Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful pair of antique Renaissance Curule or Savonarola Style Chairs with carved loins heads beneath carved scrolls on the arm posts and a carved crest between the posts.
Wood
A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion's Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of carved and painted wood barrel back chairs, with lion's head accents, from the early 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
1800's Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair Carved Figural Lion Heads & Claw Feet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Antique Victorian mahogany armchair with hand carved figural lion heads & claw feet.
Metal
Antique French Carved Hall Chair With Lion Head Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Hall Chair With Lion Head Arms Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history that will enhance your decor and impress your guests.
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Carved Eagle Heads Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Carved Eagle Heads Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 40 in W 27 in D 25 in
Fine Antique English Lion's Head Carved Mahogany Upholstered Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
Bergere with a rolled cresting, the canted back flanked by finger moldings, upholstered arms with lion's head terminals, upholstered seat raised on bobbin-turned legs with brass cast...
Mahogany
Sold
H 34.75 in W 19.75 in D 17.25 in
Pair Antique Georgian Carved Oak Country Medieval Side Chairs King's Head 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A rare and unusual pair of antique country Georgian carved oak side chairs, circa 1760. The chairs are from the reign of king George III and they are carved in the Medieval Revival s...
Oak
Antique Empire Style Gondola Chairs, Set of 6 With Carved Swan Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your dining space with these Vintage French Dining Chairs, featuring intricately carved swan heads and solid wood craftsmanship. Their rustic allure and supple upholstery off...
Upholstery, Wood
Magnificent Antique French Throne Chair w/Carved Ram Heads
Located in Highwood, IL
This is an absolutely amazing original antique French hand-carved solid walnut Louis XIV style throne chair with unique rams head decorated armrests.
Antique Empire Carved Mahogany Chair with Figural Heads at Armrests
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare, American Empire carved mahogany chair with velvet seat fabric. A real showstopper with coveted figural carved heads at front of each armrests and hoof feet.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.88 in W 21.75 in D 20.5 in
Italian Neoclassical Antique Arm Chair with Carved Ram Heads, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The fabric is an old velour that we would certainly not change, as it is mellowed and wonderful; some spots of velour loss and minor discoloration, but overall in quite serviceable c...
Mahogany, Velvet
Sold
H 33.5 in W 32 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Wishbone Barrel Chair Carved Lion’s Heads Claw Feet Ebonized
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Victorian hand carved wishbone barrel chair with lion’s heads and lion’s claw feet. It has been ebonized and recently reupholstered with a black gaberdine like fabric. It is...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 72.05 in W 33.47 in D 32.68 in
Early 20th Century Pair of Carved Lions Heads Heraldry Throne Chairs
Located in London, GB
The armrests feature large carved lions heads and the chairs are raised on carved shaped legs that terminate in lions paw feet.
Walnut
Sold
H 41 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Figural Lion Head Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique Renaissance revival carved walnut figural lion head side chairs.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 44 in W 20 in D 23 in
Antique Carved Oak Victorian Lion Head Renaissance Revival Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique carved oak Victorian lion head Renaissance Revival dining side chair.
Oak
Sold
H 37.25 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
2 Antique Renaissance Revival Henry II Carved Oak Figural Lion Head Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of Renaissance Revival Henry II Style Dining, side or vanity chairs. Made from oak with lion headed carvings, spindled back, turned legs and green upholstered geometric interla...
Upholstery, Oak
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H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Antique Anglo-Indian Side Chairs with Ram's Head Bone Inlay Royal Blue Seat. Anglo-Indian black and white dowry side chair with ram's head. This stunning chair feature a wood...
Bone, Wood
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H 41.5 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Set Seven Figural RJ Horner Carved Oak Dining Chairs with Lion Head Arms c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of seven figural RJ Horner dining chairs offer oak construction with carved foliate crests having flanking lion head ears, upholstered backs and seats, scroll form arm...
Upholstery, Oak
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H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Figural Lion Head Carved Curule Saddle Seat Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A late 19th century antique Victorian occasional arm chair. Made from mahogany with a curule or saddle seat form and lion head carvings. Features a cello neck back tapering to a scro...
Mahogany
Sold
H 43 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair.
Oak
Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
An unusual pair of early 19th century gondola chairs in mahogany. Possibly Irish, circa 1835–40. Why we like them A rare and unusual design. The monopodia legs adorned with lion's ...
Mahogany
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
19th Century Renaissance Style Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Renaissance style chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style or Gothic style walnut Savonarola chair, throne chair, side chair or armchair with fine carving u...
Suede, Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beauti...
Walnut, Suede
$162,389
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
ANTINOUS Magnificent Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara "Statuario" marble sculpture of Antinoo , after the Antique The Capitoline 'Antinous'. Antinous, a young Bithinius favorite...
Marble
Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.
Wood
$3,943
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important Original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut polished to wax. Armrests ending with two finely hand-carved heads of lion: type of finish produced to in...
Walnut
$3,015
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
By Michele Bonciani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and wax polished. Attributable : Fratelli Bonciani – Cascina. About: Savonarola chair The term derives from the chair on...
Walnut
$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
Italian Arte Povera Armoire, Handcrafted Walnut, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Arte Povera armoire made of handcrafted, solid painted Walnut in good condition. The tall, detailed Tuscan wardrobe is composed of a single door, particularized by its origi...
Metal
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$9,200 / set
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
Linen, Wood, Paint
$33,656
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$556Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Chairs Neo- Renaissance or Henri II Style in Wood and Leather 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant pair of Neo-Renaissance or Henri II style chairs in leather and wood dating from the 19th century. The wooden structure is carved with flutes and volutes. Pieces of leather f...
Leather, Wood
$3,000
H 53.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional mid 19th century Italian Renaissance Revival Savonarola Curule Arm Chair. Features a meticulously carved walnut frame with leather seat. The back is showcased by a winged...
Leather, Walnut
$2,175
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Octagon sofa table carved oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance. Direct from France, a fabulous antique French octagon table, with impressive details, including b...
Oak
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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