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2 Antique Egyptian Revival Olive Burlwood Parlor Chairs Neoclassical
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental early 20th century parlor set. A neoclassical and Egyptian revival inspired deisgn
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

2 Antique Edwardian Carved Mahogany Parlor Balloon Back Dining Side Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Edwardian / Victorian parlor dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century Edwardian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Parlor Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of Four French, 19th century Louis XV style carved walnut parlor side chairs. The
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Silk, Walnut

2 Antique Victorian Pierced Carved Walnut Upholstered Library Parlor Club Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
2 impressive Victorian era library, club or parlor arm chairs and ottomans. Made from mahogany with
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19th Century 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Carved Medallion Back Sofa with 2 Side Chairs Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian carved medallion back sofa with 2 side chairs newly upholstered in a plush
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1880s Victorian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered - 2 piece set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered in a High End Purple Mohair - 2
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19th Century Louis XIV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Parlor Set Newly Upholstered, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
” Arm H: 29” Chair 2 H: 50” W: 33” D: 29” Seat H: 19” Seat D: 29” Arm H: 29” . : : .
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1920s American Federal 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Leather, Wood

An Anglo-Dutch 19th Century Walnut Carved 5 Piece Parlor Set, After Daniel Marot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cm) Armchairs Width: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Armchairs Depth: 21 1/2 inches (54.6 cm) Side chairs Height
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

2 Antique 19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Putti Cherub Angel Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Italian Renaissance parlor armchairs, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring ornate
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1870s Renaissance 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Spanish Carved Walnut End Table or Nightstand with 2 Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
lovely end table between two fireside chairs, parlor, window table, or nightstand/ bed table.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 20555D/2 Pair "Fauteuils," or armchairs, en Gondoles, circa 1830-1835 New York Mahogany
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1830s American American Classical 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
H 31.5 in W 21.13 in D 21.13 in
1870's Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils
By Napoléon III
Located in Dallas, TX
treasure, this antique parlor set is a divine find. With its commitment to tradition and heart full of
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool

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Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century
Located in Munich, DE
This handcrafted Syrian wedding chest is designed with mother-of-pearl inlays, three drawers and a marble top. It expresses the rich culture and artwork from where it stems. Handcra...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

French Louis XV Style Settee or Canape with Floral Upholstery in Red & White
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely French Provincial Louis XV style settee or canapé recently upholstered in a gorgeous floral red and white fabric with 4 matching pillows two square and two tufted round pill...
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20th Century French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
Located in London, GB
Exquisite and rare set of three Egyptian revival furniture, the set consist of two chairs and a sofa, all three pieces heavily decorated with Egyptian motifs from the Pharaonic civil...
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19th Century Egyptian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Wood

Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
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H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
Egyptian Revival Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Egyptian Revival Table, probably French, circa 1930's. Interest in all things Egyptian grew after the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922. This Egyptian Revival table has an elegant...
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1930s French Neoclassical 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Marble

Egyptian Revival Table
Egyptian Revival Table
H 27 in Dm 26.5 in
1890's Antique Egyptian Cotton Applique Tapestry
Located in Plainview, NY
A late 19th century Circa 1890's antique Egyptian cotton applique tapestry featuring intricate designs and in a brown and beige tone color. The tapestry portrays the inside of the ph...
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19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Cotton

Double Caned Hand Carved French Armchair
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique carved Louis XV style armchair with double caned back and side panels. Floral rosettes at the crest bottom apron & legs. Italian linen blend down/feather cushion.  
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Linen, Cane, Walnut

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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1950s English Renaissance 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Oak

French Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved fauteuil, the paper twist carved, arched top rail and downswept padded arms with scroll terminals enclosing an upholstered back and cushion seat, on a finely carved s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Bergère
French Louis XVI Style Bergère
H 39.5 in W 28 in D 31.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV Walnut Canape represents the epitome of the style! Rendered from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features naturalistic, contoured lines from the trip...
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1890s French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

Egyptian Revival Style Throne
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous Egyptian revival style carved, gilt, and painted throne-like chair.
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Mid-20th Century 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Wood

Egyptian Revival Style Throne
Egyptian Revival Style Throne
H 45.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Set of Four Louis XV-Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four upholstered dining chairs wonderfully recreates the Louis XV style with sinuous fruitwood frames and nary a straight line in sight. Created by Minton-Spidell, this u...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four 19th century French Louis XV giltwood chairs is a wonderful find, indeed! The gracious, naturalistic form of the Rococo style so favored by King Louis XV has been aptly e...
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1880s French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Giltwood

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut, Burl & Needlepoint Parlor Chairs, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Renaissance Revival parlor chairs offers walnut and burl construction with carved crest having foliate elements and surmounting floral needlepoint back and seat, r...
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19th Century European Renaissance Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th century) walnut bergère armchairs with bow knot top and striped upholstery.
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19th Century French Louis XVI 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Period Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of Louis XV period fauteuils featuring a painted and parcel-gilt distressed finish. Upholstered in a stunning salmon pink brocade. Beautifully molded frames with cabrio...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Metal

Moorish Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of 5 Moorish (19th Cent) walnut spindle and ball carved living room / salon set with pearl inlay & kilm seat (settee 56"w 21¬O"d 52¬º"h, 2 arm chairs 22"w 19¬O"d 44¬O"h, 4 side c...
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19th Century French Moorish 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

Moorish Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
Moorish Walnut 5-Piece Living Room Set
H 44 in W 16.75 in D 16 in

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Ice Cream Parlor Children’s Seating Set
Located in New York, NY
: 9 1/2"Ø Seat height: 24 1/2" Chair x 2 Base: 12 1/2" × 11" Seat: 9 1/2"Ø Seat height: 11
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19th Century American 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Copper, Steel

Antique Ice Cream Parlor Children’s Seating Set
H 22.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Restored Cinema Chair or Folding Chair Two-Seat
Located in Senden, NRW
Original cinema chair series from the 1950s. This is a very nice practical folding chair from an
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19th Century German Bauhaus 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Oak

2 Antique Italian Chiavari Maple Parlor Dining Side Chairs Wicker Seat Liguarian
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Italian Chiavari Biedermeier parlor chairs. Made from solid maple with a shaped back
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Early 20th Century European 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Maple

2 Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Ladderback Needlpoint Side Parlor Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Victorian Eastlake parlor accent chairs. Made of walnut featuring turned posts
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Late 19th Century Eastlake 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut, Fabric, Cane

Antique Parlor Chairs, Button Back, Victorian Ladies Chairs, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique parlor chairs, button back chairs, Victorian ladies chairs, antique furniture, Scotland
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1870s Scottish Victorian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 4 Antique French Figural Tapestry Gilded Dining Side Parlor Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved giltwood, circa 1920. Machine tapestry cover. Measures: 37" H x 20 1/2" W x 21 1/4" D. Seat
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1920s French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Fruitwood

2 Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Armchairs Cained Seat Burl Accents
Located in Dayton, OH
A neat pair of Victorian chairs, circa late 19th century. Made from walnut with burled panels
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Late 19th Century Victorian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

3 Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Carved Balloon Back Parlor Side Chairs
By John Jelliff
Located in Dayton, OH
chair apron. Upholstered in a green velvet with cording. The perfect fit for any parlor or boudoir
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Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut, Burl, Velvet

Victorian Mother of Pearl Satinwood Inlay Mahogany Parlor Set, 3-Piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian mother of pearl satinwood inlay mahogany sofa & 2 chairs parlor set, 3-piece set
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19th Century North American Victorian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Mahogany

Tall Back French Louis XV Walnut 5-Leg Occasional Lounge Chairs, circa 1900 Pair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
parlor or lounge chairs. They date to the late 1880s and are carved of walnut and in good usable
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1880s French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

2 Antique Victorian Balloon Back Serpentine Walnut Parlor Arm Chairs Pink Tufted
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Victorian his and hers parlor arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring serpentine
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Late 19th Century Victorian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

2 Antique French Provincial Walnut Cane Back Parlor Arm Chairs Fauteuil Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique walnut cane back chairs. Features open arms, cabriole legs and silk raised floral
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Early 20th Century French Provincial 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Silk, Cane, Walnut

Aubusson Parlor Suite
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in New Orleans, LA
" wide x 25" deep x 41 1/2" high Armchairs: 26 1/2" wide x 20 1/2" deep x 38" high Side chairs: 21 1/2
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19th Century French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Tapestry, Walnut

Aubusson Parlor Suite
Aubusson Parlor Suite
H 41.5 in W 72 in D 25 in
Pair of Authentic Original 18th C. French Louis XVI Bergeres
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis XVI parlor chairs are so good, I don't have the vocabulary competence to describe them
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18th Century and Earlier French 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Wood

2 Antique French Provincial Walnut Cane Back Parlor Armchairs Fauteuil, Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique distressed walnut cane back chairs. Features open arms and cabriole legs.   
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Early 20th Century French Provincial 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Seatmore Ice Cream Parlor Table and Four Chairs, circa 1924
By Frank Rieder & Sons
Located in Essex, MA
parlor by "Seatmore", Frank Rieder and Sons, Philadelphia, circa 1924, the 30 1/2" round white Carrara
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Glass, Wood

Rococo Revival Walnut Parlor Suite with Settee and Four Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, 18 1/2" H to seat; [arm chairs] 25 1/2" W x 20 1/2" D x 36 5/8" H, 17 1/2" H to seat; [settee] 51" W
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Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

3 Piece Late Victorian Mahogany Parlor Suite
Located in Vancouver, BC
Reupholstered 3 piece late Victorian parlor suite consisting of 2 seater settee, arm chair and
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19th Century English 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique R.J. Horner Style Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Style 2 piece Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set. Both the settee & matching armchair have
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Late 19th Century American Gothic 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare 3 Piece Carved Figural Gold Karpen Victorian Parlor Set
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
height 16 1/2". Arm chair measure 40 5/8" h x 29 1/2" w 28 1/2" d. Seat height 16 1/2". Side chair
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Early 1900s American High Victorian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Mahogany

Carved Maiden Walnut John Jelliff Renaissance Revival Victorian 7 PC Parlor Set
By John Jelliff
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare 1870s era 7 piece John Jelliff parlor set with 4 side chairs, 2 armchairs and a
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1870s American Renaissance Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

Carved Maiden Walnut John Jelliff Renaissance Revival Victorian 7 PC Parlor Set
By John Jelliff
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare 1870s era 7 piece John Jelliff parlor set with 4 side chairs, 2 armchairs and a
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1870s American Renaissance Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

Sublime French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Five Piece Parlor or Salon Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, 2 armchairs with open arm rests, and 2 side chairs. All are reupholstered in immaculate vintage
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Antique Italian Parlor Armchairs in Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
parlor suite that included, Italian armchairs. Fabric covering on this pair of antique Italian armchairs
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1910s Italian Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

Three-Piece Parlor Suite of Settee with Two Armchairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Measurements: [settee] 55” W x 25 1/2” D x 39 5/8” H x 20” H to seat; [arm chairs] 25 3/4” W x 23 5/8” D x 39
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

Original French 2 Piece Leather Library Set w/Nifty Nail Design (One Chair Sold)
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite vintage French original leather library or parlor set. The robust cognac colored leather is
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Leather

Austrian Bentwood, Joesph Hoffman “Fledermus” Set of Chairs (3)
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Chicago, IL
Josef Hoffman parlor suite for Fledermus consisting of a settee and 2 pairs of armchairs. Original
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Early 20th Century Austrian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Elm

Pair of English George II Style Antique Arm Chairs w/ Eagle Carvings
Located in Shippensburg, PA
1/2" D x 38 3/4" H; 18 1/2" H to seat [smaller chair] 29 5/8" W x 23 3/4" D x 36 3/8" H; 16 1/2" H
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Late 19th Century British George II 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Damask, Walnut

Antique Pair of Italian Louis XV Style Armchairs circa 1900-1920 in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
see old repairs. Both chairs are missing a decoration on the back, bottom right on both (images 2, 4
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1910s Italian Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century Irish Elm Wake Table, Outstanding
Located in Dallas, TX
condition with absolutely glorious natural patina, throughout. It has 2 drop leafs and sits on 4 gate legs
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Early 19th Century Irish George III 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Elm

Pair of Carved Walnut Louis XV Rams Head Armchairs Parlor Chairs circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These chairs are absolutely spectacular and carved beautifully. Look at the rams heads and the
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1890s French Louis XV 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Danish Parlor Suite with Sofa, Pair of Chairs and Oval Table
Located in Miami, FL
fabric. Sofa a chairs are very comfortable. Fabric is in very good condition. Sofa: 64" long x 30 1/2
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Early 1900s Danish 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French End Table Silver Chest Barley Twist Nightstand 2 Drawers Oak 19 C
Located in Tyler, TX
lovely end table between two fireside chairs, parlor, window table, or nightstand/ bed table Petite
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Oak

Antique French End Table Side Cabinet Nightstand Barley Twist Pedestal 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Excellent for use as an end table between two fireside chairs, parlor, window table, nightstand or pedestal
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1890s French Victorian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Rosewood Salon Chairs w/ Upholstery by John Henry Belter, circa 1844
By John Henry Belter
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of American "scroll pattern" parlor chairs in rosewood by John Henry Belter or Johann Heinrich
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1840s American Louis Philippe 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Upholstery, Muslin

Twisted Wire Ice Cream Parlor Set W/ Table and Two Chairs C1900
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Portland, OR
table dates from the early days of ice cream parlors and pop shoppes. The bases of the chairs and table
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Early 1900s American 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

Pair of Victorian 'Sailor Boy' Giclee Parlor Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Matching pair (ladies and gents) of Victorian 'Sailor Boy' Giclee Parlor Chairs. Upholstered with
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19th Century Victorian 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

Art Nouveau Ornate Wood & Red Velvet Parlor Sofa & Chairs Settee Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing Art Nouveau Parlor Settee. Newley refinished and recovered in Red Velvet. EACH CHAIR IS
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19th Century American Art Nouveau 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

Nouveau period Parlor Set by Camille Gauthier
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau Parlor set by Camille Gauthier consisting of a Setee, 2 Armchairs and 2 Side chairs
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19th Century French 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Mahogany

“Japanesque” Carved Oak Parlor Suite (6 pcs.)
Located in Southport, CT
, and a corner chair, this is an amazing assemblage. (Sofa: 38 ½” h x 58 ½”x w 23” d) (2 Arm
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19th Century American 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

Gaspar Homar Art Nouveau Dining Room or Salon, Barcelona, 1910s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Gaspar Homar - Art Nouveau dining room / salon / parlor, Barcelona, 1910s. Made of cherrywood and
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1910s Spanish Art Nouveau 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Cherry

Aesthetic Settee by Pottier & Stymus
By Pottier & Stymus
Located in Long Island, NY
., attributed to Pottier and Stymus, NY, black ink inscription \\\"86694/GRAVES PARLOR\\\" bowed crest centered
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement 2 Antique Parlor Chairs

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Brass

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2 Antique Parlor Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 2 antique parlor chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, all 2 antique parlor chairs available were constructed with great care. 2 antique parlor chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 2 antique parlor chairs bearing Victorian or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 2 antique parlor chairs over the years, but those made by Heywood-Wakefield Co., American Chair Company Merikord and Charles Locke Eastlake are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 2 Antique Parlor Chairs?

Prices for 2 antique parlor chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 2 antique parlor chairs begin at $275 and can go as high as $88,467, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.