English Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Georgian mahogany lolling chair upholstered with saddle brown leather. The upholstered back
Antique 1770s English Georgian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
English Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Georgian mahogany lolling chair upholstered with saddle brown leather. The upholstered back
Leather, Mahogany
English Chippendale Oak Splat Back Outset Corner Chair, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale oak corner chair with a carved molded centered edge, flanking carved splat
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
$34,000 / set
H 36.25 in W 23 in D 18 in
Set of Four English Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four English Chippendale walnut side chairs with acanthus carved rails, splat backs
Georgian Antique English Oak Laddderback Chair, circa 1770
Located in Houston, TX
A terrific provincial Georgian oak ladderback chair, circa 1770 made by hand. Please enlarge the
Oak
Unavailable
H 44.89 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
English 18 C Mahogany Deep Buttoned Leather George III Wing Backed Armchair 1770
Located in GB
This fine example of a compact smaller sized George III wing backed armchair was made in circa 1770
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
Pair of George III Chairs, English, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
designs, it was Robert Adam who helped make this oval back form of chair popular in England, circa 1770
Unavailable
H 25.25 in W 16 in D 13 in
Chippendale Period Antique Carved Mahogany Child's Chair. English, Circa 1775
Located in New York, NY
George III antique carved mahogany Chippendale child's open armchair. English, circa 1775
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Corner Chair, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany corner chair with a carved centered back, scrolled outset arms
Suede, Mahogany, Pine
Late 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Kenilworth, IL
George III mahogany corner chair upholstered with a slip seat in blue marine wool. The legs are
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 24 in D 20 in
18th Century English Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair in Grey Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graceful mahogany Chippendale side chair featuring Gothic tracery on its pierced splat with fine
Velvet, Wood
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very fine Chippendale side chair with excellent splat carving featuring fluting, acanthus
Mahogany
English George III Carved Mahogany Arm Chair, 1770-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
George III carved mahogany arm chair with a carved serpentine crest rail over a carved and pierced
Upholstery, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine English George III mahogany leather upholstered high back wing chair with scrolling arms and
Sold
H 38.75 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Splat Back Upholstered Arm Chair C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany arm chair with serpentine shaped crest rail, intertwined carved splat
Muslin, Mahogany
Rustic 18th Century English Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English 18th century rustic windsor armchair having simple shaped comb over seven spindle back
Ash
Louis XVI Fauteuil in Original Paint, circa 1790
Located in Kinderhook, NY
of this chair references a c. 1770 chair by English cabinet maker John Cobb. See Sotheby's English
18th Century English Comb Back Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century English comb back windsor armchair, having richly shaped crest over spindle and
Ash, Elm, Fruitwood
Pair of 18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome pair of large scale 18th century English Chippendale solid mahogany ladder back side
Mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 24 in D 20 in
18th Century English Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair in Grey Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graceful mahogany Chippendale side chair featuring Gothic tracery on its pierced splat with fine
Mahogany
George III Carved Mahogany Library Tub Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
English chair is a particularly fine, sophisticated and comfortable Georgian example. These tub chairs
Mahogany
English Chippendale Arm Chair, Circa 1770-1790
Located in Los Angeles, CA
which terminate in the seat construction. The legs are straight with cross stretchers. English
Mahogany
English Neoclassical Slatt Back Side Chair, Circa 1770
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Philadelphia. This chair has been attributed as English.
Mahogany
A pair of English oak side chairs, Ca 1770
Located in New York, NY
A pair of English oak side chairs, Ca 1770
Oak
Pair of English walnut, leather upholstered side chairs Ca. 1770
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English walnut, leather upholstered side chairs Ca. 1770
Walnut, Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 47.64 in W 29.14 in D 28.55 in
English Windsor Rocking Chair, Thames Valley, Fruitwood, Country Chippendale
Located in Totnes, GB
! English, c 1770. The last photo pictures it with a standard adult size Yealmpton side chair.
Ash, Fruitwood, Oak
$1,877
H 33.08 in W 21.07 in D 16.54 in
Antique Dutch Armchair Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Rustic
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Late 19th century bobbin turned wood armchair with rush seat, ca 1900 Manufactured in The Netherlands. Beautiful antique bobbin/ knitting chair with three legs. This old Dutch cha...
Wicker, Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,828Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Stunning Set Of Six Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic set of six carved mahogany and upholstered dining chairs in Chippendale style, late 19th century and later reupholstered; the openwork bac...
Hardwood
19th Century mahogany inlaid sideboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer flanked either side with a single deep drawer to the right ...
Mahogany
Fine Custom Upholstered Library Club Chairs In George Smith Style
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of fine custom upholstered Club Chairs in George Smith style. . Raised on front turned legs terminating in brass casters with squared back saber form back legs. Upholstered in...
Brass
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A large example of a mid 18th century mahogany corner chair with vase shaped back splat, good cpouor and patination.
$13,535 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Set of 12 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality set of twelve (10 + 2 arms) late 19th century mahogany Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, each having wonderful carved and fretted back splats of scrolls and fo...
Mahogany
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$7,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 22 in D 17 in
Superb Set of Six Antique English Geo. I/II Style Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous Quality Antique English Set of Six (6) heavy, dense San Domingan Hand Carved Mahogany Geo. I/II Style Side Chairs (no arms) with design influences by Thos. Chippendale and R...
Mahogany
19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A three-seat settee, painted in delicate leaf and vine decoration. The back and arms with formed C-scrolls centered with oval painted plaques. The plaques depict cherubs playing musi...
Cane, Wood
Massachusetts Martha Washington lolling chair, c. 1785
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Upholstered Martha Washington lolling chair with serpentine crest rail. The chair frame is mahogany with Northern White pine and maple secondary woods. The chair has been stripped of...
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Georgian Walnut Upholstered Corner Chair, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Georgian walnut corner chair with carved splat backs, carved decorative molded edge, scrolled arms, turned ringed columns, carved corner fretwork, and terminating on tapered...
Upholstery, Walnut
$28,000 / set
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs with acanthus carved splat back, gardrooned carved skirt, acanthus carved knee, removable leather seats, and resting on ...
Leather, Mahogany
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