Stunning Pair of Antique circa 1920 Rush Seat Hand Carved Oak Brittany Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of hand carved oak with rush seats Brittany chairs circa 1920. These chairs actually come from a suite, I have the matching bed...
Oak
Set of Antique 19th Century French Corner Chairs Breton Brittany Renaissance Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Two beautiful provincial style French antique corner chairs made of solid oak, with carved wooden seats, openwork wooden backrests with the ubiquitous Breton Brittany ``ships wheel``...
Oak
19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Chair with Red Upholstered Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway, bedroom, or study with this finely carved antique side chair. Crafted in Brittany, France circa 1870, the tall chair stands on square legs connected by stretchers...
Velvet, Oak
Two Brittany Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Opole, PL
Presented chairs were manufactured in Brittany, a region in the northwestern France.
Leather, Oak
Set of 6 Antique Brittany Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
In a departure from more traditional furnishings from Brittany, this set of chairs features asymmetry in the seatback combining a quarter circle of double-tiered spindle rail with a ...
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H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Gorgeous Pair Of Antique Circa 1920 Hand Carved Oak Brittany Chairs
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale these Beautiful Antique Circa 1920s Hand Carved Oak Chairs. A very well-made and solid pair, they have charming carvings, and their age makes th...
Oak
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H 42.92 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Set of Five Nice Original French Brittany Chairs 1870 Victorian Hand Carved Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very nice set of original 1870 French Louis Brittany chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is j...
Oak
Set of Eight Antique French Carved Brittany Country Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 antique French carved Brittany country chairs.
Pair Antique Brittany Carved Walnut Chairs, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Brittany carved walnut chairs, Circa 1880-1890.
Walnut
Pair Vintage French Country Walnut Corner Chairs from Brittany
Located in Astoria, NY
This pair hails from Brittany in Northwest France. They are perfect to create a cozy nook.
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H 42 in W 17.75 in D 18 in
Antique French Child Doll High Chair Brittany Breton Ship Spindle Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Child Doll High Chair Brittany Breton Ship Spindle Carved Dark Oak.
Oak
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H 33.86 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
Pair of tripod oak chairs, folk art, made in Brittany, France, mid-century
Located in Lyon, FR
Unique Set of Tripod Chairs, Brittany, France, Mid-20th Century A rare and unique set of tripod chairs handcrafted in Brittany, France, circa mid-20th century.
Oak
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H 35.75 in W 18 in D 17 in
Antique English Pub Chair Fireplace Hearth Carved Tiger Oak Breton Brittany
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Pub Chair Fireplace Hearth Carved Tiger Oak Breton Brittany.
Oak
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H 42.75 in W 17 in D 17.25 in
Set 6 Antique French Carved Oak Breton Dining Chairs Brittany Cane Seat
Located in Choudrant, LA
Two other chairs are “AS IS”, with poor previous cosmetic repairs to the upper carved crowns~ ~circa 1920~ Brief note about Brittany Style Antique French Furniture The Celtic ...
Cane, Oak
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H 41.5 in W 17.75 in D 16.5 in
Set 5 Antique French Carved Oak Dining Side Chairs Breton Brittany Cane Seat
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 5 Antique French carved oak dining side chairs breton brittany w cane seat. Direct from France, a lovely set of 5 antique French Breton dining chairs with classic Brittany st...
Cane, Oak
Brittany Table with Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Presented table and six chairs are made in solid oaken wood. The table is in the form of a square on four turned legs, connected with a cross bar with a full-dimensional decoration w...
Oak
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H 39 in W 18 in D 15 in
1800's Antique, Set of 6 French Breton, Carved, Oak, Figural & Floral, Chairs!
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful carvings on the back on the chairs! Set of Six French figural and floral carved back chairs, Brittany, 19th c., in oak with removable rush seats, rising on straight stretc...
Oak
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H 46.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
19th century French Carved Oak Arm Fireside Throne Chair Breton Brittany
Located in Choudrant, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Arm Fireside Throne Chair Breton Brittany ~Direct from France~ ~Ornately hand carved antique French “throne” arm chair~ ~Highly carved and spin...
Oak
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H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET. Direct from France, a wonderful antique French writing desk AND chair set with intricate Brittany det...
Leather, Oak
Set 6 Vintage French Brittany Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Newberry, SC
A set of 6 French Brittany Style Dining Chairs in chestnut with intricate carved backs featuring men and women in regional dress and rattan seats
Chestnut, Rattan
Beautiful Set of Eight 19th c. Os de Mouton Chairs
Located in Encinitas, CA
GREAT Set of eight walnut 19th c. Os de Mouton chairs. Brittany, France. Beautiful walnut patina, all newly upholstered in belgian linen and nail head trim. 29" BH x 19"SH x 20...
Walnut, Linen
$876Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.5 in W 12 in D 14 in
Pair of Antique Italian Provincial Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of antique Italian Provincial carved walnut side chairs beautifully reflects the charm and craftsmanship of traditional European country furniture. Likely dating from the l...
Walnut
Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an antique prie dieu slipper chair, later 19th century, in hand carved walnut and a light coral colored upholstery. The highly detailed carved shell on the crest makes a beau...
Walnut
Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian carved oak hall chairs having quality carved oak scrolls backs, solid oak shaped seats and standing on unusual bobbin turned front legs and out swept back l...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Carved Oak Corner Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century carved oak corner chairs from England with a wonderfully carved back, supports and arms, all depicting acanthus leaves and scrolls. The seats have wonderful carv...
Oak
Antique Baroque Style Highback Throne Chair with Carved Wood
Located in Freehold, NJ
This rare 17th century Charles II high back carved oak armchair features solid wood construction, beautifully carved arms, highly detailed turned frame, and further carved back panel...
Upholstery, Wood
$700Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
2 Antique Jacob Summer & Sons Elizabethan Jacobean English Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely pair of 1920s Elizabethan revival dining side chairs by Jacob Summers & Sons. Part of their Hillcrest Suite as seen on page 18 of their catalog. Made from oak with a flower...
Leather, Oak
$1,685
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Antique French Carved Oak Corner Arm Chair Renaissance Louis XIV style
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French carved oak corner arm chair Renaissance Louis XIV style ~Direct from France~ ~Beautiful carving throughout this versatile antique French corner chair~ ~Carved mask to...
Oak
$3,250 / set
H 36.5 in W 24.75 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Antique Swedish Monk's Corner Chairs in Oak, Circa Early 20th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of rustic Swedish munkstolar, or monk’s chairs, ca. 1910-1920. Their three legged design has its origins in the medieval monasteries of Northern Europe where it was considered a...
Oak
$2,001 / set
H 36.03 in W 15.75 in D 15.56 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved oak hall chairs having a quality carved oak shaped back with carved leaf scroll and flower decoration, solid oak seat with a half sunflower ...
Oak
$525
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Reproduction Italian Renaissance Style Mahogany Corner Side Chair w/ Carved Face
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Reproduction Italian Renaissance Style Mahogany Corner Side Chair w/ Carved Face. Ite...
Mahogany
$2,495
H 49 in W 24 in D 24 in
English Jacobean Hand Carved Barley Twist Upholstered Chair, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning 19th century English Jacobean armchair. Chairs feature ornate spiral carved barley twist in oak. lower stretcher, intricate carved back and urn form finials. Very impressive...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,100 / set
H 38.98 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Early 20th Century Spanish Carved Chairs with Wood Seat, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 Spanish chairs with wooden seats on walnut and sycamore structure with hand-carved decoration. These chairs are faithful to the Spanish character and each one features carvi...
Walnut
19th Century French Neo Renaissance Chairs
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful pair of richly carved Renaissance-style chairs from the 19th French period.
Oak
$2,550
H 39.38 in W 25.79 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Red Velve Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with red velvet seat and back with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy...
Walnut
$2,057
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
19th Century antique Oriental Chair with Inlaid Marakesh, 1900 beech carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned. This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.
Beech
$4,422
H 61.03 in W 24.61 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Spanish Carved Wood Armchairs with Cane Seats and Backs, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Impressive pair of Spanish armchairs crafted from carved wood, featuring elaborate decorative details and finely woven cane seats and oval cane backrests. Each chair is distinguishe...
Cane, Oak
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,280 / set
H 28.55 in W 16.34 in D 16.15 in
Typical Dutch Pair Antique Rush-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair of Antique Dutch Corner Knitting Chairs – Turned Oak & Rush Seat – ca. 1900 A beautiful matching pair of vintage Dutch corner chairs, each with unique character and slight diff...
Cane, Wood, Oak
19th Century Antique French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair in Carved Oak
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French Coin-de-Feu Bobbin-Turned Oak Corner Chair with Rush Seat, circa 1895 An engaging late-19th-century French corner chair, traditionally known as a coin-de-feu chair, handcraft...
Rush, Oak
$3,422 / set
H 25.99 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in
Antique Set , Three Rush-Seat Oak Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs With Table
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Set Of Three Antique Rush-Seat Corner Bobbin Side Knitting Chairs in Oak and Cane, With Hexagonal Side Table. Dutch, ca 1900, Country Living, Farmhouse Decor. Lovely typical Dutch s...
Wicker, Wood
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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.
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