Hendrix Allardyce Italian Baroque Style Gilt Throne Chair
By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The generous seat is supported by cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered with a chenille style patchwork fabric having a lovely floral and foliate motif.
Brass
Pair Vintage Chinese Carved Mahogany and Marble Back Arm Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Below the seats, elaborately carved aprons feature pierced scrolling motifs that echo the decorative vocabulary found throughout the chairs. The bold cabriole legs terminate in finel...
Marble
Queen Anne Style Walnut Child's Chair, Early 20th Century, England
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and good quality and early 20th century Queen Anne style walnut childs chair having carved decoration to top of well figured splat back over drop in seat raised on ...
Walnut
Harrison & Gil Silver Leaf Carved Dining Table and Six Chairs for Reupholstery
Located in Worcester, GB
The ensemble is finished in a luminous silver gilt paint, bringing a bold contemporary twist to Baroque and Rococo influences. The chairs feature deeply carved foliate and scrollwor...
Wood
Pair of Art Nouveau Easy Chairs, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
The frames, executed in solid beech, rest on slender, turned and cabriole-inspired legs, lending the chairs a light yet sophisticated presence.
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Linen, Beech
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV Caned Carved Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Chairs measure 33"t x 22"w x 20"d with a seat height of 16"t.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Art Deco French Bridge Chairs, Hand-Crafted Wood & Velvet, 1948-1950
Located in Prato, Tuscany
The legs are compact and well-shaped, featuring a slender and graceful cabriole profile that enhances the chairs’ visual lightness.
Velvet, Wood
$6,870Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Three Hand Carved Art Nouveau Chairs, circa 1900
By Victor Horta
Located in Lucenec, SK
Set of three Art Nouveau early 20th century Art Nouveau armchairs. Beautifully carved chair frame made of fruitwood with upholstered seats and backrests upholstered in the shape of t...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
With simple hand-carved detailing on both arms and curved cabriole legs, the chair backs have typical 18th century "Queen Anne" urn-shaped backsplats.
Silk, Walnut
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
W & J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with foliate carvings, padded scrolled arms, and cabriole legs.
Fabric, Walnut
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Mahogany Wingback Armchair
Located in Nottingham, GB
Particularly attractive are the finely carved cabriole legs, which lend the chair a graceful period character and demonstrate the quality of craftsmanship invested in its constructio...
Fabric, Mahogany
Fine 20th Century English Beech Wingback Armchair with Ball-and-Claw Feet
Located in Nottingham, GB
The upholstered surfaces complement the warm tones of the exposed timber and enhance the chair's inviting character. Particularly attractive are the cabriole legs, featuring finely ...
Fabric, Beech
Victorian Revival Iron and Aluminum Garden Bistro Set
Located in Omaha, NE
Ornate three-piece garden bistro set comprising two chairs and a round table. The design recalls late-Victorian garden furniture through Gothic-inspired tracery, pierced floral patte...
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Birch Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Hammarö, SE
The sculptural wooden frames feature beautifully curved armrests and elegant cabriole legs, giving the chairs a strong yet graceful silhouette.
Textile, Birch
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The seat rail has a further echo of the swag motif and then four cabriole legs support the chair, all terminating in hoof form feet.
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Button Back Armchair
Located in Nottingham, GB
Raised upon elegant cabriole legs, the chair retains its original white porcelain castors, adding both period character and practical mobility.
Mahogany
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Wood With Antique Finish 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This is a pair of vintage French Louis XV style armchairs, crafted from carved wood with an antique finish. The chairs feature classic cabriole legs and are upholstered in a tapestry...
Wood
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Louis XV Style Floral Carved Mahogany & Tapestry Balloon Back C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
The upholstery is secured with decorative brass nailhead trim, highlighting the classic silhouette. The chair stands on cabriole legs, characteristic of the Louis XV influence, and i...
Walnut
$2,850 / set
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Showcasing the graceful curves synonymous with the Louis XV aesthetic, each chair features sculpted cabriole legs, flowing armrests, and delicately carved detailing that enhances its...
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Cane Fauteuil
Located in Locust Valley, NY
The shaped crest rail, scrolling arms, and serpentine apron are accented with floral and foliate carvings, while the gracefully cabriole legs lend the chair an elegant French silhoue...
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Antique French Pair of Armchairs in Louis XV Style circa 1880
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant pair of armchairs featuring beautifully carved wooden frames and graceful cabriole legs. The chairs are upholstered in a soft yellow silk fabric with a charming floral patter...
Walnut, Silk, Wood
$1,840
Large Wingback Armchair
Located in London, England
Large wing chair on cabriole legs united by turned stretchers.
Mahogany
Rare Venetian Neo-Rococo Dining Set Attributed to Vincenzo Cadorin for Testolini
By Testolini & Salviati, Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The wooden guide rails of the extendable leaves (pull-out mechanism) retain their flawless period cabinet-making tolerances. Condition of the Chairs: Six sturdy chairs with matching ...
Nutwood
$1,895 / set
Baker Furniture French Country Armchairs, a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
Finished with serpentine skirts and cabriole legs. Each chair measures 21.5"W x 21.5"D x 38.5"H, seat height 18.75", arm height 24.5".
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Oak
Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of burl walnut Empire style armchairs with upholstered seats and backs featuring fine craftsmanship with a square top rail and stylized carved accent on front of each arm suppor...
Brass
Pair Of Custom Upholstered Wide Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of custom upholstered wide barrel back armchairs with serpentine front, manchettes and resting on fluted cabriole legs. The chairs covered with custom plaid fabric, double pipin...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood
Pair of Distressed Paint Decorated 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
They feature the quintessential "en cabriolet" style, characterized by a concave back designed to cradle the sitter comfortably.Hand-Carved Framework: The frames are constructed from...
Walnut
Pair of Vintage French Fauteuils With Carved Frames
Located in Charlottesville, VA
The curving arms and cabriole legs give these chairs a classic, relaxed French look.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of burl walnut Empire style armchairs with upholstered seats and backs featuring fine craftsmanship with a square top rail and stylized carved accent on front of each arm suppor...
Fabric, Burl
Pair of Louis XV French Provincial Style Fauteuil Armchairs by Kreiss
By Kreiss
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The seats are supported by elegant cabriole legs. The chairs feature a distinctive stripe pattern upholstery fabric.
Brass, Nickel
Antique 19th century pair of Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century mahogany Chippendale style Gainsborough Library Armchairs, having arched serpentine shaped backs with set-back arms with acanthus, scrolls, f...
Mahogany
Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 7 hand dyed leather armchairs, each chair with open arms, stands on carved cabriole legs.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The frame features a shaped back with flower head crests and a serpentine seat with carved flower motif. Supported by cabriole legs. These chairs are of exceptional quality.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
An English Chippendale Style Mahogany Upholstered Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive well-scaled Chippendale style open armchair, the shaped back transitioning to well-carved mahogany arms with acanthus leaf details, the serpentine seat embellished with...
Mahogany
19th century large proportioned open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
Great size making it an ideal everyday seat or a large desk chair. The cabriole legs are wonderfully shaped and suit the chair perfectly.
Walnut
18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
Pieces sported curves, arches, Chinese influences, and cabriole legs. This chair has been entirely carved out of mahogany; a premiere wood choice known for its durability, longevity,...
Mahogany
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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