Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century, hooded with a woven curved back above a
18th Century Scottish Antique Scottish Chairs
Rush, Oak
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare Oak and Rush Orkney Chair, Scotland, 18th century, hooded with a woven curved back above a
Rush, Oak
Scottish "End of Day" Glazed Terra Cotta Fantasy Chair
Located in Kent, CT
An rare Scottish "end of day" fantasy style faux bois chair. In the 19th century, tile factory
Terracotta
Early English or Scottish Turner's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Elizabethan or Jacobean turned fruitwood and ash three legged chair, often referred to as a
Ash, Fruitwood
$3,224 / set
Set of Four Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of four Victorian mahogany dining chairs with fine embroidery work floral seat cushions and
Upholstery, Organic Material, Mahogany
Set Of Four Scottish George III Laburnum Chairs
Located in London, GB
A FINE SET OF FOUR SCOTTISH GEORGE III LABURNUM CHAIRS, CIRCA 1760. Provenance Sir James Clerk 3rd
Wood
Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Reception Seats, Regency, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique hall chairs. A Scottish, golden oak reception seat, dating to the
Oak
Scottish 1900s Orkney Island Canopy Chair with Hooded Handwoven Straw Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the early 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back
Straw, Wood, Rush
Pair of Antique Regency Chairs & Matching Table from Glenalmond Estate Scotland
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style side chairs with a matching occasional table in the original floral paint circa 1810-1820 which
Upholstery, Elm
Early 19th c. Scottish Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century Scottish windsor chair in patinated elm with hoop back, saddle seat, turned
Ash, Elm
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair
By Archibald Taylor, Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Scottish School Oak Side Chair with stylized cut-out
Oak
Antique Law Chambers Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Reception Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique law chambers hall chair. A Scottish, walnut reception seat in Rococo taste
Walnut
Antique Gothic Revival Hall Chair, Scottish Oak, Reception Seat, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic Revival hall chair. A Scottish, oak baronial reception seat, dating to
Oak
English or Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany shield back side chair, c. 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Single Hepplewhite mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered seat on molded square
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Antique Victorian Scottish Mahogany captains chair with green leather back rest and original
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique dining chairs. A Scottish, carved oak seat in Gothic revival taste
Textile, Oak
$5,328 / set
Pair of Armorial Gothic Oak Chairs with Arms
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of Victorian gothic oak hall chairs with arms; well turned front legs and green leather
Oak
Pair of Glagow School Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Leicester, GB
chairs from the early 1900s. Attributed to E A Taylor for Wylie & Lockhead. Made in Scotland. The chairs
Oak
$3,574 / item
Glasgow School Upholstered Fireside Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Glasgow School fireside armchair Upholstered in Katherine Nouveau Emberton Linen Fabric by Liberty London colour Lichen Circa 1910 Height. 113cm Width. 73cm Depth 73cm
Linen
$18,500 / set
J. Herbert McNair Colonial Campaign Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
McNair. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. This chair was designed
Brass
Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine George III mahogany hall chair, the shield back bear painted heraldic crests commemorating the
Mahogany
Wylie and Lochhead Glasgow. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead Glasgow. A set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with circular and line
Oak
Orkney Island Pine Wingback Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With woven straw back and wood seat and lower drawer. Square legs.
Straw, Pine
Wylie & Lochhead, Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. A set of four Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting of two side chairs and
Leather, Oak
Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Armchairs in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of armchairs in the neoclassical in the manner of Robert Adam Constructed in mahogany with hand-painted gilt accents and red leather, each with oval backs enclosed wit...
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lucija, SI
interior of the Villa Hill House in Helensburgh, Scotland; the Hill House 1 chair is an unquestioned design
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany desk chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh, each
Brass
Scottish Fireside Lambing Chair, circa 1760
Located in Greenwich, CT
Boldly designed Scottish oak fireside/lambing armchair with paneled back on low duck-foot cabriole
Oak
Rare 18th Century Scottish Orkney Vernacular Chair
Located in London, GB
A rare, late 18th century Orkney chair constructed from beautifully patinated pine timber, with an
Pine
$8,377 / set
Pair of Large Scottish Antler Trophy Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large Scottish trophy antler armchairs, skilfully executed, with sprung seats in fallow
Antler
Scottish Oak Ecclesiastical Armchair or Desk Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A large deep and wide ecclesiastical oak chair from a Scottish church with open sides and wide
Leather, Oak
Child's Orkney Chair with Hand Woven Straw Back, Scotland, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Late 19th-century child's armchair or fauteuil from the Scottish Orkney Islands, also referred to
Straw, Rush, Wood
Scottish Arm Chair Antique Mahogany Seat, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unusual Mahogany arm chair (Possibly Scottish) The cresting rail being of a shaped and fluted form
Mahogany
$1,553Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Scottish Regency Hand Carved Mahogany New Upholstered Armchair
Located in Casteren, NL
deep carving. The chair has typical Scottish turned and octagonal front legs. The back has a gorgeous
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,950
Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Victorian high-backed chair with beautifully carved and detailed mahogany back splat, legs
Mahogany
Antique Scottish Oak Barrel-Back Armchair, c.1920
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
originating from Scotland around the 1920s. This chair has been refinished and newly reupholstered, ensuring
Oak
19th Century Aesthetic Victorian Parlor Set Settee & 4 Chairs By John Moyr Smith
By John Moyr Smith
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Minton designed by John Moyr Smith. The panels are excellently made and the chairs are amazingly carved
Porcelain, Oak
Pair of Rare English Turner’s Tripod Modern Vintage Wood Carved Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
as “Jacobean” or “Elizabethan”. All Turner’s chairs from this period were made in England or Scotland
Wood
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
, Midlothian, Scotland, these chairs were originally made for the aristocratic Dalhousie family, circa 1775
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of English Victorian Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
These chairs are upholstered in top quality Scottish cow hide which has been hand dyed and antiqued
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable|$1,011
Set of 6 Late 19th Century Scottish Chairs
Located in Warrington, GB
Set of 6 dining chairs (1 carver) Late 19th century Scottish chairs with drop in seats
Ash
Unavailable|$2,800
Grain Painted Scottish Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
An Early 20th Century Example with Great Modern Lines. This Chair sits Comfortably and has a
Wood
Unavailable|$2,200
Scottish Art and Crafts Chair
Located in Providence, RI
Scottish Art and Crafts chair, circa 1910. Clear Japanese influence noticeable, particularly in the
Oak
Unavailable|$425
Ant. Victorian Oak Desk Chair, Arm Chair, Scotland 1880, H087
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian oak desk chair, arm chair, Scotland 1880, H087 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak Original
Oak
Unavailable|$625
Ant. Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H837
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. carved oak spinning chair, hall chair, Scotland 1880, H837 India 1880 Solid Oak Original
Oak
Unavailable|$475
Antique Georgian Chair, Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1790, H262
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian chair, oak hall chair, Scotland 1790, H262 Scotland 1790 Solid oak Original
Oak
Large Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H696
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Antique Carved Oak spinning chair, hall chair, Scotland 1880, H696 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak
Oak
Pair Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Scotland 1890, H503
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Scotland 1890, H503 Scotland 1890
Walnut
Unavailable|$595 / set
Scottish Orkney Island Chairs
Located in Millwood, VA
Pair of handmade Scottish island chairs with rope seats.
Beech, Rope
Antique Oak Hall Chair, Arts & Crafts Spinning Chair, Scotland 1890, H1113
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Chair, Carved Arts & Crafts Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Oak
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1910, H030
Located in Vancouver, BC
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Spinning chair, hall chair, Scotland 1910, H030 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak
Oak
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Dining Chairs, Scotland 1880, H1132
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chairs, Pair of Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Antique
Walnut
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian High Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H1069
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Chair, Single Victorian Walnut High Back Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1890
Walnut
Unavailable|$625
Pair of Edwardian Walnut Bedroom Chairs, Scotland 1910, H067
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Edwardian walnut bedroom chairs, Scotland 1910, H067 Scotland 1910 Solid Walnut Original
Walnut
Unavailable|$275
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland, 1890, H606
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian balloon back chair, Scotland 1890, H606 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut
Walnut
Unavailable|$275
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1890, H366 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original
Walnut
Unavailable|$325
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043
Located in Vancouver, BC
Single Victorian Walnut Balloon Back Chair, Scotland 1880, H043 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut
Walnut
Unavailable|$1,956 / set
Pair of 19th Century Scottish Walnut Chairs
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
An elegant pair of Scottish bedroom chairs with spiral turned and carved front legs. The backs have
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
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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.
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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.
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