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Antique Horseshoe Chair

Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China
Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China

Armchair Red Horseshoe Chair 19th Century China

Located in New York, NY

Armchair Red Horseshoe chair 19th century, China. A beautiful armchair made in a horse shoe style

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Horseshoe Chair

Pair of Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, late 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, late 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, late 19th Century

$2,200 / set

H 31.25 in W 25 in D 24.25 in

Pair of Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, late 19th Century

Located in Raymondville, TX

A coordinating pair of antique Chinese Qing dynasty horseshoe chairs circa 1890. Hand crafted

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Elm

Superb Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Occasional Chair
Superb Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Occasional Chair

Superb Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Occasional Chair

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An early 20th century Chinese Horseshoe Chair of late Qing / early Republic Era. Superb form with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair
19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

$1,275Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 36 in W 27 in D 15 in

19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs All Original a Pair

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of large, sold wood, all original, early 19th century Chinese Provincial Horseshoe Chairs

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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs
Pair of Antique Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs

Pair of Antique Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs in an antique brown finish. Seats and arm rests arm

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Late 19th Century Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Iron

Pair of English Victorian Horseshoe Side Chairs
Pair of English Victorian Horseshoe Side Chairs

Pair of English Victorian Horseshoe Side Chairs

$16,500 / set

H 48 in W 17 in D 19 in

Pair of English Victorian Horseshoe Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Victorian (19/20th Cent) military style brass high back side chairs with rifle

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Brass

Pair of Antique Side Horseshoe shaped Chairs, attr. to Hans Gunther Reinstein
Pair of Antique Side Horseshoe shaped Chairs, attr. to Hans Gunther Reinstein

Pair of Antique Side Horseshoe shaped Chairs, attr. to Hans Gunther Reinstein

By Hans Gunther Reinstein

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of stunning Jugendstil horseshoe shaped armchairs or side

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Wood

Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair

Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame What a chair! I have never seen another like it, the frame is

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1810s English Regency Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair

Located in Forney, TX

furniture horseshoe back scholars seat hat chair zitan Korean Chinoiserie Japanesque Japanned lacquered wood

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Rosewood

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair
Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair

Biedermeier 19th Century Chairs with Ebonized Accents and New Upholstery, a Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Biedermeier period Austrian chairs from the 19th century with horseshoe style backs

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs
19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs

19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs

$3,250 / set

H 39 in W 28 in D 20 in

19Th C. Pair Qing Dynasty Chinese Bamboo Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful example of a Pair English Chinese Fretwork horseshoe back bamboo chair. They are from

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1860s Chinese Chippendale Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Chinese Export MOP Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair
Chinese Export MOP Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair

Chinese Export MOP Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair

$850Sale Price|41% Off

H 33.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Chinese Export MOP Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Export Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Corner Chair, the sweeping horseshoe-shaped

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A rare pair of large-scale 18th century George II architectural corner chairs
A rare pair of large-scale 18th century George II architectural corner chairs

A rare pair of large-scale 18th century George II architectural corner chairs

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

chairs. Each chair with a horseshoe-shaped top rail incorporating outscroll arms, above a shaped solid

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18th Century English Gothic Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Mahogany

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850
Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

their homes. Known also as a horseshoe-back chair or a grand tutor chair, the roundback chair was

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs

Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs. Hand hammered iron in an antique brown finish

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Iron

Chinese 19th Century Carved Horseshoe-Back Folding Chair
Chinese 19th Century Carved Horseshoe-Back Folding Chair

Chinese 19th Century Carved Horseshoe-Back Folding Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (19th Century) horseshoe-back wooden folding armchair with a rush seat, sloped

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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Hardwood

Pair of Horseshoe Back Chairs - mid 19th Century
Pair of Horseshoe Back Chairs - mid 19th Century

Pair of Horseshoe Back Chairs - mid 19th Century

$3,750 / set

H 38.5 in W 23 in D 18 in

Pair of Horseshoe Back Chairs - mid 19th Century

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A pair of 19th Century Horseshoe Back Armchairs The armrests are composed of three separate pieces

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Hardwood

Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs, Set of 2
Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs, Set of 2

Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs, Set of 2

$3,250 / set

H 34 in W 21 in D 25 in

Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite equestrian chairs, dating back to the early

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Iron

Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchair (Quanyi)
Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchair (Quanyi)

Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchair (Quanyi)

$2,120

H 41.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in

Chinese Horseshoe-Back Armchair (Quanyi)

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

horseshoe or full circle—the chair achieves both sculptural grace and ergonomic balance. The square seat

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Hardwood

Pair of English Regency Style Carved Oak Klismos Chairs with Horseshoe Backs
Pair of English Regency Style Carved Oak Klismos Chairs with Horseshoe Backs

Pair of English Regency Style Carved Oak Klismos Chairs with Horseshoe Backs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Regency style Klismos chairs features a horseshoe back adorned with carved scrolling motifs. The upper

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19th Century English Regency Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Blonde Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs Grand Tutor Oriental Country Antique Thrones
Blonde Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs Grand Tutor Oriental Country Antique Thrones

Blonde Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs Grand Tutor Oriental Country Antique Thrones

Located in London, GB

, this pair stands out amongst other Horseshoe-back chairs due to their single-piece construction

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

Chinese Elm Horseshoe-Back Armchair with Curved Crest Rail, circa 1880
Chinese Elm Horseshoe-Back Armchair with Curved Crest Rail, circa 1880

Chinese Elm Horseshoe-Back Armchair with Curved Crest Rail, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

, occasional armchair, or statement piece in a study or living space, this horseshoe-back chair exemplifies the

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

Edwardian Mahogany Desk Chair
Edwardian Mahogany Desk Chair

Edwardian Mahogany Desk Chair

$1,036

H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 17.33 in

Edwardian Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

mahogany desk chair of solid and practical form, featuring a shaped horseshoe back with gently scrolled

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Early 20th Century English Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs

Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs

$3,500 / set

H 35 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs. Wide horseshoe frame design that is extremely

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

19th Century Qing Dynasty Folding Chair, Elm & Rosewood, China
19th Century Qing Dynasty Folding Chair, Elm & Rosewood, China

19th Century Qing Dynasty Folding Chair, Elm & Rosewood, China

Located in Charleston, SC

Sometimes called Hunting Chairs, or Jiaoy Armchairs, these horseshoe-back folding chairs were used

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Chinese stoneware horseshoe cross chairs circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Stoneware

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Chair with Character Carved Medallion
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Chair with Character Carved Medallion

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Chair with Character Carved Medallion

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood horseshoe back chair from the 19th century, with hand-carved

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Wood

Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed
Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed

Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed

Located in Greenwich, CT

horseshoe back chair of luxurious carved lacquer. Behind him on the right accompany with his servant and

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Silk

A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs
A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs

A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

recessed panel decorated by richly chased Ormolu rosettes all around the chairs. The horseshoe shaped chair

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19th Century French Empire Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Ormolu

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850
Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

$980

H 35 in W 26.5 in D 26.25 in

Chinese Bentwood Roundback Armchair, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

their homes. Known also as a horseshoe-back chair or a grand tutor chair, the roundback chair was

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

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19th Century Bleached Elm Horseshoe Chair
19th Century Bleached Elm Horseshoe Chair

19th Century Bleached Elm Horseshoe Chair

Unavailable

H 35.75 in W 27.5 in D 24 in

19th Century Bleached Elm Horseshoe Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Our vintage bleached horseshoe chair was crafted in china in the 19th century from sturdy elm wood

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

Chinese Elm 19th Century Horseshoe Chair
Chinese Elm 19th Century Horseshoe Chair

Chinese Elm 19th Century Horseshoe Chair

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in

Chinese Elm 19th Century Horseshoe Chair

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Chinese elm 19th century horseshoe chair Produced in China in the 19th century of solid elm and

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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

Pair of Antique Ming-Style Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Ming-Style Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Ming-Style Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Wilmington, DE

This set of two antique Ming-style Chinese horseshoe chairs dates to the 19th century. They both

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

A Pair of 19th C. Chinese Horseshoe Chairs
A Pair of 19th C. Chinese Horseshoe Chairs

A Pair of 19th C. Chinese Horseshoe Chairs

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in

A Pair of 19th C. Chinese Horseshoe Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs with outswept arms and central oculus on back splat

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19th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chair
18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chair

18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chair

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H 37 in W 22.25 in D 24 in

18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

With curving top rail and ending in out swept arms. Features simple curved back splat and lattice rails at side.

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18th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs
A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs

A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs

Unavailable

H 37 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in

A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

With curving top rail and ending in out-swept arms. Features simple curved back splat and box stretcher.

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18th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Pair 19th Century Chinese Elm Wood Horseshoe Chairs Qing Dynasty
Pair 19th Century Chinese Elm Wood Horseshoe Chairs Qing Dynasty

Pair 19th Century Chinese Elm Wood Horseshoe Chairs Qing Dynasty

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair 19th century Chinese Elm wood horseshoe style chairs from the Qing Dynasty era. Horseshoe

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

Excellent Pair of 17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs
Excellent Pair of 17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs

Excellent Pair of 17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

***Autumn SALE*** This impressive pair of Shanxi province black lacquer round back or horseshoe

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Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm, Lacquer

Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Chair with Horseshoe Seat Boston, circa 1770
Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Chair with Horseshoe Seat Boston, circa 1770

Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Chair with Horseshoe Seat Boston, circa 1770

Located in Providence, RI

This chair, which retains its original surface, which has been waxed over time, is a desirable form

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1770s American Queen Anne Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Mahogany

Antique Chinese Chairs, Horseshoe, Pair
Antique Chinese Chairs, Horseshoe, Pair

Antique Chinese Chairs, Horseshoe, Pair

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 15 in

Antique Chinese Chairs, Horseshoe, Pair

Located in SOMIS, CA

Beautiful princess chair is very hard to come by, especially in pairs. Here we have a pair of

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19th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Wood

French Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, circa 1840
French Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, circa 1840

French Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in

French Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, circa 1840

Located in Salisbury, GB

A French Empire mahogany desk chair of horseshoe form. Standing on fluted legs and with green hide

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquer Horseshoe Back Chairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquer Horseshoe Back Chairs

Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquer Horseshoe Back Chairs

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 26 in D 21 in

Pair of Antique Chinese Lacquer Horseshoe Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

An unusually beautiful pair of antique Chinese horseshoe back chairs with striking lacquer finish

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Late Qing/Republican Period Horseshoe-Back Armchairs
Pair of Late Qing/Republican Period Horseshoe-Back Armchairs

Pair of Late Qing/Republican Period Horseshoe-Back Armchairs

Located in Fresno, CA

A pair of Chinese horseshoe back chairs. Of soft wood, with a red, possibly cinnabar glaze, the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair
Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair

Unavailable

H 37 in W 26.5 in D 23.5 in

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Desk Chair

Located in London, west Sussex

A mid-19th century French carved walnut desk chair with a horseshoe shaped back decorated with

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Horseshoe Chair
Antique Horseshoe Chair

Antique Horseshoe Chair

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H 41.74 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in

Antique Horseshoe Chair

Located in London, GB

Early 20thC Chinese jointed Horseshoe chair. Sweeping gooseneck arms. Original inset cane seat.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Wood

Chinese Lacquered Horseshoe Chair
Chinese Lacquered Horseshoe Chair

Chinese Lacquered Horseshoe Chair

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H 40 in W 32 in D 17 in

Chinese Lacquered Horseshoe Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese brass mounted lacquered folding horseshoe chair, late Qing Dynasty style, of typical form

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Early 20th Century Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Brass

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century

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H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Sofia, BG

Pair of Chinese horseshoe chairs with slat backs featuring carved depictions with upholstered seat

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

Antique Chinese Wooden Yoke Armed - Horseshoe Chairs
Antique Chinese Wooden Yoke Armed - Horseshoe Chairs

Antique Chinese Wooden Yoke Armed - Horseshoe Chairs

Located in Pomona, CA

This gorgeous pair of Chinese antique yoke-armed horseshoe chairs are made from elm wood during the

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

Pair of Chinese Ox Back Horseshoe Chairs, circa 1920s, Hand-Carved Timber
Pair of Chinese Ox Back Horseshoe Chairs, circa 1920s, Hand-Carved Timber

Pair of Chinese Ox Back Horseshoe Chairs, circa 1920s, Hand-Carved Timber

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely pair of Chinese ox back horseshoe chairs These

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Bentwood

Set of 2 high back horseshoe chairs
Set of 2 high back horseshoe chairs

Set of 2 high back horseshoe chairs

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H 39 in W 25 in D 21 in

Set of 2 high back horseshoe chairs

Located in New York, NY

2 Highback Horseshoe armchairs with woven cane seat in elm wood form Beijing China Circa 19th C

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19th Century Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair
Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An early 20th century Chinese Horseshoe Chair of late Qing / early Republic Era. Superb form with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Wood

Pair of Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs
Pair of Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs

Pair of Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Introducing the 19th-century Vintage in the Style of Chinese Horseshoe Wooden Folding Chairs

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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint

Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair

Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair

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H 25 in W 15 in D 18.75 in

Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair

Located in Chireno, TX

Scottish horseshoe-back chair, circa 1850-1870. This vernacular Windsor style stick-back chair from

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Elm, Pine, Yew, Paint

A Pair Of Horseshoe Back Child's Chairs

A Pair Of Horseshoe Back Child's Chairs

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H 31 in W 20 in D 11 in

A Pair Of Horseshoe Back Child's Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Pair of very cute horseshoe back child's chairs. View our website at: www

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19th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Horseshoe Folding Chairs
Pair of Chinese Rosewood Horseshoe Folding Chairs

Pair of Chinese Rosewood Horseshoe Folding Chairs

Located in Tarzana, CA

A pair of large mid 20th century Chinese folding chairs. Very finely crafted in the Ming dynasty

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Horseshoe Armchair
Horseshoe Armchair

Horseshoe Armchair

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H 39.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

Horseshoe Armchair

Located in New York, NY

A Horseshoe Armchair, from Beijing China Early 18th Century

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Elm

19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs
19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs

19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs

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H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in

19th Century Pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' Chairs

Located in London, GB

19th Century pair of Chinese 'Horseshoe Back' chairs. Dimension: H 99 x W 67 x D 45 cm.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Zitanwood Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Zitanwood Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of Chinese 19th century horseshoe back chairs each with a curved vertical splat carved to

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Pair of Vintage Horseshoe Dining Chairs
Pair of Vintage Horseshoe Dining Chairs

Pair of Vintage Horseshoe Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A complimentary pair of vintage horseshoe dining chairs. Rich dark oakwood with beautiful wood

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Early 20th Century European Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Oak

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings
Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings

Antique Chinese Wedding Sedan Chair with Giltwood Temple Carvings

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Early 19th C Chinese Sedan Chair w Giltwood Temple Carvings. This wonderful uniquity would

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Early 19th Century Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Giltwood

Super Horseshoe Back Office Desk Chair
Super Horseshoe Back Office Desk Chair

Super Horseshoe Back Office Desk Chair

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H 31 in W 27 in D 20 in

Super Horseshoe Back Office Desk Chair

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A super Victorian horseshoe backed office desk chair, in excellent overall condition. 31" high 27

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Mahogany

A 19th Century Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Armchair Late Qing
A 19th Century Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Armchair Late Qing

A 19th Century Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Armchair Late Qing

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A late 19th Century Chinese Horseshoe Armchair in Elm. Superb form with horseshoe back and

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique 19th Century Chinese Elm Quanyi Horseshoe Back Armchair
Antique 19th Century Chinese Elm Quanyi Horseshoe Back Armchair

Antique 19th Century Chinese Elm Quanyi Horseshoe Back Armchair

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

construction make it a true standout piece. The chair’s defining feature is its striking horseshoe-shaped back

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Wood, Elm

English Corner Chair, Circa 1840
English Corner Chair, Circa 1840

English Corner Chair, Circa 1840

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H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 26 in

English Corner Chair, Circa 1840

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A horseshoe back corner chair with carved splats and chamfered posts and straight canted legs

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19th Century English Antique Horseshoe Chair

Pair of Sitzmaschine Chairs by Josef Hoffmann
Pair of Sitzmaschine Chairs by Josef Hoffmann

Pair of Sitzmaschine Chairs by Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Chicago, IL

: simple design paired with high-quality craftsmanship. This pair of horseshoe-back chairs by Josef

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Walnut

English Regency 19th Century Club Chair with Cane Back and Custom Cushion
English Regency 19th Century Club Chair with Cane Back and Custom Cushion

English Regency 19th Century Club Chair with Cane Back and Custom Cushion

Located in Atlanta, GA

club chair features a horseshoe back topped with a delicately carved out-scrolling crest resting upon a

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19th Century English Regency Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Brass

Japanese Horseshoe Back Folding Chair
Japanese Horseshoe Back Folding Chair

Japanese Horseshoe Back Folding Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese horseshoe back folding black and red lacquer chair. The seat is silk brocade over leather.

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Brass

French Empire Chair in Mahogany, Circa 1880
French Empire Chair in Mahogany, Circa 1880

French Empire Chair in Mahogany, Circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A horseshoe back chair in mahogany with gilt bronze mounts with a studded seat upholstered in green

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19th Century French Empire Antique Horseshoe Chair

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs

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H 35 in W 28.5 in D 23 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from "Yang

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

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Antique Shanxi Province Elm Horseshoe Back Official Chair
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Horseshoe Back Official Chair

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Horseshoe Back Official Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province elm horseshoe back official chair This Antique Shanxi Province Horseshoe

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Materials

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Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

This late Qing dynasty pair of round back chairs are from Shandong, China and were made from "Yang

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Cypress

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Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair

Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chesterfield buttoning and aged green leather upholstery Horseshoe library reading captain’s chair A very

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Pair of Chinese Export Lacquer Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs
A Pair of Chinese Export Lacquer Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs

A Pair of Chinese Export Lacquer Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of Chinese export painted and parcel gilt black lacquered horseshoe back arm chairs in the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Chinese Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs
Pair of Antique Hand Carved Chinese Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Chinese Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant antique hand carved rosewood arm chairs. The splat backs with hand carved dragon cartouche

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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Pair of Chinese Horseshoe Folding Chairs and Side Table
19th Century Pair of Chinese Horseshoe Folding Chairs and Side Table

19th Century Pair of Chinese Horseshoe Folding Chairs and Side Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of very large circa 1880 Chinese handmade Horseshoe back

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Teak

Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair
Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair

Chinese Hongmu Wood Quanyi Folding Chairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese brass-mounted Hongmu wood Quanyi or horseshoe-back folding chairs, a pair, each with gilt

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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four French Louis XV Style Caned Barrel Chairs
Set of Four French Louis XV Style Caned Barrel Chairs

Set of Four French Louis XV Style Caned Barrel Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

added later. The horseshoe style chairs have excellent joinery and craftsmanship with cane losses on the

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Naugahyde, Cane, Walnut

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Tub Chairs with Saber Legs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Tub Chairs with Saber Legs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Tub Chairs with Saber Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Gustavian period painted wood tub chairs circa 1800 with horseshoe backs, saber

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Antique Asian Carved Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs & Stool/Side Table - 3 Piece
Antique Asian Carved Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs & Stool/Side Table - 3 Piece

Antique Asian Carved Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs & Stool/Side Table - 3 Piece

Located in Chicago, IL

Piece Set This beautiful set includes two rosewood hand carved horseshoe corner chairs and a stool

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1920s Asian Rustic Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

English mahogany William IV tufted leather upholstered armchair
English mahogany William IV tufted leather upholstered armchair

English mahogany William IV tufted leather upholstered armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English mahogany William IV tufted leather upholstered arm chair, the horseshoe shaped back

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19th Century English Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues
Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues

Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues

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Set of 5 Antique Wood Buddha Statues

Located in Somis, CA

A rare collection of 5 antique wood statues of Chinese Bodhisattvas. All seated in horseshoe round

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century Round Back Ming
Extra Large Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century Round Back Ming

Extra Large Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century Round Back Ming

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of extra large, sold wood, 19th century Chinese Horseshoe Chairs. The solid, 2" thick

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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Elm, Wood

Pair of Chinese Provincial Qing Horseshoe Chairs
Pair of Chinese Provincial Qing Horseshoe Chairs

Pair of Chinese Provincial Qing Horseshoe Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautifully worn pair of Chinese Qing dynasty provincial horseshoe armchairs. Constructed from elm

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Yoke Back, Horseshoe Chair in Patinated Wood, circa 1800-1849
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Antique Chinese Yoke Back, Horseshoe Chair in Patinated Wood, circa 1800-1849

Located in Esbjerg, DK

, Horseshoe armrest. Please notice the 'Blessing' symbol in the backrest. This chair is richly patinated and

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1840s Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Bentwood

Pair of Classic Early 20th Century Chinese Horseshoe Side Chairs
Pair of Classic Early 20th Century Chinese Horseshoe Side Chairs

Pair of Classic Early 20th Century Chinese Horseshoe Side Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of antique Chinese horseshoe armchairs features a curved S-back and gently worn armrests.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Horseshoe Chair

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Hardwood

Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe Back Elm Armchairs
Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe Back Elm Armchairs

Pair of Antique Chinese Horseshoe Back Elm Armchairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Chinese hardwood horseshoe back armchairs, each curved back with downswept arms and

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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Horseshoe Chair

Materials

Elm

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Antique Horseshoe Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique horseshoe chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every antique horseshoe chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique horseshoe chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique horseshoe chair made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Horseshoe Chair?

An antique horseshoe chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,994, while the lowest priced sells for $599 and the highest can go for as much as $33,000.

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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.

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