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Antique French Needlepoint Gilt-Wood Child's Fauteuil 19Th Century.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming Antique French Needlepoint Gilt-Wood Child's Fauteuil 19Th Century. just arrived! Very sturdy childs chair in the Louis XV style , c.1870, with a gilt wood frame, nail ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Wool, Giltwood

Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Louis XVI Salon Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Louis XVI Salon Chairs with Cane Seats will make the perfect accent chairs for your more formal accommodations. Hand-crafted to a high degree of de...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Giltwood

Italian Empire Style Bergere or Tub Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire Style bergère or tub chair, gray-painted with barrel-back molded crest rail above upholstered back, arms, and seat with drop in cushion upholstered in a white linen we...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Set of Nine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Opera Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming Set of Nine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Opera-Concert Side Chairs. The delicately carved frames feature intricate motifs including seashells, s...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Giltwood

Antique Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Armchair W/ Carved Sphinx Supports, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, late 19th century. An impressive and unique Neoclassical armchair, likely produced during the Grand Tour period in Italy. Featuring an impressive swirled top rail, scallope...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Chairs

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Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood

Louis XVI Glitwood Versailles Style Giltwood Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XVI giltwood chairs in the style of Versailles. Each boasts a delicately carved splat with a rosette medallion surrounded by intricate foliage on a shield- shaped...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Regency Mahogany Cane Back Giltwood Bergere Armchair. It is an exquisite example with Ebony lion hear arms and Giltwood paw details.
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Vintage 1940s British Regency Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood

18th Century Rococo chair
By Carl Magnus Sandberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair made in the Royal workshop in Stockholm, attributed to Carl Magnus Sandberg. Not signed. He became member of Stockholms chair maker society 1760 and died before 1790. It is ve...
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Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Chairs

Materials

Birch, Giltwood

18th Century Rococo chair
18th Century Rococo chair
H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Pair Italian Grotto Silver Parcel Gilt Wood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
An iconic pair of 20th Century silver gold Italian giltwood grotto chairs with clamshell seat and back supported by beautifully carved conch legs.
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20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs. A glamorous pair of antique Italian Louis XVI style gilt wood chairs with excellent carving and beautiful original gildi...
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Antique 1860s Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil. Our handsome large French Louis XVI style gilt wood fauteuil or arm chair is upholstered in distressed black leather and is th...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Leather, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by padded armrests terminating to carved grips over ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood, Fabric

Pair of Italian Giltwood High Back Chiavari Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern matching pair of Italian regency chiavari chairs featuring high backs. Crafted from giltwood with a lovely aged patina. The seats have been upholstered with opulen...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

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Velvet, Giltwood

Pair of George I Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous pair of early 20th century carved and gilded chairs in the George I style, the front cabriole legs have carved mask heads on the knees and carved decoration running down t...
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Vintage 1920s English George I Chairs

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Giltwood

Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated & Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in This antique Louis XV style desk chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home! If you look at the ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair
By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair upon Cabriole Legs Decorative chair utilising the Victorian art form of papier mache & indochine. ...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Caned Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of exquisite Louis XVI style vanity chairs, with lightweight, caned oval- shaped seats and extravagant wraparound gallery backrests. These chairs are wonderful examples of Fre...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Cane, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Caned Chairs
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Caned Chairs
No Reserve
H 26.58 in W 20.67 in D 18.12 in
Pair of French Giltwood Accent Chairs, c. 1910's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French carved giltwood accent chairs upholstered with a beautiful olive-tone fabric and gold details. The olive tone upholstery adds a warm and inviting element, complementin...
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Vintage 1910s French Chairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful pair of late 19th century carved and moulded giltwood side chairs, with caned seats and backrests. These elegant chairs, with their high, cartouche-style backs, are rais...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Giltwood

Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs
No Reserve
H 38.98 in W 15.95 in D 14.97 in
Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with Original Aubusson Upholstery – Set of Four
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with original Aubusson upholstery. Original condition with horsehair stuffing. These pieces are exceptionally carved with gilt. The Aubusson tapestry is stu...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wool, Giltwood

Antique Set 4 Spanish Polychrome Dining Chairs Giltwood Green Painted Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning set of four Andalusian ladderback dining chairs in original Polychrome dark green and old gold with rush seats – a stunning combination of colours with the most appealing ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Paint, Giltwood, Wood

Charles X Birch Tub Form Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
a Charles X birch tub form arm chair featuring elegantly curved gilt arms and legs. France, circa 1825 38.25" H x 25' W x 25" D 20.5" seat height
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Chairs

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Wood, Birch, Giltwood

Charles X Birch Tub Form Chair
Charles X Birch Tub Form Chair
H 38.25 in W 25 in D 25 in
French, Louis XV Style caned Chairs, Set of Six
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of six French pale Trianon grey patinated chairs with natural caned backs and seats, in the classic style of Louis XV. The carved legs joined by an entretoise, the back of the ch...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Giltwood, Wood

1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful pair of French lacquered giltwood 'Chaises Volantes', complementary in design but not identical. Designed to be lightweight and easily transportable, this style of chair...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Velvet, Giltwood

1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
No Reserve
H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs
By Louis Delanois
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs. This large pair of Louis Delanois inspired antique French Louis XV style chairs, armchairs, side chairs or fauteuils have ...
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Side Chairs

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Giltwood

18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Chairs
Located in IT
18th Century Four Italian Baroque Carved giltwood Chairs The four fine chairs were made in Rome (Italy) around the middle of the eighteenth century in the Baroque era. The carve...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of Victorian Giltwood Salon Chairs
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Salon Chairs with Ball Lined Frame on Turned and Reeded Legs - Wright and Mansfield - New Bond St - 1861-1884 - 20"w x 15"d x 34"h
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilded Opera Chairs, 4 Avail
Located in Birmingham, AL
Four 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded opera chairs with tufted seats, handcrafted in Paris, circa 1860s. Red oxidation showing through the beautiful water gilded patina tha...
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Giltwood

Antique French Gilt and Carved 19th Century Cane Upholstered Bergere Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, mid to late 19th century French cane and upholstered carved and gilt armchair. The armchair features carved and gilt floral swags around the caned back, running coin orna...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Giltwood and Carved French Louis XV Style Side Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of giltwood and carved French Louis XV style side chairs with original gilt finish, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Chairs

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Giltwood

19th Century Italian Painted and Giltwood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Venetian giltwood and painted armchair. Newly upholstered and is strong and sturdy.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

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Giltwood, Paint

19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Children's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair. This stunning antique French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair has been profession...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Mohair, Giltwood

Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th century Louis XVI style five-piece carved giltwood Aubusson tapestry parlor set Comprising of a settee and four armchairs. Each with an oval upholstered b...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Baroque style giltwood chairs. Stunning pair of Roman Baroque style gilt wood chairs, circa 1920. These unusual chairs or side chairs have been recently upholstered i...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Chairs

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Mohair, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chairs
H 40.25 in W 18.5 in D 17.75 in
1 of 30 Antique Lady Diana's Family Spencer House Giltwood Bergere Banque Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 30 stunning circa 1900 French Giltwood Bergère banquet chairs from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

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Giltwood

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four 19th century French Louis XV giltwood chairs is a wonderful find, indeed! The gracious, naturalistic form of the Rococo style so favored by King Louis XV has been aptly e...
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chairs

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Giltwood

1940s Italian Late Art Deco Pair Gilded Black Lacquered Chairs in Black Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Late Italian Art Deco glamorous pair of handcrafted side chairs in Liberty style and in very good original condition. The original fabric is extremely interesting in a weaved black s...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilded Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A decorative pair of Louis XV style side chairs, the well carved frames are finished in gold leaf and have recently been upholstered in a turquoise/gilt damask.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Damask, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon or Bedroom Chairs These charming chairs are delicately carved and adorned with attributes of love. The to...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Fine pair of 18th century French Aubusson upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine pair of 18th Century French Fauteuils covered in aubusson tapestry from an incredible home in the Carlyle Hotel, NYC.
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Antique 18th Century French Chairs

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Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of French Painted Fauteuils in Louis XV Style
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of French painted fauteuils in Louis XVI style carved solid wood frame with fauteuils raised on four fluted tapering legs accented with carved rosettes on the joints - showing...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Linen, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Early 20th Century French Large Scale Chairs
Located in Tacoma, WA
Pair of 20th century French large scale giltwood Fauteils of Rococo design. Custom covered in a Rubelli Lampas Fabric. This posting is for the cost of the chairs only.  
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20th Century French Rococo Chairs

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Giltwood

18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Gustavian bucket chairs, set of four (4), giltwood, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1790 - 1800. Elegant proportions, beautifully hand-carved, extremely comfortable...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Tapestry Fauteuils
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style giltwood and tapestry fauteuils. The tapestry 18th century and attributed to the Beauvais Manufactory. The frames are finely carved with guilloche bandin...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
a Pair of Giltwood Louis XVI style chairs with Lyre back . Models inspired by george Jacob who was one of the best Master in the 18th century Paris He produced carved, painted and ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood, Giltwood

Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
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Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Gillows of Lancaster George 3rd Painted and Parcel Gilt Arm Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
Untouched stunning Gillows of Lancaster and London George 3rd cream painted and parcel gilt arm chair, in its original warn through condition. This chair has never been apart and ret...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs

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Cane, Beech, Giltwood, Paint

Early 19th Century Hand Painted & Gilt Italian Regency Armchairs in Silk; a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 19th Regency upholstered armchairs with finely carved decoration featuring ebony & gilt finish over hand carved details. The back and seat are reupholstered in fine European si...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

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Hardwood, Giltwood, Silk

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GiLTWOOD FINISH FRENCH LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood Fauteuils Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Giltwood

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell carved legs terminating in a carved hairy paw claw foot. To be upholstered in the cli...
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Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs

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Giltwood

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
H 39.18 in W 25.04 in D 28.15 in
1870's Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils
By Napoléon III
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a timeless, bespoke design, mix in a dash of romantic connotations to get this worn-in bucolic charm aesthetic. Invite the beauty of Louis XV style into your home with this Gilt...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees

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Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool

Set of Four Queen Anne Gilded Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Remarkable Set of Four Queen Anne or George I Style Gilded Side Chairs. Carved and gilt gesso in original water gilding. Large, 18th Century Size and proportion. Magnificent form....
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

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Giltwood

Set of 5 Chic Crimson Velvet Chairs in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 red chic crimson velvet chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. Very sturdy and comfortable. Original upholstery is vintage but in good condition. They can be reupholstered wi...
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Italian Giltwood Palazzo Chair Suite
Located in London, GB
Consisting of three armchairs and seven side chairs, this superb giltwood suite was made in Italy in the nineteenth century. With slight variations in the dimensions, the ten chairs ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs. These highly detailed French gilt chairs have beautifully detailed identical front and rear legs (super...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair 19th Century Regency Klismos Hooved Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Regency Klismos chairs. These elegant chairs feature ebonized hardwood frames, classical gilded detail, carved pied-de-biche and newly upholstered cream silk sat...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

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Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood

Set of 5 Chic Crimson Velvet Chairs in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 red chic crimson velvet chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. Very sturdy and comfortable. Original upholstery is vintage but in good condition. They can be reupholstered wi...
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood

Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800
Located in Sherborne, GB
This is a stunning Italian gilt X frame curule stool circa 1800. It features deep bold crisply carved lions heads, paws, corners scrolls and side rails. The gilding is slightly worn ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs

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Beech, Giltwood

Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800
Italian Gilt X Frame Curule Stool Circa 1800
H 24.02 in W 31.11 in D 17.72 in
French Carved and Gilt Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Late 19th century French carved and gilt Louis XV style chairs- a pair of armchairs and a pair of side chairs. Side Chairs – 18?wide x 20.5? deep x 40.5? tall x 18? seat height. ...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs

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Giltwood

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European Giltwood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of european giltwood chairs available on 1stDibs. European giltwood chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. European giltwood chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Louis XV and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Chiavari, Full Bloom Cottage and Gianni Versace each produced beautiful european giltwood chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are European Giltwood Chairs?

Prices for european giltwood chairs start at $453 and top out at $509,631 with the average selling for $4,783.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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