Period Victorian Gentlemans Chair Parlour Seat Antique 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome Victorian gentleman's chair, raised on elegant ring-turned legs fitted with original brass and porcelain castors Circa 1870 The chair features shaped and finely carved arm...
Brass
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Antique Gentleman's Drawing Room Armchair, English, Chippendale Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's drawing room armchair. An English, mahogany elbow chair in Chippendale taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Wood
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Fine Late 19th Century Victorian Show Framed Black Leather Gentleman's Armchair
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
This 19th-century Victorian gentleman's chair is crafted from black leather and mahogany, featuring a tufted back with button detailing for added elegance.
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 46.46 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Fine Victorian Mahogany Gentlemans Arm Chair with Accompanying Foot Rest
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
A fine Victorian mahogany gentleman's armchair or Parlor chair, with rounded buttoned back, finely carved cabriole legs terminating on original brass castors.
Mahogany
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H 41.25 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Oversized Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tufted Back Gentleman’s Chair c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian gentleman's chair, crafted from carved walnut and dating to approximately 1890 features a curved, tufted back, adorned with a rich red and gold damask upholstery...
Walnut
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H 37 in W 19 in D 19 in
Victorian Bedroom Chair and Trouser Press, Gentleman’s Outfitter Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany bedroom chair and trouser press, gentleman’s outfitter shop display This is a very attractive piece, the chair is made in mahogany with a sea grass woven seat a...
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H 43 in W 24 in D 28 in
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian gentleman's parlor armchair features rosewood frame with deeply carved scroll and foliate crest surmounting shield form back having floral needlepoint upholstery...
Upholstery, Rosewood
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H 43 in W 24 in D 28 in
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Needlepoint Gentleman's Parlor Armchair
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian gentleman's parlor armchair features rosewood frame with deeply carved scroll and foliate crest surmounting shield form back having floral needlepoint upholstery...
Upholstery, Rosewood
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H 41.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
19th Century Victorian parlor armchair. Made of walnut with carved Eastlake and burled accents that features ornate reticulated floral, turned and fluted accents, with finials and ca...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 15.95 in
Pair of Vintage English Oak Occasional Hall Chairs Depicting King & Gentleman
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning vintage English Oak hand carved hall chair depicting a King and gentleman knight ...
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Gentleman’s Chair C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Gentleman’s Chair with Arched Crest, Cove...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Gentleman’s Chair C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Gentleman’s Chair with Fruit & Nut Elements, Raised...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
Superb Quality 19th Century Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian carved walnut gentleman's chair having a superb quality carved walnut oval shaped back, carved walnut shaped open arms, serpentine shaped seat raised...
Walnut
Victorian Oak Trouser Press Chair Gentleman’s Outfitter Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian oak trouser press chair gentleman’s outfitter shop display This is a very attractive piece, the chair is made in oak and has gold and shadowed lettering painted on the c...
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H 44.25 in W 29 in D 26.5 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Button-Back Gentleman’s Chair C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Button-Back Gentleman’s Chair C1890 Measures - 44....
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 41.75 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Barrel Back Gentleman’s Parlor Chair C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Gentleman’s Barrel & Button Back Chair with Carved ...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 42 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor armchair. Made of walnut featuring Eastlake styling with carved frame, fauteuil arms and turned legs with castors. Dimensions: 23" x 23.5" x 42"h, seat 17"
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 21.07 in D 23.04 in
Pair of Antique Garden Chairs, Painted, English Victorian, Iron, Hardwood
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Delightful English country garden chairs Of quality craftsmanship with sinuous iron frames Finished in an English country green Shaped slatted hardwood seat panels Dished backr...
Iron
Antique Pair of Ebonized French Chairs with Faux Zebra Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of 19th century French Victorian gentleman's chairs with ebonized wooden frames.
Wood, Textile
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H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Stunning Restored Pair of Hand Dyed Victorian Gentleman's Club Leather Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale these Attractive Victorian Gentleman's Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs. Here we have a very good quality pair, which we have fully restored. The lea...
Leather
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H 40 in W 28.75 in D 27.5 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Library Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor armchair. Made of walnut with carved Eastlake accents that features reticulated floral, turned and fluted accents.
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 38 in W 25 in D 34 in
Antique Gentleman's Chair Walnut Chair Open Armchair, Scotland, 1870 REDUCED!!!
Located in Vancouver, BC
Scotland, 1870 Floral crest above Button back upholstered back Sprung seat Open swept arms and acanthus carved supports Serpentine carved front rail below Supported on original casto...
Walnut
Massive Carved Oak Victorian Armchair / Gentleman's Chair
Located in Crockett, CA
A gorgeous massive carved oak armchair that would really make a statement in your living room, library, or office space. The new upholstery process included retying the springs, the ...
Oak
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