18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A substantial and rare George III canopied porters chair. Circa 1760. With some restoration.
Antique 1760s English Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century George III Canopied Porters Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A substantial and rare George III canopied porters chair. Circa 1760. With some restoration.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,795 / item
H 60 in W 32 in D 30 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite vintage French Country / Louis XV style double caned canopy Porter's chair with hand painted faux distressed finish, loose seat cushion with goose down bolster cushion.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Down
$4,995 / set
H 55 in W 29 in D 30 in
Stunning Pair of Gold Upholstered French Carved Louis XVI Canopy Porter Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of exquisite French Louis XVI Canopy Porter chairs epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of the late 18th century.
Walnut
$1,800
H 56 in W 31 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Fabric, Wood
Dramatic Rattan Canopy Chair
Located in Highland, IN
A striking, dramatic design, this vintage rattan canopy or porter's chair has a small footprint, but great visual impact. 68"h X 22"w X 31"d
Cane, Rattan
1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
High back Chinese red rattan porter's chair or canopy chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company.
Rattan, Reed, Wood
Unavailable
H 58 in W 29 in D 31 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Wood
Sold
H 57 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair Estate French Walnut Fleur-de-lis Upholstered Balloon Canopy Porters Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate French walnut ivory & gold Fleur-de-Lis upholstered balloon canopy porters chairs with grommet details. Circa 1940's.
Walnut
Sold
H 56 in W 29 in D 26.5 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features solid carved walnut frame, Mohair upholstery, & custom bolster cushion upholstered i...
Mohair, Velvet, Cane, Walnut
French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling.
Suede, Cane
Genuine French Carved Walnut Louis XV Canopy Porters Chair circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic carved walnut French porter chair. The carving is masterfully done. The upholstery is in good usable condition. The chair is also comfortbale. The chair measures ...
Walnut
Sold
H 62.5 in W 33.5 in D 31 in
French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Canopy Porter Chair Circa 2000s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a beautiful canopy or porter chair with french inspired sayings on the upholstery.
Walnut
Antique French Canopy Porters Balloon Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique French canopy porters chair with velvet interior and burlap fabric on exterior.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury brown velvet hooded canopy Porter's chairs. The chairs feature solid wood legs and frames and gorgeous brass-studded tufted brown velvet upholstery.
Brass
Custom Louis XV Cream Silk Damask Porter’s Canopy Hooded Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful one-of-kind custom porter’s chair upholstered in a luxurious silk damask fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Child or Doll Size Caned Porter Canopy Chair French Louis XV
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming child size or pet size chair. It is NOT FULL SIZE! It's 40 tall x 20 wide x 17 deep and the seat height is 8.5 inches tall. There is some damage to the came as shown.
Walnut
Sold
H 75 in W 37 in D 33 in
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 75 tall x 37 wide x 33 deep and seat height 22 inches. Porter’s chair, canopy chair, green leather chair, tufted leather porter’s chair, English porter’s chair, brass nailh...
Brass
Patent Leather Upholstered Walnut Canopy or Porter Chair
By Martin Industries
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This chair was originally designed around 250 years ago to provide protection to the porter who allowed people into parties or conventions while it was raining or perhaps snowing. Th...
Wood
Grand English Oak Porters Canopy Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Hartford, CT
Constructed of oak and in original condition, this grand Porter's chair is hard to miss. Solid construction features hand forged nails. The upholstery is a plaid and although not ori...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 58 in W 28 in D 30 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features a double caned solid carved walnut Italian frame, beige upholstery, loose back pillow...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 55 in W 29 in D 25 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country / Louis XV style double cane Italian canopy Porter's chair. Item features a double caned solid carved walnut Italian frame, red upholstery, down filled loose c...
Cane, Walnut
French Style Cane Wingback Canopy Porters Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very well made hood chair in solid mahogany. It features a distressed finish, two layers of caning, and upholstered seat and arms.
Cane, Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porters Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish upholstered canopy chair or porter's chair featuring a head-carved painted frame crafted in the French Louis XV taste.
Fabric, Chenille, Wood
Sold
H 57 in W 30 in D 29 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porter Hood Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style blue upholstered Italian canopy porter's chair. Item features an upholstered solid carved wood Italian frame, cream painted finish, loose c...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French balloon chairs or porters canopy wing chairs featuring linen upholstery.
Brass
Sold
H 58 in W 29 in D 31 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Wood
Sold
H 60 in W 30 in D 24 in
Canopy Balloon Hooded Chair, Pink Velvet, Porters, Farmhouse, Cottage Chic Style
Located in Glendale, CA
Chair made from solid mahogany wood. Newly painted in white lacquer finish. New upholstered in light pink velvet blend fabric. Comes with a small accent pillow 14" x 14" seat cushion...
19th Century French Canopy Chair
Located in Bournemouth, GB
Louis XVI style French canopy or porter's chair beautifully reupholstered.
Beech
Sold
H 56 in W 29 in D 29 in
1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
1950s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden canopy princess chair Cross mesh pattern with exaggerated scrollina and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as th...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 56 in W 29 in D 29 in
1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
1950s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden canopy princess chair Cross mesh pattern with exaggerated scrolling and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as th...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A good quality pair of porters chairs with canopy backs, scrolled arms, square tapering legs and castors, upholstered in attractive and warm rust colored fabric, circa late 1800s-ear...
Fabric, Mahogany
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$16,092 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The comfort of a good armchair that is also statement chair. Sink into our hand carved, French, Louis XV style, Porter's chair and feel cosseted. The seat has been feather & down fi...
Hardwood
$2,350Sale Price|20% Off
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 74.81 in
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed. The bed is upholstered with pink silk fabric but we think it needs to be changed. ...
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
$2,450
H 59 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in
Vintage French Hooded Chair with Caning and Scalamandre Fabric, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage double caned French Hooded or Porters chair with newly upholstered Scalamandre Toile Fabric.
Fabric, Cane
$6,995 / set
H 26.25 in Dm 24 in
Pair Signed Maison Jansen Brass Trimmed Marble Top Gueridons Bouillotte Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of signed Maison Jansen Maison Jansen marble top bouillotte tables with bronze feet and brass galleries. The tops are beautiful green, creme and gray hued mar...
Marble, Bronze
$17,631 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
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