Late 20th Century Anglo-Chinese Chairs with Caned Seats, Europe 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Similar to European Chinoiseries, Britain formulated an Anglo-Chinese style that copied Chinese models yet adhered to British fashions affecting furniture design.
Wood, Cane
English Anglo-Chinese Aesthetic Movement chair made by William Watt Godwin
By William Watt
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rare English Aesthetic Movement side chair in the Chinese taste made by William Watt of London and attributed to E.
Rosewood
Rare Anglo-Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair of George II Style Early 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A RARE ANGLO-CHINESE HONGMU CORNER CHAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE Early 19th Century The “ox-yoke” curved arm ending in rounded terminals and surmounted by an overscroll crest block above...
Elm
Mid 20th Century Anglo-Chinese Dining Chairs With Cushions - Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
Likely rosewood or hongmu-style hardwood with a deep reddish brown finish and visible grain throughout. Includes two armchairs and four side chairs. Seats retain the original pattern...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Anglo Chinese Style Oak Hall Chair, 18th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderfully sculptural / architectural single chair. Very dark original polish on the oak giving an almost ebonized look. Unusually wide seat typical of Georgian furnitue. ...
Oak
Sold
H 37.01 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
A Pair Of Exceptional 19th C Anglo Chinese Armchairs With Armorial Crests
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Anglo Chinese armchairs of fine quality, of unusual design in solid rosewood. Of good heavy weight and bearing an armorial crest associated with a Prince Of Wales 'Ich Dien'
Sold
H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of 8 George Zee & Co. Anglo-Chinese Teak Extendable Dining Chairs
By George Zee and Co
Located in Elkton, MD
This set includes eight matching chairs: two armchairs and six side chairs, each with traditional Chinese horseshoe backs and carved longevity medallions on the back slats. The chair...
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Anglo- Colonial side chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Pair of chairs made along the southern coast of China with an English W1V influence (the reeded front legs) circa 1835.
Dragon Chair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Fully carved, tall back armchair, with dragon motif. This is simply the best of its kind. See photos.
Chinese Enameled Back Hall Chair
Located in Milton, DE
Chinese enameled back hall chair. Age unknown, but a spectacular piece. The enameling has metal framing and a wonderful floral scene with a Classic blue back ground. Use anywhere, dr...
Enamel
$2,175
H 39 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in
Ming Dynasty Style Wedding Chair with Carved Medallion and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden wedding chair from the early 20th century, with carved medallion, curving armrests and natural wood patina. The chair’s open back is eleg...
Wood
$2,850Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 44.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of Eight Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lacquered set of eight dining chairs made in the English Queen Anne style featuring chinoiserie decorations. The set consists of two armchairs measuring 22 inches wide and six side c...
Fabric, Wood
$2,471Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 39.75 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Chin Hua Dining Chairs 4 Side & 2 Armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of six Chin Hua dining chairs 4 side and 2 armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture. Comprised of ebonized deep brown ash wood and a textured stripe taupe an...
Wood, Burl
$2,995 / set
H 37.25 in W 18 in D 20.25 in
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs With Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1890s
By George Zee
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four antique Chinese dining chairs China, Circa 1890s Gorgeous carved rosewood, with exquisite Mother-of-Pearl inlay, and removable upholstered seat cushions....
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
American Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Arm Chairs, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Arm Chairs, USA, 1970s Pair of American modernist armchairs having a woven rattan pattern on the arms and backrest and non-removable cheetah fabric ...
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,627
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
1970s pair of colonial style bamboo armchairs with caned seats
Located in London, GB
A really nice pair of bamboo armchairs in colonial style with asymmetrical fretwork detailed backs open arms and caned seats. A good addition for bedroom or for light use.
Bamboo
$575Sale Price|52% Off
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Chinese Export Oriental Hand Carved Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Chinese export oriental corner chair. The chair is finely hand-carved of quality rosewood with shiny lacquer finish and is made using tongue and groove technique. The bac...
Rosewood
Asian Style Victorian Chair Manner of Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Fulton, CA
A 19th century asymmetrical Chinese style side chair in the heavily influenced by the designs of the famous Parisian cabinet maker Gabriel Viardot. Cabriole legs terminating in a cla...
Rosewood
Vintage Coastal Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless coastal charm to your dining space with this set of six vintage Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. Featuring a beautifully intricate bamboo and rattan frame with an icon...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Rosewood Hand Carved Oriental Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rosewood hand carved oriental corner chair Chic solid rosewood oriental corner chair hand carved in front and back. This charming piece is finely crafted by hand. Construc...
Rosewood
George III Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III Style Mahogany Upholstered Corner Chair Measures: 19" in width, 19" in depth and 32.5" H. Front corner to back corner is 26". Seat height is 19".
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage BERNHARDT Chinoiserie Ming Dining Chairs Set of 8
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Chinoiserie Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chinoiserie rosewood corner chair Lovely rosewood chair with intricately carved floral motifs. Measures: 27 Width x 22 Depth x 32 Height Seat Height 16.5
Rosewood
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Chair
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Chippendale chair from England made from mahogany. This chair has a graceful form and lovely lines. The top rail on the back is hand scalloped and has pointed ears, ...
Mahogany
$6,533 / set
H 36.62 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of 8 Carvers Newly Upholstered
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very elegant set of eight antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs comprising six side chairs and a pair of carvers. Crafted in solid mahogany each chair features shaped square bac...
Mahogany
$3,746Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 40 in W 23 in D 23 in
Chin Hua Set of 8 Dining Chairs 4 Side & 2 Arm by Raymond K. Sobota for Century
By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage set of eight Chin Hua dining chairs 6 side and 2 armchairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture. Comprised of ebonized deep brown ash wood frames and upholste...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$1,864 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
$20,658
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
2 MODERNIST Oak ARMCHAIRS in RENE GABRIEL & PIERRE GUARICHE Style, France 1950
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of large armchairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Reconstruction, very dynamic architectural structures in solid dark oak, astonishing openwork backs, with a...
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese Hongmu corner chair, 19th century. The horseshoe-form back with molded crest above a pair of open carved splats with fruiting and flowering peach branches, the ...
Wood
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