1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage dining chairs by Johnson Chair Co Chicago reminiscent of Jens Risom design with solid walnut wood frame construction.
PVC, Walnut
19Thc Ice Cream Parlor Chairs -Children's Dated 1889
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chairs; Pair Height 22.0 Depth 10.0 Seat height 11.0 Children Chicago Wire Chairs Co Children's ice cream parlor Chairs.
Metal
Johnson Chair Co. Solid Oak Banker's Desk Chair c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original maker's medallion and label. CREATOR Johnson Chair Co., Chicago, IL. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1948.
Steel, Iron
$13,950 / set
Set of Six Dining Chairs, Made in Italy Circa 1800's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching armchairs found on the archives of the Art Institute of Chicago. The chairs are dated to be from between 1795-1805.
Fabric, Beech
Desk Chair in Oak, circa 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk chair in oak, circa 1910. Simple and elegant desk chair in solid oak.
Oak
Oak Armchair, circa 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Complimentary delivery and set up within 100 mile radius from Chicago, IL. Measures: Seat height 19".
Oak
GOTHIC REVIVAL SIDE CHAIRS BY F.W. KRAUSE- CHICAGO MAKER
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of four very fine mahogany Gothic Revival side chairs by the Chicago furniture maker F. W. Krause.
Sold
H 46 in W 25.25 in D 45 in
Pair of Antique Koch’s Chicago Porcelain Adjustable Reclining Barber Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These barber chairs were manufactured by Kochs Barber Supply Co. in Chicago, Illinois in the United States of America.
Steel
Set of Ten Carved Mahogany Sheraton Revival Chairs Made in Chicago
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A superb quality set of ten hand carved Sheraton-revival mahogany dining chairs manufactured by the Cowan furniture company in Chicago.
Mahogany
1930s Custom Vintage Shabby Chic Wing Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
Very nice pair of vintage pair of French Regency style wing chairs from the 1930s and custom-made by Mastercraft Co. for Homer Bros. furniture stores (one of the largest of its time ...
Pair 1920s Wingback Chairs By Johnson Chair Co
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century wingback chairs with delightfully exaggerated form, from Johnson Chair Company Chicago, IL.
Silk, Velvet, Damask
Theodore A Kochs Restored Chrome & Porcelain Barber Chair circa 1920
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Milford, NH
An American company, the Theodore A. Koch firm of Chicago began about 1870 with a line of heavily carved wooden barber chairs.
Metal, Chrome
Theodore a Kochs Restored Chrome, Porcelain Barber Chair, circa 1920
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Milford, NH
An American company, the Theodore A. Koch firm of Chicago began about 1870 with a line of heavily carved wooden barber chairs.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 25 in
Antique 1883 DB Hartley American Walnut Carved Reclining Victorian Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
An American late 19th century walnut reclining armchair by the Hartley Reclining Chair Company of Chicago. Features carved and incised floral decorated frame with adjustable reclinin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Emil J. Paidar Barber Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Razor strap - Chicago #827 (fine weave) is attached to the chair.
Sold
H 33.75 in W 22 in D 21.75 in
Antique Maison Jansen Style French Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil Chairs - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
Collector purchased this pair of fauteuil chairs at the annual Chicago Antiques & Art Show in the 1990s.
Brass
Sold
H 40 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of 8 Schumacher Provincial Wood Chinoiserie Dining Chairs by Interior Crafts
By Interior Crafts
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large set of 8 French Provincial style dining chairs by Interior Crafts of Chicago. This exceptional set includes six armless side dining chairs and two oversized settee-style host...
Metal
Sold
H 51.5 in W 28 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved by Karpen Furniture in Chicago, the important chair stands on turned legs ending with tapered feet over a barley twist stretcher.
Leather, Oak
Set of Four Folding Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four folding chairs manufactured in Chicago c. 1920's by the Corduan Company.
Metal
Set of Four Corduan Chicago Stamped Steel Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American made folding chairs with original red paint.
Antique Porcelain Theo A Kochs, Chicago Barber Chair c. 1920
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Porcelain Theo A. Kochs Chicago Barber Chair, dating to around 1920, is a striking example of early 20th-century craftsmanship and design.
Chrome, Iron
American Walnut Armchair, Circa 1890
By Tobey
Located in Lake Forest, IL
American Walnut Upholstered Armchair, probably by the Tobey Chair Co. of Chicago, Circa 1890; very comfortable and of large proportions.
Walnut, Leather
Hydraulic Barber Chair
Located in New York, NY
Theo Kochs Company “Kochs Hydraulic Chair” 158-176 Wells St. Chicago, IL Chair raises, reclines and swivels.
Steel
Late 19th Century American Savonarola Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in San Marino, CA
Savonarola chair from The Chicago School, possibly carved by Italian craftsman, chair having a crest with coat of arms above foliate back splat, high relief cherub and falcon carved ...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gothic Revival Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Upholstered in suede fabric. These chairs are in our Chicago showroom.
Fantasy Chair and Chaise from the Oriental Theater Chicago
Located in Round Top, TX
From the lobby of the Oriental Theater in Chicago. Priced as a set.
Fern and Blackberry Cast Iron Garden Bench and Two Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A substantial Cast Iron Garden Bench and Two Arm Chairs in the Fern and Blackberry patern. The set was from a prominent Chicago Estate.
Iron
Pair of Swedish Gothic Revival Armchairs in Golden Birch.
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Gothic Revival Armchairs in Golden Birch. covered in textured black cotton. Claw feet. These chairs are in our Chicago showroom.
$11,800Sale Price / set|73% Off
H 39.18 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
A Set of Twelve Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A set of twelve Italian painted and parcel gilt Louis XVI Style dining chairs, 19th century Tablet back chairs with floral carved details raised on fluted legs with rosette embellis...
Hardwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant set of six 19th-century French Louis XVI dining chairs, crafted in carved painted walnut with fluted legs and classic neoclassical detailing. Newly upholstered in a charming ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Antique Solid Quarter-Sawn Oak Banker's Chairs c.1934
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of four antique bow-back Windsor style banker's or library chairs styled by the Phoenix Chair Company. Phoenix heavily marketed these traditional bow-back styles in thei...
Oak
$39,000 / set
H 38 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Louis XVI-style painted dining chairs — two armchairs and six side chairs — upholstered in blue Cowtan & Tout fabric with brass nailhead trim. Made 1980–1999. Each chair...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,200
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of mid twentieth century French dining chairs in the Louis XVI style includes four side chairs and two armchairs. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic ...
Upholstery, Ash
Poul Jensen Style Mid Century Walnut Z Lounge Chair
By Poul Jensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poul Jensen Style Mid Century Walnut Z Lounge Chair This chair measures: 27.25 wide x 31.5 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 22 inches Gr...
Upholstery, Walnut
Jens Risom Playboy Chair - Model C140 - Mid Century Walnut Armchair
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Jens Risom Model C140 “Playboy” Armchair in Original Mustard Tweed Upholstery Model C140 “Playboy” armchair designed by Jens Risom circa 1960s. One of Risom’s most celebrated lounge...
Fabric, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
A set of six 19th century Louis XVI-style dining chairs featuring classic square backs, fluted tapered legs, and carved rosette corner details. Upholstered in an elegant geometric pa...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Set of 6 Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 painted Louis XVI style dining room chairs, circa mid 20th century. With a concave crest rail, a trapezoidal shaped back with brass nail head trim, upholstered seat with bra...
Brass
$6,480
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of Six French Napoleon III Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined set of six antique French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste during the Napoleon III period, circa 1890. Each chair features a square, gently tapered back with fi...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique L&JG Stickley Side Chair with Original Leather - W6098
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique L&JG Stickley Side Chair with Original Leather - W6098 This is an antique L&JG Stickley chair made circa 1910. The chair is in very good condition. The chair is pri...
Oak
$1,986Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Pair Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs C.1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs England C.1900. Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany with upholstered seats. In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
French 19th Century Louis XV Provincial Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
Charming set of six solid walnut dining chairs featuring beautifully carved floral motifs, scalloped back splats, graceful cabriole legs, and traditional woven rush seats. A wonderfu...
Rush, Walnut
$1,000
H 18.5 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
Mid Century Oak Bentwood Windsor Barrel Back Swivel Bankers Office Desk Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional vintage Victorian Revival Windsor-style swivel desk chair is crafted from solid oak, seamlessly blending classic academic charm with practical mid-century functional...
Oak
Pair of Walnut Armchairs by Johnson Chair Co.
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Highland, IN
These armchairs by the Johnson Chair Company have beautiful sculpted walnut frames with very striking arms. They remind us of designs by Jens Risom and Peter Wessel and have a fantas...
Upholstery, Walnut
Oak vintage office chair with comfortable seat
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Oak office chair in good, original condition. Comfortable seat. Origin: England Period: Circa 1920
Oak
$7,200
H 40.5 in W 98.75 in D 21.63 in
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Enfilade with Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement piece for a dining room or foyer, this 20th century Louis XVI style enfilade speaks of refined taste and luxury, marked NF Ameublements after winning of a gold medal for ...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six French 20th century carved beech dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The oval balloon back or cameo frames feature an opulent silver cloud or oyste...
Brass
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
Set of Six 18th Century Italian Baroque Dining Chairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Each with moulded cartouche-shaped padded back and seat covered in monochrome chinoiserie silk, the wavy seat rail with foliage, on cabriole legs and scroll feet.
Walnut
Johnson Chair Co Mid Century Walnut Arm Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johnson Chair Co Mid Century Walnut Arm Chair This chair measures: 23.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance of 26.75 inches...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,800
H 33.25 in W 79 in D 28.75 in
Swedish Empire Settee, Painted Wood & Gilt, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glamorous Swedish Empire style settee from the early 19th century (circa 1820) as a painted wood frame sheltering the fully upholstered interior of a single bench cushion, three ba...
Gold
Set of 6 Late 19th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These 6 Louis XVI chairs have clean and understated silhouettes with straight legs and a tapered back. They are upholstered in a gun metal leather with nailheads. These chairs would ...
Leather, Wood
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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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