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Antique English Solid Mahogany and Leather Desk Chair, Circa 1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Solid Mahogany and Leather Desk Chair, Circa 1820.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Geogian Style Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very hansome 18th century style Mahogany leather upholstered arm chair, having a wonderful faded colour tan colour to the hide, brass studded. Classical hand carved scrolling amd f...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Geogian Style Mahogany Desk Chair
Geogian Style Mahogany Desk Chair
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Early 20th Century Linen Wingchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant early 20th century English wing chair with mahogany frame and new linen upholstery.
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Early 20th Century British Country Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Linen Wingchair
Early 20th Century Linen Wingchair
H 43.31 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5032 Victorian, mahogany, swivel desk chair, having shaped back rail with a carved splat below and a caned seat with a new cushion flanked by outswept, pad arms, all standing on ca...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Fine W1V Style Mahogany & leather desk chair
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Quality W1V sTyle Mahogany & Leather Desk Chair, circa 1950s. Mahogany Showframe , with W1V Style carved detail, Leather chestnut coloured upholstery, Swivel Action and tilt b...
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Mid-20th Century British William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

 Fine W1V Style Mahogany & leather desk chair
 Fine W1V Style Mahogany & leather desk chair
H 36.23 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
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. The carved splat features C-Scr...
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0605 Fine quality and very elegant Edwardian solid mahogany swivelling office chair, having sting and shell inlaid top rails, shaped and string inlaid arms and closely studded serpe...
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Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
H 33.071 in W 23.228 in D 20.866 in
Titchmarsh & Goodwin English Georgian Style Executive Office Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent mahogany and leather executive office swivel desk armchair hand-made by Titchmarsh and Goodwin Suffolk, England. The large mahogany frame made in the manner and style of a Br...
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20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Queen Anne Style Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century superb quality Queen Anne style solid mahogany hand-dyed green leather and brass studs armchair, beautifully shaped curved arms, cabriole front legs with a carved ...
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William IV Desk Chair Carver Chair Office Chair Elbow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0244 fine quality, solid mahogany William IV occasional chair, having shaped top rail above carved mid rails and drop in seat upholstered in cream fabric flanked by open scroll arms...
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Revolving Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5425 An English Victorian solid mahogany desk chair, having shaped top rail with carved uprights, generous seat and open scroll arms, all standing on four cabriole les terminating ...
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Revolving Office Chair
Victorian Mahogany Revolving Office Chair
H 31.89 in W 23.622 in D 23.622 in
Pair Early Victorian Mahogany Elbow Chairs
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Early Victorian Mahogany Elbow Chairs Curved top rail, Carved Back Splat, Pair Open Scroll shaped Elbows, Pair Turned Front Legs, Leather Drop in seats, recently Uphols...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Early Victorian Mahogany Elbow Chairs
Pair Early Victorian Mahogany Elbow Chairs
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Gainsborough Armchair 19th century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good 19th century Gainsborough armchair in mahogany with new crimson linnen upholstery. This type of chair was named after the famous painter Thomas Gainsborough who often depicted t...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gainsborough Armchair 19th century
Gainsborough Armchair 19th century
H 37.8 in W 27.5 in D 28.3 in
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany desk chair, in the Arts & Crafts style, revolving and with four down swept legs terminating on scroll feet. Measures: Width 24", depth 22", height...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Regency William IV Polished Tan Leather Captains Library Chair with Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Original British, 1830s William IV polished tan leather chesterfield captains chair with brass stud detailing On Porcelain Castors. Classic Button back library chair with carve...
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

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Brass

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late Georgian mahogany library bergere with adjustable reading arm, the ribbed back, seat and arms with hand caning, both arms with brass sockets to accept the original brass an...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Armchair of Bold Proportions
Located in Wells, ME
Ref. #4556. English Georgian Hepplewhite mahogany armchair of bold proportions, with wheatsheaf and ribbon carving to the back, and carving to the graceful arms.  The arched top rail...
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Antique Early 1800s English Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style , each with the shaped rectangular back, arm rests and seat upholstered in chestnut leather with close studde...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Desk Chair with Scalamandre Fabric, Circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany desk chair with Scalamandre Fabric, Circa 1850-1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mahogany Office Chair with Bronze Wheels and Faux Leather Seating and Backrest
Located in Marbella, ES
Mahogany office chair with bronze wheels and faux leather seating and backrest.
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Late 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 18th century, George III period Chippendale Cuban mahogany armchair, the shaped crest rail with carved 'c' scroll ends above the wide, carved, pierced splat and bold out scrol...
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Antique 18th Century British George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

George III Style Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian style carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair of generous scale, the shaped back over padded arms with acanthus leaf scroll carving over upholstered seat, the well carved...
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Antique Late 19th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Style Gainsborough Armchair
George III Style Gainsborough Armchair
H 39 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with arched back newly caned. The sides newly caned and the sides swing open to access easily. Raised on square section legs and very large brass casters .Leather cu...
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Antique 1830s English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stylish Georgian Armchairs
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George III mahogany armchairs, the oval backs with fluted surrounds, the arms with scroll carved florish over shaped seats with ribbed rails, the patera carved tapered l...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Stylish Georgian Armchairs
Pair of Stylish Georgian Armchairs
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Pair 18th Century Mahogany Sheild Back Hall Chairs with Prince of Wales Feathers
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 18th century mahogany hall chairs, each with sheild back and an inset panel depicting a painted armorial above a carved wood Prince of Wales ploom. Wooden seat...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany High Back Side or Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A good quality William IV period solid Cuban mahogany high bar back desk armchair having a quality shaped top back rail, with shaped open arms standing on turned tapering legs to the...
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Classic Geo III Style Open Arm Chair, 19th C
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III Style open arm chair, 19th. The carved mahogany armchair in the Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick' manner with a serpentine topped rail above a pierced splat. The top rail has cont...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Early 20th Century Mahogany Cabriole Leg Desk Chairs
Located in South Croydon, GB
A pair of early 20th century mahogany cabriole leg desk chairs. The deep buttoned leather backs with arm pads above turned spindles connecting a scalloped solid mahogany seat. The el...
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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 10 vintage Regency style dining chairs, 8 sides and 2 arm chairs. The armchairs have scrolled arm resting on turned supports. The frames have a generous seating and back rest ...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Armchair with Tufted Leather Upholstery, England
Located in Miami, FL
An early Victorian armchair in mahogany with curved top rail, scrolled arms, turned front legs and saber back legs. Seat is upholstered in a tufted, beige/camel-colored leather with ...
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Armchair
Located in Port Chester, NY
An 18th century mahogany armchair, carefully restored. Beautifully shaped arms and carved back. The mahogany has a warm glow and patina. Suitable as a desk or occasional chair. Arm h...
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Antique Early 1800s English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany revolving desk chair, with a bowed back centred by a pierced panel above a saddle seat. The chair stands on cabriole legs united by an x...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair
Edwardian English Mahogany Desk Chair
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 17.33 in
20th Century Regency Style Large Metamorphic Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Regency style large metamorphic library chair with scroll arms and sabre legs, converting to library steps.
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Early 20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Desk Library Chair
Located in Antrim, GB
Quality Victorian mahogany upholstered antique desk library chair 27ins x 27ins x 31ins high {Seat height 17ins} Declaration: This item is antique. The date of manufacture...
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Vintage 1980s British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Satinwood Sheraton Revival Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood, Sheraton revival armchair, having wonderful hand painted classical motif, flower and urn decoration, the back rest with a central ova...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A mahogany reading chair After a design by Thomas Sheraton Of most striking design, the mahogany chair with its original leather upholstery having castor-shod tapering and turned...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late 19th Century Large Mahogany Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Large Victorian or early Edwardian solid mahogany open armchair of superb quality. This sturdy substantial chair has an unusual cresting rail with curving horns over a lovely shaped ...
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Large Mahogany Armchair
Late 19th Century Large Mahogany Armchair
H 42.92 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Sir Frank Brangwyn attr. Pair of Arts & Crafts mahogany armchairs Chinese style
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in London, GB
Sir Frank Brangwyn (attributed,) a pair of mahogany armchairs, in the Chinese style with professionally re-upholstered leather padded back and drop-in seat. These chairs share styli...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Mahogany

English Georgian Period Mahogany Sheraton Pair of Armchairs Square Carved Back
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian III Period Sheraton pair of mahogany armchairs with square carved backs, leaf and flower motif, stylized columns, molded tapered legs, saddle seat. The chairs have b...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Library Chair, England Circa 1840
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The mahogany frame showing a button tufted backrest and open armrests above a sprung seat, raised on turned front supports and splayed rear supports fitted with brass castors. (Dear...
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Influenced Desk Chair, circa 1890
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Chippendale influenced mahogany desk / armchair. Have wonderful faded leather upholstery. Carved mythical lion masks to the arm rests and raised...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Influenced Desk Chair, circa 1890
Chippendale Influenced Desk Chair, circa 1890
H 40.56 in W 32.68 in D 27.56 in
Antique Library / Desk Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very nice quality George III period mahogany antique library chair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. This chair has good crisp carving, it is made of fine dense grained timber, it...
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Antique 18th Century British George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique Library / Desk Chair
Antique Library / Desk Chair
H 38 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in London, GB
A superb Regency period mahogany desk armchair upholstered in red leather, the armchair's mahogany show-wood frame carved crisply carved with lotus leaves to the arms and raised on t...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
19th Century Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
H 34.75 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Desk Chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany desk chairs by Morrison & Co of Edinburgh, each upholstered with green leather, with carved and molded frames on brass castors. Both chairs ...
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Antique 1870s Scottish High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Ribbon Carved Back Splat, English, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian mahogany ribbon carved back splat armchair with leaf carved shaped crest rail with upholstered drop in seat, English, circa 1820.
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
A00 A Victorian, solid mahogany, revolving desk chair with carved top rail above dog tooth decoration, carved centre splat and decorated open arms, all standing on substantial legs. ...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
Victorian Mahogany Office Chair
H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 16.93 in
20th Century Hepplewhite Design Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Hepplewhite design mahogany elbow chair A Fine example of an Edwardian mahogany Hepplewhite design arm or elbow chair. The chair has an oval back that is inset with 'Pea' carvin...
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Antique Early 1900s British Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Design Elbow Chair
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Early 19th century mahogany framed Empire design elbow chair. The chair has square sabre legs front and back with square tapering supports for the arms. The chair has a rollove...
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Antique 1840s English Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Design Elbow Chair
19th Century Empire Design Elbow Chair
H 34.3 in W 23.2 in D 22.2 in
Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A George III Chippendale period mahogany armchair; the scrolling top rail carved with a central acanthus leaf above a pierced splat and bold outscrolling arms. The armchair has an up...
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchair
Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchair
H 36.75 in W 29.5 in D 21.75 in
Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian mahogany desk chair This Victorian mahogany desk chair was made circa 1870, and it is of a good grand size The desk chair has a solid saddle seat, these are very comforta...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Reproduction Georgian Mahogany Desk Office Elbow Chair Carver
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique reproduction Georgian mahogany desk office elbow chair carver. Dates from the late 20th century. Solid, heavy and strong with no loose joints. The upholstery is not ...
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Late 20th Century British George IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Chair Carver
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality C1820-1840 inlaid mahogany desk office elbow chair or carver . Solid, heavy and strong with no loose joints. No woodworm. Good new reupholstery job in a heavy w...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Regency Mahogany Elbow Desk Carver Chair, circa 1825
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality Regency mahogany elbow desk chair, circa 1825. Could also be used as a side, hall or carver chair. Solid and strong, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of ...
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Antique 1820s British Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Mahogany

18th Century, Early George-III Mahogany Armchair
Located in London, GB
The unusual urn splat below a shaped cresting leading down to the boldly scrolling arms. The suede covered float-buttoned seat raised on reeded tapering legs joined by "H" stretchers...
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Suede, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Petite Mahogany Salon Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of lovely little carved mahogany shield-back salon chairs with elements of both Georgian and Queen Ann styles. Very sweet and charming. Perfect extra seating when entert...
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Early 20th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Desk Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
An over scale office chair. Upholstered leather horse shoe back rest supported on turned spindles, shapely scalloped seat. English mid-19th century. Measures: H 93, W 57, D ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Tall Desk Chair
Tall Desk Chair
H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Edwardian Leather Tub Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Edwardian mahogany framed tub chair upholstered in a reddish-brown colored leather with silvered nail heads, a wrap around back with square molded tapering front legs and out-turn...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Edwardian Leather Tub Chair
Edwardian Leather Tub Chair
H 39 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The mahogany barrel back with an outscrolled crestrail and a dark red leather bowed seat raised on back saber legs and
lion's mask and cartouche-carved monopodia.
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
H 37.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
Mid-19th Century English Leather Chair on Casters
Located in Sheffield, MA
This wonderful leather and mahogany chair is as lovely as it is useful. As an accent or desk chair, the piece shouts English elegance. The reviews are mixed about the seat, some who ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Desk Chair with Voyese Style Back
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century mahogany desk chair with voyese style back and inset caned oval in splat, flat arms rounded seat and apron on turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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British Mahogany Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of british mahogany office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. British mahogany office chairs and desk chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. British mahogany office chairs and desk chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Chesterfield, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and Harrods each produced beautiful british mahogany office chairs and desk chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are British Mahogany Office Chairs and Desk Chairs?

Prices for british mahogany office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, british mahogany office chairs and desk chairs begin at $500 and can go as high as $39,732, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.

Finding the Right Office Chairs and Desk Chairs for You

An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.

Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.

Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.

Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?

As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.

If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.

An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.