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18th Century Hall Chairs

English Georgian 18th Century Hall Chair
English Georgian 18th Century Hall Chair

English Georgian 18th Century Hall Chair

Located in New York, NY

English Georgian 18th Century Hall Chair. Overall great condition with age appropriate wear.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century french hall chair covered in 17th century tapestry
18th Century french hall chair covered in 17th century tapestry

18th Century french hall chair covered in 17th century tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

18th-Century French Hall Chair – Upholstered in Rare 17th-Century Tapestry A stunning example of early French craftsmanship, this 18th-century hall chair is a true collector’s piece...

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Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Thread

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair
Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair

Late 18th Century Jacobean Style Hall Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A late 18th Century Jacobean style Hall chair in deeply stained Oak, peg construction, panel back, arch crest, turned arm supports and legs and traditional carved seat apron with inc...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Welsh Wainscot Hall Chair
18th Century Oak Welsh Wainscot Hall Chair

18th Century Oak Welsh Wainscot Hall Chair

Located in Houston, TX

18th century oak welsh wainscot hall chair with beautifully worn arms from years of use.

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Antique 18th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Gothic Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Backrest
18th Century Gothic Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Backrest

18th Century Gothic Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Backrest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair This Handsome Chair, has carving to the back rest, a magnificent patina apart from the well used solid plank seat, the sturdy crook arms...

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Antique 18th Century Gothic Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Colonial Hall Chair
18th Century Spanish Colonial Hall Chair

18th Century Spanish Colonial Hall Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century Spanish colonial hall chair Hand-carved with gold leaf decoration Nail trim.

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Antique 1720s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

18th Century Weathered Painted Wooden Hall / Accent Chair
18th Century Weathered Painted Wooden Hall / Accent Chair

18th Century Weathered Painted Wooden Hall / Accent Chair

Located in Wainscott, NY

Antique 18th Century Ornate weathered painted worn accent chair. Carved, painted wood encompassed the dismantled, distressed seating. A truly unique piece.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair

Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fine George III mahogany hall chair, the shield back bear painted heraldic crests commemorating the union of the original owners: one half lions rampant and the other swans. The bann...

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Antique 1790s Scottish Hepplewhite Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Antique Yorkshire Back Stools / Hall Chairs solid Oak, England 18th Century
Pair Antique Yorkshire Back Stools / Hall Chairs solid Oak, England 18th Century

Pair Antique Yorkshire Back Stools / Hall Chairs solid Oak, England 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Antique pair of Yorkshire Back Stools / Hall Chairs, England, 18th century. Solid oak with two curved backrests featuring hand-carved natural motifs.

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Antique 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Late 18th - Early 19th Century Small Swedish Hall / Side Chair
Late 18th - Early 19th Century Small Swedish Hall / Side Chair

Late 18th - Early 19th Century Small Swedish Hall / Side Chair

Located in Wainscott, NY

A rustic 18th century Swedish side chair, hand-carved in oak with a refined simplicity typical of early Scandinavian rural design. The chair features an open rectangular back with sh...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair 18th Century Italian Chestnut Hall Chairs Carved With Lion Crests
Pair 18th Century Italian Chestnut Hall Chairs Carved With Lion Crests

Pair 18th Century Italian Chestnut Hall Chairs Carved With Lion Crests

Located in Stamford, CT

Handsome pair of 18th century Italian Baroque chestnut side or hall chairs with circular open work backs holding a shield with beautifully carved lions in the centers.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Pair of Early 18th Century Renaissance Style Sgabello Hall Chairs
Pair of Early 18th Century Renaissance Style Sgabello Hall Chairs

Pair of Early 18th Century Renaissance Style Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A remarkable pair of oak and walnut hall chairs after the Italian Renaissance designs which were adapted by the English in the early 18th century.

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Antique 1720s English Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

A Pair of Important Scottish Armorial Hall Chairs Late 18th/Early 19th Century
A Pair of Important Scottish Armorial Hall Chairs Late 18th/Early 19th Century

A Pair of Important Scottish Armorial Hall Chairs Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Pair of Important Scottish Armorial Hall Chairs Late 18th or Early 19th Century, Scotland Constructed in quarter sawn oak, each of generous proportion with solid backs boldly carved...

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Antique 18th Century English Gothic Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Sgabello Hall Chairs
Pair of Sgabello Hall Chairs

Pair of Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of George II hall chairs in fine mahogany having shaped panel backs, legs and seats with painted scripted insignias to backs and turned roundel dishes to seats and legs. The ...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair
George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair

George 3rd Mahogany Hall Chair

Located in Sherborne, GB

Sheraton period mahogany shield back hall chair circa 1780 with circular dished seat resting on elegant turned legs with lower stretcher, wonderful untouched condition, no breaks wit...

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Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Swedish Hall Chairs
A Pair of Swedish Hall Chairs

A Pair of Swedish Hall Chairs

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A pair of early ebonised Swedish chairs, likely made of birch, retaining their original brown leather seats. An unusual pair, both for their dark colouring and for the survival of th...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval backs with centres finely decorated with gilded griffins and laurel wreaths on a pa...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 18th Century Mahogany Sheild Back Hall Chairs with Prince of Wales Feathers
Pair 18th Century Mahogany Sheild Back Hall Chairs with Prince of Wales Feathers

Pair 18th Century Mahogany Sheild Back Hall Chairs with Prince of Wales Feathers

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of 18th century mahogany hall chairs, each with sheild back and an inset panel depicting a painted armorial above a carved wood Prince of Wales ploom.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs
Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs

Pair of English Oak George I Hall Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

These chairs date to the very beginning of the reign of George I and, as such, bear more characteristics of Queen Anne (George I's predecessor) furniture, rather than the design cue...

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Antique 18th Century British William and Mary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Regency Era Painted Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair of English Regency Era Painted Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair of English Regency Era Painted Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A pair of late 18th century mahogany hall chairs with shield form backs centered by oval reserves painted with an heraldic devices.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of 19th Century English William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs
A Pair of 19th Century English William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs

A Pair of 19th Century English William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1840 A pair of nineteenth century William IV mahogany hall chairs, the shaped backs with gadrooned scroll cresting above carved acanthus flanked by further c scrolls,...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English William IV Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800
Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800

Antique Embroidered Side Chair, English, Hall, Morning Room, Georgian, C.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique embroidered side chair. An English, mahogany hall or morning room seat in the manner of Chippendale, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Attractive Georgi...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chairs

Materials

Wood

George III Armorial Mahogany Hall Seats or Dining Chairs, Set of 12, Busby Hall
George III Armorial Mahogany Hall Seats or Dining Chairs, Set of 12, Busby Hall

George III Armorial Mahogany Hall Seats or Dining Chairs, Set of 12, Busby Hall

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this exceptionally important set of twelve circa 1785 English George III period Hepplewhite style hall seats or dining chairs of hall seat for...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Paint, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Armorial Hall Chair of Sgabello Form, circa 1760
English Georgian Mahogany Armorial Hall Chair of Sgabello Form, circa 1760

English Georgian Mahogany Armorial Hall Chair of Sgabello Form, circa 1760

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A late English George II, early George III period hall seat of 'sgabello' form having carved mahogany frame, the lancet and quatrefoil pierced shaped back with painted armorial of ga...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs
A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs

A Pair of George II Period Mahogany Hall Chairs with Concave, Painted Backs

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of George II period mahogany hall chairs. The shaped, concave backs are painted with a monogram, possibly a "J" or "T." Inspired by the Italian sgabello form. The balloon-shap...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot
18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot

18th Century Rustik Oak Welsh Vernacular Armchair Hall Chair Wainscot

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Introducing the Charismatic 18th Century Welsh Oak Armchair Enhance your living space with the timeless elegance of our charismatic 18th century Welsh oak armchair. This remarkabl...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Oak

George III Chair Back Hall Seat
George III Chair Back Hall Seat

George III Chair Back Hall Seat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A delightful George III English Hepplewhite style chair back hall sofa or bench. Retaining the original distressed paintwork. Circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

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18th Century Hall Chair by Gillows
18th Century Hall Chair by Gillows

18th Century Hall Chair by Gillows

Unavailable

H 39 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in

18th Century Hall Chair by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Richmond, London

A superb late 18th Century George III period hall chair with solid seat and armorial device decorated back, by Gillows of Lancaster and London.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Italian 18th Century Hall Chairs
Pair of Large Italian 18th Century Hall Chairs

Pair of Large Italian 18th Century Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 55 in W 28 in D 24 in

Pair of Large Italian 18th Century Hall Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tall hall chairs with gilded ornate finials and paw form feet.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

18th Century Painted Hall Chair
18th Century Painted Hall Chair

18th Century Painted Hall Chair

Unavailable

H 37 in W 20 in D 20 in

18th Century Painted Hall Chair

Located in Richmond, London

A rare and unusual George III period painted hall chair of large proportions, England, circa 1780. Why we like it A very decorative and well-drawn chair, undoubtedly from an import...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Georgian 18th Century Chippendale Period  Mahogany Hall Chair
English Georgian 18th Century Chippendale Period  Mahogany Hall Chair

English Georgian 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Hall Chair

Located in Wells, ME

English Georgian Chippendale period mahogany hall chair, circa 1770.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Georgian 18th Century Pair of Hall Chairs in Mahogany
Chippendale Georgian 18th Century Pair of Hall Chairs in Mahogany

Chippendale Georgian 18th Century Pair of Hall Chairs in Mahogany

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Glencarse, GB

This pair of Chippendale mahogany hall chairs of the Georgian 18th century period made, circa 1770 of unusual form elegantly shaped back seat and legs taken from on plank of mahogany...

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Antique 1770s Scottish Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Set of Six Country House Hall Chairs
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Set of Six Country House Hall Chairs

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Set of Six Country House Hall Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of six George III period 18th century mahogany hall chairs. It is quite unusual to find a set of six.

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Antique 18th Century Irish George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Portuguese Chairs
18th Century Portuguese Chairs

18th Century Portuguese Chairs

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

18th Century Portuguese Chairs

Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

A pair of Portuguese chairs from the 18th century.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oversized Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair of Oversized Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair of Oversized Mahogany Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 44.5 in W 24 in D 25 in

Pair of Oversized Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

Of fabulous scale and curvaceous, theatrical form, traditionally upholstered with tailored squab seat cushions with tufts and covered backs, with horsehair stuffing. Finished in moss...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Oak Painted Hall Chairs
Pair of English Oak Painted Hall Chairs

Pair of English Oak Painted Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 44 in W 15 in D 19 in

Pair of English Oak Painted Hall Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1720. Each with a large shaped concave foliate painted back over a flat seat with moulded edge, raised on trestle supports; the front painted with an armorial crest (unidentifi...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 36 in W 13 in D 20 in

Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Bantam, CT

A good and unusual pair of solid mahogany Rococo hall chairs, with pierced and shaped back splats, shaped seats and front, circa 1750. Possibly Scottish.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Rococo Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Walnut Hall Chairs
Pair of Italian Walnut Hall Chairs

Pair of Italian Walnut Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 34 in W 18 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Italian Walnut Hall Chairs

Located in Mississauga, ON

A pair of Italian late 18th-early 19th century walnut hall chairs with lyre shaped carved backs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fine Pair of George II Oak Hall Chairs

Fine Pair of George II Oak Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in

Fine Pair of George II Oak Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

The shield shaped backs and shaped dished seats raised on legs with dished centres, in the manner of William Masters.

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 36 in Dm 17.5 in

Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A splendid pair of hall chairs with beautifully carved rococo detail. Each balloon shaped back is pierced with reserves ornamented with delicate floral carving and wispy acanthus lea...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 15.75 in D 19 in

Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A good pair of George III mahogany hall chairs, each with a slightly dished waisted back, dish seat, and raised on scrolling front support, united by a stretcher to the rear. Example...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Good Pair of George III Elm Hall Chairs
Good Pair of George III Elm Hall Chairs

Good Pair of George III Elm Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 39 in W 16 in D 19.5 in

Good Pair of George III Elm Hall Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A good pair of George III elm hall chairs, each with a slightly dished waisted back, dish seat, and raised on scrolling front support, united by a stretcher to the rear. Examples of ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of George-III Mahogany Hall Chairs in the Manner of Ince & Mayhew
Pair of George-III Mahogany Hall Chairs in the Manner of Ince & Mayhew

Pair of George-III Mahogany Hall Chairs in the Manner of Ince & Mayhew

By Mayhew & Ince

Located in Knutsford, GB

A pair of George-III mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Ince & Mayhew, retaining excellent original color and patina. The oval backs with central oval sycamore inlaid panel, with ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Scottish Mahogany Hall Chairs
18th Century Georgian Scottish Mahogany Hall Chairs

18th Century Georgian Scottish Mahogany Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 35 in W 14 in D 14 in

18th Century Georgian Scottish Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Perth, GB

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany chairs measurements are approximate.

Category

Antique 18th Century Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Bedroom Chair / Hall Chair In Mahogany ( REF AF-1903 )
Antique 18th Century Bedroom Chair / Hall Chair In Mahogany ( REF AF-1903 )

Antique 18th Century Bedroom Chair / Hall Chair In Mahogany ( REF AF-1903 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

Gorgeous Antique Georgian Bedroom Chair / Hall Chair In mahogany Stood on beautifully decorated tapered legs. Drop in seat upholstered in a peach colour fabric. Absolutely stunning h...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Table and Chairs Set
18th Century Dutch Table and Chairs Set

18th Century Dutch Table and Chairs Set

Unavailable

H 27 in Dm 38 in

18th Century Dutch Table and Chairs Set

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Dutch table and chair set with hand painted floral designs with solid green background, circa 1770. Measures: Table 38 in. round, 27 in. high Chair 27 in. high back, 6 ½ in. hi...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope
Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope

Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of large scale 18th century hall chairs in the manner of Thomas Hope.

Category

Antique 1780s Armchairs

Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope
Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope

Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of large scale 18th century hall chairs in the manner of Thomas Hope.

Category

Antique 1780s Armchairs

Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope
Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope

Pair of Large Hall Chairs in the Manner of Thomas Hope

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of large scale 18th century hall chairs in the manner of Thomas Hope.

Category

Antique 1780s Armchairs

18th Century Italian Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair
18th Century Italian Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair

18th Century Italian Walnut Sgabello Hall Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

A wonderful 18th century Italian carved walnut Sgabello chair.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four 18th Century English Oak Hall Chairs
Set of Four 18th Century English Oak Hall Chairs

Set of Four 18th Century English Oak Hall Chairs

Sold

H 38.59 in W 16.15 in D 20.48 in

Set of Four 18th Century English Oak Hall Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good set of four 18th Century English oak hall chairs. Having a great shape and strong construction.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Georgian 18th Century Oak Hall Side Occasional Decorative Chair
Georgian 18th Century Oak Hall Side Occasional Decorative Chair

Georgian 18th Century Oak Hall Side Occasional Decorative Chair

Located in Wisbech, England

Georgian 18th century oak hall, side or occasional decorative chair.

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Pair of 18th Century Italian Handsome Leather & Walnut Tall-Back Hall Chairs
A Pair of 18th Century Italian Handsome Leather & Walnut Tall-Back Hall Chairs

A Pair of 18th Century Italian Handsome Leather & Walnut Tall-Back Hall Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This handsome pair of 18th century Italian tall back chairs would make great hall chairs, or perhaps their rich walnut and dark leather would add some warmth and elegance to a study ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

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18th Century Hall Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 18th century hall chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 18th century hall chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. There are all kinds of 18th century hall chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 18th century hall chairs bearing Georgian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are 18th Century Hall Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,935, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $53,858 highest priced.

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