$3,812
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 30.12 in
One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Chesterfield button Directors armchair
Leather, Hardwood
$3,396
H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in
ANTIQUE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
captain's office swivel armchair is a stunning example of craftsmanship and timeless design. Its classic
Leather
$3,951
H 32.49 in W 25.79 in D 25.4 in
Vintage Hand Dyed Aged Brown Leather Captains Swivel Armchair Chesterfield Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand dyed brown leather tub Swivel Captains
Leather
$7,625
H 36.23 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Antique Dolphin Arm Venetian Grotto Swivel Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored swivel armchair What a find! I have never seen another carved with the Dolphin arms
Leather, Walnut
$7,789 / set
H 41.74 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
1980s Pair of Chesterfield Leather Swivel Armchairs with Classic Design
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant pair of Chesterfield style swivel armchairs, upholstered in high quality brown leather with
Leather
French Design Velvet and Swivel Large Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design velvet and swivel large armchair: elegant and so soft, this armchair is so large that
Velvet
Sold
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.8 in
Restored Harrods London Brown Leather Chesterfield Swivel Armchair & Footstool
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Harrods London fully restored brown leather recliner swivel armchair and matching footstool Please note
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 34.65 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFiELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original, fully restored circa 1830 William IV Captains chair with period Porcelain castors ...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 35.04 in D 13.78 in
RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER SWIVEL LOUNGE ARMCHAIR
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage fully restored Harrods London Lounge armchair with swivel and tilt function Please note the
Leather
Sold
H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Dyed Leather Swivel Chesterfield Chair. The leather on this chair has been stripped back to its bare
Leather
Italian 20's Chesterfield Style Swivel Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous patina and it swivels, what more in a chair could you ask for.
Sold
H 44.69 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
HERITAGE BLUE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED CHESTERFIELD DiRECTORS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in England Regency Blue Chesterfield tufted leather office swivel armchair Please note the delivery
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 47.25 in W 30.12 in D 28.75 in
HAND DYED AGED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed cigar brown leather very large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 45.67 in W 25.01 in D 29.53 in
ViNTAGE AGED OXBLOOD HAND DYED LEATHER HIGH BACK CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed Oxblood leather high back Chesterfield swivel captains armchair Please note the delivery
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 38.59 in
Vintage Harrods London circa 1970's Petrol Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
retailed hand dyed brown leather restored swivel armchair. A super comfortable and stylish swivel
Leather
Sold
H 42.5 in W 29 in D 24 in
Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Executive Office Desk Armchair with Tan Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Chesterfield style, the chair stands on a swivel base with wooden legs ending in gilt metal casters. The tall
Leather
Sold
H 45.5 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Executive Office Desk Armchair with Tufted Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Chesterfield style, the chair stands on a swivel base with wooden legs ending in gilt metal casters. The tall
Leather
Sold
H 43 in W 26.75 in D 34 in
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
in the Chesterfield style by Hancock and Moore, the chair stands on a swivel base with wooden
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 43 in W 30 in D 34 in
Vintage Tufted Leather Swivel-Tilt Desk Armchair on Casters by Hancock & Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dallas, TX
in the Chesterfield style by Hancock and Moore, the chair stands on a swivel base with wooden
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 44 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Pair of English Georgian Style Chesterfield Leather Executive Office Chairs
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic matching pair of Chesterfield cordovan executive office swivel tilt armchairs made in the
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 45.67 in W 31.3 in D 31.11 in
1 of 2 of Matching Chesterfield Wingback Office Chairs Hand-Dyed Brown Leather
By Wade Furniture Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Chesterfield wingback office swivel armchairs This auction is for the one chair with
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 46.86 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
FiNE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD PRESIDENTS CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Heritage green leather Chesterfield Tufted Presidents wingback swivel office armchair Please note the
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.01 in D 27.56 in
Lovely Victorian Fully Restored Brown Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed aged brown leather early Victorian ships captains chair This chair is just about as fine as yo...
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Classic English Chesterfield Captains Office Chair Swivel and Tilt on Castors
Located in Berlin, DE
Chesterfield office swivel chair on castors. Fully quilted leather. At the front of the armrests
Leather
Sold
H 42.92 in W 29.93 in D 34.26 in
Large Antique Chesterfield Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather very large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina This is a very
Leather
Power Broker Luscious Tufted Leather Swivel Executive Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
casters and seat tilts and swivels. Color is a very dark burgundy which can pass for almost chocolate
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 45 in W 28 in D 34 in
Vintage Adjustable and Swivel Executive Office Desk Armchair with Tufted Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Chesterfield style, the chair stands on a swivel base with wooden legs ending in gilt metal casters. The tall
Leather
Sold
H 50 in W 37 in D 27 in
Vintage Italian Walnut Executive Swivel Desk Armchair with Red Tufted Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a man's office or study with this elegant vintage armchair. Hand crafted in walnut by
Leather, Walnut
Chesterfield Swivel Chair Leather Brown Red
Located in Cologne, DE
Authentic leather Chesterfield swivel chair in brown red.
Chesterfield Swivel Chair Leather Red Vintage
Located in Cologne, DE
Authentic leather Chesterfield swivel chair in red.
Leather
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$117,608
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$40,948 / set
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
By Pauly et Cie
Located in London, GB
These wacky 'Grotto' chairs were manufactured in Venice in response to the 19th century interior design craze for Grotto furniture. The trend originated with the European nobility of...
Velvet, Wood
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$1,849Sale Price|35% Off
H 44.89 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
20th Century Cognac Leather Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Sofia, BG
Exeptional aged cognac brown leather armchair Chesterfield tufted all over raised on original four leg swivel base on castors, circa 1920’s.
Leather
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the fore...
Brass
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an arched backrest with padded and upholstered arms, a shaped front rail with brass nailhea...
Leather
English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
English leather desk chair in the Georgian style English, 20th century Measures: Height 138cm, width 45cm, depth 40cm This fine desk chair is crafted in the Georgian style. The ...
Leather, Wood
$3,459
H 42.13 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage brown lea...
Leather, Hardwood
$110,920
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
$3,459
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 30.71 in
ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors "Godfather" captains armchair with heritag...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,090
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in
STUNNING EARLY VICTORIAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER READING LOUNGE ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Early Victorian Hand-dyed Brown Leather Reading Lounge Armchair. It is a true masterpiece of design and crafts...
Leather
$3,396
H 33.67 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in
ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather captain's or directors armchair Please note the de...
Leather, Hardwood
Victorian Religious Antique Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large religious antique stained glass window with its original carved sandstone window frame. Reclaimed from a church in Upton, Wirral. Though unsigned, the window has been attri...
Stained Glass
$13,767
H 32.09 in W 24.41 in D 28.55 in
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Victorian Claw & Ball feet, Chesterfield tufted office chair with a unique ins...
Leather
$1,450
H 29.53 in W 32.68 in D 32.29 in
Sheepskin leather club armchair with beautiful colors and comfortable seating
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this beautiful sheepskin leather club armchair with stunning colors and comfortable seating. This delightful sheepskin leather club armchair is sure to delight enthusiasts....
Leather, Sheepskin
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