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Victorian English Desk Chair
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant Victorian, English Desk Chair from around 1850, the Oak and Mahogany Wood have a beautiful
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1850s British Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian  English Desk Chair
Victorian  English Desk Chair
H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
By Thonet
Located in Delft, NL
Unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece One of our unique Thonet desk chair It's from a
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19th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Louis XVI style desk chair.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Louis XVI style desk chair" Office chairs, wickerwork, 19th century, Louis XVI style, very fine
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique Louis XVI style desk chair.
Louis XVI style desk chair.
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
French Louis XV Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV desk chair. Original frame finish and cushion seat. Beautiful original
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Desk Chair
French Louis XV Desk Chair
H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and
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19th Century Russian Empire Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch

Antique Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
H 34.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Desk Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome 19th century desk chair raised on turned front legs, on original brass casters and saber
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French 19th Century Desk Chair
French 19th Century Desk Chair
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Georgian Mahogany desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous quality Georgian mahogany solid mahogany desk chair with upholstered seat. The
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18th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany desk chair
Georgian Mahogany desk chair
H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s. Great industrial desk chair with a very distinct sculptural
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
H 35.83 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Regency Palma Desk Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency desk chair. Made by the Palma group in NYC. A chic high Bach chair with
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Early 17th Century American Regency Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Regency Palma Desk Chair
Vintage Regency Palma Desk Chair
H 43 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Swedish desk chair with original paints in a duck egg grey. Upholstered in
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Swedish Desk Chair
Early 19th Century Swedish Desk Chair
H 35.83 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Oak office revolving desk chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak office / captain’s revolving desk chair with a shaped back and open arms above a solid oak seat
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak office revolving desk chair
Oak office revolving desk chair
H 37.5 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Victorian Office Chair / Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5283 Victorian office chair or desk chair, having shaped back rail with carved centre splat and
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Office Chair / Desk Chair
Victorian Office Chair / Desk Chair
H 36.22 in W 23.228 in D 24.803 in
Art Deco Leather Upholstered Desk Chair, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Leather Upholstered Ebonized Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1930s. Dealer: S138XX
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany revolving desk chair, with a bowed back centred by a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair
Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 17.33 in
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
By August Thonet, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair no. 25 by Thonet with new handmade rattan seat professionally stained and
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Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
Secession Desk Chair No. 25 by Thonet
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Walnut Howard & Sons Desk Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Warrington, GB
Superb quality, walnut desk chair by the acclaimed furniture makers Howard & Sons. A rare model
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Howard & Sons Desk Chair
Walnut Howard & Sons Desk Chair
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Empire mahogany desk chair or fauteuil de bureau.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Carved Walnut Desk Chair, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved walnut desk chair, circa 1880. With Burgundy Leather Upholstery.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany desk chair, in the Arts & Crafts style, revolving and with four
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th century desk chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
19th century desk chair in original vintage condition.
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19th Century Slovak Neoclassical Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th century desk chair
19th century desk chair
H 46.46 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Victorian Oak Bankers Desk Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian patinated Oak bankers desk Chair on wheels. Mesures 21.5" in width, 22
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Oak Bankers Desk Chair
19th Century Victorian Oak Bankers Desk Chair
No Reserve
H 36.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany open arm desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
H 95.5 in W 63.5 in D 47 in
Antique Oak And Leather Desk Chair
Located in Accrington, GB
A quality antique desk chair that dates to the late part of the 19th century. The chair has quality
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1880s British Victorian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Oak And Leather Desk Chair
Antique Oak And Leather Desk Chair
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5356 Late Victorian desk chair with shaped top rail supported on spindles, generous elm seat and
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Elm

Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
H 35.039 in W 21.26 in D 24.409 in
Cafe Capua Desk Chair No.669 by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Cafe Capua desk chair no.669 by Adolf Loos. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Cafe Capua Desk Chair No.669 by Adolf Loos
Cafe Capua Desk Chair No.669 by Adolf Loos
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Stendig Desk Chair by Robert Haussman for deSede
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stendig desk chair by Robert Haussman for deSede Cream suede with polished chrome base and
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Late 19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Suede

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
By Thonet
Located in Delft, NL
One of our unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque
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19th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Oak Desk Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome 19th century English oak desk chair, circa 1860s, features the original leather
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Oak Desk Chair
English 19th Century Oak Desk Chair
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 22.25 in
18th Century Chippendale Armchair, Office or Desk Chair, Mahogany
Located in Stamford, CT
18th Century Chippendale Armchair, Desk Chair, Mahogany 18th Century Chippendale arm or desk chair
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Early 19th Century English Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality carved mahogany desk chair having a figured mahogany carved top rail
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Arts & Crafts X-Frame Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts X-frame mahogany desk chair. The chair is set on X-framed Legs, a very strong
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century English Fruitwood & Leather Desk Chair
Located in Wembley, GB
A fruitwood bow-back desk chair with cream leather upholstered seat. English, early 20C. Patinated
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality attractive gadroon and shell carved
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19th Century European Regency Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
H 35.24 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Industrial Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, rolling, swivel, desk chair by Fritz Cross features a painted steel frame in
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Regency Style Curved Library Desk Chair With Leather Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Regency style curved library desk chair with round leather seat, legs with brass caps at
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5364 Stylish Arts and Crafts office chair / desk chair in oak, having shaped top rail with
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
Arts and Crafts Oak Desk Chair / Office Chair
H 31.89 in W 22.441 in D 24.409 in
Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J029 Turn of the century desk chair /office chairs in oak, having shaped top rail with tapering
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
Turn of The Century Oak Desk Chair Office Chair
H 34.252 in W 24.803 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Mahogany Desk Chair with Scalamandre Fabric, Circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany desk chair with Scalamandre Fabric, Circa 1850-1860.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped top
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

1900s Sikes Furniture Walnut & Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
By Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1900s Sikes Furniture Company Walnut and Leather Upholstered Seat and back rolling desk chair
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Side or Desk Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
upholstery Desk Chair - from a Palm Beach estate. This was used as an elegant desk chair, but it matches
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Late 19th Century Chippendale Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Edwardian Side or Desk Chair
Edwardian Side or Desk Chair
H 42 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk chairs having a lovely shaped top rail boasting a
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

19th century solid mahogany desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century solid mahogany desk chair. The quality is very high with the
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19th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th century solid mahogany desk chair
19th century solid mahogany desk chair
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Desk Chair
By Louis Philippe
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French desk chair, Louis Philippe, circa 1845 Period carved walnut desk chair in excellent
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Victorian Polished Green Leather Bentwood Revolving Desk Chair With Studs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Polished Antique Green Leather Bentwood Revolving Desk Chair With Studs Seat has
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Secession Desk Chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair nr.327 by Koloman Moser for J.&J.Kohn.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

French Original Painted Desk Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French original painted oak desk chair. 1820. Seat height is 17.5 Dimensions
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19th Century French Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Original Painted Desk Chair
French Original Painted Desk Chair
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Victorian Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing With a dark Olive
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Oak & Leather Rail Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing With a dark Olive
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair Item features cast iron hardware
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair, the structure with traces of original paint, pierced back
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17th Century English Regency Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian desk chair The English Georgian desk chair having a frame intricately inlaid on
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Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Satinwood

Desk Chair
Desk Chair
H 37 in W 23 in D 22 in
Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This French ladies desk chair is mahogany and is carved with leaf and floral designs with stylized
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1920s French Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Secession Desk Chair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair model 715F designed by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn on the occasion of the World
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office Chair or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office Chair or Desk Chair The Chair has an attractive deep
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

A late 19th Century Continental leather swivel desk chair with nail head trim.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 19th Century Continental leather swivel desk chair with nail head trim.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Original Decorated Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany original decorated desk chair having a shaped top rail supported
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Leather Desk Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany office chair or club chair with shaped deep buttoned wraparound back, above carved
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Desk Chair
Leather Desk Chair
H 31.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
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Antique Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique desk chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique desk chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. Antique desk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique desk chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Regency antique desk chairs are of considerable interest. Many antique desk chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Chesterfield, Thonet and Gillows of Lancaster & London produced popular antique desk chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Desk Chairs?

Prices for antique desk chairs start at $123 and top out at $108,000 with the average selling for $2,238.
Questions About Antique Desk Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.