Pair of 19th Century American Gilt Stenciled Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Hitchcock School side chairs featuring gilt stenciled decoration throughout and to include having newer rush seats, circa 1830. Very bold turning, the gold work on th...
Wood
Unavailable
H 33 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
American pair of fancy Sheraton hand painted side chairs with balloon shaped rush seats.
Rush, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 32.88 in W 20.88 in D 18.25 in
American Sheraton Set of 11 "Fancy" Painted Dining Chairs, New York
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most interesting and rather rare collection of 11 “fancy” Sheraton chairs, these have remarkably remained together for nearly two-hundred years.
Rush, Hardwood
Six Mahogany Sheraton Style Shield Back Dining Room Chairs by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Six carved mahogany Sheraton style shield back chairs by Baker Furniture. Two arm chairs and four side chairs. Tapered fluted legs.
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Floral Upholstered Wingback or Fireside Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker wingchair and is in good condition. The chair measures 43 tall x 30 wide x 33 deep and the seat height is 21 inches. The chair is used so may have minor impe...
Mahogany
A Pair of Painted Wood Chairs from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of American Painted Wood Sheraton Style Chairs from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York with Their Cushion. 20th Century
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 44 in W 25 in D 30.5 in
Sheraton Style Red Upholstered High Back Fireside Lounge Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheraton style red upholstered high back fireside lounge arm chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood frames, nicely carved details, tapered legs, great style and form. Age:...
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 36 in W 16.75 in D 14 in
Dining Table and Four Chairs w/ Rush Seats Early 19thc American Tiger Maple
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome early New England 19th century highly figured tiger maple table features two drop leaves, curved edges and Sheraton legs. The four chairs are a marriage, but a good one...
Rush, Maple
American Mahogany Sheraton Upholstered Coachman's Chair, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Sheraton wing back coachman's chair with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, and terminating on turned bulbous legs with the original brass casters.
Brass
American Sheraton Painted Side Chairs with Upholstered Seats, 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Sheraton mustard painted hard wood fancy chairs with black stripping.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
American Sheraton Southern Cherry Upholstered Wingback Chair, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton Southern cherry wingback chair with turned bulbous ringed legs, original brass casters, and splayed back legs.
Brass
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
American Painted and Gilt Decorated Turned Hardwood Sheraton Chair, 1810
Located in Chicago, IL
American Sheraton fancy chair of painted & gilt decorated turned hardwood.
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
American Fancy Ball-Back Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of American fancy ball-back chairs, circa 1830s. Painted in black and gold with rush seats. 18 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 35 inches tall; seat height 17 ½ inches
Wood
Country Sheraton Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Country Sheraton Side Chairs
Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 16.5 in
American Early 19th Century Sheraton Pair of Painted Arrowback Side Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
American Sheraton period green painted and gold stenciled pair of fancy side chairs.
Rush, Wood, Paint
American Sheraton, Lounge, Easy Armchair, Rhode Island, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Sheraton, Lounge, Easy Armchair, Rhode Island, Fluted Tapered Legs, Rollover seat & Tight Back, Newly upholstered, Original Restored Walnut Frame
Carved Mahogany Sheraton Side Chair, circa 1807
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
The exact crest rail carving of sheaves of wheat tied with a bowknot is also seen on the central panel of a Sheraton scroll-back sofa, probably by Phyfe, also at the Metropolitan Mus...
Cane, Mahogany
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H 34 in W 21 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six 19th Century American Sheraton Maple Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six 19th century American Sheraton maple chairs with rush seats Two arms, four sides Measures: Sides: 18.75" W x 17" D x 33.25" T, seat: 18" T Arms: 21" W x 18.25" D x 34" ...
Rush, Maple
Sold
H 35 in W 18.75 in D 16 in
American Sheraton Period Pair of Painted Rush Seated Bamboo Turned Sidechairs
Located in Wells, ME
American Sheraton period pair of painted rush seated bamboo turned sidechairs.
Wood, Paint
Pair of American Painted New England Side Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Carmel, CA
Pair of American country Sheraton chairs from the Connecticut Valley.
Cane, Wood
$1,849 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 23.25 in
Companion Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Carved Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36in W: 24in D: 23 1/4in SH: 16 3/4in This pair of antique companion pair of Louis XVI style distressed gilt armchairs is perfect for you and your home and are a lov...
Gold Leaf
$2,910 / set
H 31.25 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Baltimore, Maryland classical paint-decorated fancy side chairs. Made of poplar and probably maple, the tablet crest with an applied scroll above two turned posts centering a...
Cane, Wood
$1,475 / set
H 34 in W 15.75 in D 18.5 in
Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Branded "Warranted"
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of American Painted And Decorated Yellow Ground Fancy Side Chairs, Each Branded 'Warranted'. Very sturdy.
Hardwood, Paint
$1,985Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Pair Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs C.1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs England C.1900. Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany with upholstered seats. In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 20 in D 21 in
Nice Pair French Louis XVI Paint Decorated Side Chairs, Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1920s, embodies refined neoclassical style and timeless sophistication. Beautifully paint decorated in soft tones with subtle...
Beech
$8,500 / set
H 32 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French hand painted and stenciled lyre back side chairs with cane seats and terminating on splayed turned legs. Early 19th Century
$1,110Sale Price / item|27% Off
H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
19th Century French Pair of Petite Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of petite 19th century French beautifully carved walnut side chairs in Victorian style. Very stable and comfortable with new white upholstery, circa 1870.
Walnut
$1,800 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Pair of French Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Caned Side Chairs with Brass D
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of French Louis XVI style side chairs dating to the early 20th century, distinguished by their elegant neoclassical lines, finely turned legs, and subtle brass detail...
Wood, Wicker
$995 / set
H 39.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair of 19th Century French Henri II Style Carved Beech Side Chairs, Needlepoint
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid nineteenth century French Henri II style hand carved beechwood side chairs features gold detailed lion heads at the top of the seat backs. Additional gold detailed a...
Upholstery, Beech
Ebonized and Gold Leaf Painted Regency Chairs, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely and unusual ebonized and gold leaf painted chairs with chinoiserie style and floral scenery. These chairs were purchased in Austria but are in the regency style. in wonderful ...
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Carved Walnut Stately Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 18th Century French Gilt Carved Walnut Stately Armchairs. Beautifully carved, with perfect patina. Upholstery is tired and ready for the fabric of your choice. 25w x 28d x 47.25...
Fabric, Walnut, Giltwood
$405 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Antique Pair Sheraton Revival Side Chairs Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb and striking pair of Sheraton Revival mahogany and satinwood banded chairs, Circa 1900 in date. The high back chairs feature satinwood banding with boxwood and ebonised lin...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$7,427 / set
H 36.62 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 93cm, width 51cm depth 48cm This pair of French Empire style side cha...
Ormolu
$777Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 37.8 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
19th Century French Gilt Wood Side Chairs Decorated in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant gilt wood chairs with rich floral decoration resting on curved legs in Louis XVI style. France, circa 1890.
Giltwood
18thc Pair of Stenciled pair of Cane Seat Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of comfortable chairs. Original stencil work to the frame of the body showing a fruit bowl with cherries to each side of the fruit bowl. The stem of the chair where the ...
Wood
$895 / set
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique French Victorian Carved Rosewood Small Petite Accent Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Carved Rosewood Small Petite Accent Side Chairs - Pair. Item featured has a small petite size, beautiful dark rosewood frames, upholstered seats, nicely carv...
Rosewood
$5,800 / set
H 34.25 in W 17.25 in D 15.5 in
Six New England Hitchcock Chairs Rosewood Painted & Stenciled Flowering Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of Six New England Hitchcock-Type Stenciled and Caned Fancy Side Chairs Circa 1840 This complete set of six New England side chairs, almost certainly made in Connecticut, belong...
Wood
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.
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