Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
a Boston chair considering all the individual elements, but the combination is particularly elegant
1820s American Neoclassical Antique Boston Chair
Mahogany
Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
a Boston chair considering all the individual elements, but the combination is particularly elegant
Mahogany
Klismos Chair
By William Hancock
Located in New York, NY
period in the United States is the klismos chair as interpreted by a group of Boston cabinetmakers in the
Velvet, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Oak
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful American empire Boston Girandole chairs. This is a very rare chair in today's market
Mahogany
Mid 19th Century Boston Rocking Chair Original Paint Stenciled
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic American Boston hand painted and stenciled spindle back rocker all original. Wear to the
Hardwood, Paint
$980Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Late Classical Mahogany Side Chairs, Boston, Circa 1830-45
Located in Kenilworth, IL
chairs. The chairs feature a shaped & pierced crest rail and back rail. Chestnut secondary wood
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
Hand-Made Pair of Boston Rockers for Mother and Child
Located in Asheville, NC
This adorable pair of mother and child Boston Rockers are wonderful examples of timeless American
Maple, Pine, Hickory
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore
Mahogany
Small Settee in the Neoclassical Taste
Located in New York, NY
chairs of undisputed Boston origin, including a spectacular armchair with scrolled arms (see Stuart P
Wood
Black Boston rocking chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black Boston Rocking chair with original painted finish. * GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE *
Decorated Boston Rocker
Located in New York City, NY
19th century American Rocker paint decorated rocking chair brown and gold detailing and pink
Wood
Unavailable
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 24 in
Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Chair with Horseshoe Seat Boston, circa 1770
Located in Providence, RI
This chair, which retains its original surface, which has been waxed over time, is a desirable form
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33 in W 17 in D 20.25 in
Important Rare Set of Six Neoclassical Side Chairs, Boston, circa 1815
Located in Providence, RI
paneled seat frame. Of interest is that these chairs, typical of Boston work, share a very dense and
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set of Six Classical Stylized Gondola Chairs, circa 1820-1830, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
These dining/side chairs are among the most developed of their type in America during the late 1st
Mahogany
Classical Carved Mahogany Rocker, Probably Boston, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
This rocker is quite substantial, with beautifully carved scrolled arms with lambs’ tongue detail at the top. It is in fine condition with springs and good upholstery. This very comf...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 40.75 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
American Queen Anne Period Walnut Sidechair Boston Origin Cabriole Legs Pad Feet
Located in Wells, ME
American Queen Anne period walnut sidechair from a Boston cabinetmaker. This elegant chair is
Walnut
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 17 in D 16 in
Pair Exceptional Paint-Decorated Windsor Chairs, Probably Boston, c 1820
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of side chairs with outstanding original paint decoration, black and red faux grain with gold
Wood
Chair Designed by Architect H. H. Richardson
By Henry Hobson Richardson 1, A.H. Davenport
Located in Providence, RI
a Woburn arm chair on loan from a private collection. Given that the Boston MFA's example has
Oak
19THC NEW ENGLAND BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BURG.-BROWN PAINTED SURFACE BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR-WONDERFUL OLD SURFACE AND GREAT
Pine
Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This chair showing fine classical styling was made in Boston circa 1820. Its style and shape relate
Mahogany, Upholstery
FANTASTIC 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED BOSTON ROCKING CHAIR FROM PA.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS FANTASTIC FORM 19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED BOSTON ROCKER IS FROM LANCASTER COUNTY
Pine
19thc Original Black Painted & Stenciled Fruit Boston Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 19thc Original black painted and original gilded stenciling of fruit on the inside back splash of the rocker. The surface is the best. The condition is very good & sturdy .
Sold
H 41.34 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
American Boston Rocking Chair with Original Paint and Stencilled Decoration
Located in Sherborne, GB
This beautiful and unusual rocking chair originates from Boston in the USA. There are stencilled
Beech
"Derby & Co. Boston and New York" Swivel Chair with Adjustable Backrest
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful office chair from the early 20th century. The armchair is height adjustable, swiveling
Iron
Sold
H 42.5 in W 33.5 in D 23 in
Antique American Windsor Folk Art Painted Stencil Back Boston Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Boston rocker. Features a black painted finish with hand stencilled fruit and
Hardwood, Paint
Sold
H 33 in W 17 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Circa 1810 Federal Mahogany Side Chairs from Boston Massachusetts
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted during the Federal period, this set of side chairs exemplifies practicality and elegance
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 41.25 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Gothic Revival Chair Signed and Dated 1903
Located in Peabody, MA
An exquisitely carved Boston School Arts & Crafts chair in the Gothic Revival manner, with panels
Oak
American Mahogany Hepplewhite Arm Chair. Boston, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
terminating on tapered legs with spade feet. Chair is upholstered in white muslin. Boston , Early 19th Century
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of American Cast Iron Garden Chairs by W.A Snow, Boston
Located in Essex, MA
Each with central bronze urn with trailing leaves, grate seat with Klismos form legs. Signed by maker.
Iron
Sold
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Set of Four Early 20th Century Cast Iron Garden Chairs by W. A. Snow, Boston
By William Snow
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These quality iron garden chairs are signed W. A. Snow, Boston. The backs feature lidded urns and
Iron
Sold
H 45.38 in W 29.75 in D 27.38 in
Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Fine American Federal inlaid mahogany antique lolling chair. Boston, Massachusetts circa 1800
Boston Classical Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Reupholstered rounded back and straight seat raised on turned legs and casters.
Mahogany
18th Century Boston Massachusetts Walnut Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a walnut Queen Anne side chair with yoked crest, vasiform splat, cabriole legs
Walnut
Sold
H 43 in W 24 in D 30 in
Antique Boston Rocking Chair Original Paint / Stencil / Gilt Decoration, 1860
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American Boston rocking chair in all original antique condition w/ black painted surface
Wood, Paint
Boston Panel Chairs
Located in Katonah, NY
date of April 7, 1903. These curtain-style chairs, termed "Boston Panel", were offered
Iron
American Painted Windsor Arm Chair
By Seaver and Frost
Located in Great Barrington, MA
beneath the creamy yellow. Chairs of this particular model are associated with the Boston chair makers
Paint
Boston Chippendale Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Wells, ME
Very fine Boston Chippendale carved walnut corner chair with a rare crest carved with a basket
Walnut
Rare Set of Rodback Windsor Chairs, Boston Circa 1800
Located in Woodbury, CT
A set of 6 Painted Massachusetts Rodback Windsor side chairs of rare form. The unusual clothespin
Maple, Ash
Sold
H 59.75 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Walnut Lodge Chair with Decorative Carved Arch by Shaw Furniture Co., Boston, MA
By Shaw Furniture Company
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Manufactured by the Shaw Furniture Company of Boston, Massachusetts, these beautiful high-back
Walnut
Rare Pair of Samuel Gragg 'Elastic' Chairs, Boston, circa 1808
Located in Essex, MA
A rare pair of painted ash and hickory painted bentwood chairs by Samuel Gragg (American, 1772-1855
Ash, Hickory
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H 37.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Mid-19th Century Boston Oak Metamorphic Library Step Chair by Maker a. Eliaers
Located in Charleston, SC
A remarkable and cleverly designed mid-19th century metamorphic oak library step chair, circa 1850
Velvet, Oak
Queen Anne Walnut Wing (Easy) Chair, Boston, MA, 1740-50
Located in Providence, RI
This wing chair was handled by John Walton, a major dealer in American decorative arts, and came
Walnut, Upholstery
American Mid-19th Century Boston Rocker, circa 1840
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely example of a Classic American mid-19th century Boston rocker, retaining its
Oak
Set of Eight Federal Chairs
Located in Alexandria, VA
This set includes two armchairs and six side chairs. Probably either Boston or Salem, Massachusetts
Mahogany
Sold
H 40.5 in W 16 in D 15.25 in
Side Chair with Micmac Porcupine Quillwork Panels Probably Scottish, 1850-1875
Located in Litchfield, CT
Mahogany side chair with carved crest inset with a porcupine quillwork panel flanked by barley
Mahogany
Maple Queen Anne Wing Chair, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
This is a fine Queen Anne wing chair in superb condition throughout. A related chair is illustrated
Mahogany Federal Lolling Chair, Boston or North Shore, circa 1800-1810
Located in Providence, RI
and legs (see details). This chair retains its usable upholstery and we have had the chair all
Sold
H 48.25 in W 34.5 in D 29.5 in
Upholstered Wing Chair with Carved Knees and Claw and Ball Feet, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
This is the best, most highly developed form of the colonial wing chair produced in Boston, circa
Fabric, Mahogany
Two important Federal lolling chairs, one labeled by L Churchill
Located in Sharon, MA
These important Federal lolling chairs were made by Lemuel Churchill in Boston, Massachusetts
Mahogany, Ash
Set of 4 Arts & Crafts Chairs Designed by David Kendall, c. 1894
Located in Essex, MA
A SET OF FOUR AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS DARK STAINED AND WAXED OAK CANED CHAIRS, DESIGNED BY DAVID
Oak, Cane
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H 48.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Caned Beechwood William and Mary Armchair with Scrolled Arms and Spanish Feet
Located in Providence, RI
simplified American version of a side chair produced in Boston. We have recently re-caned this chair and
Beech, Cane
Sold
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Chair with Square Back Elegant Chartreuse Fabric
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Pataskala, OH
Arts in Boston we found very similar chairs in the Swan collection, circa 1880.
$31,950Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 44.5 in W 63.25 in D 31 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Piece Giltwood and Aubusson Salon Suite
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style three-piece giltwood carved and silk Aubusson tapestry three-piece salon suite, comprising of a settee and two fauteuils (armchairs), t...
Silk, Wood
$220,000
W 240 in L 270 in
Unique Brown Color with Special Central Medallion Design Antique Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Aubusson Carpet 3rd quarter of 18th century 20' x 22'6" - 610 x 685 cm
Wool
Regency Mahogany Three Pillar Dining Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good Regency triple pillar dining table in figured mahogany, only 48” wide, handsome four splay pedestals with their original tops, the stems with 2 ebonised turnings matching the ...
Mahogany
$595,000
W 208 in L 288 in
RugsOnNer Light Blue Oversized Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet Rug
By Ziegler & Co., Ziegler & Co., Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet 17'4" x 24' - 528 x 732 This exceptional antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad carpet, dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880s), ...
Wool
$4,350 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Spode creamware dessert service made in 1814, which was the Regency era. The service is decorated in a printed and hand-colored Chinoiserie design on an avocado g...
Creamware
$47,500 / set
H 51.25 in W 78.5 in D 38 in
Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé (Settee) and four fauteuils à la reine (Armchairs), all of ...
Fabric, Wood
$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
$249,571
H 29.14 in W 32.68 in D 18.12 in
Antique Writing Table by Beurdeley After a Model by Adam Weisweiler
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique writing table by Beurdeley after a model by Adam Weisweiler French, c. 1880 Height 74cm, width 83cm, depth 46cm Crafted by the prestigious 19th century furniture makers Beu...
Steel, Ormolu
$207,976 / set
H 17.72 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady...
Rock Crystal, Silver
$1,123,487
H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 83.86 in
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
English Regency Style Canopy Library Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) hooded mahogany library arm chair with adjustable chaise attachment and leather cushion.
Leather, Mahogany
$38,348
H 37.01 in W 73.63 in D 28.35 in
Monumental French Empire Revival Daybed with Gilt Bronze Swan Necks 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A monumental French Empire Revival daybed, crafted in France in the mid 19th century. The piece is built around a finely polished solid mahogany frame and richly mounted with heavy g...
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Pile French Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV period. Provenance: Ephrussi de Rothschild collection.
$623,161
H 129.14 in W 298.04 in D 298.04 in
René Gaillard (architect), Aimé Octobre (sculptor), Regency-Style Painted
By Rene Gaillard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary Régence-style woodwork was designed by René Gaillard and Aimé Octobre, and is dated 1919. It comes from a room that would have measured around 52 m², based on meas...
Wood
$76,257 / set
H 40 in W 74.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Settee's in the Chippendale Manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A pair of triple back settees In the mid-Georgian Chippendale manner Constructed in a richly carved, well patinated mahogany; rising from cabriole front & rear legs, terminating i...
Mahogany
$74,398
H 159.85 in W 59.45 in D 74.02 in
A Regency extending dining table by Morgan & Sanders, suppliers to Lord Nelson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This large mahogany imperial action dining table has rounded ends each housing the telescopic action that extends the table to varying lengths, three extra leaves and eight brass cli...
Mahogany
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