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Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Attributed to Gustav Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Petworth, GB
American Arts & Crafts oak over-sized armchair Through tenon detailing and slatted back Currently upholstered in maroon leather Attributed to Gustav Stickley Circa 1900 Height 103cm ...
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Armchairs in William Morris Velvet, circa 1900
By Leonard Wyburd
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchairs in William Morris Velvet England circa 1900 Substantial Arts & Crafts armchairs with slatted oak sides and original brass studs, Designed by Leonard Wyburd. Reupholstered i...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair with Rush Seat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original rush seat. Well designed tall back and elegant and...
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Arts & Crafts Rare Pair of Edwin Lutyens Armchairs
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts rare pair of ladder back oak armchairs With rush seats By Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens Circa 1902 Height 98cm Width 61cm Depth 50cm "Sir Edwin Lutyens was a designer an...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Swedish Folk Art Chair Handmade in Oakwood, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming and unusual Swedish Folk Art chair made by a skilled craftsman in the early 20th century. The chair is constructed from solid oak and oak laminate decorative arm rests. The ...
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Armchairs

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Oak

Arts & Crafts Armchair by E G Punnett For William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Iconic Arts & Crafts oak armchair Original rush seat and back panels Stylised ebony floral decorative inlay Designed by E G Punnett For William Birch Circa 1900 Book image cour...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Ebony, Oak

PAIR OF ANTIQUE GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED ANTLER ARMCHAiRS PART OF A SUITE
By Black Forest
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original German late 19th century black forest antler armchairs which are part of a s...
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Antique Early 1900s European Black Forest Armchairs

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Oak

1900 oak frame chair , art nouveau style
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Vantaa, FI
Good example of art nouveau style chair, solid oak frame. Frame is good and solid original condition, upholstery has been redone recently.
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Antique Early 1900s Finnish Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Oak

1900 oak frame chair , art nouveau style
1900 oak frame chair , art nouveau style
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Antique Swedish Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather armchair. We have recently imported this from Sweden, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. The quality is superb and it is very...
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Antique Swedish Leather Armchair
Antique Swedish Leather Armchair
H 32.29 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
4 secessionistic armchairs by Wilhelm Schmidt (Student J. Hoffmann), Vienna 1908
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication, Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Wilhelm Schmidt
Located in Wien, AT
Der Preis bezieht sich auf die fertig restaurierten Stühle (Restaurierungswünsche können gestellt werden) Objekt: Sitzgruppe (4 x Armlehnstuhl) Entwurf: Wilhelm Schmidt / Schule Jos...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

L & J G Stickley Morris Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
L. & J.G. Stickley Morris Arm Chair. Original antique circa 1905 Morris chair, #470 Fayetteville, New York Oak, upholstery Unsigned Dimensions: 32 Inches Wide x 37 Inches Deep x 39...
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Antique Early 1900s American Adirondack Armchairs

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Oak

L & J G Stickley Morris Chair
L & J G Stickley Morris Chair
H 39 in W 32 in D 37 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair. Item features mortise and tenon joints, beautiful quartersawn oak wood, original green Nauga...
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

J S Henry Arts & Crafts oak dining chair with throne like caps & a sweeping back
By George Montague Ellwood, J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. An Arts and Crafts oak dining chair with throne like capped tops and sweeping back supports standing on tapering square legs. One availabl...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair
Located in London, GB
Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair with lovely show oak to the outer wing sides. The wings curve out and follow down to meet the arms in...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials
By George Montague Ellwood, J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood. Made by J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak throne armchair with capped finials and wonderful sweeping back supports, on tapering square legs.
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch. An oak wing back armchair
By E. G. Punnett, William Birch
Located in London, GB
E G Punnet attributed. Probably made by William Birch and retailed by Goodyers of Regent Street. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back hall armchair using flat sided construction. With fl...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Baillie Scott for J P White. Arts & Crafts oak & rush seat ladder back armchair.
By Charles Robert Ashbee
Located in London, GB
M H Baillie Scott. An Arts and Crafts oak and rush seat ladder back armchair made by J P White at The Pyghtle Works in Bedford. Illustrated in: Furniture made at The Pyghtle Works Be...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Located in London, GB
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs with arched tops and shaped slats to the back making them very comfy armchairs. Professionally recovered in a quality wine coloured leather.
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
Three Arts and Crafts oak dining armchairs
H 40.95 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, custom made to order, fully restored circa 1900-1920 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar b...
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Antique Early 1900s English William IV Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Rustic Armchair in Solid Oak and Straw, United Kingdom, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic armchair from the early 1900s, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of British artisans in the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement. Crafted from robust oak wood and fea...
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Original Art Nouveau Armchair, Anton Pospischil Jun. (Wien, 1901)
By Anton Pospischil
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl Entwurf: Anton Pospischil Junior, Wien um 1901 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: Anton Pospischil, Wien um 1901 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 74 x 64 x 52 (Sitzhöhe: 45 cm)...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Brass

Two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900.  
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Tapestry, Oak

Early American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Cushion
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Cushion
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Antique Early 1900s American Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features wonderfully carved details, green upholstery, very nice antique pair. Circa 1900. Meas...
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Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Armchairs

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Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair by H.P. Berlage, 1900s
By Hendrik Petrus Berlage
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair. Design attributed to H.P. Berlage. Solid oak frame with stylish carved elements. Re-upholstered with brown faux ...
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Antique Ci 1900 Victorian Club Armchair American Flag Stars & Stripes Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, hand made in England Victorian club armchair upholstered with an American flag, Stars & Stripes upholstery A very good...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Edward Gardiner, An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair. These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design has evolved from a long line of E...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Bruno Paul, Armchair 6126 for Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Professor Bruno Paul
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Bruno Paul, armchair 6126 for Vereinigte Werkstätten in original condition. Dokumentation: Bruno Paul German Interior Art and Architecture between Art Nouveau and Modernism...
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Danish Throne Chair in Carved Oak, circa 1900 Bindesboll Style
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful carved oak throne chair made in Denmark, circa 1900. Solid and Sturdy. Re-upholstered at a later date and fabric in good clean usable condition. Solid and sturdy and overal...
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Baroque Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak. They are in a good stable condition and have a very nice warm color.
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Scottish Oak Bobbin Turned Carver Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique circa 1900 Scottish bobbin turned carver armchairs with new Oxblood heritage leather seats A very good looking and w...
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Armchairs

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Oak

Original Carved "Monk´s Chair" in Solid Oak, Romantic Era, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful traditional "Monk´s chair" made in Sweden around 1900. Made from solid Scandinavian oak with an amazing patina. Cushion in romantic silk upholstery. A monk's chair is a pi...
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Romantic Armchairs

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Oak

Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Armchair Attributed to Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau armchair. Design attributed to Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. Solid oak base with original hand-carved elements. Original solid macassar ...
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak, Fabric, Macassar

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Club Armchair with Chintz Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely late Victorian circa 1900 club armchair with stunning Chinz style embroidered upholstery A very good looking and well made armchair, it’s a l...
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Liberty & Co. Style of CFA Voysey. A Pair of Oak Rush Seat Ladderback Armchairs
By Charles Voysey, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, in the style of C F A Voysey. A pair of oak rush seat ladderback armchairs with circular caps to the tops and wavy ladders to the back, the arms with subtle outward sha...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Shapland and Petter, a Good Quality Set of Six Arts and Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
By Liberty & Co., Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good quality set of six Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs. Stamped underneath with the RD number: 71949 Measures: Armchairs: Height 115 cm, Depth 53 cm, Width...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Armchairs by H.F. Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam
By H.F. Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts armchairs. Design by Royal H.F. Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frames with ori...
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900.  
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Tapestry, Oak

Stickley Brothers in the Style of, an American Arts & Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
By Stickley Brothers
Located in London, GB
Stickley Brothers in the style of. A good quality American Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, with a stylish curved and slatted back and a burgundy leather cushion.
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

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Oak

Beautiful Antique Arm Chair, Oak and Rush
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful antique carved oak armchair with a rush seat. In good condition with some normal wear. Believed to be from Europe.
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Antique Early 1900s German Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Two English Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Armchairs with Large Flat Extended Arms
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus. A Pair of English Arts and Crafts oak reclining armchairs with floral upholstery and large flat extended arms, ideal for a mug of tea or coffee to rest on. Although ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts Armchair with Heart Cut-Outs & Stylised Floral Detail
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co, attributed. An Arts and Crafts ash armchair with heart cut-outs and stylised floral detail to the back, professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide. Arm Height: 72 cm
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Set of Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Floral Roundels
Located in London, GB
A good quality sound and sturdy set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with carved floral roundels to the headrests. Armchair measures Height 46 Inches. Depth 23 Inches....
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Shapland & Petter Eight Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs with Shaped Headrest & Seats
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A good set of seven Arts & Crafts oak armchair's with shaped headrests, stylized cutouts to the side and back splats, and contoured comfortable seats with a good...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

English Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with a Carved Mouse Inset to the Headrest
Located in London, GB
An English Arts & Crafts oak armchair with a carved Mouse inset to the headrest flanked by extended capped uprights with a shaped central back spat and a drop in brown leather seat w...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Riemerschmidt Armchairs Chairs
By Liberty & Co., Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Riemerschmidt armchairs for Liberty & Co., oak, upholstered seats.  
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Oak

English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chair with Stylised Floral Cut-Outs to the Arms
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed. An English Arts & Crafts oak dining chair with stylized floral cut-outs to the arms which follow through to the lower stretcher giving it more streng...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Shapland & Petter Attri a Set of Eight English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter attributed. A good set of eight Arts and Crafts oak and leather dining chairs with stylized floral cut-outs to the arms, that follow through to the lower side st...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Two Glasgow Style Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs & a Single Matching Dining Chair
By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor
Located in London, GB
E A Taylor in the style of. Wylie and Lochhead of Glasgow. Two Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with crescent details to the top, an A-frame body and wonderfully shaped arms with subtly ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Art Nouveau Armchair in Oak circa 1900
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication, Hans Vollmer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau armchair in oak circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Oak

Art Nouveau Armchair in Oak circa 1900
Art Nouveau Armchair in Oak circa 1900
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Calvet Armchair by Antoni Gaudi for BD Barcelona
By Antoni Gaudí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Calvet armchair is an exact reproduction of the armchair that the brilliant architect Antoni Gaudi designed in 1902 for the office located on the ground floor of the Calvet House...
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Armchairs

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Oak

Wylie & Lochhead, Set of Four Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Wylie and Lochhead. A set of four Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs consisting of two side chairs and two armchairs, with stylized Glasgow rose and floral carved details to the backs, ...
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Goodyers of Regent St. an Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Stylized Decoration
Located in London, GB
Goodyers of Regent St. A good Arts & Crafts oak armchair, with stylized lolly-pop cut-outs to the back splats and stylized floral cut-outs to the side arms and to the front apron wit...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Shapland & Petter Substantial Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Floral Decoration
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A substantial and solid Arts and Crafts oak armchair with stylised floral cut-outs to the top extended uprights. Professionally recovered in a quality hide.
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair by Goodall, Lambs & Heighway of Manchester
By Goodall, Lamb, and Heighway, Ltd.
Located in London, GB
An excellent quality Arts & Crafts oak armchair made by Goodall, Lambs and Heighway of Manchester (stamped under seat rail). With central stylized carved back and pierced sweeping ar...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Walter Cave Attri. a Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs with Curvaceous Backs
By Walter Cave
Located in London, GB
Walter Cave attributed. A comfy pair of Arts & Crafts oak armchairs with curvaceous backs and subtle carved details to the arms.
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

Antique French Os De Mouton Armchair or Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French large armchair, in the style of Os De Mouton, which first appeared in the time of Louis XIII. Os De Mouton means; sheep or mutton bone. Our old plank restoration depar...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Oak

two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900 Different tapestry on each armchair. The tapestries are with birds and fantastic animals are in good condition and can be reused; on the ot...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Tapestry, Oak

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

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Early 1900s Oak Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of early 1900s oak armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Early 1900s oak armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Louis XVI and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made early 1900s oak armchairs over the years, but those made by Liberty & Co., Ralph Johnson and Charles Bevan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Early 1900s Oak Armchairs?

Early 1900s oak armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,170, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $17,191.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About Early 1900s Oak Armchairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.