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Set of Four Pearwood Chairs England with Horsehair Upholstery
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of four pearwood chairs from England with horsehair upholstery. Original patina and vintage
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1890s Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Pearwood

Set of Six George III Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant, superb quality set of six George III period mahogany dining chairs. A pair
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Set of Six George III Dining Chairs
Set of Six George III Dining Chairs
H 35.25 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Set of 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Set of 4 Biedermeier chairs with upholstered seat, around 1820, Germany, so called shovel chairs
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Set of 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut
Set of 4 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs Walnut
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
1880s German Piano Chair, Walnut, Height Adjustable
Located in Greven, DE
Antique height adjustable piano chair Germany Walnut Wilhelminian period around 1890 Dimensions
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1880s German Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Regency Chairs, attributed to George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in London, GB
traces of the original black horsehair covering. Later blocks to seat frame corners, one chair with
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century antique 4 Biedermeier Saber Legs Chairs Solid Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
4 chairs of the German Biedermeier. Solid mahogany. The striking shape with the wide-legged saber
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs " The Swedish Model" A beautifully pair of Gustavian
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Pine

Ole Wanscher Easy Chair
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish lounge chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, circa 1945 Denmark
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Antique Ole Wanscher Easy Chair
Ole Wanscher Easy Chair
H 29 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
Deep Blue Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very comfortable low 19th century English open arm fireside club chair. Upholstered in old deep
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19th Century British Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Deep Blue Club Chair
Deep Blue Club Chair
H 32 in W 28 in D 38 in
18th Century Pair of Painted Wooden Chairs, Plant Motifs
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of painted wooden chairs. Plant motifs. upholstered in horsehair and lined with blue silk.  
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Oak

Pair Scandinavian 1920s Solid Wenge Modernist Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and exquisite pair of hand-crafted Scandinavian Modernist/Art Deco club lounge chairs, circa
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Wenge

19th Century Red Velvet Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Porcelain Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Heavy weight hand made chair with horsehair stuffed seat. Extra dimensions Height to the top of the
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Brass

19th Century Cream Leather Buttonback Captains Chair With Brass Studs & Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Decorated With Brass Studs & Terminated With Brass Castors. Heavy weight hand made chair with horsehair
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Brass

Crocodile French Club Chair Style of Jean-Michel Frank Sympathetic Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
French Crocodile Club Chair, circa 1920's originally from the Burgundy region of France, in the
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Crocodile

Very Fine 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs Dressed Up in Scalamandre Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant pair of Georgian 18th century side chairs having mahogany cabriole legs
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18th Century American Georgian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Genoese Carved Parcel Gilt Side Chairs, circa 1820-30
Located in Spencertown, NY
The pair of side chairs come from the Palazzo Tursi, Genoa. Residence of King Vittorio Emanuele and
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Wood

European Set of 9 Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Fine European set of eight chairs and one armchair, with original horsehair seats, circa 1900.
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19th Century Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Wood

European Set of 9 Chairs, circa 1900
European Set of 9 Chairs, circa 1900
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Set of Eight English Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning set of eight early 20th century English Art Deco dining chairs constructed from solid
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

Set of Six French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Set of six uniquely designed, comfortable and sturdy French Art Deco Dining chairs in the manner of
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1920s Art Deco Antique Horsehair Chairs

Set of 8 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
original horsehair seats. Each alternating chair measures 18 in W, 43 in H, 15 in D. with the other
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs, Set of Eight, Cherrywood, Circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Eight identical antique Biedermeier chairs in cherry wood West Germany / France Cherry tree
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Cherry

Antique French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs (4) Completely and Properly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Dining Chairs that our in house upholstery and restoration department restored
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

A Fine Set of Ten George IV Dining Chairs, attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A rarely available long set of ten faux rosewood dining chairs. The chair back with its elegant top
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Set of Four Directoire Mahogany Side Chairs with Brass Banding
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four late 18th century Directoire mahogany side chairs with brass banding, with rectangular
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1790s French Directoire Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Brass

Set of 8 Partially Early 19th German Biedermeier Saxe-Coburg Provenance Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
upholstered with black horsehair fabric. 3 chairs of the set of 8 show the inventory stamp of the famous
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Cherry

Bruce Talbert, for Gillows Set of 6 English Aesthetic Movement Oak Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
chairs with an upper and lower row of turnings and carved details above. As you can see the traditional
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Oak

8 Antique Swedish 18th Century Baroque French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Suite of 8 Swedish gilt and gesso Louis XV/Rococo side chairs, Circa mid 18th century. Features an
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18th Century Baroque Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with Original Aubusson Upholstery – Set of Four
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with original Aubusson upholstery. Original condition with horsehair
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Wool, Giltwood

Pair of Regency Bedsteps
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
occasional tables in a drawing room. The green striped cushions are covered in hard-wearing horsehair fabric.
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1810s English Regency Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regency Bedsteps
Pair of Regency Bedsteps
H 23 in W 17.75 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs
Located in BARSAC, FR
armrests completely redone by our upholsterer using traditional methods (straps, springs and horsehair).
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs
Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs
H 30.71 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in
Pair Of Georgian Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant, superb quality pair of George III period armchairs or elbow chairs. Six side
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Four Louis XVI Armchairs, Original Paint and Condition
Located in Port Chester, NY
Four stately and elegant Louis XVL armchairs with their original faded paint and horsehair stuffed
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Late 19th Century French Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Louis XV Chairs
Located in South Salem, NY
These antique French Louis XV chairs are circa 1860s. They are very generous size for the time
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Antique Louis XV Chairs
Pair of Antique Louis XV Chairs
H 40 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Hardwood, Leather

FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
armchairs, each chair is fully stamped to the inside back left leg and with all the original stamped castors
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchairs, each chair is fully stamped to the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Leather

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
front legs For the restoration we managed to save all the original horsehair padding, they were both
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
, 'shepherd's crook' arms and oval seat with horsehair upholstery, standing on shaped legs embellished with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
H 37.402 in W 27.559 in D 22.441 in
19th Century Queen Ann Camel Back Elbow Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Charming camel back mahogany elbow chair in good original condition. With beautiful shell carving
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French 1920s Solid Wenge Modernist Club Chairs
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare and exquisite pair of French Modernist/Art Deco club lounge chairs, crafted by hand around
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
English cathedral. The recently recovered horsehair seat in rich royal purple velvet which can easily be
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1870s English Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century English Papier Mâché Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
English cathedral. The recently recovered horsehair seat in rich royal purple velvet which can easily be
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1870s English Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl

Set of Six Carved French Antique Living Room or Parlor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
set of (6) antique French living room or parlor chairs, still retain their original horsehair and
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Metal

French Antique Duchesse Brisée or Lounge Chair and Ottoman Original Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
French Antique Duchesse Brisée, sort of. This particular French chair and ottoman have been
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, attributed to Gillows, early 19th century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A very fine and elegant Regency period set of eight 'Klismos' chairs after designs by Thomas Hope
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Six Carved French Antique Living Room or Parlor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
set of (6) antique French living room or parlor chairs, still retain their original horsehair and
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Horsehair Chairs

French, Walnut Os de Mouton Throne Chair with Dog Armrests, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French walnut Louis XIII, or Os de Mouton throne chair, with stylish carved details
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19th Century French Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Childs Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
padding and horsehair.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Egyptian Revival Carved Maple Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, 19th century, Egyptian Revival, carved maple armchair with horsehair upholstery is a
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Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Monumental Italian Throne Style Carved Armchairs, Early 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
natural cerused oak look give these chairs a beautiful patina. Having original horsehair upholstery still
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Early 19th Century Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
chair with nice details & in form of flowers & leaves . Handscraped to its well preserved original
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Pine

Magnificent Pair of French Aubusson Tapestry and Carved Wood Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two of the prettiest French fauteuil chairs we've ever seen having ornately carved wood painted
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Tapestry, Wood

Unusual Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Hetsch
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This chair is of highly elaborate design and exceptional craftsmanship. Open arms enclosing
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Mid-19th Century Danish Romantic Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Mahogany

Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
frame, all the coils were then refitted and hand tied eight times using the original horsehair padding
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Leather

19th Century Classicism Cherrywood Chair Horsehair Covered Restored Polished
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This fantastically individual chair, circa 1800 is completely restored , newly upholstered and
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1790s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Cherry

Side Chair, Eliel Saarinen Design 1929, Solid Birch, Horsehair-Fabric Upholstery
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Vehmersalmi, Finland, FI
Eliel Saarinen designed this chair together with a table for the dining room of his Cranbrook home
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1920s Finnish Art Deco Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Birch

Pair of Oversized Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
seat cushions with tufts and covered backs, with horsehair stuffing. Finished in moss-colored silk
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Oak Chairs with Leather Seats, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a set of four oak and leather chairs with reeded legs. The backs of the chairs have
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Early 19th Century British Country Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Seven 18th Century English George III Period Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful set of seven antique mahogany George III period dining chairs with lovely old horsehair
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Horsehair Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 6 Biedermeier “Schaufelstuhl” Shovel Chairs Birch, circa 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Berlin, Berlin
These six chairs were found in Neuruppin, the birthplace of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the greatest
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Horsehair Chairs

Materials

Birch

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Antique Horsehair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique horsehair chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all antique horsehair chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique horsehair chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique horsehair chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Regency, Neoclassical and Empire antique horsehair chairs are of considerable interest. Antique horsehair chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Josef Danhauser and Karl Johan are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Horsehair Chairs?

Prices for antique horsehair chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique horsehair chairs begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $27,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,432.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Horsehair Chairs
  • 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 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.