, with beautifull...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

18th Century Carved-Wood & Upholstered Armchair from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Italian carved-wood accent armchair from the 18th century. This antique chair from Italy has a nicely carved stylized plaque adorning its back rail crest. Gently curved arms...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armchairs French Louise XVI Period White and Blue Floral Fabric French
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs French Louise XVI period white and blue floral fabric French. A pair of armchairs made during the Louise XVI period in France. Frame in a white washed finish. Oval back spl...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Mahogany Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great Chippendale chair with beautifully executed curves in finely grained mahogany. The Chippendale style was part of the English answer on French Rococo and incorporated oriental, ...
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British Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Jacobean Period Oak Table/Chair
Located in Napa, CA
Rectangular top with rounded edges opening to a seat with arm supports and lunette carved apron, circa 1620. Raised on columnar legs with rectangular perimeter stretchers. Jeff Mi...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Set of Three Model 28 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Nicos Zographos
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Three model 28 lounge chairs having rich black leather seats with deep button tufting and welt cord detailing on stainless steel frames.
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American Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Side Chairs Swedish Rococo Period Wood Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful Swedish Rococo side chairs from the west part of Sweden. Made during the Rococo period and upholstered in a chocolate bro...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Camel-Back Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood armchair from the 18th century with new upholstery. This antique chair from Italy has a large camel-back which is ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Period Chairs in Their Original Decoration, Reupholstered
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Louis XVI period chairs in their original decoration. Reupholstered. Its square stipe legs are very rare.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Wood

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola chairs will be the perfect addition to your dining room or living room as they can...
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French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Armchair Rococo Swedish White Light Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Rococo Swedish white light green, Sweden. A single armchair with original paint made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. A white washe...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Primate French milking or children’s chair in burr chestnut What a stunning ...
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French George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Italian Orange Linen, Walnut Frame Pair of High Back Armchairs, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century Italian pair of classic designed walnut wood frame 18th century Italian arm chairs. The orange Belgian linen upholstery gives the classically designed frame a unique look. Beautifully carved scroll arm...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Linen, Walnut

18th Century Peruvian "Frailero" Wooden Chair with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Peruvian "frailero" wooden chair with stretched leather seat and back.
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Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Chippendale Mahogany Spoon Back Upholstered Library Armchair, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany spoon back library chair with flanking scrolled fluted arms and resting on fluted squared legs, splayed rear legs with the original connecting stretchers...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Mahogany, Muslin

Three Original Antique Baroque Chairs, circa 1740 Solid Walnut Wood hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Three original museum Baroque Solid Walnut Chairs, circa 1740 Solid walnut. On the curled legs, strongly cambered frame. Curved, medial-shaped backrest. Seat and backrest from the g...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Walnut

Italian Carved Walnut Chairs with Leather Covers, Milan, circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
Four carved walnut chairs with leather covers Milan, circa 1750 They measure: 39.37” high, 18.30” to the seat, 21.65” deep x 19.29” (100 cm high, 46.5 cm to the seat, 55 cm deep x 49 cm) State of conservation: - the leather covers are not original; - some signs of use, especially on leather covers; - the rocailles at the height of the backrests have lost part of the carved elements. The four walnut chairs have a mixtilinear structure adorned with rocaille relief carvings; the legs are shaped and end with a curl. The backs and seats are padded and covered with impressed leather with figures and cartouche decorations from later production. Around the mid-eighteenth century in Milan it was very popular to cover seats with impressed leather. Mutton or cowhide was used which, suitably tanned, was then worked with heated irons (hot decoration) or with carved wooden molds (cold decoration). These were impressed on the leather until obtaining a darker brown color. Our group of chairs...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

French Original Painted Salon Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good set of four original painted 18th century French salon chairs, 1780. Seat height 16.5 inches. Dimensions: 23 inches (58 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms) deep 35 inches (89 ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Fine pair of Gustavian dining chairs, retaining their original paint.  
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Wood

17th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning antique English Renaissance oak bench believed to date back to the 17th century. The piece features a deep relief hand-carved back and legs which terminate at claw like fron...
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English Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Iron

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine antique 18th century Gustavian chair in great original condition. This type of chair is called the Swedish model. This particular ex...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Wood

Jacob Chair in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
These beautiful French Jacob dining chairs resemble the Louis XVI Style. The chairs are made in France from black lacquered beech with an antique finish. We've upholstered the chairs...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Beech

Chair Stool Hall Sgabello Pair 16 Century Venetian Renaissance Carved Sculpture
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The quality of these exhuberant backstools demonstrate why Italian Renaissance furniture was as highly prized as old-master paintings. Th...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Neoclassical Walnut Armchairs, Italy, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of neoclassical carved walnut fauteuils with carved lyre shape backsplat, sitting on carved and fluted legs. Recently re-upholstered, Northern Italy, 18th century.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Walnut

4 Venetian Chairs 18th Century Red Lacquered Painted Partially Giltwood, Italy
Located in Epfach, DE
A set of four Venetian chairs 18th century red lacquered painted partially giltwood, Italy A set of four very charming and rare chairs from...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Wood

George I / George II Tapestry Gainsborough Style Chair, 1725-1735
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exceptional example of an early George I / George II Gainsborough mahogany chair upholstered in a period 18th century needlework of rich colo...
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European George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

English George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Lounging Chair
Located in Wells, ME
English George III Chippendale period mahogany lounging chair. The classic square Chippendale legs with original tiny wheels and substantial stretcher...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Peruvian "frailero" Leather Back and Seat Wooden Chair
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Peruvian "frailero" chair, a style characterized by having a leather seat and a leather back stretched between plain wooden members and having a broad front stretcher.
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Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1760 Fruitwood hand carved side chair A good looking and well-made piece, the timber patina is to die for, you only g...
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British Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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