Rare 19th Century Black Forrest Carved Hall Chair Hand-Carved Hawk Bobbin Turned
By Black Forrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Black Forrest Oak hand carved hall chair with bobbin turned legs and a large Hawk in the back, circa early 19th century ...
Hardwood
Pair of Black Varnished Bobbin Chairs with Royal Provenance
Located in Djursholm, SE
A pair of black varnished bobbin chairs, with provenance from Queen Caroline Amalie of Denmark (1796–1881).
Beech
$5,745 / item
Dos Gallos Custom Caned Seat Bobbin Chair
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our custom bobbin chair, as shown as armchair. Can also be made as a side chair. Can be made with a caned seat or an upholstered seat. Custom finishes. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gal...
Cane
Black Forest Carve Oak Bobbin Hall Chair Depicting Two Friends Hugging Scrooge
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare circa 1870 Black Forest carved oak hall chair with Bobbin turned legs and backrest depicting men hugging possibly Ebenezer Scrooge An att...
Oak
Black Bobbin Turned Armchair with Rush Seat, probably Dutch, circa 1900-1930
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A graceful black bobbin chair with armrests and a hand-woven rush seat, circa 1900-1930, probably Dutch.
Rush, Wood
1930's Bobbin easy chair - High back
Located in BE
This distinctive vintage bobbin chair originates from France and dates to the interwar period, The design is defined by its sculptural turned elements, which give the piece a strong...
Rush
1930's Bobbin easy chair low back
Located in BE
This distinctive vintage bobbin chair originates from France and dates to the interwar period, The design is defined by its sculptural turned elements, which give the piece a strong...
Rush
English Bobbin Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English bobbin chair with castors.
19th Century Armless Bobbin Chair, Upholstered Seat, England
Located in New York, NY
19th century English armless bobbin chair with newly recently reupholstered seat.
Sold
H 31 in W 22 in D 25 in
1830c English George IV Single Bobbin Back Side Chair, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
1830c English George IV single side chair with curved bobbin back and sides. Legs have carved decorative detail. Four casters on legs. Newly reupholstered tufted linen seat. Very com...
Upholstery
English Oak Bobbin Chair
Located in Kent, Dover
A charming English turned oak bobbin chair, upholstered in grey wool.
Petite Black Lacquered Corner Bobbin Chair
Located in Kent, Dover
A petite English black lacquered corner bobbin chair, upholstered in sheepskin.
Beech
Pair of Charming English Ebonized Bobbin Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of charming English ebonized bobbin chairs of bedroom scale, upholstered in cream fabric.
Bobbin Style Mahogany Side Chair with Navy Linen Seat
Located in New York City, NY
Bobbin style side chair with three-spindle backrest. Newly upholstered navy linen seat cushion.
Linen, Mahogany
Sold
H 28.75 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Typical Dutch Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chair, 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Lovely typical Dutch knitting chair. This antique 'corner chair' with wicker seat is originally a typical Old Dutch knitting chair/ thelephone chair. Older women used to often sit in...
Wool, Cane
Pair of Bobbin Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black Bobbin Chairs.
Collection of Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A collection of English corner bobbin chairs, with hand woven rush seats, & various woods, mostly oak. sold & priced separately.
Oak
Sold
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Arts & Crafts Bobbin Turned Elbow Chair in the Style of Liberty and Co
Located in Totnes, GB
A rather attractive antique Arts & Crafts bobbin turned elbow chair of unusual design. More often found as corner chairs, this example, being a standard elbow chair, has more practic...
English Bobbin Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black English Bobbin Chair with brass feet.
Sold
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Bobbin Chair with Red Upholstered Seat Cushion, England 19th-Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
England, 19th century Bobbin chair with cane seat and upholstered seat cushion. Measures: H 90 x W 50 x D 58 cm.
Cane
$3,771
H 35 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s. This rare and solid oak Gothic Revival church chair has a beautiful patination and it is as stabile as the day it was...
Leather, Oak
$685 / set
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Antique Northern French Ebonized Rush Seat Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A beautifully understated pair of antique rush-seat chairs from Northern France, circa 1900. The frames have a deep ebonized finish that has been softened by decades of use into a lo...
Rush, Wood
$1,485
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Antique Bobbin Highback Chair done in Oak with the Rush seats, France 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous antique Bobbin chair They feature very sculptural form which will be a striking addition any interior. The chair is made of solid oak, with ...
Rush, Oak
Pair of 19th Century Black Painted Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 19th century Swedish Rococo armchairs, crafted in pine. Great Rococo curves accentuate the arms, cabriolet legs, and curved backs, giving this graceful pair strong decorative...
Fabric, Pine, Paint
$5,902 / set
H 21.26 in W 21.66 in D 33.86 in
Pair of English Regency Armchairs in Ebonized Beech with Caned Seats
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of English Regency armchairs in ebonized beech retaining their original finish with a beautiful age-related patina. The open backs feature diamond lattice splats, while ...
Cane, Beech
$3,975
H 37.01 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Folk Art Carved Chair Swiss Alp History Escabelle Tyrolean Sgabello
Located in London, GB
A special, remarkably decorative, extremely rare and wonderfully striking antique European folk-art carved chair in lovely antique condition. Most likely made around 1770 in the Swis...
Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut
$3,503 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Hall chairs side chairs C.1880
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique English Bobbin Turned Cane Side chairs C.1880 Good solid construction. Nicely aged patina to oak frames. Caning is good to both, having been re-caned recently. In very g...
Cane, Oak
$1,542
H 25.99 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
French Bobbin Turned Chestnut Chair with Hand-Woven Rush Seat, France, 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique French organic armchair entirely crafted from solid turned chestnut wood and completed by a hand-woven rush seat. This refined sculptural chair was produced in F...
Straw, Rattan, Wood, Chestnut
Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a curved wide seat rail with grape leaves and grapes central decoration, upholstered seat, raised on exaggerated saber legs. Provenance; Estate of William Hodgins, Interior...
Wood
$685
H 25.99 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Dutch Oak Bobbin Turned Corner Chair with New Rush Seat, circa 1920
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A charming antique Dutch corner chair in oak, made in the Netherlands around 1920 and built entirely from hand-turned bobbin elements. The chair has been given a newly woven rush sea...
Rush, Oak
$1,680
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
French Antique Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair with Lambswool, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in pine with a reupholstered seat in Lambswool. Classic bobbin turned legs, overall in a fine vintage condition. Made in the early 20th century....
Lambskin, Wool, Pine
Antique Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chair, English 1900s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique English corner chair, dating to around 1900–1910. This chair is made from solid wood, likely beech, with a dark stained finish, turned bobbin legs and stretchers, and a sh...
Fabric, Beech
Turned Wood Side Chair in the Style of Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
This special side chair with rich dark textured turned wood frame and newly upholstered Italian mohair seat and backrest, finished with brass nail heads. It is sturdy, whimsical and...
Brass
A Wooden Carved Bavarian Board Chair ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Bavarian Board Chair ca. 1900 A wonderful carved Black Forest nutwood board chair. The backrest is carved with a wolf in the forest by night, Germany, ca. 1900. The ...
Wood
$1,085
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 14.57 in
Late 19th Century Black Forest Farm House Chair Wood Painted Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand-painted wooden farm house chair in the style of Black forest in blue-green color with a medaillon showing two sheeps. Original color and paintings without restorations. A second...
Wood
$5,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pair English Regency Ebonized and Parcel-gilt Armchairs with Caned Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
a pair of early 19th-century Regency armchairs, ebonized with gilt stencil decoration; each features a double-baluster crest rail above a lyre-form openwork back, flanked by down-cur...
Wood
$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
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Jacobean style rustic mahogany and reclaimed oak side table, the rectangular planked and breadboard top above a molded frieze, on bobbin turned and block legs joined by a boarded t...
Wood
Pair 19thC English Mahogany Bobbin Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 Pair 19thC English Mahogany Bobbin chairs for Upholstery A pair of exceptional examples. Measures: W41 x D37 x H84 cm.
Mahogany
$17,714
H 33.6 in W 55.5 in D 19.6 in
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and ...
Glass, Wood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Charles Dudouyt Inspired Oak Gueridon
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating French vintage end table or gueridon, exquisitely inspired by the iconic style of renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. Crafted from natural oak, this charming...
Oak
Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Legs, Spain, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sideboard unfolds as a wooden reliquary of Iberian heritage, its façade a dialogue of geometry and ornament. Deeply framed panels converge in architectural precision, drawing th...
Oak
NeoClassic Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
NeoClassic Bistro table, a piece that seamlessly blends timeless design with modern functionality. Handcrafted from solid reclaimed pine, this table showcases the beauty of natural m...
Wood
$12,870 / item
H 32 in W 87 in D 15 in
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood and Iron Console with Bobbin/Spool Turned Legs
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut bobbin console with iron supports. Thin, gracious profile. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Can be made in any size and finish, in oak, mahogany or walnut. Mad...
Iron
$6,950 / set
H 27.25 in W 18.75 in D 12.75 in
Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...
Brass
Custom Mahogany Wood Barley Twist Console by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom console in light mahogany with medium distress. Beautifully turned legs and stretchers. Can be made in any size and finish in mahogany, oak and walnut. Made in Los Angeles b...
Mahogany, Walnut
$7,585 / item
H 44 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Occasional chair in walnut with barley twist legs and stretchers. Beautifully carved scrolled arms. As shown in COL and nail heads. Can be made in any finish, in solid Wal...
Oak, Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Oakwood Bench with Scalloped Back and Apron
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom scalloped bench in oak. Hand planed, heavy distress oil rubbed finish. Can be made in any size,, oak or walnut and in a variety of finishes. Made by Dos Gallos Studio in Los A...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Round Beehive Pedestal Dining/Center Table
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom pedestal table with layered beehive base. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes, in walnut, oak or mahogany. Can be made with leaves. Made in Los Angeles. Shown h...
Walnut
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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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