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PAIR OF HIGH BACKED ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF HIGH BACKED ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF HIGH BACKED ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Each chair has what's called "Thomas Chippendale Floating Buttons" which is a style of tufting dating back to the 18th Century Condition wise these chairs have been fully restored ...

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1810s English Regency Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Box with Original Key
19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Box with Original Key

19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Box with Original Key

Located in Tampa, FL

The interior retains its original blue silk lining, complete with tufted silk covered buttons and compartmented storage. The silk shows age appropriate wear and imperfections consist...

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1870s French Antique Buttons

Materials

Ivory, Ebony, Rosewood

1920s Art Deco Ivory Silk Shirtwaister Dress
1920s Art Deco Ivory Silk Shirtwaister Dress

1920s Art Deco Ivory Silk Shirtwaister Dress

Located in London, GB

The button stand features its original buttons leading to a pleated skirt. The dress has a classic V neck and fastens to the side with a singular popper on the waistband.

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1920s American Antique Buttons

A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880
A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880

A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880

Located in Toulon, FR

The bodice is complete with ten buttons (buttons are slightly missing) and black piping with jet pearls is applied around the bodice and at the ends of the pagodas.

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1880s French Antique Buttons

Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere
Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere

Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere

Located in Milford, NH

Missing one of the decorative cap buttons and one scrolled volute wiggly. Dimensions: 74 in H x 28 in W x 18 in D, with each back side measuring 20 inches.

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa

20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Round Top, TX

Classic Chesterfield form with rolled arms, tufted button back, and simple buttons line the front. Pleated leather creates dramatic arm fronts.

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Early 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Edwardian Farmer & Co Ltd Chain Link Mother of Pearl "Button" Cufflinks
Antique Edwardian Farmer & Co Ltd Chain Link Mother of Pearl "Button" Cufflinks

Antique Edwardian Farmer & Co Ltd Chain Link Mother of Pearl "Button" Cufflinks

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Farmer & Co Ltd of 34 Hunter St, Sydney during an Edwardian era, these antique chain link cufflinks are in remarkable condition, accompanied by its original antique brown-coloured fi...

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Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Buttons

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

19th Century French musical automaton clock
19th Century French musical automaton clock

19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

The figures within the scene are moved by the mechanism using the pull cord and two buttons to the side of the plinth, upon which the framed scene is set.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Buttons

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Rare 6 light Georgian Chandelier in Crystal c1870
Rare 6 light Georgian Chandelier in Crystal c1870

Rare 6 light Georgian Chandelier in Crystal c1870

Located in London, GB

The baluster stem rises up to crystal ball and then upwards an upturned crystal dish from which English crystal buttons festoon out to the 6 arms. Below the central dish hangs a dia...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Buttons

Materials

Crystal

Printed challis Paisley Crinoline Dress Circa 1860
Printed challis Paisley Crinoline Dress Circa 1860

Printed challis Paisley Crinoline Dress Circa 1860

Located in Toulon, FR

Opening on the front with fasteners and buttons covered in black velvet. size bead trimmings and tassels same. chamois cotton lining chintzed .

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1860s French Antique Buttons

Rare Georgian Large 7 ct Each Magenta Paste Earrings
Rare Georgian Large 7 ct Each Magenta Paste Earrings

Rare Georgian Large 7 ct Each Magenta Paste Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Most often they were buttons .These date to 1790 to 1820. 1.50 cm diameter or 1/2 inch.

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Early 19th Century George II Antique Buttons

Materials

Other, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

An indigo dyed glazed cotton peasant Blouse - France Circa 1850/1900
An indigo dyed glazed cotton peasant Blouse - France Circa 1850/1900

An indigo dyed glazed cotton peasant Blouse - France Circa 1850/1900

Located in Toulon, FR

The collar and cuffs are fastened with original black glass (onyx?) buttons. The glaze was obtained by applying wax, starch and sometimes egg white, which was then passed through a c...

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1860s French Antique Buttons

1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress
1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress

1910s White Cotton Muslin Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

It has the most dainty, genuine Pearlescent buttons on the cuffs and those that fasten the dress to the rear.

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1910s British Antique Buttons

A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890
A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890

A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890

Located in Toulon, FR

Chestnut silk moire lining on the officer collar and cuffs with large buttons. Front fastening with 12 chased steel buttons (one button missing).

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1880s French Antique Buttons

Dignitary coat or Choga in Safran Pashmina - India Punjab 19th century
Dignitary coat or Choga in Safran Pashmina - India Punjab 19th century

Dignitary coat or Choga in Safran Pashmina - India Punjab 19th century

Located in Toulon, FR

The coat is fastened at the front with two cherry silk passementerie buttons in the shape of a boteh with tapered pompons.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Buttons

"Florentine Singer" Bronze Figure by P Dubois 1865
"Florentine Singer" Bronze Figure by P Dubois 1865

"Florentine Singer" Bronze Figure by P Dubois 1865

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Paul Dubois

Located in Montreal, QC

The sculptor has paid close attention to many details, in the clothing, shoes, buttons, hair, and the musical instrument. The plaster model was exhibited at the Parisian Salon in 186...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Buttons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The sofa features a full button down seat, together with a fully buttoned scroll back and armrests, and retains most of its original buttons. It stands on elegant hand turned mahogan...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather

Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as Edward Addison, Esq., 1780s
Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as Edward Addison, Esq., 1780s

Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as Edward Addison, Esq., 1780s

By George Romney

Located in Henley-on-Thames, England

Romney reworked this evidently satisfactory arrangement, down to the highlight on the gentlemen’s left shoulders and unfastening of the lower jacket buttons. The sitter has traditi...

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1780s Old Masters Antique Buttons

Materials

Oil

Victorian Chesterfield Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK, 19th Century
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK, 19th Century

Victorian Chesterfield Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK, 19th Century

Located in London, London

Seat height 35cm Some buttons have been replaced on the seat. Please contact us for an accurate shipping quote.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather

An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825
An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825

An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825

Located in Toulon, FR

Mitten cuffs tightened with tabs and shaped buttons. Matching piping and three rows of piping at the bottom of the dress to maintain volume.

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1820s French Antique Buttons

A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30
A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30

A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30

Located in Toulon, FR

Tightened at the waist by a wide belt, sewn in the center of the back, embroidered with black silk threads and attached by two buttons. Bust lining in cream silk pongee which is dama...

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1920s French Antique Buttons

Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique
Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

Located in PARIS, FR

Their rounded shape, reminiscent of modern buttons, earned them the nickname “mandarin buttons,” although this comparison is entirely inaccurate in terms of their actual use.

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buttons

Materials

Lacquer

Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique
Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique

Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique

Located in PARIS, FR

Their rounded shape, reminiscent of modern buttons, earned them the nickname “mandarin buttons,” although this comparison is entirely inaccurate in terms of their actual use.

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buttons

Materials

Lacquer

European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter
European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter

European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter

Located in Downingtown, PA

The subject is depicted in a striking blue jacket adorned with intricate gold embroidery and gold-toned buttons. Resting prominently on his breast is the star of the British Order of...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Buttons

Materials

Terracotta

Late 1980's Giorgio Armani Red Pant Suit
Late 1980's Giorgio Armani Red Pant Suit

Late 1980's Giorgio Armani Red Pant Suit

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Asymmetrical front closure with black circular buttons and flat set patch pockets. Collarless neckline, narrow sleeve and a fitted silhouette combine to give a quiet elegance to thi...

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1890s Italian Antique Buttons

Antique Edwardian Marble Chimneypiece
Antique Edwardian Marble Chimneypiece

Antique Edwardian Marble Chimneypiece

Located in Ware, GB

The surround is architecturally composed with thumbnail detailed jambs with a trio of warm Siena buttons and a well-proportioned frieze centred with a circular rouge marble dome.

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Buttons

Materials

Marble

Antique 19thC English Mahogany Reclining Armchair With Green Leather Upholstery
Antique 19thC English Mahogany Reclining Armchair With Green Leather Upholstery

Antique 19thC English Mahogany Reclining Armchair With Green Leather Upholstery

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The diamond-pattern tufting, secured with evenly spaced buttons, creates a sculptural surface that enhances both visual depth and comfort.

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19th Century British Other Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix
Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix

Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix

Located in PARIS, FR

Their rounded shape, reminiscent of modern buttons, earned them the nickname “mandarin buttons,” although this comparison is entirely inaccurate in terms of their actual use.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buttons

Materials

Boxwood

Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor
Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor

Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor

Located in Valladolid, ES

The soldier is depicted from the waist up, wearing a richly ornamented military coat with large buttons. In the foreground, the medal of the Legion of Honor is displayed, conveying a...

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1830s French School Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas

Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor
Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor

Charles X Oil on canvas, French Military Officer, Legion of Honor

Located in Valladolid, ES

The soldier is depicted from the waist up, wearing a richly ornamented military coat with large buttons. In the foreground, the medal of the Legion of Honor is displayed, conveying a...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Buttons

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

A French Summer Dress In artificial silk Taffeta Fabric Circa 1920/1930
A French Summer Dress In artificial silk Taffeta Fabric Circa 1920/1930

A French Summer Dress In artificial silk Taffeta Fabric Circa 1920/1930

Located in Toulon, FR

Falbalas pleated in pink rayon on the neckline with a reminder at the bottom of the skirt with a mesh flounce and roses in buttons. Snap fastener on the left side and small belt in m...

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1920s French Antique Buttons

A pair of English 19th century white Carrara marble statues, signed George Halse
A pair of English 19th century white Carrara marble statues, signed George Halse

A pair of English 19th century white Carrara marble statues, signed George Halse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

He is wearing trousers with side buttons, a vest, and coat with the top button fastened, with one hand in his pocket while holding up a book with the other.

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18th Century English Antique Buttons

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912
Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912

Vintage Edwardian Black Silk Floral Brocade Robe, Circa 1908-1912

Located in Atlanta, GA

The robe is adorned with embroidered buttons and coordinating trim, echoing traditional Chinese frog closures while remaining adapted to Western tailoring conventions.

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Early 1900s Antique Buttons

Set of six French  rock crystal 11 light wall lights late 19th C
Set of six French  rock crystal 11 light wall lights late 19th C

Set of six French rock crystal 11 light wall lights late 19th C

Located in London, GB

Below this rock crystal button chains connect to the upper ring from which further rock crystal buttons hang to cover a reflective back plate illuminated by a bulb narrowing to a wai...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Buttons

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

A neo-classical dress in embroidered cotton tulle and taffeta -France Circa 1910
A neo-classical dress in embroidered cotton tulle and taffeta -France Circa 1910

A neo-classical dress in embroidered cotton tulle and taffeta -France Circa 1910

Located in Toulon, FR

False button front with bell buttons in sky-blue silk taffeta, echoed on a gathered waistband and piping with a long side placket (fused silk on the placket) and asymmetrical cockade...

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1910s French Antique Buttons

Vintage 1900 Black Beaded Bodice Jacket, Edwardian Style Women's Wear
Vintage 1900 Black Beaded Bodice Jacket, Edwardian Style Women's Wear

Vintage 1900 Black Beaded Bodice Jacket, Edwardian Style Women's Wear

Located in Atlanta, GA

The front features a vertical row of small, fabric-covered buttons, emphasizing the elongated torso and reinforcing the era’s corseted ideal.

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Early 1900s Antique Buttons

Rare Victorian Antique Bronze Double Drawer Register, National
Rare Victorian Antique Bronze Double Drawer Register, National

Rare Victorian Antique Bronze Double Drawer Register, National

By National Cash Register Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Oak base Old finish in very fine condition with minor wear for antique character All keys are functional, Drawer opens when a single or multiple buttons are pressed from 1 cent to $6...

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1910s American Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century birch sewing table with contents
Late 19th Century birch sewing table with contents

Late 19th Century birch sewing table with contents

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Further storage space illustrated by the contents of sewing items, such as buttons, needles, thread and ribbons. Top is raised on a lyre form support, which links down the quadriform...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Buttons

Materials

Birch

Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern
Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern

Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern

Located in PARIS, FR

Their rounded shape, reminiscent of modern buttons, earned them the nickname “mandarin buttons,” although this comparison is entirely inaccurate in terms of their actual use.

Category

Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buttons

Materials

Hardwood

Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer
Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer

Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

Their rounded shape, reminiscent of modern buttons, earned them the nickname “mandarin buttons,” although this comparison is entirely inaccurate in terms of their actual use.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Buttons

Materials

Lacquer

1839 Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Coasters by Samuel Walker & Co.
1839 Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Coasters by Samuel Walker & Co.

1839 Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Coasters by Samuel Walker & Co.

By Samuel Walker

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

., Sheffield. Bodies & crested buttons fully hallmarked. Ornate grape leaf borders set off the richly cast grape cluster & leaf sides.

Category

1830s English Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair, Victorian Cast Iron Mannequin Or Boot Forms C. 1880 American
Pair, Victorian Cast Iron Mannequin Or Boot Forms C. 1880 American

Pair, Victorian Cast Iron Mannequin Or Boot Forms C. 1880 American

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each form is modeled with an elongated toe, arched instep, and a compact heel block, while the outer ankle is raised and articulated with a row of molded “buttons” suggesting the fas...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Iron

Portrait of a Lady holding a lemon, c. 1665-75
Portrait of a Lady holding a lemon, c. 1665-75

Portrait of a Lady holding a lemon, c. 1665-75

By Jacob Huysmans

Located in Henley-on-Thames, England

Four large diamond and gold clasps fasten the central join of her corset, and her sleeves are embellished with buttons of a similar design. A diamond armband is partially visible wit...

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1670s Old Masters Antique Buttons

Materials

Oil

Art Deco 14 Carat Gold and Moonstone Gents Dress Set
Art Deco 14 Carat Gold and Moonstone Gents Dress Set

Art Deco 14 Carat Gold and Moonstone Gents Dress Set

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This set includes two cufflinks, four dress shirt buttons and two collar studs. Made by S.J Phillips.

Category

1910s British Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

1890 - 1900s Han Dynasty Chinese Embroidered Wedding Apron Skirt
1890 - 1900s Han Dynasty Chinese Embroidered Wedding Apron Skirt

1890 - 1900s Han Dynasty Chinese Embroidered Wedding Apron Skirt

Located in London, GB

They were worn overlapping, wrapped around the body and secured through fabric loops and knotted buttons. The two sections are attached to a wide plain waistband, most likely made of...

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1890s Chinese Antique Buttons

French Belle Époque Diamond Enamel Silver and Gold Dress Set, Circa 1920
French Belle Époque Diamond Enamel Silver and Gold Dress Set, Circa 1920

French Belle Époque Diamond Enamel Silver and Gold Dress Set, Circa 1920

Located in London, GB

A French Belle Époque diamond, enamel silver and gold dress set, comprising a pair of cufflinks and three buttons, each with a rose-cut diamond, in a cut down setting, surrounded by ...

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1920s French Belle Époque Antique Buttons

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Large beautiful  Baccarat  and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light
Large beautiful  Baccarat  and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light

Large beautiful Baccarat and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light

Located in London, GB

Embellished with bronze bobeches, from which large rock crystal plaques hang with connecting chains of rock buttons. Further diamond classic shaped plaques hang beneath. 6 upswept t...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Buttons

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

IMPORTANT PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL TICKING FABRIC ARMCHAIRS
IMPORTANT PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL TICKING FABRIC ARMCHAIRS

IMPORTANT PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN CLAW & BALL TICKING FABRIC ARMCHAIRS

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The front panels have Thomas Chippendale style floating buttons which adds a nice element to the finish so it isn't to plain, the inside back left leg of the smaller armchair is Stam...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Antique Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique buttons available for sale. The range of distinct antique buttons — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Antique buttons have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique buttons made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique buttons have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Matthew Boulton and Chase and Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Buttons?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,257, while they’re typically $43 on the low end and $1,250,000 highest priced.