American Country Mahogany Chippendale Ribbon-backed Chairs Set of Six c1820s
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic set of six American Country mahogany Chippendale chairs with ribbon backs feature a shaped and pierced with carved heart motif crest rail with two matching slats below.
Rush, Mahogany
Set of Ten Country French Provincial Fruitwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome set of ten mid-century country French Provincial style dining chairs with rush seats, comprised of eight side chairs and two armchairs. The design balances a refined count...
Rush, Fruitwood
Pair of Italian Modern Craftsman Side Chairs Attr. to Gio Ponti circa 1939
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in New York, NY
The peculiar look of this chair is due especially to the high sculptural back, which presents beautifully carved details and a rustic seat in a natural hand-woven rush.
Rush, Hardwood, Beech
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs, Painted Wood, 1900
Located in Astoria, NY
The combination of the open backs, restrained carved decoration, and natural rush seats gives the chairs a light and decorative presence.
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
Louis XV Provincial French Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Louis XV provincial style white and blue painted dining armchairs, 20th century. Standing on four cabriole legs with hand rush seat. Serpentine form, ladder back frame ...
Wood, Rush
Antique French Provincial Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Astoria, NY
French provincial ladder-back dining chairs sourced in Provence, dating to the late 19th century. The chairs are constructed from solid oak, with thick square legs, straight stretche...
Rush, Oak
Antique French Country Walnut Carved Fireside Arm Chair Woven Rush Seat Floral
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Country French Arm Chair. Made from walnut with a round botanical carved splat back set between Grecian style capitals. Features turned arm supports and a unique square tap...
Rush, Walnut
French Provincial Oak and Rush Settee & Chairs Set, Circa 1945
Located in Kent, CT
A beautiful French Provincial oak and rush set comprised of a well-proportioned pair of armchairs and a two-seat settee. Each piece features rush slip seats and rush backs, with shap...
Rush, Oak
Pair Early 20th Century French Walnut Rush Chairs Attributed to Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
Their compact proportions also make them suitable as occasional chairs or distinctive children’s seating. Both chairs are sturdy and in excellent condition commensurate with age and...
Rush, Oak
Mid 19th C. Rush Seated Ladder Back Chair. English, circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very nicely appointed Victorian rush seated ladder back chair; English and mid 19th century.
Rush, Wood
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Rush, Beech
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Rush, Beech
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...
Rush, Beech
19th Century Spanish Red and White Painted Oak Rush Seat Low Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add rustic warmth to your home with this charming antique low chair, crafted in Spain circa 1860. Built of oak wood, the piece stands on turned legs joined by stretcher supports and ...
Rush, Oak
18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Arm Chair with Rush Seat & Spanish Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a New England Queen Anne maple arm chair in its original finish with oxbow crest, solid shaped back splat, rush seat, nicely scrolled arms, bulbous carved front str...
Rush, Maple
French Rustic Dark Oak 19th Century Child's Chair with Ladder Back and Rush Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French dark oak child's chair from the 19th century with carved ladder back, open arms with turned supports, rush seat, carved apron and turned legs with cross stretcher.
Rush, Oak
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Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil
Located in Casteren, NL
Presenting a magnificent antique Spanish chair, crafted from solid pine wood around 1750. This chair is a substantial piece, reflecting the high status of its original owner and indi...
Pine, Rush
Collection of Five 19th-Century English Miniature Chairs, One Dated 1858
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming assembled collection of five English miniature wooden chairs dating from approximately 1830 to 1900. Individually made in an engaging variety of traditional furniture styl...
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Rush, Wood, Paint
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