George Hunziger patent 1869 walnut chair with newer crewel upholstery
Located in Wichita, KS
Hunzinger was a Victorian-era inventor (he held 21 patents) and designer whose commercially successful body of work embraced machine production methods and materials. This chair i...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs w/ Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Side Chairs with Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair. "Crunchiness" to padding of backrests.
Walnut
Mid Century Queen Anne Mahogany High Wingback Arm Chair Floral Crewel
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning Queen Ann style high back chairs with raised floral stitching upholstery.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th C. Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Figural Throne Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Figural Throne Side Chair. Item features crewel work upholstery, figural carved back rest, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, finely carved det...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of French Mahogany with Carved Scroll Work Crewel Flora Embroidered Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of French mahogany hand carved scroll work crewel embroidered chairs. Elegant floral scroll work accent the top of each chair.
Wood
Top of the line Channel Back Louis XV-Style Bergeres in Crewel
Located in Austin, TX
Top of the line Channel Back Louis XV-Style Bergeres in Crewel
Hickory Chair Crewel Upholstered Sculptural Wing Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom crewel upholstered wing chair by Hickory Chair with sculpted wing sides, unusual walnut rear legs, and button tufted seat cushion.
Wood
Southwood Crewel Wingback Chair
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a vintage Southwood Crewel Wingback Chair in excellent original, as found, condition.
Fabric, Wood
Classic Crewel Upholstered Wingback Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic pair of shapely wing chairs upholstered in beautiful crewelwork fabric having cream background and shades of green and maroon color palette. Straight traditional ...
Upholstery
Stately Hickory Crewel Upholstered Sculpted Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom crewel upholstered wing chair by Hickory Chair with sculpted wing sides, unusual walnut rear legs, and button tufted seat cushion.
Wood
Colorful Floral Wool Crewel Upholstered Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic wing chair with crewel upholstered front in blue, teal, umber, green and pink.
Wood
Four Victorian Carved Walnut and Crewel Embroidery Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of 4 antique Victorian side chairs feature balloon backs with carved berry and foliate crests and opposing C-scroll back slats, seats with floral embroidered crewel upholstery, c...
Upholstery, Walnut
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet France circa 1880 Newly upholstered in velvet crewel by Marvic, on antique reclining frame.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Wingback Chairs in Brunschwig & Fil Crewel Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of classic wingback chairs upholstered in red and white Brunschwig and Fil embroidered crewel work fabric.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Tall Wingback Chair Upholstered in Bold and Bright Crewel Floral
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful bold and bright tall wingback chair with its original crewel floral fabric on front and a great blue nubby fabric on back and sides.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs on Castors in Floral Crewel Work
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of club chairs upholstered in beautiful Chinoiserie style floral crewel work with blue piping.
Upholstery
Pair of Tall Back Wing Chairs Upholstered in Crewel Work Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of fantastic tall back Queen Anne style wing chairs are upholstered in a beautiful cream crewel work.
Sold
H 48.5 in W 34 in D 32.5 in
Mid Century Queen Anne Mahogany Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Floral Crewel
Located in Dayton, OH
Upholstered in a beautiful floral crewel fabric.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 32 in D 30 in
French Louis XV Style Painted Bergere Chair Upholstered In Floral Crewel Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pretty French Louis XV style bergere chair upholstered in a floral crewel. The frame is painted ivory, rose, and celadon.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 35.5 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Large Format Floral Crewel Work Lounge Chairs and Matching Ottoman
Located in Morristown, NJ
., pair of excellent quality crewel work upholstered lounge chairs, with carved bun feet, ending on casters.
Brass
Pair Interior Crafts Crewel & Driftwood Oak Bergeres
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of custom-made bergeres in driftwood finish oak frames. Fluted Louis XVI style legs with carved rosettes Peach crewel embroidered linen upholstery. Reupholstered COM for $800.0...
Sold
H 45.5 in W 32.5 in D 34 in
Modern Baker Chippendale Style Wingchair Crewel Stitched Fabric, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful 1950s era Baker Chippendale style wingback in a multicolor Crewel stitched fabric. Lovely floral motif in the crewel stitching, beautiful dark wood legs, great deep wings...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Interior Crafts Crewel and Driftwood Oak Bergeres
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of custom-made bergeres in driftwood finishes oak frames. Fluted Louis XVI style legs with carved rosettes peach crewel embroidered linen upholstery. Reupholstered COM for $800....
Oak, Upholstery
Sold
H 47 in W 32.25 in D 33.5 in
English Mahogany Queen Anne Style Crewel Work Upholstered Wingchair, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
of generous proportions and Classic form this comfortable wingchair is upholstered in vintage crewel fabric, with cabriole front legs and splayed rear legs, all four with pad feet.
Mahogany
Set of Eight Baroque Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
turned leg dining chairs with crewel upholstery
Walnut
Pair of English Style Crewel Work Wing Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of English style wing chairs or wingback chairs featuring an upholstered crewel work frame.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Mahogany & Cream-On-Cream Crewel Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
The barrel backs are covered in cream linen, and the interior of the chair is covered in an ivory crewel fabric, with wool yarn on a cream linen ground.
Mahogany, Linen, Wool
Wool Crewel Upholstered Wing Chair in Colorful Floral
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic wing chair with crewel upholstered front in blue, teal, umber, green and pink.
Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 30 in D 35 in
Vintage Biggs Queen Anne Crewel Style Mahogany Wingback Arm Chair Down Seat
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Queen Anne style wing chair by Biggs Furniture, circa last half 20th century. Made from mahogany with a highback and scrolled and flared arms. The chair is supported by d...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere á Oreilles Crewel Work
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic French country provincial or Louis XV style wingback bergere á Oreilles featuring a dramatic blue and white crewelwork upholstery. Crafted from rich, dark mahogany. The fra...
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 35 in W 23.75 in D 19.5 in
Antique Pair Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils w. 20th C. Crewel Work Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of 19th C. Louis XVI style painted fauteuils with 20th c., floral needlework upholstery on the seat, seatback and arm rests. The back of the chair is upholstered in a complem...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 35 in W 30 in D 32 in
Vintage English Georgian Style Elizabeth Arm Chair & Ottoman Crewel Fabric
Located in Dayton, OH
Made from mahogany with traditional rolled arms, serpentine aprons and straight legs connected by an H stretcher. The chair is upholstered in a crewel style floral fabric that is blo...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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