Italian Neoclassical Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Slipper Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design to the top of the backrests and parcel gilt long the legs. The chairs are from the late 1800's to
Bronze
$17,500 / set
H 35 in W 21 in D 19.75 in
19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Polished Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
backrest, standing on four long wooden legs. The corner chairs are enhanced by ebonized flower décor inlays
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
$3,800
H 51 in W 28 in D 24 in
long Carved Walnut Arms Tall Back Turned Legs X Base Stretcher Arm Chair MINT!
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
long Carved Walnut Arms Tall Back Turned Legs X Base Stretcher Gold & Pink Flower Upholstery w
Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 32.68 in
Pair Of T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings For Widdicomb Walnut Armchairs Model WWZ
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cambridge, GB
, and tapered legs. Each chair is loosely cushioned with a grey linen cotton blend cushion, and an ivory
Other
19th Century French Walnut Armchair
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
legs being unusually long, chair measures 96cm high by 49.5cm wide and 39cm deep with the seat being
Walnut
Sold
H 14.65 in W 35.6 in D 15.56 in
Old Japanese Wooden Bench for Two People / Antique Long Chair / Legs for Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
be used as a bench for two people. It can also be used as a leg for placing a table top plate. It can
Cedar
Pair of Swedish Barrel Back Chairs. Sweden circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
, elegant long saber legs and chair rail carved in horizontal beading, rosettes and ribbons. Original worn
Linen
Sold
H 34 in W 28 in D 29 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Duchesse Brisee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, and the ottoman has a top stitch finish. Raised on turned and fluted legs. Measures: 73" long. Chair
Down, Linen, Wood
Sold
H 44.1 in W 32.88 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Fully Restored Brown Leather Wingback Armchair Carved Sculpted Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchair with ornately carved long elegant legs. This chair is a real tour de force, it has absolutely
Leather
Art Deco French Office Chair in Macassar
Located in Houston, TX
Chair is re-upholstered in a light beige fabric. Have 4 long slim legs. Chair has semi-circular top
Macassar
Sold
H 37 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Austrian Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
décor backrest, standing on four long wooden legs. The chairs are enhanced by wood grains. Newly
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
19th Century German Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Cherry Shovel Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
curved, sculptural backrest, standing on four long wooden legs. The chairs are particularized by wood
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$18,363
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$16,813 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$13,616 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$15,400 / set
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century German Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The side chairs have an open, detailed carved ba...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...
Iron
Custom Made Reclaimed Elm Wood Cabinet 102"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Cabinet is a reclaimed wood cabinet that is beautifully crafted and the perfect storage solution. Finish: Weathered Natural Dimensions: 102" W x 18" D x 35.5"H Since this is ma...
Elm
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
Metal, Brass, Iron
$5,500 / set
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the 19th century, with unusual carved open backs, curving legs, carved gadroon motifs and leaf themed upholstery. Created in Au...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in P...
Velvet
$8,950 / set
H 34.75 in W 23 in D 17 in
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 1840s, Armchairs with Pierced Backs and Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier armchairs from the mid-19th century with pierced back, cane seats and seat cushion. Each chair features a pierced design on the back, reminiscent of Go...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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