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18th Century French Director Chairs

Straw Wicker Woven Rush Chair Midcentury Jean Michel Frank Style, 1930, France
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Straw wicker woven rush chair midcentury Jean Michel Frank style, 1930, France. Woven chair that
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Sycamore, Straw

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Wood

Louis Durot Pouffesses Chair, Signed, 1990
By Louis Durot
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed and crafted by French Pop Artist, Luois Durot, this piece is sure going to be a
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1990s Modern Lounge Chairs

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Foam, Latex

Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in GB
very well respected Antiques dealer in the early 20th to mid 20th century that specialised in 18th
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in London, GB
. For similar examples see Chippendale's Director, 'French Chairs' Plate XXI Further information
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

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Mahogany

Large English Chippendale Gainsborough Armchair, mid-18th Century
By Wright & Elwick
Located in London, GB
 design from the mid-18th century, superbly handcrafted and beautifully reupholstered in a luxurious
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Silk

Ceramic France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
factory Lunéville earthenware has been created under the name "K.G. Lunéville". In the 18th century Saint
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Ceramic France
Ceramic France
H 6.7 in Dm 7.88 in
Centerpiece, Sign Gallia, in Silver Plated, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900
By Gallia
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
and the decorative arts in general had been proposing the same Louis XVI, 18th and 19th century motifs
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
furniture for the dining room, library and living room in various American Colonial and 18th-century
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Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
french Prince regent's favorite artists. During the early 18th century, Cressent replaced the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique Animal Painting "Shepherd Boy with Calf, Goat, Kid, Lamb and Dog"
Located in SANTA FE, NM
condition. Bred since the 18th century, they are often depicted in traditional Flemish paintings, with other
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Maurice Dufrene, Study, 3 Lithographs, 1906
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
complete interiors. His inspiration was taken from 18th and 19th Century designs, with a modern approach
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints

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Lithograph

Cow Painting "Young Shepherd with Montbèliarde Calf" Julius Paul Junghanns 1934
Located in SANTA FE, NM
an optimal and muscular body condition. Bred since the 18th century, they are often depicted in
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1930s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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Wood

"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

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Marble, Travertine

White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potter Hou...
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes
Located in London, GB
A pair of display vitrines in the early Georgian manner probably by Lengyon and Morant Constructed in gilt and gesso work decorated with entrelacs, strapwork, scallop shells and aca...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Paavo Tynell 9602 Wicker Wrapped Brass Stem Floor Lamp with Rattan Lamp Shade
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Paris, FR
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterized by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Handcrafted Night Stands, Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of walnut hand-crafted nightstands in the midcentury style. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed drawer carcass in English Oak. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Night Stands

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Handcrafted Night Stands, Bedside Tables
Pair of Handcrafted Night Stands, Bedside Tables
H 20.48 in W 22.64 in D 13.78 in
60" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Available in 44" or 60". RLB 60 measures 60"w 18"d 17"h RLB 44 measured 44"w 18"d 17"h Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956, the Woven Rush Benches have been redesigned by Jud...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rush, Walnut

Set of Twelve Art Deco Dining Chairs attributed to Jindrich Halabala c 1930's
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve Art Deco dining chairs attributed to Jindrich Halabala, circa 1930's. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the fabric shows staining and wear. Hard to find la...
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

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Linen

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Side Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Large Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram Canvas, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features monogram canvas,honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass locks and clasps , studs as well as leather side handles and brass co...
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Late 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Original 'Birillo' Barstools Set by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, c. 1971, Signed
By Zanotta, ICF New York, Joe Colombo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors set of five (5) 'Birillo' bar-height barstools designed in 1971 by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, Italy, retailed by ICF New York. Signed underneath with Zanotta embossed...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Stools

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Steel, Chrome

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Important Pair of George II Giltwood Armchairs, circa 1755
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, Middlesex
in associated 18th century needlework. The serpentine shaped upholstered backs to elaborate out
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Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs

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Giltwood

Group of 12 Late 18th Century Satirical Prints of Women and Their Wigs
Located in London, GB
A group of 12 late 18th century satirical prints of women and their wigs, eight by M.Darly and four
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Antique 18th Century British George III Prints

Materials

Abalone

18th Century Italian Chairs Fabricated by Madeleine Castaing
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare 18th century Italian cameo back walnut chairs with fabric by Madeleine Castaing. Fabric is in
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century French Directoire Arm Chairs/Bergeres
Located in Chicago, IL
Directoire period of late-18th century France. A classic French form, these bergere's closed-arm design is
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Set of Eight Fine Maison Jansen Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of eight French dining room chairs by Maison Jansen. These study and comfortable dining
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Ch...

Louis Durot Langue Assuse, Tongue Lounge Chair, 1992
By Louis Durot
Located in Culver City, CA
does this chair hold its own, it makes a statement. This chair would look wonderful in any mid century
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1990s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Formica, Lacquer

18th Century George III Harewood and Satinwood Pembroke Table
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in London, by appointment only
, circa 1780. One of the finest 18th century pembroke tables ever made. The colour, figuration of the
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Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Kingwood, Satinwood, Harewood

Thomas Chippendale Pembroke Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
defined the furniture styles of the 18th century. His designs became so prominent and highly desirable
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Antique Late 18th Century Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Thomas Chippendale Pembroke Table
Thomas Chippendale Pembroke Table
H 28 in W 38.5 in D 28 in
Crocodile Mahogany Pembroke Table by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
the furniture styles of the 18th century. His designs became so prominent and highly desirable during
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Venini Floor Lamp by Tommaso Buzzi
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Naples, IT
of 18th-century designs, he is best known for the remarkable, jewel-toned glassware he produced in a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps

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Brass

Antique, Gustavian hand carved bench in velvet from late 18th century.
Located in BILBAO, ES
French Gustavian bench from the late 18th century, circa 1770, with unusually rich hand-carved
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Antique 1770s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Pine

Ephraim Ståhl, Late Gustavian / Early Empire Chairs, Pair, Circa 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in New York, NY
Ephraim Ståhl (1767 Stockholm 1820), fine pair of Late Gustavian / Early Empire Chairs with
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century 'Riband Back' Chippendale Mahogany Armchair in Mohair Velvet
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair is a remarkable example of the firm's observation of 18th century form and sensibility. The
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Antique 1870s English Chippendale Armchairs

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Mohair, Mahogany

Maurice Dufrene Two Antique Lithographs Enhanced with Gouache, 1906
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
inspiration was taken from 18th and 19th Century designs, with a modern approach. At the 1925 Exposition
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

After Jean-Michel Frank Giltwood and White Marble Three Tiered Table
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami Beach, FL
built by Jean-Michel Frank in Paris in 1937. 26 3/4" high: shelves 18 3/8" diameter, (wt. 38 lbs
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Late 20th Century Art Deco End Tables

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Marble

Cow Painting "Young Farmer Leading his Calf" Julius Paul Junghanns (1876-1958)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
body condition. Bred since the 18th century, they are often depicted in traditional Flemish paintings
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1930s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Wood Panel, Oil

Desert Flower, Mexico
By Eve Peri
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
cushion (based on a 19th-century, New England appliquéd rug), a bedcover and headboard (based on a 18th
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1930s Art Deco Mixed Media

Materials

Raw Linen, Yarn

Rooster ( Mexico embroidery fabric art)
By Eve Peri
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
headboard (based on a 18th-century, American chest), and six paneled screen (based on 18th-century door and
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1930s Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric

Low Gondola Armchair by Etienne-Henri Martin 'Attr.', France, 1950s
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Utrecht, NL
forms the arms of the chair as well. The Gondola chair is named after the 18th-century Venetian gondola
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-19th Century French Kingwood Commode
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good mid-19th century French kingwood and rosewood bombe commode retaining it's original handles
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

A Pair of George III Giltwood Armchairs Attributed to Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Knutsford, GB
follow drawings for `French Chairs’ published in Chippendale’s “The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

A George II Walnut Library Armchair attributed to Paul Saunders
By Paul Saunders
Located in New York, NY
Universal System as 'French Chairs'. It is part of a group of similarly conceived chairs with closely
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair Chippendale Mahogany Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
"French Chairs" in the 3rd Edition, published 1763 in his "Director". Related chairs are illustrated in
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20th Century English Armchairs

Classical Carved Mahogany Sideboard with Busts of Female Figures Wearing Turbans
By Edward Priestley
Located in New York, NY
become a cultural phenomenon across the western world by the third quarter of the 18th century. The
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Antique 1820s American American Classical Serving Tables

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Mahogany

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18th Century French Director Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 18th century French director chairs available for sale. Each of these unique 18th century French director chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are all kinds of 18th century French director chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Georgian 18th century French director chairs are consistently popular styles. Many 18th century French director chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Thomas Chippendale, Maurice Dufrêne and Gallia produced popular 18th century French director chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century French Director Chairs?

Prices for 18th century French director chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 18th century French director chairs begin at $950 and can go as high as $159,025, while the average can fetch as much as $15,023.