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
$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
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
$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
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
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles. Shown in ...
Wood
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
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
$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
$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
$34,145
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
$17,995 / item
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 42 in
Custom Walnut Wood Oval Table with Wishbone Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oval walnut wine tasting dining table with wishbone shaped support and column trestle base. Shown here in walnut with a medium distress. Can be made to order in any size and t...
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Amuneal's Gunmetal Kitchen
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s gunmetal kitchen is a fully bespoke kitchen system that blends individual functionality with Minimalist detailing. The interior cabinetry is fabricated from solid wood and ...
Metal, Bronze, Steel
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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