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
$691Sale Price|37% Off
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 Tony Duquette, James Mont
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
$1,495 / set
H 45.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Gothic Renaissance Revival Painted Hall Altar Console Table Chair Set - 4 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gothic Renaissance Revival Painted Hall Altar Console Table and Pair of Chairs Set - 4 Pc Set.
Mirror, Oak
$2,953
H 20.87 in W 25.01 in D 19.3 in
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
$343
H 16.89 in W 12.49 in D 0.01 in
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
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Cathedral Altar Chair Gothic Lion Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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 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 Shreveport, 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
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
$4,375
H 43 in W 46.6 in D 19.5 in
Antique Korean Joseon Dynasty Zelkova & Brass Bandaji Tansu Chest Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Korean Bandaji chest or trunk featuring Zelkova elm frame with brass accents. The Korean name bandaji (literally meaning "half closing") derives from the hinged door in the f...
Brass
$6,325
H 72 in W 47 in D 22 in
Qing Dynasty Two-Door Cabinet with Hand-Painted Décor and Original Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty two-door elmwood cabinet from the 19th century, with original black lacquer and hand-painted decor. Created during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this exquisite...
Wood, Elm
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
Rattan, Elm
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...
Elm
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,272Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Old Chinese Wooden Cabinet
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Chinese wardrobe in solid wood, late 19th, early 20th century. Aesthetic and practical, it will be perfect in a current decoration. The color of the wood is bright and warm. Of ...
Wood
$9,900Sale Price|47% Off
H 69 in W 45.5 in D 16 in
Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite custom antique 19th century Qing Dynasty heavily carved Chinese rosewood and elm wooden cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels...
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...
Elm, Reed
Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...
Rattan, Elm
On Hold|$34,500
H 36.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
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
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Gold Leaf
English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Gothic Revival style oak high back carved and filigree Bishop's throne chair with griffin finials.
Oak
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