$1,450 / set
Compatible Group Of 7 Acrylic Folding Chairs
By Alston
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two compatible acrylic chairs unbranded, waterfall edge, 3/4 metal seat trim, foot rest, double back stretcher.
Metal
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The Chair has a large comfortable Bur Elm Saddle seat, fretted spindles and chunky turned legs with a double turned stretcher The chair dates from the mid 19th century, this is a ...
Elm
Set of 6 (4+2) Edwardian Period Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
The backs are pierced with fine fretwork, and the legs are double stretchered for extra stability. All chairs have drop-in upholstered seats, with the two carvers matching the four s...
Mahogany
Set of 8 Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
The backs are pierced with fine fretwork, and the legs are double stretchered for extra stability. All chairs have drop-in upholstered seats, with the two carvers matching the six si...
Mahogany
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Scrolled armrests raised on ball and fillet turned spindles Deep, shaped crest rail for added back support Solid elm slab seat panel with subtle saddling Raised on stout turned le...
Beech, Elm
Unavailable
H 31.102 in W 26.772 in D 21.654 in
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Captains Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double str...
Ash
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5318 late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double s...
Elm
Victorian Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5317 late Victorian beech elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double str...
Elm
Unavailable
H 31.1 in W 26.77 in D 25.59 in
Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Harlequin set of four late Victorian beech and elm / ash and elm smokers bow armchairs / smokers bow chairs, each having shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous sea...
Ash
Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...
Ash
Late Victorian Elm Office or Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5356 Late Victorian desk chair with shaped top rail supported on spindles, generous elm seat and downswept arms, standing on turned legs united by double stretchers.
Elm
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 31 in D 23 in
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Office Chair Chandigarh India, circa 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret student desk and office chair Chandigarh India Circa1959 Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk Model PJ-BU-08-A (Bureau En Teck) and Office Chair Model PJ-010101T (Fauteu...
Cane, Teak
Set of Six English Captains Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These chairs have boldly turned legs and spindles, hand-carved seats and back panels with an elegant sweep combined with solidly built oak construction including double stretchers.
Elm, Oak
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H 41 in W 23 in D 26 in
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair or Folding Campaign Deck Chair, the chair is made in beech and is upholstered with Olive green leathe...
Leather
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H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Antique Bow-Back Elbow Chair, English, Victorian, Smokers, Captains, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Scrolled armrests raised on attractively turned spindles Deep, shaped crest rail for added back support Solid elm slab seat panel with subtle saddling Raised on stout turned legs ...
Elm
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H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Elm, Bow-Back, Smokers, Captains Desk circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An appealing country kitchen, bow back elbow chair Grain interest to the elm and fruitwood in a wax polished finish Solid and stabile offering a comfortable seat Scrolled armres...
Elm
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The Chair has a large comfortable Saddle seat, turned back spindles and chunky turned legs with a double turned stretcher The chair dates from the mid 19th century, this is a time...
Oak
Pair of Spanish 19th Century Decorative Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Having original woven sea grass seats. The legs joined by double stretchers. The chairs are functional for everyday use.
Seagrass, Wood
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H 49.22 in W 49.22 in D 24.02 in
Settee, Sofa, Double-Chair Back, Brussels Tapestry, X-Stretcher, Walnut, 1700
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally, rare, transitional, double-chair, settee, circa 1700, upholstered in fine, 17th century century Brussels tapestry Just purchased, more information and images avail...
Walnut
Set of Eight English Captain's Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These chairs have boldly turned legs and spindles, hand-carved seats and back panels with an elegant sweep combined with solidly built oak construction including double stretchers.
Oak
Six English Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Single front and back and double side stretchers for sturdiness. Arm chairs: 21.50"L x 18"D x 18.50" seat height x 42.50" back height x 27.50" arm height
Wood, Wicker
Victorian Captains Chair
Located in High Peak, GB
P0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...
Ash
Set of Ten High Backed Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The arched backs and seats are supported on reeded scroll front legs terminating in vertical acanthus leaves and block feet. The side stretchers are joined by a double scroll central...
Oak
Set of Eight McGuire Organic Barley Twisted Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The design features a large rounded back with a twisted crest rail and sweeping twisted arms leading down to twisted legs joined by double rattan pole X-stretchers. The chairs have a...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
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H 43.25 in W 18 in D 15 in
Country French Carved Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seat, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved from solid oak, each chair stands on turned front legs and back legs, all connected with a bottom double stretcher.
Rush, Oak
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H 44 in W 18 in D 16 in
Country French Carved Walnut Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seat, Set of Eight
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved from walnut wood, each chair stands on turned front legs and back legs, all connected with a double bottom stretcher.
Rush, Walnut
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Elbow Chair
Located in High Peak, GB
P0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...
Ash
English Yew Wood Windsor Armchair, Late 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
this lovely yew-wood chair from the 1st half of the 19th century has a shaped back with long vertical spindles on either side of a central back splat, with raised arms above a contou...
Yew
Beech and Elm Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beech and Elm smokers bow office or desk chair The chair has a solid Elm saddle carved seat and an attractive curving back with a wide curved top rail and double stretchers undern...
Elm
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H 30.5 in W 86 in D 46 in
Mahogany Rectangle Dining Room Table by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful table features a rectangular top supported by a curved double base and shaped stretcher. The chairs photoed are available under a separate listing.
Set of Six Early Victorian Chairs in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn863, a fine set of six early Victorian solid rosewood chairs, having carved shaped top rail with decorative carved mid rail and new rush seats, standing on slim elegant turned and ...
Fabric, Rush, Rosewood
Antique Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chair, Scotland 1900, B2922
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak ladder back rush seat dining chair, Scotland 1900, B2922 Scotland 1900 Solid oak Original finish Shaped top rail with side supports Shaped splats to the back Rush...
Elm
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H 34 in W 15.5 in L 34 in
4 Antique Chairs, Beechwood, Spindle Bar Back, Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs, B2524
Located in Vancouver, BC
4 antique dining chairs, beechwood, spindle bar back, Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs, Scotland 1880, B2524 Scotland 1880 Solid beechwood Original finish Shaped top rail Four turned ...
Oak
Set of 6Tooled Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Brazilian colonial dining chairs c1800 with Baroque double "S" carved stretchers.
Rosewood
Victorian Desk Chair in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4994, Victorian mahogany office chair / desk chair, having shaped top rail supported in fine spindles, mid rail and another tier of spindles and generous leather seat flanked by op...
Mahogany
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H 42 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
English 19th Century Set of Eight Dales Lancashire Spindleback Dining Chairs
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century set of eight Dales Lancashire spindle back dining chairs, including two arms and six side chairs. There is lovely wear to the curved top rails of these chair...
Elm
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H 27.5 in W 31 in D 23 in
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Office Chair Chandigarh India Circa 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret student desk and office chair Chandigarh India Circa1959 Magnificent set of mid twentieth century original Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk Model PJ-BU-08-A (Bureau ...
Cane, Teak
19th C Provencal Fauteuil
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large, sturdy chair with cushion. Double stretcher on all sides of chair.
Sold
H 28 in W 24.75 in D 24.75 in
Painted Maple William & Mary Maple Corner Chair or Double Turned Stretchers, NE
Located in Providence, RI
What draws one to this piece are the cross stretchers which have double sets of turnings on each side.
Maple
1960s McGuire Rattan Bamboo Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By McGuire
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous set of six rattan bamboo dining chairs with arched arabesque cathedral high peaked backs and double stretcher bases, by McGuire.
Bamboo, Rattan
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