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19th Century Bone Chairs

Antique Bull Horn Chairs by H.F.C. Rampendahl, Austria, Circa 1870
Antique Bull Horn Chairs by H.F.C. Rampendahl, Austria, Circa 1870

Antique Bull Horn Chairs by H.F.C. Rampendahl, Austria, Circa 1870

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Four Antique Bull Horn Chairs ca. 1870 A set of four antique bull horn chairs ca. 1870, covered with antique green velvet which has to be renewed (is loosing the hairs). Manufacture...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Chairs

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Wood, Antler

Victorian Ear Horn Chair
Victorian Ear Horn Chair

Victorian Ear Horn Chair

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th Century Victorian horn chair made of ten full size steer horns and smaller pieces. Floral velvet brocade upholstery in colors of cream and ochre. Could be reupholstered if desir...

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Antique 19th Century Chairs

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Horn

Austrian Antler Chair
Austrian Antler Chair

Austrian Antler Chair

Located in New York, NY

Rare 19th century Austrian deer antler chair with an artistic mix of fallow and red deer antlers. The large fallow deer antlers forming the oval top of the chair. The curved arms a...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

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Antler

Austrian Antler Chair
Austrian Antler Chair

Austrian Antler Chair

Located in New York, NY

Rare 19th century deer antler chair artistically constructed with both red deer and fallow deer antlers. The narrow red deer antlers over fallow deer antlers forming the rounded top...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

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Antler

Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric

Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair, Italy, late 19th Century. It is currently being reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us two yards of your fabric a...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Tribal Chairs

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Bone, Upholstery, Wood

Austrian Antler Chair
Austrian Antler Chair

Austrian Antler Chair

Located in New York, NY

Rare antique Austrian antler chair. Designed with unique fallow deer antler forming the supporting back of the chair. The naturalistic looking arms are artistically constructed of ...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

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Antler

Austrian Antler Chair
Austrian Antler Chair

Austrian Antler Chair

Located in New York, NY

Rare antique Austrian antler chair. Designed with unique fallow deer antler forming the supporting back of the chair. The naturalistic looking side supports are artistically constr...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs

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Antler

Pair of Small Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870
Pair of Small Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870

Pair of Small Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Pair of Small Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870 Item e5681 A pair small bull horn chairs ca. 1870, one covered with vintage cattle coat which has to be renewed (is loosing the ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Chairs

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Metal

Great Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870
Great Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870

Great Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870

$4,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

Great Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Great Antique Horn Chairs, Austria ca. 1870 Item e5680 A pair large bull horn chairs ca. 1870, one covered with vintage cattle coat which has to be renewed (is loosing the hairs), th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Chairs

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Metal

Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860
Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860

Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Pair of rare Antler Parlor Chairs, France ca. 1860 These two very rare antler parlor chairs are made of stag antlers with feet carved as lions claws. Made in France, ca. 1860 - the ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

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Antler, Wood

Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870
Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870

Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870

$6,304Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Pair of Antique Bull Horn Chairs Austria 1870 A pair antique bull horn chairs, from a noble villa in Austria. The seats are with antique green velvet fabric. The chairs are in unres...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Chairs

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Wood, Antler

Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair circa 1880
Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair circa 1880

Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair circa 1880

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair in carved wood, bone inlay, circa 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Chairs

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Bone, Beech

Museum-quality antique horn chair Victoria around 1870, England.
Museum-quality antique horn chair Victoria around 1870, England.

Museum-quality antique horn chair Victoria around 1870, England.

Located in Berlin, DE

Museum-quality antique horn chair Victoria around 1870. Extravagant antique horn chair, probably England. Seat cover with spring core padding covered with genuine cowhide. Seat sca...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

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Horn, Leather

Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, ca. 1860
Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, ca. 1860

Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, ca. 1860

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Pair of rare Antler Parlor chairs, French ca. 1860 The two very rare antler parlor chairs are made of stag antlers with feet carved as lions claws. French, ca. 1860 - covering renew...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

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Antler, Fur, Wood

Vintage Horn Side Chair
Vintage Horn Side Chair

Vintage Horn Side Chair

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Vintage 24 horn side chair with original upholstery (could be redone0. The base of the chair is fashioned completely with horns as are the back and arms. The seat is of vintage cowhi...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs

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Horn

Vintage Horn Child's Chair
Vintage Horn Child's Chair

Vintage Horn Child's Chair

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Vintage 12 horn child's chair with original upholstery. The back and arms fashioned with horns as well as the feet. The seat is covered in vintage green mohair. 17"W x 17"D x 19"H P...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs

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Horn

1880s Texas Horn Chair
1880s Texas Horn Chair

1880s Texas Horn Chair

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This horn chair came from Texas and was made for the Glantz Ranch between 1880 and 1900. The piece was inherited by Ruth Glantz around 1920 and purchased from her daughter by Fred an...

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Antique 1880s American Chairs

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Antler, Leather, Horn

Incredible Late 19th Century Steer Horn Chair and Ottoman
Incredible Late 19th Century Steer Horn Chair and Ottoman

Incredible Late 19th Century Steer Horn Chair and Ottoman

Located in St. Louis, MO

Incredible late 19th or early 20th century rustic steer long horn chair and ottoman. This chair is in great condition, has spring seat and is very sturdy. Older burnt orange velvet u...

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Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Chairs

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Horn

19th Century Matched Pair Massive Steer Horn Chairs
19th Century Matched Pair Massive Steer Horn Chairs

19th Century Matched Pair Massive Steer Horn Chairs

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Matched pair of massive steer Horn chairs. Reupholstered with black leather. Came from a ranch in Montana. Came together, stay together. Stunning! Period: 19th century Origin: Monta...

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Antique 1870s American Chairs

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Horn, Leather

19th Century Eight Horn Rocking Chair
19th Century Eight Horn Rocking Chair

19th Century Eight Horn Rocking Chair

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Eight horn rocker with original oil skin covering and spooled front spindle. PERIOD: Last Quarter 19th Century ORIGIN: Montana SIZE: 28"x28"x38"H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Ga...

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Antique 1870s American Chairs

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Horn

19th Century 14 Horn and Leather Chair
19th Century 14 Horn and Leather Chair

19th Century 14 Horn and Leather Chair

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th Century fourteen horn chair. Original brown leather with tacked upholstery. A sculpture and functional piece. Period: Last quarter of 19th century Origin: Montana Size: Feet 33...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs

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Horn

Longhorn Tip Chair, circa 1870
Longhorn Tip Chair, circa 1870

Longhorn Tip Chair, circa 1870

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Longhorn tip chair came from a banker's estate in Sacramento, California, circa 1870. Original upholstery. Some would like "as is;" some would restore to is once early elegance. Real...

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Antique 1870s American Chairs

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Horn, Upholstery

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Antler Chair
Antler Chair

Antler Chair

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H 47.64 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in

Antler Chair

Located in Petworth, GB

Vagabond antiques presents a 19th century French antler throne France, Circa 1880 ” Incredibly sculptural shape, I’ve seen plenty of antler furniture on my travels and its neve...

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Antique 1880s French Chairs

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Antler

Italian Renaissance Style Carved Chair from Second Half of the 19th Century
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Chair from Second Half of the 19th Century

Italian Renaissance Style Carved Chair from Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Liverpool, GB

Italian Renaissance style carved chair from second half of the 19th century A chair in the style of the Italian Renaissance with a straight seat and backrest tilted back, supported ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

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Bone, Wood, Ebony, Mahogany

X-Shaped Stool in Renaissance Style in Walnut, Italy, 19th Century
X-Shaped Stool in Renaissance Style in Walnut, Italy, 19th Century

X-Shaped Stool in Renaissance Style in Walnut, Italy, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

X-shaped stool with back and armrests in Renaissance style in walnut with bone inlaid, Italy, 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

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Bone, Walnut

Antique Horn And Leather Rocking Chair
Antique Horn And Leather Rocking Chair

Antique Horn And Leather Rocking Chair

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H 30.5 in W 24 in D 31 in

Antique Horn And Leather Rocking Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique horn and leather rocking chair. Original leather upholstery

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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

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Horn, Leather

19th Century French Bone Inlaid Hall Chair
19th Century French Bone Inlaid Hall Chair

19th Century French Bone Inlaid Hall Chair

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H 49 in W 19 in D 17 in

19th Century French Bone Inlaid Hall Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century bone inlaid ebonized beechwood hall chair, French, Napoleon III.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Bone, Beech

19th Century Vintage Antler Chair
19th Century Vintage Antler Chair

19th Century Vintage Antler Chair

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H 44 in W 23 in D 22 in

19th Century Vintage Antler Chair

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous 19th century vintage antler chair Dimensions: 22"D x 23" W x 44" H Sit 14.5" depth x 18" width One of the kind piece.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Chairs

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Bone, Leather

Pair of Unique Grand Tour Entry Hall Chairs with Bone Inlay
Pair of Unique Grand Tour Entry Hall Chairs with Bone Inlay

Pair of Unique Grand Tour Entry Hall Chairs with Bone Inlay

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of unique entry hall chairs from a Grand Tour, possibly made in Italy. With bone inlays depicting Neptune motif.

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Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Chairs

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Bone, Wood

Victorian Horn Armchair and Ottoman
Victorian Horn Armchair and Ottoman

Victorian Horn Armchair and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 41 in W 33.5 in

Victorian Horn Armchair and Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

An exotic horn chair with matching ottoman dating from the late 19th century. The chair, which is upholstered in a burgundy suede, rests on four pronged brass claw feet enclosing gl...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

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Horn, Upholstery

Rare Set of Four Anglo-Indian Hardwood and Bone Inlaid Armchairs
Rare Set of Four Anglo-Indian Hardwood and Bone Inlaid Armchairs

Rare Set of Four Anglo-Indian Hardwood and Bone Inlaid Armchairs

Located in Hollywood, FL

The pierced scrolling back inlaid with bone, the legs stop fluted and tapering, the whole back and front finely inlaid.

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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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Bone, Hardwood

Milianese inlaid Victorian chairs
Milianese inlaid Victorian chairs

Milianese inlaid Victorian chairs

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H 49 in W 20 in D 20 in

Milianese inlaid Victorian chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

3 side chairs w/dark stained wood and ivory inlays in the Moorish/Victorian Milianese style. Back panels depict various occupational scenarios. Priced each $800

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

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Wood, Ivory

pair of North Italian hall chairs
pair of North Italian hall chairs

pair of North Italian hall chairs

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H 34 in W 17 in D 17 in

pair of North Italian hall chairs

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A pair of late nineteenth century, Italian, ebony hall chairs, mounted in ivory, the backs and seats inlaid with speciman woods.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

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Ebony, Ivory

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool
Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool

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H 32.25 in W 28.75 in D 25 in

Sculptural 19th Century Horn Chair with Footstool

Located in Chicago, IL

A sculptural armchair and matching footstool from the late 19th century, artfully assembled from the curving forms of American cattle horns. At once delicate and dramatic, the chair ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs

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Horn, Wool, Wood

Pair Syrian Moorish Style Inlaid Folding Chairs
Pair Syrian Moorish Style Inlaid Folding Chairs

Pair Syrian Moorish Style Inlaid Folding Chairs

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing a refined near pair of late 19th-century antique Syrian carved walnut folding scribe chairs. These classic and elegant chairs are a testament to the exquisite craftsmansh...

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Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Chairs

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Bone, Shell, Walnut

Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay  1880
Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay  1880

Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880 the price is for tne pair

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Antique Late 19th Century Maghreb Moorish Chairs

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Wood, Bone

Black Forest Antler Arm Chair by J. A. K. Horn, Turingen 1840s
Black Forest Antler Arm Chair by J. A. K. Horn, Turingen 1840s

Black Forest Antler Arm Chair by J. A. K. Horn, Turingen 1840s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Black Forest Antler Arm Chair by J. A. K. Horn, Turingen 1840s An elaborate antique Black Forest antler arm chair with real stag and deer antlers as legs, arm- and backrests, seat w...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

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Antler, Wood

19th Century Swiss-German Black Forest Antler Horn Throne Chair
19th Century Swiss-German Black Forest Antler Horn Throne Chair

19th Century Swiss-German Black Forest Antler Horn Throne Chair

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very unusual throne chair or armchair made in the Black Forest region of south-west Germany bordering Switzerland. The horns from elk/moose, antler and goat are intertwined to crea...

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

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Fabric, Antler

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A highly decorative example of a Late 19th / Early 20th Century hand carved Syrian Moorish style armchair with velvet and appliqué cushion. Walnut with hand turned fretwork and elabo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

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Brass

19th Century Pair Of Black Forest Antler Horn Hall Chairs, Swiss/German, c.1890
19th Century Pair Of Black Forest Antler Horn Hall Chairs, Swiss/German, c.1890

19th Century Pair Of Black Forest Antler Horn Hall Chairs, Swiss/German, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very unusual pair of hall chairs or side chairs made in the Black Forest region of south-west Germany bordering Switzerland. The horns are intertwined and finished with carvings of...

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

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Fabric, Pine, Antler

Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs, 19th Century

Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs, 19th Century

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H 30.5 in W 25 in D 22 in

Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of very unusual chairs with a Gothic Revival theme. Bone inlay and paw feet add to the charm. Seats have been recently reupholstered.

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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Chairs

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Bone, Wood

Sizzling Hot Late Victorian Black Leather Armchair
Sizzling Hot Late Victorian Black Leather Armchair

Sizzling Hot Late Victorian Black Leather Armchair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Incredible and a bit naughty blend of black and cream horn and sexy black leather late Victorian armchair recently reupholstered and finished with oversized French oiled bronze nailh...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs

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Horn, Leather

Pair of 19th Century Bavarian Hunting Lodge Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Bavarian Hunting Lodge Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Bavarian Hunting Lodge Armchairs

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible pair of 19th century Bavarian hunting lodge armchairs with backs, arms, and legs constructed from Fallow Deer antlers, and upholstered in cream colored suede with squar...

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Antique 19th Century German Rustic Armchairs

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Antler

Antique Indian Export Bone Inlaid Queen Anne Style Side Chair
Antique Indian Export Bone Inlaid Queen Anne Style Side Chair

Antique Indian Export Bone Inlaid Queen Anne Style Side Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Indian export bone inlaid Queen Anne style side chair, 19th century. Seat dimensions, depth 15.5" width 20"-14".

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Antique 19th Century Indian Queen Anne Side Chairs

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Bone, Wood

Antique Antler Easy Chair by H.F.C Rampendahl ca. 1880
Antique Antler Easy Chair by H.F.C Rampendahl ca. 1880

Antique Antler Easy Chair by H.F.C Rampendahl ca. 1880

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H 47.25 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in

Antique Antler Easy Chair by H.F.C Rampendahl ca. 1880

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A rare antler armchair made of original horns from the stag and fallow deer. Feet made of original deer legs reinforced with wood. The unusual chair is elaborately manufactured with ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

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Antler

19th Century German Antler Horn Hall Chair, Black Forest, c.1880
19th Century German Antler Horn Hall Chair, Black Forest, c.1880

19th Century German Antler Horn Hall Chair, Black Forest, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century very unusual hall chairs fashioned from bull horns. These chairs are usually from the Swiss / German borders (the Black Forest) and we a fashionable home decorat...

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Antique 19th Century German Chairs

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Antler

19th Century German Hall Bull Horn Chair, Black Forest c.1880
19th Century German Hall Bull Horn Chair, Black Forest c.1880

19th Century German Hall Bull Horn Chair, Black Forest c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century very unusual hall chairs fashioned from bull horns. These chairs are usually from the Swiss / German borders (the Black Forest) and we a fashionable home decorat...

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Antique 19th Century German Chairs

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Horn

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays
Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

Located in London, GB

Late 19th Century Syrian chair with arabesque mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays Syrian, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 120cm, width 63cm, depth 50cm Crafted in the distin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Armchairs

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Bone, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl and Blackened Wood Chair
19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl and Blackened Wood Chair

19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl and Blackened Wood Chair

By Giovanni Banci

Located in LEGNY, FR

Curule armchair in blackened wood with bone and mother of pearl inlays. Decor with a Fleur de Lis in a cartouche and figures of chimeras. The seat with a coat of arms and stylized fl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Chairs

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antler Easy Chair Austria, circa 1880
Antler Easy Chair Austria, circa 1880

Antler Easy Chair Austria, circa 1880

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H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in

Antler Easy Chair Austria, circa 1880

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A rare antler armchair made of great original horns from the stag. elaborate manufactured in Austria - most probably by Hermann Keitel, circa 1890. Upholstered with red velvet fabric...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

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Antler

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19th Century Bone Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 19th century bone chairs for sale on 1stDibs. 19th century bone chairs bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 19th century bone chairs over the years, but those made by Giovanni Banci and Karl Springer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 19th Century Bone Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,830, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $39,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.