$3,661 / item
Livon Occasional Burl Chair
By Ransom & Dunn
Located in London, GB
A minimalist interpretation of a vanity chair or the perfect seat for the extra guest. An elegant play on geometrical forms, creating seating that is both practical and chic. Made ...
Linen, Burl
Set of 6 Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut and Burl Veneer, South Germany, 1840s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Set of 6 Biedermeier shovel chairs (backrest in form of a shovel) from South Germany around 1845. Solid Walnut and walnut veneer with walnut roots inlays on the front of th...
Fabric, Walnut, Bouclé
Handsome Set 10 Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Dining Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Dramatic set of 10 burl walnut veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier style.
Upholstery, Burl
Set of 8 Mid-Century Paul Evans Burl Patchwork Dining Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 8 Mid-Century burl wood patchwork veneer dining chairs with brown leather upholstery, 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs (PAUL EVANS)
Wood
Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree
By Garnier Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Volute chair, the aim was to create a beautiful piece through finding balance in its design. We wanted it to be undoubtedly new and fresh but also conjure something classica...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Burl
$13,623 / set
Eight Russian-Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Eight Russian-style dining room chairs in burr veneer and carved wood with dolphin motifs. Armrests in blackened and gilded wood. Upholstered in black fabric. Dimensions H 93cm (37”...
Wood, Burl
$5,200 / set
Swedish Art Deco Chair and Ottoman
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Swedish Art Deco Chair and Ottoman. 1930's. Bentwood chair veneered in figural Burl wood veneer.
Upholstery, Burl
$1,770
Stern Side Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Burl wood veneer stained in a rich chocolate is crafted into a comfortably contoured seat.
Wood, Burl
Set of Four Biedermeier Side Chairs, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The backs feature horizontally oval medallions with burl veneer inlays. The top rail is accented with fine string inlay.
Fabric, Burl, Mahogany
Karl Springer Attributed JMF Chair Lacquered Burlwood Patchwork
By Karl Springer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The burl veneer is showcased with a clear lacquered finish and the seat has a thin chocolate brown cushion.
Fabric, Wood, Burl
$9,000 / set
Set of Six French Burlwood Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six French dining chairs hand-crafted from mahogany featuring a dramatic burl wood veneer.
Mahogany, Burl
Modern OUTDOOR Teak Light Grey Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern OUTDOOR Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos lounge chair brings the essence of nature indoors, in...
Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood...
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and recently reupholstered in French damask fabric with two tone bees.
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch
Set of Four Restored Art Deco Chairs, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Czech, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The definitive highlight of this set is the seat and backrest crafted from beech plywood, finished with a gorgeous walnut burl veneer (kořenice). The dramatic, organic swirling patte...
Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
Tabourets Matteo Thun, Italie, 1980
By Matteo Thun
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare paire de tabourets "Maddalena" des années 1980, conçue par Matteo Thun. Placage de bois racine et de chêne. Intégralement retapissés par un artisan tapissier en France avec un ...
Oak, Burl
Mastercraft Burl and Brass Extendable Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Mastercraft, Charak Furniture Company, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Briar root burl veneer although frequently identified as Amboyna.
Brass
Italian Olive Burl Wood Bombe Secretary Vanity with Display Top & Matching Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Italian bombe drop front secretary cabinet in olive wood with the matching chair. Bookcase top with Two drawers with brass hardware and exquisite cabriole legs. Expert craft...
Brass
$2,200 / item
Stern Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Burl wood veneer stained in a rich chocolate is crafted into a comfortably contoured seat, mirrored by rounded arms.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Beige Cotton, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Galapinhos Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos lounge chair brings the essence of nature indoors...
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl, Alpaca, Mohair,...
Restored Art Deco Reclining Armchair, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech. 1920s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The structure with luxurious walnut burl veneer, giving the chair an elegant and timeless look.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Unavailable
H 44.89 in W 24.41 in D 23.23 in
Eight Chairs Dining Chairs Antique, 1880, Walnut With Upholstery
Located in Senden, NRW
The curved, open-worked backrests feature a beautiful burl veneer. Curved wide chair frames transition to curved chair legs with claw feet, which are connected to an H-shaped web co...
Walnut, Burl
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs, Biedermeier, Germany, 1830, Burled Walnut by Knussmann
By Wolfgang Knussmann
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
A set of six identical dining chairs, museum value, by Johann Wolfgang Knussmann, Mainz, Germany apprimately 1830. The influential Knussmann (*1766-†1840) was commissioned by royals ...
Steel
EIGHT American Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Two solid carved mahogany armchairs and six side chairs. Finely detailed including walnut burl veneers applied to the back-spindle vasiform tops.
Mahogany, Burl
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Antike Schaufelstühle Biedermeier um 1820 Wallnussholz 4 Stück
Located in Würzburg, DE
The fascinating walnut and burl veneer pattern gives each chair a unique look, while fine inlays add artistic accents.
Nutwood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 29 in W 27 in D 32 in
French Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in the style of Dominique, 1930s
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This original armchair and footstool in the style of distinguished French interior design firm Dominique, dating back to the 1930s Art Deco era, upholds the essential characteristics...
Velvet, Burl
Sold
H 32.88 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Chairs Tuscana by Saporiti Leather Burl Veneer Italy 1980s
By Saporiti
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 6 chairs in curved wood veneer with polyester finish and leather seat.
Leather, Polyester, Burl
Sold
H 27.17 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Chairs Tuia Burl Veneer Spring Fabric, Italy, 1920s-1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chairs, Tuia burl veneer, spring padding, fabric upholstery.
Fabric, Burl
Sold
H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Two Chairs by Bartoli and Del Pezzo for Rossi Burl Veneer Metal Vintage, 1980s
By Lucio Del Pezzo, Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Milano, IT
Chairs with armrests and high backrest, burl veneer, graphic decorations and inlays, burnished metal.
Metal
Set of Six Art Deco Burl Veneer and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in KEW, AU
These chairs feature iconic art deco curves and burl veneer for a touch of elegance.
Velvet, Burl
Pair of French Burl Wood Veneer Lounge Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
French antique pair of upholstered lounge chairs in burl wood veneer, with barrel backs, on cabriole legs.
Wood
Set of Burl Walnut Veneer 6 Dining Chairs by Ouhayoun David
By David Ouhayoun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in NY Part of a dining set , table and cabinet available .
Walnut
Set of Burl Walnut Veneer 6 Dining Chairs by Ouhayoun David
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in NY
Pair of Milo Baughman Burl Wood Cube Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Milo Baughman burl wood veneer cube club chairs, newly upholstered in a charcoal mohair velvet.
Mohair, Wood, Burl
Pair of Antique Burl Walnut Side Chairs With Carved Shell Detail
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great pair of walnut side or hall chairs in Baroque style. Fabulous colour of wood and leather. Finely carved shell detail on the top of the burl walnut splats. Also a lovely ammo...
Walnut, Burl
Set of Eight Queen Anne Style Burl Walnut Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This gorgeous handmade set of chairs are designed in the Queen Anne taste, probably circa the first quarter of the 20th century. The workmanship is excellent, employing a fine mixtur...
Walnut, Burl, Fabric
Set Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of twelve burl maple root veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier style.
Fabric, Beech, Maple
Set of Twelve Viennese Biedermeier Style Burl Maple Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of twelve burl maple root veneer dining chairs made in the Viennese Biedermeier style.
Fabric, Beech, Maple
Graceful, Italian, Art Deco Period Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful suite of six, sleek, burl veneered, armchairs in contemporary upholstery with matching bolster pillows.
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
2 Vintage Egyptian Revival Olive Burlwood Red Silk Parlor Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival side chairs. Features a curved rail with unique X back between contoured arms leading to regal striped upholstery. The chairs are supported by squa...
Upholstery, Burl
Set of 12 Georgian Style Walnut and Burled Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive and substantial set of 12 English Georgian style walnut and burl walnut veneered dining chairs consisting of 10 sides and two-arm chairs, each with a carved burled waln...
Walnut, Burl
Walnut Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs / 2 Arms and 8 Sides
Located in Woodbury, CT
A set of ten, two arm chairs and eight side chairs; this set of walnut and walnut burl Queen Anne style dining chairs have curved wood splats that accept the curvature of the spine p...
Burl, Walnut
Sold
H 35.75 in W 23.25 in D 22 in
Traditional Kimball Innsbruck and Osterley Park Wood Guest Side Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Top rail is white ash burl veneer. Frame is kiln-dried maple hardwoods.
Fabric, Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Burl
Sold
H 35.75 in W 23.25 in D 22 in
Traditional Kimball Innsbruck and Osterley Park Wood Guest Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Top rail is white ash burl veneer. Frame is kiln-dried maple hardwoods.
Fabric, Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Burl
Sold
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Set of 6 Postmodern Cane Back Dining Chairs by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of six postmodern dining chairs by American of Martinsville feature hardwood construction, original burl wood finish, vintage cream colored upholstery, caned seat backs with...
Cane, Burl
Sold
H 38 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Mahogany and Walnut French Art Deco Dining Chairs, circa 1910-1920
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Set of four French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs with upholstered seats, circa 1910-1920. Frame of chair is mahogany, while the back splat is crossbanded in a flat cut walnut and ...
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Spoon backed Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
The mahogany burl veneered back splat gives these chairs a luxurious touch.
Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 59 in D 33.5 in
A Handsome and Finely Veneered French Art Deco Burl Walnut 3-Drawer Pedestal Desk and Matching Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and finely veneered French art deco burl walnut 3-drawer pedestal desk and matching chair; the hand tooled russet leather top within a burlwood border above an apron fitte...
Late 19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Dining Table and 6 Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Swedish burr walnut dining table and 6 chairs circa 1890. Stunning 7 piece set made from burr walnut veneers. Shaped table top with arranged matched veneer, with...
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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