19th Century Victorian Wrought Iron Club Fender with Green Upholstery
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative Wrought Iron and Leather Club Fender This is an attractive piece of country House Furniture, it is made in wrought iron and has newly upholstered green leather seats The...
Wrought Iron
$1,005
H 50.01 in W 32.29 in D 14.18 in
20th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Fireplace Screen with Silk Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century large hand carved wooden fire-screen upholstered in red silk fabric in front and light beige silk at the back. The frame has a centre decoration on the top and the carve...
Silk, Walnut
$1,399Sale Price|37% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood frame, and novel convertible design that allows
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
4 Antique Henry II Style Carved Dining Side Chairs Tooled Leather Upholstery
Located in Dayton, OH
leather with some tooling and nailhead trim. Dimensions: 17" x 20" d x 36.5"
Leather, Hardwood
$1,200 / set
H 43.5 in W 24.25 in D 23.25 in
Antique Set of (4) Spanish Dining Chairs Tooled Leather Requiring Restoration
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Set of (4) Spanish Dining Chairs with Tooled Leather Upholstery that will require
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$1,960
H 44 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Impressive English 19th Century Oak Carved Armchair With Tooled Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
addition to any living space. Its intricate carvings and tooled leather upholstery showcase the skilled
Oak
$9,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 49.5 in W 26.75 in D 20 in
Pair of Louis XIV Armchairs in Tooled Leather and Gilt Wood, Late 18th C.
Located in New York, NY
are a very well preserved example. The intricately tooled leather upholstery in these chairs is very
Leather, Giltwood
$6,200
H 50 in W 118.5 in D 28 in
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Style Carved Wood and Leather Long Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
construction and beautifully hand-tooled leather upholstery. This striking piece showcases exceptional
Leather, Wood
Large Pair of 19th-Century Castilian Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
with hand-tooled leather upholstery. The chairs feature exquisite craftsmanship, with detailed
Fruitwood
English Club Fender, Brass with Kilim Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
An exceptional English club fender of bold and simple design. The brass rails are topped by a seat upholstered in an antique Kilim. The inside opening in 64". Width of upholstered...
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 62.6 in D 20.08 in
Late 19th Century Brass Club Fender with Green Leather Upholstery
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Late nineteenth century brass club fender with green leather upholstery
Set of Eight 19th Century Italian Chairs in Tooled Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
tooled leather upholstery.
Walnut, Leather
19th Century Brass Club Fender
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century brass club fender with a stepped base featuring an unusual geometric design to each corner.
Brass
Sold
H 33.86 in W 30.12 in D 39.38 in
19th Century Low Armchair, with original Moroccan Red Leather Tooled Upholstery
Located in London, GB
An Early 19th Century Low Armchair, with original Moroccan Red Leather Tooled Upholstery
Leather, Mahogany
Walnut Henri II Hand Tooled Cordovan Leather Bergere
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This walnut Henri II style bergere has its original hand tooled cordovan leather upholstery
Brass
Sold
H 46 in W 27 in D 28 in
Italian LXIV Period Walnut & Tooled Leather Upholstered Fauteuil, circa 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
arm supports, legs, and stretchers, raised on turned feet, the upholstery is a tooled and polychrome
Leather, Walnut
Majestic Pair of Antique Carved Throne Chairs w/Tooled Leather
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Retaining their original soft and supple tooled leather upholstery, this exquisite pair of carved
Walnut
c.1890 Set of 6 Spanish Original Tooled Leather Side Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular! Incredible set of 6 antique Spanish dining chairs retaining their original tooled
Pair of 19th Century Tudor Style Benches
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of 19th century tudor style benches with leather tooled upholstery.
Mahogany, Leather
Rare Irish Gainsboro Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in Westwood, NJ
tooled leather upholstery.
English Mahogany Side Chair by Ralph Johnson
By Ralph Johnson
Located in Faversham, GB
leather overstuffed upholstery with the back rest tooled and gilt with the insignia of the First South
Mahogany
Club Bench Fireplace Fender
By William H. Jackson Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nice tailored style club, Bench Fender, with upholstered (vinyl) seat and large brass stud nail heads. The body is brass with square stock and brass molding trim at the base. The bra...
Brass
Antique Armchair with Original Tooled and Painted Leather
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular antique continental carved walnut throne, or desk chair with its original tooled and
Walnut, Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 40.88 in W 18.75 in D 22 in
Antique Set of (10) Spanish Dining Chairs Tooled Leather Requiring Restoration
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Set of (10) Spanish Dining Chairs with Tooled Leather Upholstery that will require
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Josef Hoffmann Bent Beechwood and Hand Tooled Leather Settee
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
legs. The upholstery of richly tanned, hand tooled and parcel-gilt oxblood leather is a period
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Josef Hoffman Bent Beechwood and Hand Tooled Leather Armchairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
of the arms and back. The upholstery of richly tanned, hand tooled and parcel-gilt oxblood leather
Beech, Bentwood, Leather
Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Chaise Longue Attributed to E W Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
tooled leather upholstery, turned supports and spindles, with casters. A design for a chaise longue is
Walnut
Set of Four Tooled Leather Armchairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of four elegant armchairs with turned frame and original leather upholstery tooled in
Pair Elaborately Tooled Leather Armchairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome pair of 19th century Spanish armchairs with barley-twist legs and beautifully tooled
Walnut
Exceptional 19th Century Tooled Leather Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful settee with carved & turned walnut frame and original tooled leather upholstery with
Walnut
PAIR OF 17TH C. WALNUT ARMCHAIRS W/ EMBOSSED LEATHER UPHOLSTERY
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 17th century Spanish walnut armchairs with original tooled leather upholstery
Wood, Leather
Sold
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 23 in
Pair of Vintage Louis XV Walnut Chairs circa 1920 Original Leather Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
upholstery embellished with hand tooled gilt detailing. These gorgeous chairs exactly follow the proportions
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
tooled leather upholstery. Will divide if required. Please call for prices.
Rosewood
A Pair of Louis XIVth Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
nicely worn, & the upholstery is beautifully tooled in a lattice pattern with medallions.
Leather, Giltwood
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,082
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 5.52 in
19th Century French Fireplace Screen in Hand Carved Frame and Silk Tapestry
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant fireplace screen in Louis XVI style made of gilt wood hand carved frame upholstered with authentic silk tapestry in light colors and floral motives. France, circa 1860.
Silk, Giltwood
$940Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique 19th Century Henry II Renaissance Revival Mahogany & Leather Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A charismatic 19th century Henry II side or desk chair, circa 1870s. Drawing inspiration from Spanish and Renaissance Revival. Made from mahogany with an aged brown leather having go...
Leather, Mahogany
$60,704
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$33,724
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$1,750
H 39 in W 22.75 in D 14 in
Antique French Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Fireplace Screen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Fireplace Screen. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 22.75" W x 14" D.
Walnut
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