Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good English lobster pot Windsor chair, having shaped crest over shaved spindles with bent yew wood continuous arm over deeply saddled elm seat and standing on pole lathe turned...
Elm
Rare 18th c. English Cabriole Leg Fan Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant cabriole leg windsor armchair with a fan back, comb top, shaped backsplat and continuous curved arm over a saddled seat, standing on turned and tapered back legs and cabri...
Elm
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Wingback Arm Chair W Nancy Corzine Upholstery 1 of 2
By Dennis & Leen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Wingback Arm Chair W Nancy Corzine Upholstery - 1 of 2 Available.
Walnut
18th C. Oak Windsor Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Oak Windsor chair. Wonderful wood graining on the seat which adds character.
Oak
18th c. New England Sackback Windsor chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th c. New England sackback extended arm Windsor chair with particularly good proportions and turnings.
Pine, Hickory
18th c. Windsor Armchair
Located in Savannah, GA
Very fine American Windsor Chair with extended arms. Please note the wonderful construction, condition and patina of this oak and maple classic chair. This impressive antique came to...
Oak, Maple
18th C Windsor Baloon Back Chairs 'Signed Moon'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th C Windsor Baloon back chairs (Signed Moon) Samual Moon Furniture Maker, Bucks County, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Wood, Paint
Pair of 18th c. English "Gothick" Windsors
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important pair of 18th century English Thames Valley "Gothick" Windsor chairs in yew wood, fruit wood and elm. Arched backs with elaborate carved and interlaced Gothic center splats,...
Yew, Elm, Fruitwood
18th C Dimes Extended Arm Sack Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18th C extended arm sack back Windsor is from New England. This comes to us from a private collection.This is stamped Dimes underneath the seat.
Wood
18th c. Continuous Arm - Bow Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18th century New England continuous arm Windsor chair is a spectacular example of early American furniture design. With all original black paint and untouched surface , this ch...
Pine
18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 18th or early 19th century American sack back Windsor armchair with historic green painted surface, the bow back supported by seven spindles over bentwood arm with shaped handho...
Ash
18th c. English Thames Valley Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming late 18th Century English Thames Valley "hoop back" Windsor armchair in ash and elm, the hoop with 10 supporting spindles and the continuous arm with crook supports and fain...
Ash, Elm
Rare c.1800 Ash & Elm low back Windsor chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a particularly rare c.1800 country low back Windsor chair. This design is one I have always loved but they don't come up very often. A genuine Windsor chair that was original...
Ash, Elm
18th Century Extended Arm Windsor Chair in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18TH C EXTENDED ARM WINDSOR CHAIR. HAS ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED SURFACE.
Pine
A Rare Early Cross-Stretcher Windsor with Original Paint
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming and quirky late 18th c./early 19th century yewwood windsor chair with elm seat and rare x-stretcher retaining traces of original powdery blue paint.
Yew, Elm
Rare Scottish 18th c. Darvel Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare example of a Scottish windsor chair referred to as the Darvel. This was made for a short period in Scotland, and is a highly regarded and collected piece of Scottish vernacul...
Elm, Oak
PAIR OF 18TH C AMERICAN WINDSOR BRACEBACK NEW ENGLAND CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS BEAUTIFUL MATCHING PAIR OF AMERICAN 18TH C BRACE BACK WINDSOR NEW ENGLAND CHAIRS. THIS SET OF CHAIRS HAVE NINE SPINDLES AND SADDLE SEATS WITH NICE PLANK SEATS.
Pine, Hickory
18th c. Scottish Comb Back Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
An impressive 18th Century Scottish windsor comb back armchair. This particular example has lovely mellowed colour and patina, as well as a generous shaped seat and a well raked back.
Ash
Rare Pair of 18th c English Yewwood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare pair of English Thames Valley yewwood windsor armchairs from the Queen Anne Period, the pierced backsplats over shaped elm seats, the cabriole legs joined by curved stretchers, ...
Yew
18 Th C Windsor Ladder Back Chair With Rush Seat
Located in Houston, TX
English ladder back chair with new rush seat.
18TH C. NEW ENGLAND SACK BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18TH C. SACK BACK NEW ENGLAND WINDSOR ARM CHAIR WITH GREAT CUT OUTS ON THE ARMS.
Hickory
18th C English High Back Thames Valley Vase Splat Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century Thames Valley fruitwood and elm Windsor armchair having a boldly shaped crest, beautifully shaped center backsplat, and nicely saddled seat on turned legs. It has won...
Fruitwood, Elm
18TH C. NEW ENGLAND BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIR W/SADDLE SEAT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18THC NEW ENGLAND BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIR W/SADDLE SEAT. MADE OF POPULAR AND HICKORY WOODS. THE CONDITION IS GOOD AND HAS A WONDERFUL MELLOW PATINA. THE ARMS HAVE A WONDERFUL CUT ...
Hickory
Exaggerated Saddle Seat - 18th c. Bow-back Windsor Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Known as the bread and butter of the Windsor trade, this 18th century New England bow-back side chair is in outstanding original condition. The bow face of this piece is finished wi...
Pine
Late 18th C. Sack-Back New England Ebonized Windsor Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 18th C. Sack-Back New England Windsor chair. old worn black-painted surface.
Oak
18th c. English Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rustic comb-back West Country Windsor armchair, having shaped crest over spindle back, the narrow arm with bentwood supports and turned spindles, the shallow seat over pole turned le...
Ash
18th c. American Windsor Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
18th c. American Windsor Side Chairs in original black paint
Straightforward & Sensibly American 18th c. Sackback Windsor
Located in Woodbury, CT
A trustingly timeless Massachusetts sackback Windsor chair with paddle arms, finely turned legs, a well formed full seat height, and a hoop back boasting pencil thin spindles. A supe...
Maple, Pine, Ash
Sold
H 37 in W 23 in D 24 in
Good 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chair with Cabriole Front Legs, C. 1780
Located in Heathfield, GB
A charming ash and elm low back Windsor chair, George III c. 1780, with a well carved wheel to the splat and beautiful cabriole legs to front. Very comfortable and sturdy, heavy a...
Ash, Elm
Antique 18th C Windsor Armchair
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very authentic antique, with evidence of green and red layers of paint over the years. A low seat as would be expected, it has a beautifully shaped large back. Evidence also of many...
Wood
$4,750
H 45 in W 23.5 in D 26.5 in
Antique French Oak Armchair Upholstered in Shearling Properly Restored c1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Armchair Upholstered in genuine Shearling. The armchair was made in the style of Louis XIII and was completely and properly restored from the bare wood frame and on up...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Oak
$4,065
H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Armchair in Calico, Ready for Re-Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A classic 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair, circa 1870. This elegant library or lounge chair features its original proportions with a comfortably raked back and scrolled a...
Cotton, Calico, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Hampton Court Regency Arm Chair
By Dennis & Leen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Dennis & Leen Hampton Court Regency Arm Chair.
Wood
Elegant Late 17th Century French Os De Mouton Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A late 17th century French Os de Mouton armchair, circa 1690. Completely stripped and reupholstered using a high quality stylish off white Belgian linen.
Walnut
19th Century Upholstered Flemish Arm Chair from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut Flemish arm chair from France. This is a lovely Flemish armchair made from walnut and newly upholstered in linen. The arms are gracefully shaped and terminate ...
Linen, Walnut
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Child's Wing-back Chair and Ottoman With 19thc Linen Upholstery. The Entire chair is upholstered with a wonderful aged white linen with a beautiful blue light stripe goin...
Linen, Wood
Antique Russian Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Neoclassical style Russian upholstered armchair with spring coil construction, tub back form, covered in textured fabric with double welt construction. The chair resting upon taperin...
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Ash and Elm hoop back windsor chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking, totally honest 18th century Windsor chair. All original with attractive patina showing its life. The shaped seat has lovely wear to the colour as do the arms...
Ash, Elm
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Upholstered Renaissance-Style Chair, circa 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Upholstered armchair with turned legs and nailhead trim, circa 19th century, with turned legs in Renaissance style. More recently upholstered in linen, please see images and inqui...
Linen, Wood
$15,000
H 43 in W 35 in D 32 in
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating on Spanish feet, Chair is upholstered in white muslin with removable cushion, Mid 1...
Muslin, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Windsor Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine English Windsor armchair has a amazing untouched patina and looks a little off center from age and use. The condition is good with marks and wear consistent from age and us...
Wood
$4,392
H 36.23 in W 31.3 in D 29.53 in
French Napoleon III Armchair in Calico, Ready for Re-Upholstery, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A refined 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair, circa 1870. This specific example features a more slender and slightly shallower profile than traditional library lounge chairs, ...
Cotton, Calico, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Late 19th/Early 20th American Fruitwood Windsor Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Windsor Chair. The elegant New England Windsor was made in the late 19th Century using hardwood construction. Most likely a fruitwood was use...
Wood, Fruitwood
A Fully Restored English Victorian William Birch Armchair
By William Birch
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare Victorian William Birch deep seated armchair of generous proportions. The chair has a comfortable deep seat and a high deep button gently curved back with beautifully curved ...
Calico, Mahogany, Pine
$4,085
H 35.04 in W 34.65 in D 36.62 in
An English Victorian Open Armchair By Cornelius V Smith With Brass Castors
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Victorian button back open armchair made by renowned 19th century London furniture maker, Cornelius V. Smith. The chair has a comfortable deep seat and a high deep button b...
Calico, Mahogany, Oak
$2,400
H 43 in W 29 in D 32 in
Dennis & Leen Formations Arm Chair W Rose Tarlow Melrose House Fabric - 1 of 2
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis & Leen Formations Arm Chair W Rose Tarlow Melrose House Fabric - 1 of 2 available.
Wood
Amuneal's Collector's 1 Bay Shelving Unit
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This single bay version of Amuneal’s Collector’s shelving unit features solid machined brass fittings and posts in a warm brass finish. The unit mounts to the floor and to the wall t...
Brass
$225,000
H 39 in W 61.5 in D 30.25 in
Italian Empire Console Table with Gilt Eagle Base and Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Empire late 18th Century / early 19th Century console table with a variegated marble slab and gilt caved acanthus leaves wooden top supported on a gilt carved base depicting ...
Marble, Gold Leaf
Vintage Nautical Maritime 1920s-1940s Yacht Boat Sailboat Model 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage sailboat model of a yacht from the 1920s-1940s era. Dimensions: 35.75" x 7" x 34.75" (W x D x H)
Fabric, Hardwood
$6,820
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By William Birch, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
$2,000
H 20 in W 71 in D 14 in
Antique Kittinger William and Mary Style Walnut Bench or Low Sofa Table
By Kittinger
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Kittinger William and Mary Style Walnut Bench or Low Sofa Table.
Walnut
Pair of Napoleon III Plain square back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a classic pair of Napoleon III French seating. The square back design works very well in a huge number of interiors. These are particularly nice as they have generous seats...
Beech
On Hold|$8,250 / set
H 30.875 in W 36.25 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests in black Paint, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Gustavian style chests of drawers in black paint, Swedish, circa 1890 to 1900, each with two drawers dressed in delicate molded frames and brass pulls beneath a reeded trim...
Wood
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
$140,000
H 69.3 in W 49.61 in D 20.48 in
William & Mary Seaweed Marquetry Inlaid Cabinet by Gerrit Jensen (c. 1634-1715)
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This extraordinary cabinet on stand, attributed to the famed English cabinetmaker Gerrit Jensen (active 1667–1715), is a masterpiece of the Baroque period. It epitomizes the luxuriou...
Brass
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...
Hardwood
English Glazed Bookcase/ Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C fully glazed painted oak bookcase/ display cabinet. 1830 Internal depth 27.5cm
Oak
$4,900 / set
H 43 in W 32.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Walnut
French 19th Century Petal-Back Armchair, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A generously proportioned French Second Empire / Napoleon III petal-back armchair, circa 1870, designed with comfort as much as elegance in mind. The softly scalloped back and enve...
Brass
$5,729,631
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
$400
H 0.5 in Dm 1.75 in
Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass Appears to be Marked Barker and Sons of London
By Frances Barker & Son
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass. Appears to be marked Barker and Sons of London. If authentic, could be circa 1890 but we are unable to confirm. Please use your own judgement on ...
Metal
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