Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Primate French milking or children’s chair in burr chestnut What a stunning piece, the wood tells a thousand...
Chestnut
Pair of Birthing Chairs
Located in Inverness, GB
An amazing part of Social History these chairs are not Welsh Milking Chairs or Romany Gypsy Chairs - they were designed and built for one purpose in mind, birthing.
Wood
Highly Carved Swedish Begere Chair
Located in Bedford, NY
Highly carved Swedish bergere chair with milk paint finished. Recovered.
Swedish Painted Milking Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This adorable Swedish milking chair would be wonderful used as an accent in any home decor.
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking chairs found in all over the Netherlands.
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking chairs found in all over the Netherlands.
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking chairs found in all over the Netherlands.
Wood
Wooden Heart Shaped Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Europe these wooden chairs almost mirror the milking chairs found in all over the Netherlands.
Wood
Scottish Horseshoe Back Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Originally created to function as a work or milking chair, its petite proportions make it a great fireside accent or a perfect child's chair.
Elm, Pine, Yew, Paint
Primitive Carved Wood Milking Stool, Tripod Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
This primitive milking splayed leg wood stool was made circa 1920. The seat is beautifully hand carved out of one single piece. It has this fabulous Wabi Sabi look and beautiful pat...
Hardwood
Collection of Vintage Kid's Chairs and Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century wooden kids' chairs and one milk stool. Sturdy and functional and fun!!!
Wood
American Folk Milk-Painted Rocking Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
American black milk-painted rocking chair, likely from the 19th century.
Wood
1900s American Milk Glass Ice Cream Table with Wood Swing Out Chairs
By Sani Products Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
Amazing 1900s American ice cream table with swing out chairs. It still has the original white Vitroglass top. The wood seats are refinished and beautiful. The decorative cast iron le...
Iron
6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs with Milk Paint
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 birch and Swedish pine chairs from the Goteborge area of Sweden.
19th Century Austrian Hardwood Peasant Chair with rustic charme
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Rustic Austrian peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) crafted from solid hardwood, 19th century. The chair has a solid wooden seat and a tall, shield-shaped backrest giving it its rustic charm...
Oak
Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair, France 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair. Made in France, early 20th Century, 1920's period. Solid heavy oak slabs carved chair or side chair. This comes in very good original con...
Oak
$2,630
H 25.99 in W 21.66 in D 24.61 in
Rare & Primitive circa 1820 Irish Famine Rocking Armchair Original Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine rocking armchair in pine. A good looking and exceptionally decorative armchair. All th...
Pine
$1,560
H 24.81 in W 20.08 in D 13.39 in
18th Century Swedish Primitive Pine Folk Chair – Sculptural Armchair
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
A rare and sculptural example of late 18th-century Swedish folk furniture, this handcrafted armchair is made from solid pine and exudes the warmth, honesty, and elegance associated w...
Pine
$560Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 10.63 in
Danish Child Chair, Hand-Carved Stained Pine, British Colonial Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tiny child chair in stained pine. With the right amount of patina.
Pine
English 19th Century Walnut Folk Low Chair with Three-Legged Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual English walnut low chair dating to the 19th century, displaying the bold construction and sculptural character associated with vernacular or folk furniture. Standing only ...
Walnut
18th c Bergen County Child's Arm Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare early 18th century Child,s Slat back arm chair. Bergen County, New Jersey. Original painted surface with original yellow painted rush seat. Similar chair sold at Sotheby's Impor...
Wood, Paint
$1,225
H 40.56 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Italian antique chair with high backrest and carved wooden armrests, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique chair with high backrest and carved wooden armrests, 1800s. Italian high-back chair in carved wood with armrests, circa 1800. Throne or high-back chair or table-head ...
Wood
Stunning Hand Carved Wabi Sabi Tripod Side Chair 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Stunning Hand Carved Wabi Sabi Tripod Side Chair 19th Century This is a stunning antique tripod chair with the seat and backrest carved from one piece of wood - which is unusual and...
Wood
Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Child Chair with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
This very comfortable antique ladder back child chair was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Built of walnut wood and attributed to Charles Dudouyt, the chair sits on round turn...
Rush, Walnut
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Early 19th Century Child's Chair with Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early form strong and very sturdy child's ladder back chair from New England is in fine and worn condition. The rush seat is very strong and sturdy with a fantastic patina.
Wood, Cane
$809
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
18th Century German Cherry Wood Peasant Chair with Carved Back, ca. 1780
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Fine late 18th century German peasant chair (Bauernstuhl) made of solid cherry wood, dating to circa 1780. The chair has a shaped seat and a tall, elaborately carved backrest. The ba...
Cherry
$2,495
H 36.23 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in
Lovely George II circa 1760 Primitive Carver Armchair Original Period Repairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George II circa 1760 oak carver chair with period repairs A very good looking and well made chair, it all seems to be original ti...
Oak
$425
H 38 in W 15 in D 13 in
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Rush, Beech
Rustic Wooden Child's Chair, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century rustic wooden children's chair, crafted from dark solid wood. This minimalist chair brings a touch of historical charm to modern interiors. With its timeless design and ...
Wood
$2,495
H 40.56 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
STUNNING CIRCA 1780-1820 ANTiQUE HAND CARVED ELM & FRUITWOOD PROVINCIAL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Circa 1780-1820 Provincial carver armchair in Fruitwood and Elm Please note the de...
Elm, Fruitwood
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