H 35 in W 27 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Armchair By Boling Chair Co.
By Adrian Pearsall, Boling Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair was manufactured by the Boling Chair Company circa mid-twentieth century.
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Boling Chair Co Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Arm Chairs (A) - Pair
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Boling Chair Co. Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Lounge Arm Chairs (A) -...
Fabric, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Boling Chair Co Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Arm Chairs (B) - Pair
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Boling Chair Co. Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Lounge Arm Chairs (B) -...
Fabric, Walnut
H 27 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Boling
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful walnut armchair was made in Silver City, North Carolina by the Boling Chair Co. however, with it's subtle sculptural lines, leather seat and back and tapered stretcher...
Walnut
H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in
Boling Changebak Chair Walnut Cane Back Mid Century by Boling Chair Co. 'B'
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The boling changebak chair walnut cane back mid century by Boling Chair Co.
Cane, Walnut
H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in
The Boling Changebak Chair Walnut Cane Back Mid Century by Boling Chair Co. 'A'
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Boling Changebak chair walnut cane back mid century by Boling Chair Co.
Cane, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 22.25 in D 21.75 in
Set of Eight Boling Chair Company "Georgia O'Keeffe" Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of eight rustic chic firehouse chairs by the Boling chair Company of High Point, N.C., circa 1940s.
Wood
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Sculptural Pair of American Armchairs with Shapely Frame, Boling Chair Co, 1949
By Boling Chair Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sculptural pair of American Mid-Century armchairs with shapely frame by Boling chair company 1949, North Carolina; each of stylish Mid-Century lines with padded back and movable seat.
H 27 in W 21 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boling Chair Co. Bentwood Armchair, circa 1958
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a delightful vintage bentwood armchair designed and manufactured by Boling Chair Co. and retaining manufacturer tag noting its release from the factory in 1958.
Faux Leather, Oak, Bentwood
H 26.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Boling Chair Co. Mid-Century Modern Oak Barrel Back Danish Modern Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern oak barrel back Danish modern chair after Hans Wegner. Item features vinyl wrapped back and seat, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, clean modernist l...
Naugahyde, Oak
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of walnut lounge chairs or armchairs made by Boling Chair Company in the Mid-Century Modern style.
Naugahyde, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century American Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American midcentury with original leather and fabric upholstery from the Boling Chair company in Silver City, North Carolina.
Leather
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Round Back Chairs
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage office chairs by Boling, made with great care and modern design.
H 35 in W 22 in D 24 in
Carved Black Lacquer and Gilded French Regency Arm Desk Chair, circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved and water-gilded over red clay bole, French Regency armchair. The chair is perfect for a desk or just as an occassional or head chair at a dining table.
Beech
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak Windsor pub chairs American chairs in the style of Boling Each chair is slightly mismatched (see all images) but they work well togeth...
Cane, Oak
H 27 in W 24 in D 21 in
Heavily Carved Gilded French Louis XVI Bergere Chair Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly gorgeous chair. Gilded over a red clay bole ground, this gorgeous chair is in good condition and feature meticulously carved details and a beautiful design.
Beech
H 31 in W 21 in D 18 in
Set of Four Early 20th Century Mismatched Barrel Back Oak Pub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak pub chairs American chairs in the style of Boling Each chair is slightly mismatched (see all images) but they work we...
Oak
H 40 in W 23 in D 25 in
Set of Antique Giltwood Louis XVI Style Fauteuils in White Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful French Louis XVI giltwood, with aged patina. Some areas of the chairs show darker gilt, and slight distressing showing original bole through the gilt.
Linen, Giltwood
H 39 in W 24 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Parcel-Gilt and Mahogany Antique Armchairs in the Empire Taste
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The raised edges are beautifully and naturally worn, the very fine gilding rubbed away to reveal the reddish hue of bole under the gilding. The chairs have a somewhat diminutive form...
Fabric, Mahogany
H 33 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Walnut Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1940s
By Boling Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts, Mission, or Mid-Century Modern carved solid walnut executive swivel desk chair By Boling Chair Company USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 24.75"W x 23"D x 33"H.
Iron
H 19 in W 25 in D 28 in
Pair of modernist 60's armchairs by Boling Chair Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of modernist armchairs made by Boling Chair Co. 1963 (label still intact). Would make great accent chairs.
Brass
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
A North Carolina Arm Chair Circa 1949 by Boling Chair Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing mid century modern armchair newly reupholstered in a boucle fabric. This chair was manufactured by the Boling Chair Co. in North Carolina circa 1949.
Walnut
H 39 in W 25 in D 26 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Side Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of Adrian Pearsall style Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass side chairs. Reminiscent of the "Bat Mobile" in Bat Black Vinyl with brass mounts and stamped and plated Boling Ch...
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