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Antique Victorian Cast Iron Grapevine Leaves Patio Chair Ice Cream Garden Bistro
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron grape vine / leaf patio or garden chair. Very heavy.  
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN GARDEN BENCHES WiTH LION'S HEADS NEW TIMBER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this beautiful pair of fully restored Victorian cast iron garden benches with new timber and fitting bolts ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

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Iron

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Gilt Papier Mache Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Victorian inlaid mother-of-pearl & gilt papier mache chair. This elegantly shaped chair is detailed with Mother Of Pearl inlaid patterns of flowers and birds in fligh...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. Natural Wicker Swivel Piano Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This fanciful Victorian wicker swivel piano chair has all the bells and whistles of the most prestigious American wicker designers Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. Curlicues, ...
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Chairs

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Metal

Superb 19thC. Iron Frame Leather Sling Rocking Chair by R W Winfield England
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb early 19th Century example of R W Winfield Iron Rocking Chair. History The firm of R.W. Winfield, one of the largest and most celebrated of English brassfounders, who ex...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Victorian Button Back Tub Chair with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Navy Silk
Located in London, GB
Victorian Button Back Tub chair with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Navy Silk Set upon mahogony legs with brass castors, this classic Victorian tub chair design has been reimagined...
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chairs

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Silk

Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian set of four carved mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped top rail, carved and pierced open splat to the centre of the back, newly r...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Other

Victorian Tufted Leather Reclining Easy Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian tufted black leather adjustable reclining easy chair with footrest
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Leather

Rare PETITE "Cottage" Faux Bois Cast Iron Garden Chair by FISKE
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare early rustic cast iron garden chair in the "twig"/ faux bois tradition, circa 1870. Back, seat and sides are made up of a climbing branch and leaf design. Referred to as the "co...
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central ...
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20th Century French Floor Lamps

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Crystal

Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds

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Iron

Two Painted Cast Iron Grape & Leaf Garden Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of garden chairs offer cast iron construction in grape and leaf pattern, set includes side and arm chair, painted white, 20th century Measures- Armchair 27.75''H x 21...
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20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in
Asian Set of Three Cast Iron and Powered Coated Garden Benches, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
Asian Set of three cast iron and powered coated garden benches with scrolled pointed arms, centered hunting bird dog medallions, bird in flight medallions, decorative foliage medalli...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Colonial Revival Dining Room Suite
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important and complete American Federal dining room suite is truly a magnificent find. This suite has remained intact for over 150 years, and is the largest and most spectacular...
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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Sets

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Brass

Colonial Revival Dining Room Suite
Colonial Revival Dining Room Suite
H 29 in W 56 in D 162 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Pair Cast Iron Grape & Leaf Garden Benches Circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of garden benches offer cast iron construction in grape and leaf pattern, painted, c1940 Measures- 28.5''H x 38.5''W x 24.5''D; seat height 14.5" Catalogue Note: As...
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Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Original Charleston Battery Bench Cast Iron & Painted Cypress, 6 ft. double size
By Geo. C. BIrlant & Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
This is the original Charleston Battery Bench with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and durable South Carolina cypress slats. It is hand pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Benches

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Iron

Danish 1930s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in 'Nude' and Dark Grey Velvet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa with curved backrest, Danish design 1930-1940. Reupholstered in two shades of cotton blend velvet from Baker Home in 'Nude' and dark grey and a black fringed skirt appli...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

New Green Cast Aluminum Three-Seat Garden or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
New green cast aluminum three-seat garden bench Very confortable and resistant Its finish makes it able to withstand the inclement weather. The paint is epoxy resin that is passe...
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2010s European Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture

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Aluminum

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Late Victorian English Table Casket with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This precious 19th century English table casket features mother of pearl inlay and carved shell drawer pulls. The top of the piece is decorated with a painted landscape and Gothic ch...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Two Vintage Cast Iron Garden Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Two vintage cast iron garden chairs. Chairs are white painted with a fruit pattern. Chairs has some rust areas. One of the chairs is taller. Taller chair: 28H x 21D x 21W Shorter cha...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

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Mid Victorian Iron Framed Bath Chair
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A Victorian iron framed bath chair with wickerwork back and sides and green leatherette buttoned upholstery. The turned beach wood pushing handle uniting with the iron frame. The w...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs

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Iron

Mid Victorian Iron Framed Bath Chair
Mid Victorian Iron Framed Bath Chair
H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 49.22 in
Hand Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Miniature Chair, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A very fine 19th century ebonized wooden miniature chair. The mother of pearl inlay and hand painted decoration of painted birds with floral surroundings all-over the frame and is ac...
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Italian Set of 6 Black Wooden Chairs with New Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian set of 6 black wooden chairs with new upholstery, 1890s.
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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Black Painted Wooden Armchair with Juta Seat, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French little black painted wooden armchair with juta seat. 1890s.
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chairs

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Jute, Wood

Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Cane Inlaid Bedroom Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare Victorian ebonized mother-of-pearl cane inlaid bedroom chair. Came from the Master's Lodge, Trinity College, Cambridge. Dates from circa 1890. Fantastic quality decor...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Robert Winfield Design Leather and Steel Rocking Chair
By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully worn around the edges Robert Winfield leather and steel rocking chair. The company RW Winfield had its manufacturing workshops in Birmingham and a sales office in Lond...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Steel

a pair of his and hers Victorian mahogany spindle chairs
Located in Canaan, CT
a great pair of antique chairs. His and hers Victorian era spindle chairs. They are heavy, made from mahogany. There is age and wear to these old chairs. They are strong well mad...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Scottish Barber's Chairs by Lorimer & Moyes
Located in Woodbury, CT
We love these chairs for their unusual sculptural form, reclining backs and original brass and steel towelracks. When we first bought them, they were a mess, but did have layers and ...
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
These chairs, made of twisted steel wire, used to be at american ice cream parlors. Conditon: Good painted black. Dimensions: 45-48cm H seat,38,5cm W, 95-92cm H total, 39 cm D.
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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Chairs

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Metal

Set of 2 Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, 1950s
Set of 2 Ice Cream Parlor Chairs, 1950s
H 37.41 in W 15.16 in D 15.36 in
Sizzling Hot Late Victorian Black Leather Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible and a bit naughty blend of black and cream horn and sexy black leather late Victorian armchair recently reupholstered and finished with oversized French oiled bronze nailh...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs

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Horn, Leather

Antique Victorian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A magnificent vintage deep buttoned leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England & I would date it from around the 1950’s period. The quality is amazing and this is extreme...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs

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Leather

1930s Hand Woven Wicker Porter’s Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1930s hand woven wicker porter’s chair. It is a two tone weave and is in very good condition. An unusual find!
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wicker

Antique Rustic Victorian Garden Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique rustic Victorian garden chair Round Seat with three (3) legs ending in animal hoofs. Rounded back. Size: 11 SD x 12.5 W x 16 W on legs 16 D x 17 SH x 32.75 BH.   
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Vintage 1940s French Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Antique Rustic Victorian Garden Chair
Antique Rustic Victorian Garden Chair
H 32.75 in W 12.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Garden Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Victorian cast iron garden chairs in good original condition and with many fine details. They are still showing the original green paint and have weathered a lot over...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Iron

Jennens & Bettridge Brimm Parcel Gilt Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Birds Chair
By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Jenners & Bettrige Birmm London early 19th century parcel gilt papier mâché mother of pearl chair with bergère seat and inlaid tropi...
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Side Chairs

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Paper

WW2 English Green Leather and Metal Bomber Aircraft Flight Chair
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a very sculptural and wonderfully colored original racing green metal and leather WW2 Bomber Aircraft Flight chair. Stamped with the original model number and i...
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Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Chairs

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Leather

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Coronation Peers Chairs Set of 4, 1952-1977
By William Hands
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee coronation peers chairs set of four 1952–1977 Rare William Hands set of four 1952-1977 Silver Jubilee Anniversary edition Queen Elizabeth II Pe...
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Vintage 1970s British Victorian Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century Morris & Co for Liberty London Lathback Armchair Rush Seat
By Morris & Co., Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian Morris & Co for Liberty London ¾ size armchair with original rush seat A good looking and highly collectable piece, the ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Rush

Black Victorian Southern Gothic Wicker Back Side Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Black Victorian southern Gothic wicker back side chair with a Thonet style sculpted wood frame, needle point seat and woven wicker seat back.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

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Wicker

Pair of 19th Century Painted Windsor Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th century green painted Windsor chairs, 1860. Seat height 16.5" (42cm). Dimensions: 24 inches (61 cms) wide 15.5 inches (39 cms) deep 38 inches (97 cms) high.  
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Original Painted Windsor Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th century original painted stick back Windsor chair, 1840. Measures: Height to the seat - 15"(38cm). Dimensions 21 inches (53 cms) wide 13.5 inches (34 cms) deep 3...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Original Painted Windsor Chair
Original Painted Windsor Chair
H 37.5 in W 21 in D 13.5 in
Aged Brown Leather Coil Sprung Base Armchair with Velvet Feather Filled Cushion
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand dyed aged brown leather coil sprung club armchair with velvet feather filled cushion A very well made and exceptionally comfort...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

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Leather, Velvet

Victorian Papier Machè Chair with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the mid-18th century, Europeans used papier mâché as an alternative to carved wood. When traditional Chinese lacquer furniture entered the European marketplace in the 19th cent...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chairs

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Other

18th-19th Century Palatial Carved Throne or Armchair Manner of Horner Brothers
By Henderson & Horner Bros
Located in Stamford, CT
18th-19th century Palatial carved throne or armchair manner of Horner Brothers. This one of a kind carved throne chairs is certainly an item fit for a King or Queen. The finest of ha...
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Armchairs

1880s French Pair of Leather Tufted Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880s French pair of leather tufted chairs.
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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Chairs

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Leather

English Bamboo Armchair
Located in Sarasota, FL
English bamboo armchair the inset back has hand-painted design with a lacquered panel in the Japanese style this became popular after Commodore Perry opened Japan to the West!  
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Bamboo

English Bamboo Armchair
English Bamboo Armchair
H 31 in W 19.75 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Papier-Mâché Japanned Lacquer Side Chairs by Bettridge
By John Bettridge
Located in Folkestone, Kent
An outstanding pair of exhibition standard black Japanned side chairs by John Bettridge of Birmingham, each with metal makers labels under the seat rails. The backs, legs and seat ra...
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Chairs

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Lacquer

Victorian Heart Chair in Iridescent Pink Velvet and Syrian Damascus Silk
Located in New York, NY
Victorian heart chair in iridescent pink velvet and Syrian Damascus silk.
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20th Century Victorian Chairs

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Silk, Velvet

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Garden Armchairs with Root Style Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Victorian iron garden armchairs. Unique root and vine style legs. Recently sand blasted and painted.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Early Victorian Rosewood Bergere or Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With tapered bobbin turned back and U-shaped crest rail, loose cushion seat raised on lotus carved tapered legs ending on casters.
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Antique 1840s English Late Victorian Chairs

Set of Four Antique Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Topeka, KS
Set of four stately and elegant antique Victorian rosewood dining chairs in the manner of Gillows. They are all in wonderful condition, recently upholstered and ready to use. Beau...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Antique Tub Chair Standing on Turned Front Legs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique tub chairs standing on turned front legs with recent fabric and casters all round, this chairs was upholstered by the previous owners and looks to be in good condition althou...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

A Papier-Mache Chair in Black Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlay, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Papier-Mache chair in black lacquer finish with mother-of-pearl inlay details (including a charming spray of Lily of the Valley) , circa 1850. The seat is newly caned with a squab ...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

Antique Treatment Table Doctors Massage Solid Oak Physiotherapy
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 20th century solid oak treatment table, adjustable head rest green leatherette covering standing on four tall legs, the legs are removable allowing the table to be transporte...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Antique Pair of Hall Chairs 19th Century Solid Mahogany Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall chairs, carved shield back supports, solid seat raised on turned front legs with padded feet, the chairs are offered in excellent condition ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Horn Parlor Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental 19th century decorative parlor chair. The frame is constructed of bull horns and the head rest, seat and back are recently reupholstered in black velvet.     
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

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Horn, Velvet

Victorian Style Painted Side Chairs with Zebra Hide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These delicately sized chairs will look lovely in a variety of interiors. They are perfect on either side of a chest. So charming. The making of this piece — we travel the world in s...
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20th Century Victorian Chairs

Pair of Victorian Children's Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid Victorian period children's chairs in papier-ma^che´ with cane seats and balloon backs inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gilt decoration throughout.
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Chairs

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Cane

English Papier Mâché Lacquered and Gilt Gondola Chair, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very elegant Scalloped papier mache lacquered and gilt gondola chair made in England during the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Late 19th Century Danish Wicker Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish painted wicker basket chair with loose embroidered flower motif seat. circa 1880s.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Armchairs

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Wicker

Victorian Armchair in Mahogany and Leather 1890s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Ornate Victorian period armchair newly reupholstered in tufted brown leather with brass nails. Hand carved mahogany frame with ornate accents and detail work. Expertly crafted A lov...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

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Brass

Garden Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
lovely, black wrought iron garden chair, with scrolled arms and legs, and a fan-shaped back.
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Garden Chair
Garden Chair
H 40 in W 23 in D 20 in
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Black Victorian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black victorian chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct black victorian chairs — often made from natural fiber, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Black victorian chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. If space is limited, there are small black victorian chairs measuring 11.82 inches across. There have been many well-made black victorian chairs over the years, but those made by Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Liberty & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Black Victorian Chairs?

Prices for black victorian chairs start at $275 and top out at $16,650 with the average selling for $2,119.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Black Victorian Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.