Antique Early 20th C. Michigan Chair Company Walnut Side Chair Embroidered Seat
By Michigan Chair Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Michigan Chair Company Victorian style side or desk chair, circa 1910-20.
Fabric, Walnut
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Cane Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an Embroidered Canvas Seat Rear Finished With Brown Leather Sling Arms On A Turned Beechwood Fra...
Brass
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Side Chair Embroidered Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint late 19th century Renaissance Revival side chair. Made from walnut with burled panels. Features a curved back with downswept arms and embroidered seat. Seat features a sce...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,742Sale Price / set|20% Off
Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Our pair was made between 1870 and 1875 in England and all the features make it a fine example of chairs "Balloon Back, the symbol par excellence of the Victorian era.
Cotton, Walnut
Victorian Ebonized Reclining Parlor Chairs, Spring-Back Pair, Pierre Frey
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A matched pair of antique Victorian reclining parlor chairs, armless and upright, built around a concealed spring that allows a slight recline when the sitter leans back.
Wood
Set of 6 chairs – Victorian English style – Carved wood & embroidered tapestry
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Set of six Victorian English style dining chairs, in richly carved dark wood, 19th century period.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Original circa 1840 Antique Victorian Wingback Armchair Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely original early Victorian English oak and embroidered wingback armchair A very early and original wingback armchair, the embro...
Upholstery
Unique Set of Four Walnut Framed Dining Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Crawley, GB
For sale a set of four Victorian walnut framed dining chairs by Gillow of Lancaster , raised on fluted tapering legs , bearing stamped maker s marks to seat rails. According to Wikip...
Walnut
17th Century Victorian Walnut Nursing Chairs
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
MOMIQ chairs 'IKIZ': this is a set of two Victorian walnut nursing chairs with carved wood on the sides. At the end of the 17th century the introduction of walnut furniture starte...
Cotton
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Antique Nursing Chair 19th Century with Antique Embroidered Strip
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
This is an antique nursing chair from the second part of the 19th century (1850-1900), also known as a ‘chauffeuse’. The front has been covered with a new deep pink fabric from Desig...
Cotton
'Foxy Lady' Nursing Chair, 19th Century
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Foxy Lady is a so called nursing chair from the second half of the 19th century. The chair is adjusted to Momiq Design. The front has been upholstered with a new fabric Lamba from Os...
Cotton
'Gold Frog' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Gold Frog is an antique nursing chair from the 19th century (1850-1875). Also known as a ‘chauffeuse’. The front has been covered with a Suzani from Uzbekistan. Suzani is the Persian...
Cotton
Sold
H 42.92 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Victorian Embroidered Carved Oak Framed Library Reading Chair Gillows Style Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian oak hand-carved Library reading chair with Embroidered tapestry upholstery and Gillows style reeded legs A re...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 32 in W 20 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian American Empire Flame Mahogany Side Chair Embroidered Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming antique American Empire side chair. Features a mahogany frame with crotch mahogany veneer. The chair showcases an ornate crest rail with vase shaped splat, serpentine apron ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 51.19 in W 31.89 in D 35.44 in
Antique Victorian Floral Embroidered Wingback Armchair Walnut Framed, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original early Victorian large and very grand English walnut and floral embroidered wingback armchair A very early and original wingback a...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Upholstered Side Chair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Eastlake side chair offers carved walnut construction having back with shaped and embroidered upholstery, flanking pierced scroll form corbels and surmounting ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Dining Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival walnut parlor / vanity / dining chair featuring ornate carvings, needlepoint upholstery, nailhead trim and front castors.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Set of 19th Century Mahogany Victorian Dining Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of six 19th century mahogany dining chairs from an English country house. In exceptional condition with classical motifs above fret cut backs and tapered legs on square feet. F...
Mahogany, Organic Material
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
20th c., pair of excellent quality crewel work upholstered lounge chairs, with carved bun feet, ending on casters. The embroidery depicts brightly colored red and blue flowers and fo...
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 30 in D 35 in
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey, c.1890
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey England circa 1890 Newly upholstered in fabric by Pierre Frey on antique frame. Measures 30”W x 35”D x...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian American Empire Flame Mahogany Side Chair Embroidered Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming antique American Empire side chair. Features a mahogany frame with crotch mahogany veneer. The chair showcases an ornate crest rail with vase shaped splat, serpentine apron ...
Tapestry, Mahogany, Burl
Sold
H 40.95 in W 23.82 in D 33.67 in
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chair Steamer Liner Piece Embroidered Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian circa 1880 Military Campaign style folding chair A very good looking and highly collectable steamer campaign chair.
Oak
Sold
H 36.42 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Lovely Victorian Walnut Framed with Floral Upholstery Nursing Chair or Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning medallion backed solid walnut Victorian Nursing chair with floral upholstery A good looking decorative and very comfortable little...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
English Inlaid Mahogany Needlepoint Armchair \ Bedroom Side Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful English Mahogany Victorian chair with armrests and a unique floral tapestry seat. The chair has elegant, slim carved arms and legs and a spindle back which are inlaid wit...
Mahogany
'Harpy Eagle' Antique Nursing Chair, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Harpy Eagle is an antique nursing chair from the third quarter of the 19th century (1850-1875). It has original horn wheels. The front of Harpy Eagle is upholstered with fabric Mohaw...
Cotton
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.75 in W 17.75 in D 20.5 in
Antique Belter Victorian Rosewood & Burl Boudoir Chair C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Belter Victorian Rosewood & Burl Boudoir Chair C1860 Measures - 33 5/8" x 17 5/8" x 20 1/2" This boudoir chair is attributed to the style of John Henry Belter, known for hi...
Rosewood
19th Century Walnut Wood Edwardian Chair with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a dining chair, distinguished by dark walnut with inlaid marquetry floral. Dating to 19th Century and originating from France, it reflects the design sensibili...
Fabric, Walnut
$175
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Cane Dining Side Chair (B). Item features turn carved legs, cane seat, curved and carved backrest, very nice antique item. Circa...
Cane, Walnut
$2,439 / set
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs – Set of Four
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very attractive set of four antique Victorian mahogany balloon back dining chairs dating to around 1860. The chairs feature the classic Victorian balloon shaped backs, beautifully ...
Mahogany
Antique French Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French throne armchair. Made of walnut featuring carved serpentine design with reticulated floral and acanthus crown. Dimensions: 29" x 28" x 54"h, 21" seat height
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of side chairs which would ideally suit a bedroom or dressing room. Cartouche shaped back rest surmount...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,722Sale Price|40% Off
H 38.5 in W 65 in D 28.25 in
French Art Deco Rattan Lounge Chair / Recliner / Chaise Longue, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Authentic French Art Deco Chaise Lounge in Bamboo and Rattan circa 1920 with rattan woven in a cubist form and presenting a chic, slender profile. A charming atmospheric piece that a...
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,250
H 33 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century bamboo slipper chair from the early 20th century, with cane seat. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this bamboo slipper ch...
Bamboo, Cane
$1,430
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
French 1960s Lounge Chair With Wicker / Rattan in Seat and Back
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French lounge Chair in the style of Audoux et Minet - originally from the 1960s. The hand-crafted and hand-woven chair has beautiful Wicker / Seat Grass in both seat and back. The ...
Wicker, Rattan
$585
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Balloon Back Parlor Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor or dining chair. Made of walnut featuring a balloon back with leaf and berry crown and floral needlepoint seat with nailhead trim. Dimensions: 18.5" w x 20...
Textile, Walnut
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.38 in W 30 in D 30.5 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian Renaissance Revival tall back throne chair offers walnut frame having shaped back and scroll form arms surmounting seat raised on balustrade legs with carved folia...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,397 / set
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 30.12 in
FINE PAIR OF CIRCA 1880 - 1900 ANTIQUE FRENCH WALNUT ARMCHAIRS WiTH SILK DAMASK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this elegant pair of antique French walnut armchairs, dating to Circa 1880 to 1900 Please note: The deliver...
Silk, Walnut
$450
H 40.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 40.5" H x 26" W x 27" D x 16" Seat height x 25" Arm height.
Walnut
$2,459
H 38.19 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co. A Walnut side chair with inlaid floral decoration.
By Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
E G Punnett for Liberty & Co, made by William Birch. A Walnut side chair with circular floral sycamore and boxwood inlays to the back.
Walnut
$4,441 / set
H 41.34 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Carved Walnut Ladies and Gentlemen's Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian carved walnut ladies and gentlemen's chairs both having a magnificent quality carved walnut shape back. The gentleman’s chair having ope...
Walnut
$4,900
H 44.5 in W 20.75 in D 29 in
Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Nursing Chair, United Kingdom, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
High Victorian walnut framed nursing / occasional chair with original needlepoint tapestry and decorative gimp cord - exceptional bench made hand carved quality frame with warm aged ...
Tapestry, Walnut
$2,063Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 35.75 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in
4 Metal Iron Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 3/4in W: 19 1/2in D: 20 1/4in SH: 19 1/2in This set of 4 Metal Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you ...
Metal, Iron
$4,500 / set
H 30.75 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Brutalist Dining Chairs in Solid Carved Oak by Henning Kjærnulf 60's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 Danish oak dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf made in the late 1960-70's for EG Mobler. Tags under seats. Very typical of Kjærnulf.'s designs as he was known for combining th...
Wool, Oak
$2,200
H 8 in W 15 in D 8.25 in
19th Century English Pine Box Hand-Painted as a Georgian Country House
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th C. English pine box hand-painted as a Georgian country house, the dovetailed front with sash windows hung with curtains, potted plants, and a pedimented doorcase with fanlight...
Iron
Rustic Square Coffee Table, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic square coffee table with a rustic walnut stained, hand-rubbed and distressed finish, tapered and turned legs, an Ogee edge on the tabletop, and a square shelf stretcher lowe...
Wood
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$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
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$2,700
H 38.19 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Swedish Karl Johan style design featuring strong sabre legs and a scrolled back. Karl Johan style is similar to the English Regency period. Very versatile chaise we see either...
Wood
$2,752 / set
H 28.94 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of six Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs in solid light Nordic oak by Danish arch...
Oak
$3,440 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of six Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf and manufac...
Velvet, Oak
$5,418 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$4,687Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni , Italy, 1960s
Resin
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in Dm 40 in
Round Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table - Red Marble Center Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE COFFEE TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 40" Diameter Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: ...
Stone, Marble
Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern table brush designed by the renowned Austrian designer Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in Vienna during the 1950s. This sculptura...
Brass
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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