Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Tilt Desk Chair
By Gunlocke, Sikes Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Bank of England, Jury style desk chair, constructed of solid walnut, possibly by Gunlocke, Sikes, Marble etc circa 1920/40, unsigned.
Walnut
Solid Wood Vintage Bank Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking solid wood vintage bank desk chair having slatted back and contoured seat. arm height 26.75
Wood
$1,200 / item
Ebonized Bank of England Armchairs
By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chairs differ ever so slightly due to the makers.
Maple, Oak
Vintage Ralph Lauren Left Bank Safari Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this iconic "Left Bank" Safari Lounge Chair from the Ralph Lauren Home collection.
Brass
Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Beech 1902 Postal Saving Bank Vienna Thonet
By Otto Wagner, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic chair or side chair by the famed Austrian designer Otto Wagner for the office space from the Österreichische Postsparkasse - Postal Saving Bank Vienna - 1902 designed and...
Beech
Otto Wagner Jugendstil One Chair Beech Postal Saving Bank Vienna 1902 Thonet
By Thonet, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Otto Wagner One (1) Chair Side Chair Chocolate Brown Beech Postal Saving Bank Vienna - Oesterreichische Postsparkasse 1902 for Thonet 1904/1906 Vienna.
Metal
Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright United States, 1905 Barrel-back chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L.
Oak
Jugendstil Otto Wagner Chair Brown Beech for J & J Kohn Postal Saving Bank 1902
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
The Viennese design furniture pieces from this era are an exciting tete a tete with material and utility. This type of chairs for the postal saving bank Vienna were manufactured by t...
Beech, Plywood
Group of 3 Solid Wood Bankers or Library Chairs Early 20th Century
By Johnson Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Originally produced for use in libraries, banks, or civic interiors, these chairs exemplify the quiet authority and durability that defined high-quality commercial seating of the per...
Hardwood
Bank of England Jury Chairs by Gunlocke 3 available
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bank of England, Jury style armchairs, by the Cadillac of this style of chair, Gunlocke, circa 1920/40's.
Walnut
50 Vintage Cherry Bank Of England Chairs by Jasper Chair Co.
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful set of Bankers armchairs. Each chair has a ribbed back and curled arms. The chairs are constructed in Cherry wood. The seats are upholstered in black vinyl. 50 c...
Walnut
$680Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Vintage Cherry Bank of England Swivel Chairs Jasper Co. 12 available
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs have ribbed backs and sculptural arms. They're made of Cherry wood and have casters. They're adjustable and they swivel. They would make a nice addition to your office. ...
Cherry
Hickory Chair Dresser Left Bank Collection
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive dresser from the Left Bank Atelier Case goods collection by the Hickory Chair Company made in the United States.
Wood
Johnson Chair Co. Solid Oak Banker's Desk Chair c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique solid oak banker's or library chair, often referred to as a "Bank of England" style chair.
Steel, Iron
1979 40/4 Stacking Chair in Black by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co.
By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This example is important as it was formerly utilized in Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill's Chase Manhattan Bank project. The chair maintains its original tags.
Steel
Pair of “Pollock” Armchairs by Forma, Aluminum & Leather, Brazil, 1970s
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
Originally commissioned for the Bank of Brazil, each chair retains its patrimony plaque beneath the seat—an important institutional provenance that anchors the design within Brazil’s...
Aluminum
"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by A. Biagioni, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Penny bank made by Italian Angelo Biagioni for the French market (see image with marking on the back of the chair), circa 1910.
Pottery
Swiss Design Bank Stühle, or Bench Chairs by Willy Guhl, Set of six, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Renens, CH
A set of of six “Bank Stühle”, or Bench Chairs by Willy Guhl (also known for the Loop Chairs for Eternit AG), produced during the 1960s in Switzerland.
Cane, Ash
Black Rattan Bench, 2 Persons, Boho Style
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vintage look perfectly complements the trendy Boho interior style. The bank reminds of the Peacock Chair, also crafted from rattan, and famous for its striking design.
Rattan
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in
Otto Wagner, Rare Chair for the Vienna Post Saving Bank by Thonet, circa 1902
By Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare side chair designed by famous Viennese Architect Otto Wagner for the Post Saving Bank in Vienna, made by Thonet from Beech Bentwood, original condition.
Beech, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 19.3 in D 15.36 in
Set of 4 Stackable Green Polo Chairs by Robin Day for Hille, 1980s
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
The lower back rest also lent itself better for use as banks of stadium seating. The chairs were originally produced in emerald, yellow, black and white, with a variety of different ...
Metal
American Bank Chairs
Located in New York, NY
USA circa 1950. 10 available.
Sold
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
4 Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Green Leather Barrel Back Game Card Bank Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"4 Romweber (R-14332) Viking Oak Bank chairs in Nordic Finish, circa 1974. Features a carved oak frame upholstered in green leather with a barrel back and padded arms with nail head ...
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Ebonized Maple Bank of England Armchairs
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chairs are interesting as they sport a more boxy frame than the typical bank chair.
Maple
Gunlocke 'Bank of England' Office Chair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
They still make the 'Bank of England' chair today.
Walnut
Bank of England Chair
Located in New York, NY
Original Bank of England chair on a swivel base. The seat height is also adjustable.
Oak
Bank of England Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Swivel desk chair in oak. Finish shows some wear, normal ands consistent with age. Adjustable in height. Total H 33 x Seat H 18 x W 23 x D 23.
Oak
Ebonized Gunlocke Bank of England Side Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bank of England, courthouse, maple, side chair by Gunlocke Chair Company is newly restored in an ebonized finish.
Maple
Pair of Vintage Bankers Chairs by Sikes of Buffalo N.Y.
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These chairs were used in banks, courtrooms, and libraries.
Wood
1 Oak Bank of England Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 vintage bankers chair on casters. Height adjustable within a range of 5". Swivels and tilts.
Oak
Six Bank of England Oak Desk Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Six Bank of England oak desk chairs. America, circa 1930.
Sold
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 19.3 in
Barrel-Back Chair circa 1905, by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Crafted in solid wood, it highlights the master’s appreciation for natural and durable materials. Its geometric, understated structure is defined by a semi-circular backrest that par...
Oak
Sold
H 38 in W 25 in D 20 in
Rare Set of Twelve Mahogany Signed Federal Reserve Bank Dining Room Arm Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and rare set of 12 matching Federal Reserve Bank dining room chairs. All are arm chairs and all have plaque with FRB hallmark as well as number shown.
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 35.44 in
Black Metal 'Lagos' Chair by Nel Verschuuren for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1983
By Artifort, Nel Verschuuren
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Lagos' was especially designed for places such as airport departure lounges, theatre foyers and banks. This chair is in a very good condition with signs of age and use.
Metal
Hans J. Wegner : The Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' was manufactured by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen and imported through Georg Jensen, Inc. for Chase Manhattan Bank.
Oak
Thonet F 714 Armchair by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare armchair from one of Vienna Secession most significant architects, creator of famous Postal saving bank in Vienna. The chair was expertly restored by a professional studio with ...
Beech
Sold
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 18.12 in
Bank of English School Chapel Church Hallway Boot Room Elm Chairs Victorian
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Bank of Estate made, Country House boot room chairs.
Elm
Sold
H 6 in W 9.25 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Iron Dentist Chair/Pulling Teeth Mechanical Bank Book of Knowledge.
Iron
Solid Marble Swivel Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of solid Carrara marble chairs in the Bank of England Style. One of kind, handcrafted pair.
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 21.66 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Antique Viennese Thonet Bentwood Canterbury Magazine Rack Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Some models also became icons of design history: the rocking chair no. 1 from 1860, later on in the 19th century the successful models no. 18 and no. 56, around 1900 the elegant no. ...
Beech, Bentwood
J.J.P Oud Easy Chair Rotterdamse Spaarbank, Holland, 1960
By J.J. Pieter Oud
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The other chairs from the bank were reupholstered by Pander in blue and yellow faux leather upholstery but for an unknown reason this chair survived and still has its original uphols...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 56.5 in W 80.5 in D 1.5 in
'Launching the Boat' Important Large Work by Barrington Watson Jamaica 1931-2016
By Barrington Watson
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
He subsequently also acted as a visiting Professor at Spelman College in Atlanta. Barrington chaired the Bank of Jamaica art collection in the mid-1970s and operated several art gall...
Canvas, Wood
Sold
H 38.19 in W 54.34 in D 24.41 in
Bench No. 5 Thonet 1858 made of bent beech and wickerwork restoration needed
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in München, DE
The last photo is from an original US sales poster for Thonet benches and chairs. This bank is shown in the top row in the middle.
Wicker, Bentwood
Handsome Heavy Solid Oak Desk Bank Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless handsome bank desk chair in solid oak with curved back with open slats.
Oak
Pr. Bank of England Jury Style Chairs
By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Bank of England, Jury chairs, by noted American maker, Sikes.
Walnut
Set of Eight Bank of England Jury Chairs by Sikes
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of eight matching Bank of England, Jury, Yale Library chairs, featuring a continuous arm, back rest, with spindle backs .
Walnut
Pr. Bank of England Jury Chairs by the Sikes Chair Company
By Sikes Chair Company, Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Slick pair of classic Bank of England, Jury chairs by the Sikes Chair Company.
Mahogany
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