Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair or Captain’s Chair A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in ver...
Elm
Set of Six 20th Century Andalusian High Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The legs are also ornately carved and the front leg brace continues the bow motif. These chairs feature double-turned stretchers to the front and sides with a single-turned stretche...
Wood
Set of 8 Bowwood Dining Chairs in Maharam Mohair , France 1950's
By Gilbert Steiner, Steiner
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bow Wood chairs by Gilbert Steiner in bent beechwood upholstered in Maharam mohair, the wood refinished and the metal braces brass plated and patinated.
Brass
Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher consisting of 2 host and hostess chairs and 2 side chairs.
Wood
1960s MCM Broyhill Saga Walnut Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Crafted of walnut with bow-tie accent on the chair backs the lines and attention to detail are exquisite.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century William IV Mahogany Windsor Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV mahogany Windsor chair. This bow back desk chair has been recovered with a tan leather button upholstered crest rail and seat.
Brass
$4,557
Sheepskin Bow Wood Chair
By Steiner
Located in London, England
Upholstered in soft sheepskin, this chair features a steam-bent oak frame that is both luxurious and cosy, making it perfect for adding comfort and style to any space. Designed by S...
Sheepskin, Oak
Finely Carved Louis XVI Marquise (wide Bergère) In Custom Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The central medallion with brass tacked contrasting striped fabric with a carved bow above. The chair with upholstered side panels accentuated with brass tacks inside and out, the ar...
Brass
$1,356 / set
Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting pair of 19th century English elm smokers bow arm chairs with a shaped seat front. 1880.
Elm
Klismos Bow Back Library or Desk Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved mahogany, reeded and sabre leg Klismos design upholstered bow back library or desk chair on castors. To be upholstered in client’s own material.
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair
Located in London, GB
A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or ‘Smoker’s’ chair.
Elm, Oak
$1,128Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.
Beech, Elm
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English, Smoker's Bow, Edwardian, C.1906
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1906.
Beech, Elm
Pair of Antique Country House Captain's Chairs, English, Smoker's Bow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique country house captain's chairs. An English, beech and elm smoker's bow or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Beech, Elm
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
This Edwardian solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous patina that radiates warmth and character.
Elm
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century.
Fabric, Walnut
Stunning Edwardian Bow Back Walnut Chair Arts & Crafts Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England walnut frame bow back armchair with mother of pearl inlay in the arts of crafts style A good looking and decora...
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair This is a very attractive piece, it is made in Curvy Golden Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from th...
Oak
$1,972 / set
Set of 2 Pizzetti Roma bar stools, made of wood, produced in Italy in 1970, Mid-Century Modern
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in Palermo, IT
Schienale modello a pozzetto stile "Captain's Chair" o "Smoker's Bow". La seduta è imbottita in ecopelle o vinile color cuoio/marrone, rifinita sul retro e sui lati con borchie metal...
Metal
Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu mounted mahogany armchair, Circa 1880 in date. The bow-shaped chair features superb ormolu decoration including anthemion, rosett...
Mahogany
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The top crown of each chair displays carved bows with flowing ribbons.
Giltwood
Windsor Armchair in Oak, English Edwardian, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
It features a classic Windsor design, characterized by the distinctive spindle backrest and the iconic bow-shaped upper rail. The chairs are supported by four sturdy legs, which tape...
Oak
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The intricately carved frames are decorated with neoclassical motifs of acanthus, rosettes, and ribbon swag bows. The chairs have wide arms measuring 25 inches high conjoined to a ge...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style walnut armchairs with original needlepoint upholstery. Chairs feature padded arms, channel backs, bow carvings, fluted legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,150Sale Price|20% Off
Georgian Armchair Carved Inlaid Walnut, English Sheraton circa 1790
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The whole piece is well executed with a lightness of style emphasised by the curved sweeping arms and bow fronted seat. The chair has many further quality features; * Incised detail ...
Fabric, Hardwood, Boxwood
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