Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Pakistani Punjabi wooden tribal chair featuring thick turned stiles topped with tiered finials and a latticework back of turned spools.
Velvet, Rope, Wood, Silk
English Turn of the Century Oak Corner Chair with Carved Geometric Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Turn of the Century oak corner chair, dating back to circa 1900, features a carved geometric back splat, turned spool arms, a triangular wooden seat, and spindle side st...
Oak
Italian Renaissance-Style Walnut Armchair
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Constructed from solid walnut, the chair features elegant spool-turned details adorning the arms and stretcher, adding a dynamic and decorative element to its sturdy frame.
Leather, Walnut
Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair with Leather Seat, Circa 1800
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (18/19th Cent) walnut arm chair with spool design on arms and stretcher with a brown leather seat and embossed design on back.
Leather, Walnut
Armchair Pair, Folk Art Spool Chairs, Circa 1920s -1930s
Located in Northampton, MA
Each chair weighs approximately 51 pounds. Every once in a while, I come across a similar chair or stool made in this fashion; but never a pair of armchairs.
Hardwood
Antique Spool Armchair in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique spool chair from the 19th century. Furniture carved in walnut wood covered in floral fabric with different signs, to be replaced.
Wood
19th Century Colonial Spindle or Spool Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Colonial spindle or spool rocking chair. Note: Very well upholstered.
Wood
Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, Aesthetic Movement 'Spool' side chairs in walnut. American, circa 1875.
Walnut
Set of 8 French Oak Armchairs, 17th Century
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Amazing set of 8 oak French Louis XIII dining chairs. These “spool” armchairs have bobbin turned legs and armrests.
Oak
Antique Spool Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful antique spool chair newly reupholstered in natural linen
Wood, Linen
Napoleon III Spool Chair
Located in New York, NY
High back Napoleon III spool chair.
Wood
Napoleon III Spool Chair
Located in New York, NY
Tall back Napoleon III spool chair. Embroidered seat. Spool legs as well as back.
Wood
Napoleon III Spool Chair
Located in New York, NY
High back spool chair with bamboo like wood frame.
Wood
Set of Eight Danish Spool Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A good set of eight Danish ebonized spool chairs, Third Quarter 19th Century, each with a rectangular spool turned backrest, drop-in upholstered seats raised on tapered spool tuned ...
19th Century French Napoleon III Ball Arm Spool Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Napoleon III ebonized ball arm spool chair. Newly reupholstered.
Wood, Upholstery
Napoleon III Spool Chair
Located in New York, NY
Tall back Napoleon III chair with turned spool detailing.
19th Century Irish Spool Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Irish Spool or bobbin or turned wood chair circa 19th c.... black worn finish.... upholstered in a off white linen with a tufted pillow seat and matching decking....
Wood
French 19thC Napoleon III Spool Chair
Located in New York, NY
Classic Napoleon III armless chair with a twisted spool back and legs. Recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen.
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Louis XII Spool Chair
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable arm chair with decorative carved details on the arms and legs. Note the upholstery details including the nail head accents. The chair is covered in antique Belgian l...
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
19th Century Barley Twist Spool Chair in Natural Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Barley twist spool side chair is in fine condition and has a removable back cushion in linen.
Wood, Linen
Set of 4 spool chairs in walnut, upholstery replaced, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique and rare set of 4 walnut chairs, hand-carved with spool type, green/blue upholstery replaced new, original from the 1600s, coming from an Italian residence, excellent as a di...
Walnut
19thC Pair of Napoleon III Spool Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of Napoleon III spool leg chairs. Dark ebony frames. Great worn patina.
Tapestry
Early 20th Century Folk Art Industrial Era Spool Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 20th Century folk art chair made of stacked 6” spools or “thread reels” evokes the once thriving textile industry of Massachusetts.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 49 in W 28 in D 28 in
Antique English PAIR Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs LARGE Needlepoint 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English PAIR Louis XIII Style Walnut Needlepoint- Petit Point Arm Chairs Throne Chairs Fireside Chairs~~LARGE~~c. 1890s- 1900s Needlepoint and Petit Point fabric up...
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of Napoleon III Spool Frame Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Spool frame chairs covered in tapestry fabric. Wonderful arm and leg details.
Tapestry
19th Century Spool Leg Corner Chair, England
Located in New York, NY
19th century English charming spool leg corner chair with decorative cross stretcher.
19th c. French Napoleon III Pair Spool Leg Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Napoleon III arm chairs with spool leg side design. Decorative nailheads throughout.
Upholstery, Linen
Sold
H 27.5 in W 25 in L 27.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Spool Carved Corner Chair Bobbin Chair Stick and Ball
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts spool carved corner chair bobbin chair stick and ball.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Spool Arms and Legs Side Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century pair of traditional French spool legs and arms side chairs. Newly reupholstered in vintage linen.
18th Century Pair of His and Hers Spool Upholstered Side Chairs, France
Located in New York, NY
18th century pair of walnut his and hers spool side chairs. The chairs have been recently restored, refinished and reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen.
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Pair of French Corner Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of French corner chairs with lovely spool turned frames with central turned medallions in the backs.The seat height measures 16.5.
Oak, Rush
French Napoleon III Prayer Chair
Located in New York, NY
Classic Napoleon III spool leg chair. The seat cushion has been covered in vintage Belgian linen.
Ebony
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