$2,339 / set
Four English Pine Gothic Revival Altar Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A sturdy set of four pitch pine Gothic revival Victorian altar chairs. The chairs exhibit a moulded top rail back rest finished at either end with ecclesiastical motifs with sweepin...
Pine
Vintage Gothic Renaissance Painted Hall Altar Console Table Chair Set - 4 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gothic Renaissance Revival Painted Hall Altar Console Table Chair Set - 4 Pc Set. Listing includes a single dovetailed drawer to console table, pair of nicely carved chairs, ...
Oak, Mirror
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase.
Wood
Westminster Abbey Interior Prepared for a Royal Coronation – Hand-Coloured, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
The detailed key below identifies features such as the High Altar, King Edward’s Chair, and the King’s Throne.
Paper
Set of Two 17th Century Antique Decorative Italian Altar Chairs
Located in Boston, MA
Set of two 17th century antique decorative Italian Altar chairs, case shaped backsplat with box seat.
Wood
French Chinois altar chairs and table set
By Ico Parisi
Located in WEERT, NL
French Chinois altar chairs and table. Wide 58 Depth 42 Height 79 Seat height 42 Seat depth 32 cm Table Wide 38 Depth 38 Height 75 cm
Hardwood
Pair of Gothic Altar Chairs by Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of slim profile Gothic Altar chairs with turned wood legs and crown with carved detailed upper head area.
Wood
Vintage Gothic Revival Kittenger High Back Altar Chairs, a Pair
By Kittinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Gothic Revival altar chairs. Beautiful patina of time on these carved high back chairs.
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Cathedral Altar Chair Gothic Lion Renaissance
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from France, a very unique altar chair, with breathtaking hand carved designs~ ~Dimensional rampant lions form each side, with their crown supporting the arms and their claw ...
Fabric, Oak
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H 62 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
OUTSTANDING Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chair with Reversible Liturgical Cushion~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Highly detailed Gothic accents~~the m...
Oak
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H 65 in W 26 in D 20 in
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak. Direct from France, a stunning MATCHED PAIR of majestic antique French benches/throne chairs!
Oak
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H 65 in W 26 in D 20 in
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak. Direct from France, a stunning MATCHED PAIR of majestic antique French benches/throne chairs!
Oak
Pair of Chinese Carved Asian Scholar Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of two matching heavily carved Chinese altar chairs. Both have intricate carvings and date to the late 20th century.
Wood
Pair of Gothic Revival Decorated Wooden Chairs by Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of gothic revival altar chairs by Kittinger Furniture. Slender wood backs with polychrome detail.
Wood
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H 57 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
Antique French PAIR Bishops Throne Alter Chairs Gothic Revival Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL and HARD-TO-FIND PAIR of Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chairs~~CARVED OAK~~ 1880s Highly detailed Gothic Revival accents Each chair ...
Oak
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H 33.27 in W 26.97 in D 20.87 in
Set of three 19th Century Pugin style Gothic Revival Altar or Hall Chairs
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super set of three Pugin style Gothic Revival church altar or celebrant’s chairs in oak and of curule form from the Priory of St.
Leather, Faux Leather, Oak
19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This Gothic “Cathedre” (French for Cathedra or bishop’s throne) was crafted in southern France circa 1880. Built of oak, the chair stands on bracket feet over a straight plinth. The ...
Oak
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H 70.5 in W 33 in D 21 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench Gothic
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from France, a highly ornate altar bench, with exquisite hand carved details~ ~It’s hard to describe all the carvings, just look closely at the photos or you will miss someth...
Oak
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H 56 in W 30.5 in D 25 in
Large Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Revival Altar Throne Pulpit Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Antique Eastlake Victorian Oak Wood Revival Altar Throne Pulpit arm chair. Item features a floral carved pediment, large impressive size, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain...
Oak
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H 62 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Antique French Chair Gothic Revival Bishops Throne Altar Chair Cushion Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
OUTSTANDING Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chair with Reversible Liturgical Cushion~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Highly detailed Gothic accents~~the m...
Oak
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H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 14.38 in
Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered and Parcel-Gilt Altar Chair
By James Mont, Tony Duquette
Located in Glasgow, GB
A late 19th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar chair, exquisitely handcrafted from hardwood and finished in a bold imperial red lacquer.
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Carved Walnut Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This Gothic “Cathedre” (French for Cathedra or bishop’s throne) was crafted in southern France circa 1860. Built of walnut, the chair stands on bracket feet over a scalloped plinth a...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Chairs
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of 19th century Qing Dynasty elm altar chairs from Zhejiang Province. Carving on the rails and paneled splat with solid seat and square sectioned legs.
Elm
Early 1900's Solid Oak Hand Crafted Altar Chair
Located in Tarleton, GB
Altar or Monks Chair Fabulous high quality church chair.
Oak
Antique Pair of European Altar Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique high back altar chairs, likely from Italy or Spain from the 18th century, in great condition with nice carved body and gilded finials on the seat back.
Wood
Traditional Chinese Alter Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
The rich browns and solid form of these mahogany altar chairs follow the tenants of traditional Chinese design.
Wood, Mahogany
Oak Church Altar Chairs (S/2)
Located in Aurora, OR
These vintage 1930s oak chairs were once part of a suite of altar furniture from a decommissioned church.
$3,032 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
FOUR CIRCA 1920 ENGLiSH OAK HAND CARVED GOTHIC REVIVAL STEEPLE BACK HALL CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four circa 1920's English oak hand carved Gothic hall chairs with Steeple top back re...
Oak
Art Nouveau Oak Plant Stand Pedestal, Intricate Woodwork, 1920s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
A beautiful wooden plant stand or wooden pedestal. It features a tall, slender frame with four legs that taper downward, meeting at a small lower shelf for added support. The top sur...
Oak
Art Nouveau letter holder in oak, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This French Art Nouveau oak letter holder from around 1910 is a beautifully preserved example of the movement’s devotion to natural forms, artisanal craftsmanship, and the poetic tra...
Mirror, Wood
$3,183Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Antique Glastonbury Chairs, English, Decorative Armchair, Gothic Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Glastonbury chairs. An English, pitch pine decorative armchair with Gothic overtones, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Two delightful Gla...
Pine
$3,705 / set
H 34.06 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1890 A very decorative and well made set, each chair ...
Oak
$2,029
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
$1,333
H 43.31 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Art Nouveau Pedestal Plant Stand, Hand-Carved Beech & Marble, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Nouveau pedestal or plant stand. Striking French design from the 1900s. Original hand-carved patinated beech frame with original white marble top. The marble...
Marble
$10,000 / set
H 31.89 in W 38.19 in D 12.6 in
Set of Three Venetian Rococo Pieces, One Console Table and Two Night Sands
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Patinated wood, gold leaf and mirror three piece set of Venetian rococo console table and night stands. Italy, late 19th century. Console dimensions: 81 cm height, 97 cm width, 32...
Gold Leaf
Antique Art Devco Nouveau French Jardiniere / Plant Stand
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
Standing antique jardinière from the 1920s, gracefully shaped and crafted from metal and brass. An elegant and characterful object. 77cm high, 22cm diameter bowl, 32cm diameter base.
Brass, Iron
Belgian Arts & Crafts or Jugendstil Oak Stool, circa 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A characterful Belgian oak stool from circa 1890, positioned at the intersection of Arts & Crafts integrity and early Jugendstil ornamental sensibility. The piece celebrates hand‑cra...
Oak
$2,117
H 20.3 in W 36.2 in D 15.4 in
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, practical and highly decorative seat / hall bench with quality carvings. This beautifully carved and striking stool is surrounded by a number of very well designed and execu...
Oak
$2,500
H 84.5 in W 45.63 in D 11 in
Antique Hall Tree Carved Oak Victorian Gothic Revival Ca. 1895-1915
Located in Fulton, CA
Antique carved English Oak Victorian Gothic Revival hall tree with beveled mirror. Golden Oak era, Circa. 1895-1915. Crafted with solid oak with extensive relief carvings. Coat rack ...
Oak
Circa 1900 Central European Hand-Carved Beech Side Table
Located in Praha, CZ
Remarkable hand-carved side table from Central Europe, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, circa 1900. Crafted from solid wood, likely beech, this unusual piece is charact...
Wood, Beech
$2,261
H 45.08 in W 26.19 in D 15.16 in
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Extra Large Pedestal or Plant Stand, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau extra large pedestal or plant stand. Solid oak base with small pull out door with original patinated brass handle. Both sides of th...
Brass, Zinc
$1,140
H 34 in W 14.5 in D 17 in
Set of Four English Carved Oak Cafe Dining Chairs in the Jacobean Style c 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Charming set of four cafe dining chairs executed in solid oak, with intricately carved back rests, and turned legs. Jacobean revival in style, circa 1920's, probably made in Englan...
Oak
$3,982 / set
H 41.54 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Fine Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs A very rare and totally...
Leather, Oak
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
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