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English Country House Chair

English 19th century carved walnut country house high backed chair circa 1870
English 19th century carved walnut country house high backed chair circa 1870

English 19th century carved walnut country house high backed chair circa 1870

Located in Central England, GB

This fine country house chair is highly decorative and would suit many positions. It is made from

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

SUITE OF SIX HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK WINSOR STYLE COUNTRY HOUSE DINING CHAIRs
SUITE OF SIX HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK WINSOR STYLE COUNTRY HOUSE DINING CHAIRs

SUITE OF SIX HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK WINSOR STYLE COUNTRY HOUSE DINING CHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, hand made in England circa 1900 English oak country house dining chairs Please note the delivery fee

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Antique Early 1900s English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

SUITE OF EiGHT ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE VINTAGE PINE DINING CHAIRS HEART BACKS 8
SUITE OF EiGHT ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE VINTAGE PINE DINING CHAIRS HEART BACKS 8

SUITE OF EiGHT ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE VINTAGE PINE DINING CHAIRS HEART BACKS 8

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

eight lovely circa 1950-1960's English Country House pine dining chairs with nice heart detail carved in

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Vintage 1950s English Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Antique Station Chairs, English, Country House Kitchen, Seat, Victorian
Set of 4 Antique Station Chairs, English, Country House Kitchen, Seat, Victorian

Set of 4 Antique Station Chairs, English, Country House Kitchen, Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a delightful set of 4 antique station chairs. An English, beech and elm country kitchen

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

English Country House Fine Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs Feather Cushions
English Country House Fine Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs Feather Cushions

English Country House Fine Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs Feather Cushions

By Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

English Country House fine upholstered seating with feather filled cushions A very elegant and well

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20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian
Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian

Antique Country House Captain's Chair, English Elm, Smoker's Bow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house captain's chair. An English, elm smoker's bow or elbow seat

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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

c.1920's carved frame open arm desk chair
c.1920's carved frame open arm desk chair

c.1920's carved frame open arm desk chair

$1,695

H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in

c.1920's carved frame open arm desk chair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a lovely quality English country house open armed desk chair. The carved legs and shaped

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Vintage 1920s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

ViNTAGE ENGLISH HERITAGE PINE DINING TABLE & EIGHT WINSOR CHAIRS SUITE 8
ViNTAGE ENGLISH HERITAGE PINE DINING TABLE & EIGHT WINSOR CHAIRS SUITE 8

ViNTAGE ENGLISH HERITAGE PINE DINING TABLE & EIGHT WINSOR CHAIRS SUITE 8

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

beautiful example of this kind of work, this is the perfect English country house pine dining table and

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20th Century English Country Dining Room Sets

Materials

Pine

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Antique English country house oversized oak and Leather important Desk Chair
Antique English country house oversized oak and Leather important Desk Chair

Antique English country house oversized oak and Leather important Desk Chair

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

. Excellent condition generally for age. Just that bit bigger than most examples, give it that country house

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Country House Pair of Georgian Style Leather Wing Chairs, circa 1920
English Country House Pair of Georgian Style Leather Wing Chairs, circa 1920

English Country House Pair of Georgian Style Leather Wing Chairs, circa 1920

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Pair of Georgian style leather wing chairs This pair of Georgian style leather wing chairs were

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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th C English Country House Club Chair
19th C English Country House Club Chair

19th C English Country House Club Chair

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H 32 in W 31 in D 36 in

19th C English Country House Club Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

19th C English club chair having rolled arms and back on original turned wooden legs still

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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

20th Century English Country House Wingback Chair
20th Century English Country House Wingback Chair

20th Century English Country House Wingback Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a somewhat unusual wing back chair with new calf leather upholstery. The loose seat

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1990s American Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Down, Leather, Oak

Pair of English Country House Leather Club Chairs
Pair of English Country House Leather Club Chairs

Pair of English Country House Leather Club Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of English Country House Leather Club Chairs. Chairs are on square tapering wooden legs with

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Vintage 1920s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Generously Proportioned English Country House Club Chairs
Pair of Generously Proportioned English Country House Club Chairs

Pair of Generously Proportioned English Country House Club Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 19th century pair of generously proportioned English club chairs newly upholstered in hand-woven

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Antique Late 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Generously Proportioned English Country House Club Chairs
Pair of Generously Proportioned English Country House Club Chairs

Pair of Generously Proportioned English Country House Club Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 19th century pair of generously proportioned English club chairs newly upholstered in hand-woven

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Antique Late 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Country House Armchair
19th Century English Country House Armchair

19th Century English Country House Armchair

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H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in

19th Century English Country House Armchair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very elegant and 19th century English country house armchair. Great classic design that

Category

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Country House Chesterfield Armchairs
Pair of English Country House Chesterfield Armchairs

Pair of English Country House Chesterfield Armchairs

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H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 29.93 in

Pair of English Country House Chesterfield Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of deep buttoned leather Chesterfield armchairs, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Rocker, English, Beech, Elm, Rocking Chair, Country House, Victorian
Antique Rocker, English, Beech, Elm, Rocking Chair, Country House, Victorian

Antique Rocker, English, Beech, Elm, Rocking Chair, Country House, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique spindle back rocker. An English, beech and elm country house rocking chair

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Elm

English Country House Armchair with Deep Seat
English Country House Armchair with Deep Seat

English Country House Armchair with Deep Seat

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H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in

English Country House Armchair with Deep Seat

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very elegant and well made 19th century English country house armchair with beautiful

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Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

19th Century Red Maroon English Country House Leather Armchair
19th Century Red Maroon English Country House Leather Armchair

19th Century Red Maroon English Country House Leather Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fine and original late 19th century maroon buttoned leather armchair. On turned front legs and typical squared back, all with their original brass castors. Areas of wear as you ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

One-of-a-Kind English Country House Wingchair
One-of-a-Kind English Country House Wingchair

One-of-a-Kind English Country House Wingchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Stylish late 19th century English studded leather wingchair of extremely quirky design, the back

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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Wingback Chairs

Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English, Oak, Country House Seat, Side, Edwardian
Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English, Oak, Country House Seat, Side, Edwardian

Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, English, Oak, Country House Seat, Side, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

charming antique oak hall chairs present well in a country house hallway, period reception room, or

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

English Late 19th c. Country House Leather Library Armchair
English Late 19th c. Country House Leather Library Armchair

English Late 19th c. Country House Leather Library Armchair

Located in Greenwich, CT

English saddle leather upholstered library armchair with rolled back and arms on square tapered

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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique English Country Walnut Spindle-Back Windsor Chairs - Pair
Antique English Country Walnut Spindle-Back Windsor Chairs - Pair

Antique English Country Walnut Spindle-Back Windsor Chairs - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique English Country Walnut Spindle-Back Windsor Chairs - Pair Style your home as a timeless

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Early 20th Century English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian English Country House Hampton & Sons Armchair - Howard & Sons Style
Victorian English Country House Hampton & Sons Armchair - Howard & Sons Style

Victorian English Country House Hampton & Sons Armchair - Howard & Sons Style

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Victorian Country House Hampton & Sons Armchair A stunning victorian deep seated country house

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Important English Country House Gainsborough Library Chair
Important English Country House Gainsborough Library Chair

Important English Country House Gainsborough Library Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Exceptional English country house Gainsborough chair with acanthus carved arms and shell carved

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

English Country House, Regency Garden Chair, circa 1815
English Country House, Regency Garden Chair, circa 1815

English Country House, Regency Garden Chair, circa 1815

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful English country house antique Regency garden chair Regency period circa 1815 This chair

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th century Very deep English country house club chair
19th century Very deep English country house club chair

19th century Very deep English country house club chair

Located in Malton, GB

quality and beautifully designed English country house armchair. It is unusual as it is exceptionally deep

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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of c.1920's Walnut open armed desk chairs
Pair of c.1920's Walnut open armed desk chairs

Pair of c.1920's Walnut open armed desk chairs

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H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in

Pair of c.1920's Walnut open armed desk chairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a very elegant pair of early 20th century English country house desk chair. Made of

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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fine Pair of Leather Library Chairs
Fine Pair of Leather Library Chairs

Fine Pair of Leather Library Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 27 in D 33 in

Fine Pair of Leather Library Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine pair of 19th century English country house leather library chairs in a rich caramel colored

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

FOUR ANTIQUE ART DECO LIBERTY'S LONDON STYLE COTSWOLD DINING CHAiRS PART SUITE
FOUR ANTIQUE ART DECO LIBERTY'S LONDON STYLE COTSWOLD DINING CHAiRS PART SUITE

FOUR ANTIQUE ART DECO LIBERTY'S LONDON STYLE COTSWOLD DINING CHAiRS PART SUITE

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

comfortable and look very English country house The chairs have (as does the whole suite) some very

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of unusual French arm chairs with ski bases @ 1930
Pair of unusual French arm chairs with ski bases @ 1930

Pair of unusual French arm chairs with ski bases @ 1930

Located in New York City, NY

, Art Deco, English country house, Modernist, Modern, Bergere chairs, slipper chair lounge chairs

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Large Deep Seat George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Upholstery Armchair Must See
Large Deep Seat George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Upholstery Armchair Must See

Large Deep Seat George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Upholstery Armchair Must See

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

armchair available to buy today upholstered with vintage red fabric, it looks very English country house

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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-20th Century English Country House Club Chair
Mid-20th Century English Country House Club Chair

Mid-20th Century English Country House Club Chair

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H 34.26 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in

Mid-20th Century English Country House Club Chair

Located in Bagshot, GB

A stunning country house English club chairs, upholstered in a neutral linen, and with beautiful

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Mid-20th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

Antique Windsor Chair, English, Elm, Elbow, Armchair, Country House, Victorian
Antique Windsor Chair, English, Elm, Elbow, Armchair, Country House, Victorian

Antique Windsor Chair, English, Elm, Elbow, Armchair, Country House, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Windsor chair. An English, elm and yew elbow or armchair, dating to the

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

George Smith Kilim Upholstered English Country House Club Armchair
George Smith Kilim Upholstered English Country House Club Armchair

George Smith Kilim Upholstered English Country House Club Armchair

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

upholstered club armchair This chair is brand new, I can’t see a single imperfection anywhere, I don’t

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Early-Mid 18th Century Queen Anne Arm Chair
Early-Mid 18th Century Queen Anne Arm Chair

Early-Mid 18th Century Queen Anne Arm Chair

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H 40.5 in W 25 in D 22.63 in

Early-Mid 18th Century Queen Anne Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English country house Queen Anne arm chair, early-mid 18th century, oak. Gracious, well shaped

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Country House Chairs
Pair of English Country House Chairs

Pair of English Country House Chairs

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H 28 in W 26 in D 32 in

Pair of English Country House Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of English country house chairs with tufted seats that are freshly reupholstered, circa 1880s

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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century English Country House Chair
19th Century English Country House Chair

19th Century English Country House Chair

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H 35.83 in W 32.68 in D 35.83 in

19th Century English Country House Chair

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Exceptional quality 19th century English country house chair with mahogany legs. Good size and very

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

English Country House Chair
English Country House Chair

English Country House Chair

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H 32 in W 31.5 in D 33 in

English Country House Chair

Located in Middleburg, VA

Nothing beats the look and comfort of a classic English upholstered chair. This one ticks all the

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Club Chairs

19th Century, English Country House Wing Chair
19th Century, English Country House Wing Chair

19th Century, English Country House Wing Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

Mid-19th century English country house wing chair with carved walnut ball and claw legs. Covered in

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

English Country House Victorian Red Leather Library Reading Chair
English Country House Victorian Red Leather Library Reading Chair

English Country House Victorian Red Leather Library Reading Chair

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian leather reading chair This Victorian leather reading chair was made circa 1860

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Country House Hall Chairs
Pair of Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Country House Hall Chairs

Pair of Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Country House Hall Chairs

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Richmond, London

An attractive pair of country-made George III mahogany hall chairs of Hepplewhite design

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 10 English country house Regency dining chairs
Set of 10 English country house Regency dining chairs

Set of 10 English country house Regency dining chairs

Located in Salisbury, GB

Set of 10 Regency dining chairs Here we are pleased to offer you this set of 10 Regency dining

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Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Country House Hepplewhite Chairs in Churlish Green, Set of 6
English Country House Hepplewhite Chairs in Churlish Green, Set of 6

English Country House Hepplewhite Chairs in Churlish Green, Set of 6

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A stunning set of English country house dining chairs in the Hepplewhite taste having a hand

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Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Country House Victorian Leather Library Desk Chair, circa 1870
English Country House Victorian Leather Library Desk Chair, circa 1870

English Country House Victorian Leather Library Desk Chair, circa 1870

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian leather library desk chair This Victorian leather library desk chair was made, circa

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Country House Victorian Leather Library Desk Chair, circa 1870
English Country House Victorian Leather Library Desk Chair, circa 1870

English Country House Victorian Leather Library Desk Chair, circa 1870

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian leather library desk chair This Victorian leather library desk chair was made, circa

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Country House William IV Mahogany Leather Library Chair, circa 1830
English Country House William IV Mahogany Leather Library Chair, circa 1830

English Country House William IV Mahogany Leather Library Chair, circa 1830

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Wm IV leather library chair This Wm IV leather library chair was made circa 1830. Totally re

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Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Chairs
Pair of English Chairs

Pair of English Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 24 in D 28 in

Pair of English Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1880s pair of English Country House style chairs, freshly upholstered in fabric with ring

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Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs

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H 38 in W 21.5 in D 19.9 in

Pair of 19th Century English Side Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good quality pair of late 19th century English country house side chairs, in red Japan lacquer

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Rocking Horse
Late 19th Century English Rocking Horse

Late 19th Century English Rocking Horse

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H 40.56 in W 84.26 in D 17.33 in

Late 19th Century English Rocking Horse

By F.H. Ayres

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A superb and large, late 19th century English country house rocking horse with chairs at both ends

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

19th c. Pair of His-and-hers English Oak and Leather Armchairs
19th c. Pair of His-and-hers English Oak and Leather Armchairs

19th c. Pair of His-and-hers English Oak and Leather Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Country House Chic. His Chair: 41¼"H x 27"W x 29"D Seat Height 17"H Her Chair: 40½"H x 27"W x 29"D

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather, Upholstery

Pair of 1920's Strap Iron & Teak Garden Chairs
Pair of 1920's Strap Iron & Teak Garden Chairs

Pair of 1920's Strap Iron & Teak Garden Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Pair of 1920's Strap Iron & Teak Garden Chairs

Located in Downham Market, GB

country house garden chairs with strap work iron frames with a good untouched patina supporting their

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20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Great Upholstered Antique Seat by Hampton's of Pall Mall
Great Upholstered Antique Seat by Hampton's of Pall Mall

Great Upholstered Antique Seat by Hampton's of Pall Mall

Located in Lancashire, GB

makers. A lovely, English country house antique deep seated chair/ daybed. Dimensions Height: 83cm

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Antique 19th Century British Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

Handsome Late Regency Period Mahogany Open Armchair, circa 1825
Handsome Late Regency Period Mahogany Open Armchair, circa 1825

Handsome Late Regency Period Mahogany Open Armchair, circa 1825

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

English country house antique chair, positively crackling with elegance and character.

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Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Tapestry

George Smith Country House Armchairs
George Smith Country House Armchairs

George Smith Country House Armchairs

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H 34 in W 33.5 in D 42 in

George Smith Country House Armchairs

By George Smith

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1960s English Country House chairs by George Smith, freshly upholstered in fabric with ring

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Vintage 1960s English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Pair of English Country House Satinwood Wing Chairs, circa 1890
Rare Pair of English Country House Satinwood Wing Chairs, circa 1890

Rare Pair of English Country House Satinwood Wing Chairs, circa 1890

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a superb and rare pair of late 19th century English Country House solid satinwood wing

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Antique 1890s English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Satinwood

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By Andrea Brustolon

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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English Country House Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English country house chair for your home. An English country house chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the English country house chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An English country house chair made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one English country house chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an English Country House Chair?

An English country house chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,575, while the lowest priced sells for $1,232 and the highest can go for as much as $16,900.

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