$7,950 / set
H 37 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of Six French 19th Century Dining Room Chairs with Carved Guilloches Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
frieze. With their clean lines and great patina, this set of six French dining room chairs will bring a
Upholstery, Wood
$12,976
H 28 in W 72 in D 36 in
Upholstered Curved Back with Frieze Inset "Artisan" Loveseat, Parisii Collection
By Studio Parisien
Located in Del Mar, CA
. Its gently curved back is adorned with bronze-toned frieze insets, framed within soft upholstery and
Steel
$3,800 / set
H 35.75 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Delectable Early 19th Century Painted Neoclassical Armchair Bergères
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Beautiful carvings in back and frieze. New upholstery in a neutral French cotton linen blend. Measure: Arm
Upholstery, Wood
$2,700
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 15 in
Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
complement to the natural patina of the walnut. Sitting above a carved frieze, the upholstery elevates the
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
$4,363 / set
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Fine antique Victorian French carved walnut three piece suite
Located in Ipswich, GB
armchairs, having quality carved solid walnut shaped backs with open arms, upholstery carved frieze
Walnut
$7,697
H 32.29 in W 81.11 in D 44.1 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Luciano Frigerio. It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery
Brass
Japanese-Style Low Table or Altar Bench in Fish Leather Fabric
Located in Blacksburg, VA
tanning process. The decorative fish leather fabric is securely affixed to the body with a frieze of
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 17 in D 22 in
Six Art Moderne Streamline Stainless Steel Railroad Dining Chairs by Rota Cline
By Rota-Cline Coach and Car Equipment Company
Located in Topeka, KS
cranberry colored frieze upholstery. Marked with Rota-Cline Coach and Car Equipment Company, Chicago
Sold
H 29.8 in W 73 in D 24 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
, carved guilloche frieze, cross-hatched sides and fluted legs. Created in Sweden during the last quarter
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 72 in D 20.5 in
English Regency Style Settee with Gilded Greek Key Frieze and Custom Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
gilded Greek Key frieze, cane seat, custom cushion, cylindrical legs and petite spheres. Created in
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Sold
H 36.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
guilloche frieze and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this walnut marquise (a wide
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 21.3 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Wood Armchairs with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
guilloche frieze and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 19th century, each of this
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 35 in D 14 in
Pair of English 1950s Neoclassical Style Ebonized Benches with Antiquity Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
and painted accents, Greek key frieze and new upholstery. Each of this exquisite pair of English
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Oak Stools
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of French stools circa 1880. Carved oak leaves to the legs and frieze. Later upholstery
Oak
19th Century Carved Baroque Throne Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of carved armchairs in beech, circa 1890 Carvings to arms, frieze. Standing on claw
Birch
Sold
H 18.9 in W 29.73 in D 14.38 in
Neoclassical Style French Walnut Benches with Carved Legs, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
scroll frieze, fluted legs and custom upholstery. This pair of French Neoclassical style wood benches
Wood
Fine 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
frieze. Floral upholstery in good order. Linen to underneath of sofa has come loose but an easy fix
Fine 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
frieze. Floral upholstery in good order. Linen to underneath of sofa has come loose but an easy fix
Giltwood
Fine French 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, complemented by matching chairs. Finely carved detail to back rests and frieze. Floral upholstery in good
Giltwood
Sold
H 33.75 in W 76.5 in D 29.75 in
Art Deco Scandinavian Birch 3 Piece Suite by Carl Malmsten for David Blomberg
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
to the shaped legs and front frieze. Upholstery in good condition presented in a fine corded
Birch
French 1920s Neoclassical Style Gilt Wood Bench with Carved Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style gilded wood bench from circa 1920 with carved frieze, rosettes, fluted
Upholstery, Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Unavailable|$5,884
H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Antique Pair French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival fauteuil armchairs, circa 1870 in date. They have been crafted from fabulous sol...
Mahogany
$15,900
H 119.5 in W 71 in D 28 in
Large 19th Century French Directoire Period Painted Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...
Wood
$8,995 / set
H 35 in W 18.25 in D 13.5 in
Set of Eight English 1880s Oak Dining Room Side Chairs with Spindle Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of eight oak dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with spindle motifs and wooden seats. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, ...
Oak
Antique Pair of French Louis XV Upholstered Bergere Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant pair of antique Louis XV upholstered arm chairs. Freshly upholstered in a black velvet with nailhead trim bordering the edges and the frames refinished in a dark walnut fi...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Set of Six Italian 1800s Walnut Dining Room Chairs with Spindle Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Italian walnut dining room chairs from the early 19th century, with spindle-shaped backs, carved medallions and new upholstery. Created in Italy during the early years o...
Brass
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$6,650 / set
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 22.75 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs
By Louis Delanois
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs. This large pair of Louis Delanois inspired antique French Louis XV style chairs, armchairs, side chairs or fauteuils have ...
Giltwood
Pair of Ebonized & Gilt Bergère Chairs with Carved Ram Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary pair of Hollywood Regency bergère chairs are simply stunning. These arm chairs recall classic designs of many eras, whereby animal heads are portrayed as an integral par...
Velvet, Wood
$9,700 / set
H 34.5 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Marquise Chairs, Scrolling Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood marquise chairs from circa 1920 with scrolling arms, fluted legs, carved rosettes and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of French...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$16,900
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 31 in
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of the Scandinavian wood sofa are spindled, ...
Cotton, Damask, Linen, Pine
$281Sale Price / item|34% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Six French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Provincial Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six dining chairs from 19th century. Massive walnut hand carved frame with floral accents and rush seats. Five chairs and one armchair with lower back. All in good condition. Could ...
Rush, Wood
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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