17th Century Renaissance Sgabello Walnut Chair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 17th century (1650-1680) Sgabello. The countries where this could originate are located in and around the Alps. So Switzerland, Austria, Southern Germany, and Northern Ita...
Walnut
17th Century French Ratchet Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and remarkable example of 17th-century French Baroque design, this ratchet chair is both sculptural and functional.
Iron
17th Century Spanish Rustic Country Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A near pair of charming 17th century rustic country side chairs in carved walnut timber.
Walnut
$3,264Sale Price / set|50% Off
Three 17th Century Louis XIII Walnut Chairs with Velvet Upholstery
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite set of three Louis XIII-style side chairs dates back to the 17th century and reflects the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of the French Baroque period.
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Troy, NY
Set of Four 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chairs A very rare, superbly carved set of four side chairs in the manner of Daniel Marot (architect to William III), attribute...
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of 17th Century Leather and Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of 17th century leather and walnut side chairs in the Classic style.
Walnut
17th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Armchair Needlepoint Upholstery Cross Base
Located in Miami, FL
Italian one-of-a-kind hand carved Armchair from the 17th century. Sturdy and comfortable crafted frame with decorative cross base and beautiful carved wood details. Nail head trim ad...
Upholstery, Walnut
Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
A Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut and upholstered Side Chairs of beautiful quality, generous Proportions and solid pegged construction.
Walnut
Pair of 17th Century North Italian Bone Inlaid Walnut Sgabelli Hall Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of North Italian Bone Inlaid Walnut Sgabelli Hall Chairs
Walnut
Pair of Antique 17th-Century French Chairs--Simple, functional beauty, Louis XIV
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Email us to learn more about and to view more pictures of this pair of antique 17th-century French chairs.
Oak, Walnut
Armchair Walnut Leather Brown Spanish 17th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Characterful open armchair injecting atmosphere into any interior - Pared down form with a contemporary feel - Tactile with original patina and thick modern leather. - Character...
Walnut
$5,915Sale Price|55% Off
Antique medieval armchair sculptural walnut with floral carvings, 17th century
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This unique late medieval chair dates from the Romanesque period and was made in England. The chair is made of walnut wood, in which beautiful floral patterns are carved. It looks l...
Walnut
$13,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Period Dining Room Side Hallway Chairs Hand Carved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Three pairs available or a set of six chairs of the 17th century French carved walnut armchair Louis XIII of the period with handsomely turned front legs and stretchers.
Metal
Set of Four French Early 17th Century Henry II Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
Set of Four French Early 17th Century Henry II Side Chairs, beautiful simple lines, accentuated with decorative brass tacks, columnar legs joined by flattened box stretchers and endi...
Leather, Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Continental Walnut & Leather Throne Chair with Gilt Highlights 17thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Measures - 55"H x 26"W x 25"D. A 17th-century antique throne chair crafted from walnut and leather, featuring gilt highlights and an intricate coat of arms.
Leather, Walnut
Pair William & Mary Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These beautifully carved high back William & Mary side chairs were created at the end of the sixteenth century c. 1690. The intricate carving of the legs, stretchers snd backs ar...
Linen, Walnut
$12,000 / set
Pair of Florentine hall chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Walnut Hall Chairs. Florence, 17th century. Chair one: Height: 40 in.
Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (6) side chairs, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, nicely carv...
Walnut
$3,354Sale Price|44% Off
Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Chair, Carved, Cane Seat, 1680s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare and Well Preserved 17th century Charles II Walnut High Back Bergère Decorative Carved Hallway Chair 1680s This high-back chair made from walnut dates to around 1680.
Cane, Walnut
set of twelve Provincial French mid 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut dining c
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and complete set of twelve Provincial French mid 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut dining chairs. The set is raised by four triangular and tapered cabriole legs decorat...
Walnut
French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front legs and stretcher, connected to the square back legs by flat H-stretchers, seat, ...
Leather, Walnut
Armchair, chair, 17th Century, Italian, Walnut, Scroll, Baroque, Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This elegant armchair exudes classic gravitas, with scroll arms, fall turnings and triple toe feet The tapestry back depicting Flora underneath a bower is a distinctive feature. It...
Walnut
$5,349 / set
Two Henri IV Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Those armchairs made from a fine walnut wood are perfect example of the Henri IV model. It’s low seat stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer with a crossbar for the fac...
Walnut
Later 16th to Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Italian Renaissance walnut chairs. Pozzetto, Ref & quot;Volpi Collection- Art Treasures of the Davanzati & quot; These chairs are some of the earlier form of chairs and wer...
Walnut
Armchair chair 17th Century English Walnut Needlework X-Stretchered, Scroll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptional, museum quality, English, baroque, walnut, open armchair with faceted legs and shaped ‘x’ stretcher, upholstered in fine Georgian needlework with 19th century needlewo...
Walnut
$1,500 / item
2 Italian Renaissance Sgabelli Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
2 Similar Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut curved 3 legged sgabelli with carved back and seat (PRICED EACH)
Walnut
$17,832 / item
Three Large Walnut Chairs from the 1600s
Located in Cesena, FC
Three large walnut /armchairs chairs from the 1600s. In good condition. Important armchairs, of great decor to make a warm and special. Very massive Origin: Italy. Measures: H...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of 17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut Sgabelli with 4 turned legs and stretcher.
Walnut
17th Century Victorian Walnut Nursing Chairs
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
At the end of the 17th century the introduction of walnut furniture started which has the advantage of being able to fit in with more modern homes.
Cotton
17th Century Quaker Style Chair
Located in Middletown, MD
This mid 17th century handmade Quaker style chair is in good antique condition overall commensurate with age, with only minor repairs observed at the base of the backrest to stabiliz...
Walnut
17th C Walnut side chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Walnut side chair with turned legs and strechers French Mid 17th C. newley upholstered with nailhead trim.
Mid-17th Century Carved Oak Wainscot Chair
Located in GB
A mid-17th century carved oak wainscot chair with carved back panel.
Walnut
Two Single Exemplary 17th Century "Lombardian" Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
The "Lombardian" chair was created in 16th century Italy Lombardy and produced in Switzerland as well as in South Germany in the 16th, 17th and up to the 18th century (than...
Walnut, Maple
Four Exemplary Spanish (Moorish) 17th Century Post Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four Moorish-Spanish post chairs for Connoisseurs and collectors of earliest available authentic furniture. From a monastery on the Balearic Islands. Solid walnut with indent carving...
Walnut
Walnut Italian Chair, circa 1650
Located in Glencarse, GB
This rare 17th century Italian char is made with a walnut frame and has a leather back and seat.
Brass
Unavailable
H 48.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Very Rare Set of Twelve Anglo Dutch Queen Anne Walnut Side Chairs
By Daniel Marot
Located in London, Middlesex
The high backs have carved and shaped top rails with double scrolls surmounted by open and pierced sprays of acanthus leaves and rosettes. The side rails to the backs are carved with...
Walnut
Carolean Bobbin Chair
Located in Warrington, GB
Rare surviving walnut turned joined bobbin backstool chair in original condition with fantastic wear. Plank seat dated verso 1684. Measurements: 95cm h x 46cm w x 40 cm d (37cm h s...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
English William and Mary Period Walnut Carved and Turned Lounging Chair
Located in Wells, ME
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...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Rare and Beautiful Walnut and Yew Spindle 'Back Stool' Chair c. 1600
Located in Heathfield, GB
An absolutely beautiful and very early walnut chair with finely turned yew wood spindles, exposed tenons, chip carved U-gouge running cable decoration. Original timbers and pegs thro...
Walnut, Yew
Spanish 17th Century Walnut Armchairs
Located in Sydney, AU
Spanish 17th century walnut arm chairs with the Hapsburgs armorial crest to arm rests and stretchers upholstered in silk velvet and trimmed with gold Boullion braid and fringe, Spai...
Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Braid
Pair of 17th Century Renaissance Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of 17th century Renaissance Revival style tall-back armchairs carved from walnut with velvet seat cushions. Dimensions: 84" H x 26" W x 20.5" D Seat height (including wit...
Brass
Rare Pair of Renaissance Sgabelli 'Side Chairs'
Located in Woodbury, CT
Extremely well and deeply carved rare pair of Italian Renaissance side chairs, called sgabelli, Small losses to the back and feet. Carved of solid walnut. Beautiful patina.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 44 in W 25 in D 21 in
18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Chair with 17th Century Flemish Upholstery
Located in Carmel, CA
Beautifully detailed 18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil chair. The chair is upholstered in a 17th Century Flemish upholstery depicting an image of Neptune on the back, and a merma...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 57.49 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Group of Four Late 17th Century Walnut Chairs with Open Armrests
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four late 17th century walnut chairs with open armrests ending in curls.
Fabric, Leather, Walnut
Italian Baroque Walnut Hall Chair, Late 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Italian Baroque hall chair in walnut with carved triangular back with scroll detail and octagonal formed seat.
Walnut
Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Single Chair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 17th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique chair in solid walnut wood.
Walnut
Throne Walnut, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Walnut throne with folder and arms richly carved. Back flame originally gilded. padded tall back and seats.
Walnut
17th century walnut high back chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
17th-century style walnut high back chair, with arched crest rail to the long cane, panelled back supported on scroll carved legs Dimensions Height 57.5 Inches height to seat 19 Inch...
Walnut
17th century Italian chair
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Italian walnut chair with storage space under the seat
17th C. Italian Walnut & Gilwood Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Walnut & Giltwood Chair, Italian, 17th C., carved ears with traces of gilding, with remains of 18th/19th C. red velve
Walnut, Upholstery
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.
Walnut
17th century Spanish chair
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish carved walnut side chair
17th century Spanish chair
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Spanish carved walnut side chair
Rare Pair of 17th Century English Walnut Chairs
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare pair of English late-17th century walnut highjack chairs. William & Mary period, circa 1695.
Walnut
Italian Baroque Walnut and Inlaid Convent Chair, Mid 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Seat Height 21.25.
Walnut
Sold
H 48.04 in W 24.41 in L 48.04 in
17th Century Walnut Open Armchair National Trust, Pointe d'Hongerie Needlework
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A large scale 17th century walnut open armchair. Displaying a grand rectangular back and seat upholstered in pointe d'Hongerie needlework, alternately known as Bargello or flame stit...
Walnut
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