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American Banister Chair
American Banister Chair

American Banister Chair

Located in East Aurora, NY

Nice example of an original condition Late 18th century American Banister yoke back chair with sausage style turned front rails probably New Jersey or New York 1750-1800.

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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Banister

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Maple

18th Century Banister Back Chair
18th Century Banister Back Chair

18th Century Banister Back Chair

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Banister Back Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th century banister back chair in amazing untouched condition.

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Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Banister

Materials

Pine

Yoke Banister Back Chair, Connecticut, 18th Century
Yoke Banister Back Chair, Connecticut, 18th Century

Yoke Banister Back Chair, Connecticut, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

An 18th century Connecticut yoke banister back side chair with split oak seat. Old black paint and tan painted seat. 19 inches wide by 15 inches deep by 37 ¾ inches tall; seat ...

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18th Century American Antique Banister

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Oak

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England
18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England

18Thc Banister Back Chair From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Banister back chair from New England with hand woven early seat .The condition is very good and sturdy.

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1790s American Adirondack Antique Banister

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique English Hand-Crafted Wooden Four Step Library Stairs & Attached Banister
Antique English Hand-Crafted Wooden Four Step Library Stairs & Attached Banister

Antique English Hand-Crafted Wooden Four Step Library Stairs & Attached Banister

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of antique hand-crafted library stairs is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in a period Early Victorian style. T...

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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Banister

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1615 English Polychrome Painted Heraldic Lion Newel Banisters Finials
Pair of 1615 English Polychrome Painted Heraldic Lion Newel Banisters Finials

Pair of 1615 English Polychrome Painted Heraldic Lion Newel Banisters Finials

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wer are delighted to offer this exceptionally rare pair of King James 1st 1615 English Heraldic Lion Newel Finials with period Polychrome paint Where to begin! What a find, these ...

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1610s English Jacobean Antique Banister

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial Wood Table, Patinated Finish, Circa 1900
Antique French Provincial Wood Table, Patinated Finish, Circa 1900

Antique French Provincial Wood Table, Patinated Finish, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Stood on four elegant banister style legs and stretching over four feet wide, this handsome antique is a perfect working space or accent table.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Banister

Materials

Wood

Louis Majorelle Cabinet with Wisteria Marquetry
Louis Majorelle Cabinet with Wisteria Marquetry

Louis Majorelle Cabinet with Wisteria Marquetry

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

He became known for his “unconventional” furniture and designed pianos, desks, armchairs, dining and bedroom suites and, when he later added a metalworking capability to his workshop...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Banister

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Hardwood

Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece
Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece

Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece

Located in Delft, NL

The staircase and part of the door (not to be opened) made of oak with a banister along the so-called walls, made of pressed wood.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Banister

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Oak

Large gilt bronze stair newel finial – Maison Fontaine, Paris – 19th century
Large gilt bronze stair newel finial – Maison Fontaine, Paris – 19th century

Large gilt bronze stair newel finial – Maison Fontaine, Paris – 19th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The base is threaded, allowing a direct installation onto a newel post or banister. The casting is heavy and of high craftsmanship, fully representative of Fontaine’s quality product...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Banister

Materials

Bronze

East Anglian Armchair
East Anglian Armchair

East Anglian Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A generously sized armchair in oak with an imposing stance featuring slightly raked back and slightly arched top rail with prominent ears over a pierced backsplat with carved drop fl...

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Early 1800s English Antique Banister

Materials

Oak

19th Century Pair of Wrought Iron and Bronze Railing Feet
19th Century Pair of Wrought Iron and Bronze Railing Feet

19th Century Pair of Wrought Iron and Bronze Railing Feet

Located in Marseille, FR

19th century pair of foot of banister of staircase in wrought iron, the pines were in silvered bronze unfortunately they were patinated in green, on the other hand can easily find th...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Banister

Materials

Wrought Iron

Plan of Southampton – Antique Town Map, George W. Bacon, Ordnance Atlas, 1885
Plan of Southampton – Antique Town Map, George W. Bacon, Ordnance Atlas, 1885

Plan of Southampton – Antique Town Map, George W. Bacon, Ordnance Atlas, 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

Bacon, London, 1885 SEO keyword block: Southampton antique map, Plan of Southampton 1885, George W Bacon map, Ordnance Atlas town plan, Victorian city plan England, Hampshire histor...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Banister

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Paper

Rare over sized early 20th Century hand crafted architectural stair case model
Rare over sized early 20th Century hand crafted architectural stair case model

Rare over sized early 20th Century hand crafted architectural stair case model

Located in London, GB

Supported by only 2 pine panels it stands alone as shown. The banister work is amazing with scrolled finished sections, the wear across this item is true with a deep patina.

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1920s British Victorian Antique Banister

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs

Late 19th Century Caned Chairs

$1,080Sale Price|22% Off

Late 19th Century Caned Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique French Country hand caned seat, walnut chair. Has a banister back armchair having scalloped crest and bottom rails, turned finials, and bulbous front spindles.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Banister

Materials

Wood

French Giltwood Opera Chairs with Red Velvet, Napoleon III, Circa 1880
French Giltwood Opera Chairs with Red Velvet, Napoleon III, Circa 1880

French Giltwood Opera Chairs with Red Velvet, Napoleon III, Circa 1880

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The gleaming golden seat backs are especially ornate; one features a ladder-style back embellished with carved swirls and drops, and ball-shaped finials on each stile, while the othe...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Banister

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Velvet, Giltwood

Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm
Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm

Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm

Located in Baambrugge, NL

The oak round edge (stringer) that surrounds the steps consists of large, hand-worked, strong pieces of oak that show the extraordinary craftsmanship of the stair builders. The bani...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Banister

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870
Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870

Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870

By Maison Baguès

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Carried on by Noël’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress, adding intricately detailed iron lighting collections in the 1920s as well as st...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Banister

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Maison Baguès Foliage Crystal Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1890
Pair of French Maison Baguès Foliage Crystal Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1890

Pair of French Maison Baguès Foliage Crystal Three Arm Wall Sconces, Circa 1890

By Maison Baguès

Located in Charleston, SC

Carried on by Noël’s son Eugène and grandsons Victor and Robert, Maison Baguès continued to progress, adding intricately detailed iron lighting collections in the 1920s as well as st...

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1890s French Art Deco Antique Banister

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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18th Century New England Banister-Back Armchair
18th Century New England Banister-Back Armchair

18th Century New England Banister-Back Armchair

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H 46.5 in W 22 in D 16.5 in

18th Century New England Banister-Back Armchair

Located in Woodbury, CT

18th century black painted banister-back armchair with shaped cresting and heart cut-out along with vase-and ring-turned stiles possessing bulbous finials and scrolled handholds, all...

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1750s American American Colonial Antique Banister

18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Semicircle Banister
18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Semicircle Banister

18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Semicircle Banister

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H 31.89 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in

18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Semicircle Banister

Located in Milan, IT

18th century Italian carved and painted semicircle banister, perfect with a top crystal as an amazing console, desk or table.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Banister

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Wood

Incredible 1920s Wrought Iron Architectural Element
Incredible 1920s Wrought Iron Architectural Element

Incredible 1920s Wrought Iron Architectural Element

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H 59.5 in W 88 in D 4.25 in

Incredible 1920s Wrought Iron Architectural Element

Located in Pasadena, CA

Very high end iron banister piece with beautiful wrought iron work, circa 1920s.

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1920s North American Spanish Colonial Antique Banister

French 19th Century Faceted Cut Crystal Boule de Escalier
French 19th Century Faceted Cut Crystal Boule de Escalier

French 19th Century Faceted Cut Crystal Boule de Escalier

Located in Southampton, NY

French 19th century faceted cut crystal Boule de Escalier. Stair banister finale with brass base. Beautiful quality, great way to finish a staircase.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Banister

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Brass

Masterpiece of  reception of apprentice carpenter 19th Century
Masterpiece of  reception of apprentice carpenter 19th Century

Masterpiece of reception of apprentice carpenter 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Staircase in a volley three quarter rotating to the right.Stolen between housewarmings and silt connected by core and quarter of core brought into conflict.Posts of support and pila...

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19th Century French Antique Banister

Materials

Beech

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Birch Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Secretaire

Unavailable

H 82 in W 41 in D 22 in

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Secretaire

Located in Toronto, ON

It has an architectural interior with a central door flanked by a pair of columns supporting a drawer with balustrade of finely turned wooden banisters.

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Banister

Materials

Pine

New England William & Mary Armchair
New England William & Mary Armchair

New England William & Mary Armchair

Located in Woodbury, CT

William and Mary Bannister Back Armchair A black painted William & Mary Banister-back Armchair New England, circa 1700-1720.

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Banister

A Paul Kiss Art Deco Candle Stand
A Paul Kiss Art Deco Candle Stand

A Paul Kiss Art Deco Candle Stand

Unavailable

H 47.25 in D 18.51 in

A Paul Kiss Art Deco Candle Stand

By Paul Kiss

Located in London, GB

The objects were produced in bronze and ironwork and included, radiator covers, console tables, lamps, stair banisters, window grills, and gates - although he specialized more in lig...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Banister

Materials

Iron, Brass

Superb Pair of Early 20th Century Charles II or Carolean Style Walnut Armchairs
Superb Pair of Early 20th Century Charles II or Carolean Style Walnut Armchairs

Superb Pair of Early 20th Century Charles II or Carolean Style Walnut Armchairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

The carved uprights being of banister style (typical of chairs from the Charles II period), these leading down to shaped and scrolling arms with carved foliate and rosette decoration...

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Early 20th Century English Charles II Antique Banister

Materials

Walnut

Samuel Yellin Grand Staircase Railing
Samuel Yellin Grand Staircase Railing

Samuel Yellin Grand Staircase Railing

Located in New York, NY

The railings have wooden banisters with the inner ‘stairway’ railings terminating in ornate openwork planters.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Banister

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle
19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle

By Baccarat

Located in Pasadena, CA

In the period 1846-1849 Baccarat signed some of their high quality glass millefiori paperweights with the letter B and the year date in a composite cane.[4] A special paperweight dat...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Banister

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle
19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle

By Baccarat

Located in Pasadena, CA

In the period 1846-1849 Baccarat signed some of their high quality glass millefiori paperweights with the letter B and the year date in a composite cane.[4] A special paperweight dat...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Banister

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Italian Gilded, Carved, Painted Five-Arm Candelabras, circa 1850
Pair of Antique Italian Gilded, Carved, Painted Five-Arm Candelabras, circa 1850

Pair of Antique Italian Gilded, Carved, Painted Five-Arm Candelabras, circa 1850

Located in Houston, TX

The top is made from a series of turned wooden elements that retain their original gilded finish and were originally part of a staircase banister. Now they add sculptural dimension t...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Banister

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XVI Banister
Antique Louis XVI Banister

Antique Louis XVI Banister

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H 46 in W 71.5 in D 26 in

Antique Louis XVI Banister

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted exclusively from dense, old-growth French white oak in the manner favored by Louis XIV, this banister railing features a return carved from solid wood into an exquisite scrol...

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19th Century French Antique Banister

Wrought Iron Banister, 17th Century
Wrought Iron Banister, 17th Century

Wrought Iron Banister, 17th Century

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H 67.72 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Wrought Iron Banister, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Baluster in wrought iron decorated with an artichoke shape and several discs along its axis, following usual patterns in the Spanish Baroque ironwork." Size: 9x172 cms. Depth is ori...

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17th Century European Baroque Antique Banister

Materials

Wrought Iron

Railing with Banisters, Wrought Iron, 16th Century
Railing with Banisters, Wrought Iron, 16th Century

Railing with Banisters, Wrought Iron, 16th Century

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H 39.38 in W 2.37 in D 74.81 in

Railing with Banisters, Wrought Iron, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Wrought iron railing with "pear" balusters (so called because of the shape located in the center of them, which is accompanied by small discs) located between two flat bars, which, p...

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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Banister

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Wrought Iron

19Thc Banister Back Child;s Chair From New England
19Thc Banister Back Child;s Chair From New England

19Thc Banister Back Child;s Chair From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19Thc Banister back child's chair with a original rush seat.The condition is very good and sturdy.This is a great example of Americana.

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Banister

Materials

Wood

A Lovely William & Mary Style American Banister Back Armchair.
A Lovely William & Mary Style American Banister Back Armchair.

A Lovely William & Mary Style American Banister Back Armchair.

Located in Bellport, NY

Graceful and beautifully shaped William & Mary banister back armchair. Cherry wood frame. Rush seat (replaced) Origin New England.

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Banister

18THC NEW ENGLAND BANISTER BACK CHAIR IN NATURAL SURFACE
18THC NEW ENGLAND BANISTER BACK CHAIR IN NATURAL SURFACE

18THC NEW ENGLAND BANISTER BACK CHAIR IN NATURAL SURFACE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18THC NEW ENGLAND BANISTER BACK CHAIR WITH ORIGINAL CANING SEAT AND GREAT CARVED SPINDLES.WONDERFUL FORM AND CONDITION.

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Banister

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Pine

18THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED N.E. BANISTER BACK CHAIR
18THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED N.E. BANISTER BACK CHAIR

18THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED N.E. BANISTER BACK CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED BANISTER BACK CHAIR FROM NEW ENGLAND -THE BEST ORIGINAL SURFACE EVER!

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Banister

Materials

Wood

FANTASTIC PAIR OF 18THC NEW ENGLAND BANISTER BACK CHAIRS
FANTASTIC PAIR OF 18THC NEW ENGLAND BANISTER BACK CHAIRS

FANTASTIC PAIR OF 18THC NEW ENGLAND BANISTER BACK CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF FANTASTIC HAND CARVED WALNUT 18THC BANISTER BACK CHAIRS W/ORIGINAL RUSH SEATS.THESE FINELY CARVED UNUSUAL BACK CROWNS OF THE CHAIRS ARE VERY NICELY CARVED AND IN GREAT CONDIT...

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Banister

Materials

Walnut

Grand Diamond Beveled Cut Crystal and Dore Bronze Newell Post Banister Finial
Grand Diamond Beveled Cut Crystal and Dore Bronze Newell Post Banister Finial

Grand Diamond Beveled Cut Crystal and Dore Bronze Newell Post Banister Finial

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful extra large vintage crystal finial for the top of a banister cap or newell post on your staircase. Cut crystal diamond pattern on the bottom and large clear beveled cr...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Banister

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Crystal, Bronze

An Early 18th Century Banister-Back Armchair, North Eastern USA, Circa 1720
An Early 18th Century Banister-Back Armchair, North Eastern USA, Circa 1720

An Early 18th Century Banister-Back Armchair, North Eastern USA, Circa 1720

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The peg-constructed maple frame featuring a richly carved crest rail with scrolled & foliate motifs, over flattened vertical splats sided by stile supports. The hand embroidered 'gro...

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Early 18th Century American William and Mary Antique Banister

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Iron

Pair of Curtains and Valance in Red Brocade with Gilded Wood Railing
Pair of Curtains and Valance in Red Brocade with Gilded Wood Railing

Pair of Curtains and Valance in Red Brocade with Gilded Wood Railing

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of curtains and its valance surmounted by a gilded moulded wood banister. The curtains are made of red brocade fabric with decorations of vases overflowing with flowers in rhomb...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Banister

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Pine Spiral Staircase
Early 20th Century Pine Spiral Staircase

Early 20th Century Pine Spiral Staircase

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H 111.82 in Dm 53.94 in

Early 20th Century Pine Spiral Staircase

Located in Baambrugge, NL

The total length without the banisters is 284 cm. The diameter is 137 cm.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Banister

Materials

Iron

An Antique Pinewood Spiral Staircase
An Antique Pinewood Spiral Staircase

An Antique Pinewood Spiral Staircase

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H 112.21 in Dm 47.25 in

An Antique Pinewood Spiral Staircase

Located in Baambrugge, NL

An antique pinewood spiral staircase with wrought iron banister. Beautiful original scraped paint patina, clockwise turn, 19th century.

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19th Century French Antique Banister

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century English Farmhouse Table
19th Century English Farmhouse Table

19th Century English Farmhouse Table

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H 68.12 in W 33.08 in D 27.56 in

19th Century English Farmhouse Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

With a substantial cherrywood plank top with cleated ends. Raised on a pine banister base with a central structure.

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19th Century English Country Antique Banister

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Antique British Colonial Serving Tray
Antique British Colonial Serving Tray

Antique British Colonial Serving Tray

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H 3 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in

Antique British Colonial Serving Tray

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique British Colonial serving tray with a checker board plateau bordered by an architecturally intriguing gallery complete with balustrades and banisters. Featuring carved bone sc...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Banister

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique banister available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every antique banister was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique banister you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique banister, designed in the Victorian or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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