$2,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
French Napoleon III Armchairs with Original Ebonized Frames, circa 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant French Napoleon III armchair was crafted circa 1880 and retains the distinctive silhouette associated with the period. The chair features an ebonized wooden frame with g...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, ebonized Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative squ...
Brass
Gustav Siegel for J and J Kohn. Three ebonised Bentwood dining or cafe chairs.
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Three ebonized Bentwood dining or cafe chairs. Two with new cane seats, one shown with original cane seat.
Bentwood, Cane
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning 1815s Mother of Pearl occasional chair. A very well-made and beautiful decorative chair, this is a good collector's find, not too ...
Mother-of-Pearl
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...
Wood
Antique New-York Style Ebonized Hand-Painted Rocker, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique New-York style ebonized hand-painted rocker, Circa 1920s. Good vintage condition Measure 16.5" W x 24" D x 35.5" H. Seat height is 14" W6053022.
Oak, Paint
$3,112 / set
Side Slipper Bedroom Chairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
French pair of Napoleon III slipper chairs A pair of low back upholstered side chairs, nicely wide seated design with beautifully polished ebonized legs.
Birch
Pair of French Napoleon III Ebonised Bandeau-Back Side Chairs by H.Lemoine Paris
By Lemoine
Located in London, GB
Beautiful pedigree for this pair of very handsome and delicately proportioned ebonised chairs, with a well-documented Parisian atelier lineage. (Atelier lineage attached to the latt...
Brass
Napoleon III Library Chair, C. 1860
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome French Napoleon III library chair with a substantial, comfortably proportioned form, raised on turned ebonized feet.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Especially the stunning inlaid scenes in the ebonized cartouches in both the chairs and in the table reveal the quality and finesse of the Swiss craftsmen from the late 1800s.
Wood
18th Century English Cockpen Chippendale Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Exceptionally rare and important Cockpen Chippendale chair dating to 1770. As seen in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Collection Object Number: 1936-344.
Beech
Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame.
Fabric, Beech
Biedermeier Side Chair, Central Germany, circa 1835–1840
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier side chair with an upholstered seat and a stained beechwood frame.
Fabric, Beech
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The central medallion, depicting a romantic couple in warm, gilded tones, stands in beautiful contrast to the chair's deep, ebonized finish. This piece is more than a seat—it is a on...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,086Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Antique Victorian Hall Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this Stunning early Victorian ebonised and gilt painted papier mache hall chair with upholstered seat and back raised on spiral turned supports . Circa 1...
Oak
19th Century Regency Ebonised Carved Library Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency ebonised carved library chair with needlepoint back and seat, of solid wood construction and finely carved details. The arms of the chair terminate in carved lio...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$18,000 / set
Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Ca.1850
Located in New York, NY
A handsome Baltic pair of Biedermeier side chairs of Karelian birch wood and ebonized fruit wood.
Brass
$2,400Sale Price / set|31% Off
Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The Klismos Chair, a light, elegant chair developed by the ancient Greeks.
Hardwood
Bentwood Rocking Chair by Jacob and Josef Kohn 1906
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Leimen, DE
Original Bentwood Rocking Chair, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria, 1905–1910 – Model 835A This original bentwood rocking chair was designed by Gustav Siegel and manufactured by Jacob & Jo...
Bentwood
Victorian Child's Rocking Chair. American, Circa 1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely child's mid-Victorian hardwood rocking chair, ebonized with hand painted polychromed floral stenciling to the top back rail in colors of blue, green and red; gold line and fle...
Wood
Large French Late Napoléon III Slipper Chair/Chauffeuse, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A remarkably generous French transitional Napoleon III to Belle Époque period chauffeuse, circa 1880. This piece is distinguished by its uncommonly grand proportions and a deep, comf...
Brass
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820. Cherry veneered and solid.
Bouclé, Cherry
Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The catalog spec-sheet features a photograph of this exact chair, which she named “ch109 French Regency Side Chair,” (it’s on her interior design website, although there’s no indicat...
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Arts and Crafts William Godwin Ebonised Low Walnut Japanned Folding Chair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arts and Crafts Aesthetic Movement Hand Crafted Ebonised Low Walnut Folding Decorative Chair with A Pale Upholstered Seat Chair Executed In The Manner of E.W. Godwin Circa 1870's Ex...
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of 19th century Italian ebonized wood chairs. The chairs of alluring shape, with slatted legs and back.
Wood
Pair Chinese Black Ebonised Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Pair Chinese Black Ebonized Bamboo Chairs, Mid 19Th Century. These are straight back chairs made for the countryside of China. they are very sturdy.
Bamboo
Antique Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair with Tiger Print Upholstery, 1920
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from the 1920s. The seat interior and back have been upholstered in a tiger print fabric,...
Upholstery, Bamboo
E W Godwin style of. An Anglo-Japanese nursing chair with thebes style turnings
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin style of, an Anglo-Japanese nursing chair with subtle carved details to the back, turned front legs united by a lower gallery to the front and sides with three angled turn...
Walnut
Late Qing Dynasty Rosewood and Marble Insets Shanghai Chair, Circa 1820s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Shanghai-chair made of solid rosewood in dark brown finish, with marble insets in the seat and backrest. Material: Solid "SuanZhiMu" or rosewood, known ...
Marble
Gregory & Co. An Aesthetic Movement nursing chair with stylized carved sunflower
By Gregory & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Gregory and Co. Regent St. London. An aesthetic movement nursing chair with a stylized sunflower carving to the top, cup handle to the back flanked by turned finials with turned upr...
Walnut
$1,328Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs, Carved Wood & Blue Leather
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fabulous pair of 19th century Napoleon III carved wooden side chairs, each with a delicate spindle back and ornately shaped top rail. The seats are plush and comfortable, resplende...
Leather, Fruitwood
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair, Georgian Brighton Pavilion Carved Chinese Export Campaign Chairs
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
Both arms and back finial are carved wood dragons in an ebonized finish. The entire chair folds up to a 4.5" d for easy travel or storage and can be set back up with two sturdy iron ...
Iron
Set of Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Cherrywood and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. The set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs each raised b...
Cherry, Fruitwood
Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
By Gustav Siegel, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel. A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair. Model# 824, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905. Illustrated in Jacob ...
Bentwood
Arts & Crafts Fumed Oak Rocking Chair by Gustave Stickley, no. 311 1/2
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MISSION EBONIZED OAK ROCKING CHAIR NO. 311 1/2 Gustave Stickley ca. 1904-7, red ink maker's mark to the reverse Item # 309VAX24P Described in their 1904 catalogue as being "Craftsma...
Faux Leather, Oak
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with chamfered edges
By Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
A gothic Revival side chair with chamfered edges, and ebonized dot decoration to the lower back, and to the front and back seat corners.
Walnut
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair
By Ernest Gimson
Located in London, GB
Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair, with turned finials and pegged at every joint and a newly laid rush seat. This chair has had new rus...
Wood, Rush
Pair of Regency Styled Side or Accent Chairs with Reclining Nude & Swan Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The chairs are done with pine frames with an ebonized finish with gilt accents.
Cane, Pine
Four Antique Regency Bergere Mother of Pearl Ebonised Side Occasional Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs A very good looking well made and ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$3,900 / set
Pair of Bobbin Turned Chairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of English late 19th Century ebonized and bobbin turned corner chairs with woven rush seats.
Rush, Beech
Antique circa 1815 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonsied & Gold Leaf Regency Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Regency ebonised gold leaf painted and mother of pearl inlaid occasional bergere chair A very good looking we...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$945Sale Price|30% Off
Carved and Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Gothic Renaissance style ebonized side chair with boldly carved paw feet, upholstered seat and back.
Wood
Set of Six Karl Johan Upholstered Dining Chairs in Birch
Located in Vienna, AT
Karl Johan, intarsia decoration with antique figures, blackened turned backrest. The seat upholstered. Very good original condition.
Birch
Set Of Eight Continental 19th c. Biedermeier St. White Ash Burl Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. White Ash Burl and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. This set of dining chairs with six side chairs and two arm chai...
Fruitwood, Burl
Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Cherry solid wood frame and legs. Top with ebonized attachment. Newly upholstered and covered in black velvet fabric.
Cherry, Softwood, Fabric, Velvet
Charles Bevan attributed. A Gothic Revival side chair with scroll carvings
By Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with scroll carvings to the upper sides and incised decoration framing the backrest, with chamfered, and carved, and dot decorat...
Oak
English Regency Ebonised Open Armchair
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century Regency Period ebonised open armchair or desk chair. The broad, slightly bowed crest rail above a stick back with generous scrolling arms on a shaped can...
Cane
Set of 6 Biedermeier 'Board Chairs', Cherry wood and Mesh, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of Six original Austrian Biedermeier Dining Chairs from circa 1830., so called 'board chairs' no seat cushion, but board with viennese mesh.
Natural Fiber, Cherry
19th Century German Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The backrest is enhanced by ebonized inlay. Newly upholstered in a white velvet.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony
Set of Five Antique Ebony Queen Anne Rush Seat Dining Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A boldly turned set of antique Queen Anne side chairs, circa early 19th century in original ebony paint. Chairs of this design are often called "fiddle-back" or "York chairs", and we...
Rush, Wood
Pair of Hand-Painted Napoleon III Chairs - France, 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Exquisite pair of ebonized side chairs, hand-painted with a decor of birds, butterflies and foliage.
Wood
19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 19th C Biedermeier Ebonized & Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs. Item features shapely sabre legs, ebonized back splats, rolled backs, beautiful original veneer and solid woo...
Fruitwood
Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In this aspect, the backs are in the same design vein as Gio Ponti’s ebonized side chairs. While Carver chairs originate from America, they became widespread in Europe during the ear...
Leather, Wood
Bruce Talbert for Gillows and Co. Aesthetic Movement scissor style side chair
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement scissor style side chair with ebonized dot details and chip carved details to the frame, the back panels with ebonized through circular decoration to the centre...
Oak
1870s French Napoleon III Floral Striped Velvet Crapaud Armchair
By Maison Krieger
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally elegant French Napoleon III Crapaud (toad) armchair, circa 1875, designed in the distinctive style of the celebrated Parisian workshop Maison Krieger. This beautiful...
Brass
John Pollard Seddon Attri, Probably for C. Seddon A Gothic Revival Nursing Chair
By John Pollard Seddon
Located in London, GB
A well designed architectural Gothic Revival oak upholstered nursing or low chair with ebonized circular decoration throughout and stylized floral details to the front rail and to th...
Oak
1930s Art Deco Italian Side Chair by Borsani, Atelier di Varedo New Upholstered
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian robust side chair in ebonized mahogany and mahogany veneered the back, new upholstered with light blue cotton fabric.
Mahogany
Set of Six 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs, from Germany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The lower back is accented with small black-painted ebonized beams, and the chairs stand on four slightly arched wooden legs.
Walnut
Set of Five Handcrafted Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Walnut, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The lower back is accented with small black-painted ebonized beams, and the chairs stand on tapering legs with straight aprons and refined proportions.
Wood, Walnut
$38,000 / set
Rare Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a rare set of English Regency style 20th century dining chairs. All arms these chairs are partial ebonized and partail gilt.
Mahogany
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