19thc Windsor Arrow Back Rocking Chair W/ Original Paint Decoration
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Rocking chair w/ original painted surface & stenciling. This high back arrow back Windsor rocking chair is from New England.This rocker is in very good condition and sturdy.
Wood
19th Century Antique Arrow Back Windsor Wood Accent Dining Side Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century antique arrow back spindle Windsor accent side chair, circa early 1800's.
Wood
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Original Painted New England Windor Childs Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is arrow back windsor chair from New England.
Wood
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Paint Decorated Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine example of early New England paint decorated arrow back Windsor rocking chair is so finely done and beautiful decorated painted details.Special notice to the hand turn...
Wood
Windsor Highchair In Original Paint Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful American, windsor, arrow-back high chair in original surface. Circa 1820, this chair is in excellent condition with an incredible surface history.
Maple, Paint
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED ARROW BACK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED PLANKS BOTTOM AND ARROW BACK CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL PATINA. SOLD AS A SET FOR 5,500.
Pine
19THC ORIGINAL WORN BLACK OVER RED PAINTED ARROW BACK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK OVER RED WORN PAINTED PLANK BOTTOM AND ARROW BACK CHAIRS IN A WONDERFUL WORN PATINA,THESE CHAIRS CAME OUT OF THE MID WEST AND ARE VERY UNUSUAL AND FOLKY
Pine
19THC RARE ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED ARROW BACK CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PENNSYLVANIA 19THC ARROW BACK ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED CHAIRS FROM LANCASTER COUNTY IN OUTSTANDING FANCY PAINT WITH GREAT SURFACE-FANTASTIC MUSTARD AND GREEN PAINT ON RED SMOKE DECOR...
Pine
Set of Four 19th Century Mustard Original Painted Arrow Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a most unusual set of four 19th century New England decorated thumb back Windsor chairs with saddle seats. There is one fantastic arm chair and three matching dinning plank b...
Pine
Set of 6 Italian Arrow Back Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th Century Italian Dining Chairs with interesting arrows with quiver and wreath carving.
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 35.5 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Six Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Fruitwood Arrow Back Klismos Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The klismos form as well as the carved arrow shaped back splats reflect classical tradition.
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 19thc Original Paint Decorated Chairs From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four fine early 19thc original paint decorated arrow back,bamboo turned legs Windsor chairs.These finely deep scroll painted ground with mustard trim and leaf decoration.On t...
Pine
Amazing Early 19th Century Child's Thumbtack/Arrowback Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the best examples of an early 19th century great form arrow back child's windsor chair. The undisturbed surface is the very best.
Pine
6 PAINT-DECORATED WINDSOR CHAIRS IN AN UNKNOWN, WHIMSICAL FORM
Located in York County, PA
SET OF 6 PAINT-DECORATED, BIRD CAGE, ARROW-BACK, HALF-SPINDLE-BACK WINDSOR CHAIRS, AN UNKNOWN FORM, CA 1800-1815: A beautiful marriage of folk art and fine Windsor chair-making ca...
Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 26 in D 12 in
Antique Neoclassical Black Lacquered Desk Telephone Table Stand and Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique neoclassical or directoire style telephone stand and accent chair. Item features caned seat side chair, black lacquered finish with gold accents, brass capped feet on table, ...
Wood
Early American Arrow Back Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early American Arrow Back Chair
Wood
Set of Six Dutch Arrow Back Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of six early oak arrow back dining chairs. Finish had been taken down. and legs braced at a much earlier time.
American Arrow Back High Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
American arrow back high chair has a pine saddle seat and oak arrow splats.
Hickory, Poplar
Set of Four Arrow Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A set of four cherry arrow back dining chairs. Origin is probably NY state.
Cherry
Late 19th C Ohio / Arrow Back American Windsor Rocker
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare Ohio Back Windsor Rocker with bamboo and baluster turnings and arrow back details.
Repairs to the rocker where the legs join the runners.
Wood
Set of 4 19th C American Windsor Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
One Bird Cage Back, one Rod Back and two Arrow Back American Windsor Chairs with simple "bamboo" and/or "baluster" turned details.
Wood
Oak 18th Century English Arrow Cut-Out, Shield Back Country Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Oak 18th century English arrow cut-out --shield back -- Hepplewhite style side chair with fabric upholstered seat.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 38 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
English 18th Century Oak Arrow Cut-Out, Shield Back Country Side Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
English late 18th century oak arrow cut-out -- shield back -- Hepplewhite design country side chair with slip seat.
Fabric, Oak
$1,097
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Baroque Style Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Rustic Baroque style chair from Boden Norrbotten, North of Sweden. The chair is a country furniture from the first half of the 19th century. The model itself is from the Baroque pe...
Pine
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in
Early New England Decorated Childs Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely painted and decorated child's chair from New England has wonderful original gilding and fine stenciled splash. The rush seat is original to the chair. There is wear to be...
Pine
$1,649
H 42.33 in W 22.64 in D 15.36 in
Antique 20th Century Oak Spindle Back Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming early 20th century oak rocking chair, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and timeless country house appeal. Designed for comfort and relaxation, this beautifully proport...
Oak, Rush
Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Rocking Chair in solid oak with a cane Seat in good condition. This chair features a leafy, scalloped crest above turned spindles. It 's a beautiful antique piece to make a b...
Cane, Wood, Oak
$495
H 41.25 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with tooled leather seat. Measures: 17.75"W x 19.5"D x 41.25"H...
Oak
$185Sale Price|53% Off
H 42.75 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Antique Rush Seat Child Rocking Chair, American Colonial Style, 1960s
Located in Trenton, NJ
This antique rush seat child rocking chair is a charming piece that combines nostalgic style and timeless functionality. This exquisite rocking chair is the perfect addition to your ...
Textile, Rush, Wood
Circa 1790 American Colonial Windsor Bow-Back Side Chair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A handsome late 18th century American Windsor bow-back side chair dating to circa 1790, with the beautifully spare proportions and hand-worked construction associated with early Amer...
Wood
$495
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20.25 in
Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American carved oak dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 18.5"W x 20.25"D x 37.5"H. Seat Height: 18.25". Very ...
Oak
$750
H 32 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Country Colonial Chestnut Oak Wood Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Country Colonial Chestnut Oak Wood Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair. Item...
Chestnut, Oak
$695
H 46 in W 25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Arts & Crafts Rocker Rocking Chair with Brass Accents. Item features ornate brass accents, brass rear brace to back, solid wood construction, beautiful woo...
Brass
English Ladder Back Armchair, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
English Ladder back armchair, Early 19th Century A country-made early 19th century ladder back armchair. Made in Ash with great patina and original rush seat. A proper hand-mad...
Ash
Early 19th Century "Boston Rocker" Rocking Chair Hand Made
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early 19th Century Boston Rocker rocking chair totally hand constructed from 1st cut pine trees. Somevearly repairs were made and have worn in over time. Runners i believe to have be...
Pine, Paint
Early 19thc Original Painted Miniature Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original paint decorated child's or doll house chair. Great for a teddy bear collection. The condition is very good.
Pine
Early Original Paint Decorated 19th Century Hitchcock Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century original painted Hitchcock armchair with a decorated inside back. The condition is very good and sturdy. The back ground has a wonderful reddish brown surface. The...
Wood
$317
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Western Style Wooden Chair, 1950s–1960s German Rustic Beechwood Dining
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Western-Style Wooden Chair, Germany, 1950s–1960s A distinctive vintage chair with a rustic, Bonanza-inspired Western design. The manufacturer is unknown, but the chair was m...
Beech
$1,200
H 37.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Authentic Antique Fan Back Windsor Side Chair Mid-Atlantic DE PA Dimes
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting chair. Usable, the joinery is tight. Paper Label tacked on bottom: Mr. John N Yeatts, Saint Davids, Dealware Lee, Penna. W 23 x D 19 x Seat H 17 / Back H 37.5 in.
Wood
Early NE 19th c. Original Painted Surface Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exceptional and rare example of a child's Thumb Back Windsor Chair featuring all original paint, hand turned spindles and a scalloped back. The piece shows its age by th...
Pine
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