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Embroidered Victorian Chairs

Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Canvas Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an
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Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Chairs

Materials

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Victorian English Walnut Pair of Chairs With Balloon Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
elegant and harmonious "ballon back" back. The "balloon back" chairs were mainly made in the Victorian era
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Original circa 1840 Antique Victorian Wingback Armchair Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely original early Victorian English oak and
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN
Located in GB
exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jacobean design Please note
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Organic Material, Mahogany

Beautiful Marquetry Mahogany Armchair with Embroidered Seat and Silk Underside
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful Inlaid Mahogany chair with arms and an embroidered seat. The chair has elegant, slim
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Victorian Gold Gilt Rococo Revival Slipper Parlor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian gold gilt Rococo Revival Slipper Parlor chairs - a pair. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Le Bon Marché Boudoir chair upholstery restored b The Royal School of Needlework
By Le Bon Marché 1
Located in London, GB
Le Bon Marche.A unique Boudoir chair with the original upholstery restored by the Royal School of
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Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Aiveen Daly Venetia Stiletto Chair
By Aiveen Daly
Located in London, GB
Inspired by a vintage Italian silhouette from the 1950s, this elegant slipper chair is designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Satin, Silk

Aiveen Daly Venetia Stiletto Chair
Aiveen Daly Venetia Stiletto Chair
H 38.19 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Victorian Show Frame Lion Carved Walnut Salon Armchair Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
, that coupled with the original embroidered upholstery seat base. Embroidery on Victorian furniture was
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These chairs are large and super
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Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Rare Pair of Giltwood Victorian Asymmetrical Armchairs Embroidered Bird Covers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare pair of original Victorian giltwood
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique Cleric's Armchair, English, Elbow Chair, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cleric's armchair. An English, mahogany and beech open elbow chair in Georgian
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Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime, high Victorian Burr Walnut occasional chair
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 19th century walnut coronation armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
set of 4 coronation chairs.  Straight arms and back, standing on front turned legs united to the back
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Wright & Davies Sterling Silver Box Hand Painted Enamel Plaque with Genre Scene
By Wright & Davies 1
Located in Cincinnati, OH
child's nurse holds her charge upright on a table that is covered by an ornate embroidered cloth trimmed
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
of other artists and craftsmen in their schemes including cushions embroidered by Ann MacBeth, prints
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Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable original Victorian mahogany framed country house club armchair with bo...
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Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Koch furniture designed a lot of award wining midcentury furniture. The Danish architect was known for his functional approach to furniture design and for prioritizing comfort...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Lovely Restored Victorian Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed A very good looking well made and exception...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bed Dog Sample Dolls Tester 4 Poster Upholstered Antiquarian Jacobean Style Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
• Rare diminutive, Antiquarian, oak, tester or 4 poster, upholstered bed in the Baroque-style. Either intended as a cabinet maker’s sample or a dog or doll’s bed. • Characterful an...
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Vintage 1950s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century Georgian Leather and Mahogany Wingback Chair
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Bournemouth, GB
This is a stunning quality 19th Century Georgian Style Gentleman's Library Chair, made by one of England's finest furniture makers of the Victorian period - Lamb's of Manchester. The...
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Antique 1880s English George III Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Set of Four McGuire Antalya Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four laced rawhide rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The Antalya chair (model #MCLM44) features a rattan pole frame w...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Leather, Bamboo

Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back, Loose Seat Cushions and Hand Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our signature Lupa foot. A deep seat cushion and tight back make for a relaxed seating expe...
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2010s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Trunk Mobile Office Bureau Leather Black Restoration Hardware Timothy Oulton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Travel and take your work anywhere, anytime Funky, fun, ergonomic, mobile office, compact bureau or bookcase for the home or travel to exhibitions or sites Vintage trunk stylish and ...
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2010s Central American Campaign Desks

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Chrome

Restoration Hardware Attrb. Trunk Desk and Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Restoration Hardware Attributed Silver Steamer Trunk Desk and Cabinet, in the form of a steel steamer trunk with wooden support bands, above three short drawers with leather strap ha...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Faux Bamboo, Brass & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
20th century Faux Bamboo & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms & Brass Mounts Havana Teak and Faux Bamboo & Brass Folding Chair in the style of Maison Jans...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs

Materials

Brass

Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
By Chesterfield, Wade Furniture Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed Whisky brown leather wade upholstery Wingback armchairs They were made ...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Leather

American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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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
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Antique 1690s Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cotton

17th Century Victorian Walnut Nursing Chairs
17th Century Victorian Walnut Nursing Chairs
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Antique Nursing Chair 19th Century with Antique Embroidered Strip
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
the back of the chair a fabric Tribe from Pedroso & Osorio has been used. An antique embroidered strip
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Chairs

Materials

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
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cotton

'Foxy Lady' Nursing Chair, 19th Century
'Foxy Lady' Nursing Chair, 19th Century
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
'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
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Victorian Style Mahogany Armchair and George III Style Matching Wingchair
Located in West Palm beach, FL
and George III Style Mahogany Stained Wing Chair covered in same embroidered button tufted fabric
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Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Embroidered Carved Oak Framed Library Reading Chair Gillows Style Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
reading chair with Embroidered tapestry upholstery and Gillows style reeded legs A really very good
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Victorian Floral Embroidered Wingback Armchair Walnut Framed, circa 1860
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original early Victorian large and very grand English
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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
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Early 20th Century American Eastlake Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Dining Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival walnut parlor / vanity / dining chair featuring ornate
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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Late Victorian Mahogany Bergere Conservatory Chairs c. 1890
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very attractive pair of solid mahogany bergere panelled boudoir or conservatory chairs with well
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Occasional, Art Nouveau, Libertyesque, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany inlaid occasional seat in Art Nouveau taste
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Inlaid Sheraton Revival Victorian Corner Chair, Sublime Quality
Located in GB
Revival Victorian circa 1880 corner chair with original embroidered seat Please note the delivery fee
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

20th-C. English Victorian Style Tufted Club / Wing Chairs W/ Turned Feet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love the form of these! This is a pair of English style tufted upholstered club chairs with
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Format Floral Crewel Work Lounge Chairs and Matching Ottoman
Located in Morristown, NJ
on a cream ground. In the style of Victorian country house comfort. Dimensions: Chairs: 32.5" H
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

2 Antique RH Macy & Co. Cherry Floral Needlepoint Harp Back Floral Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique R.H Macy & Co. side chairs, circa 1900s. Made of cherry, featuring a yellow
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Early 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Louis XIV Revival Armchair with Carved Show Frame
Located in Pewsey, GB
mustard coloured fabric with a subtle embroidered diamond pattern. Seat Height 43 cm.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

8 Antique Berkey & Gay William & Mary Walnut Dining Room Chairs Jacobean Gothic
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
design between fluted stiles and spindle back with geometric central panel. Each chair is embroidered
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Early 20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair Embroidered
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
original Embroidered upholstery This chair is exceptionally rare indeed, I've never seen another
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French circa 1850 Walnut Tapestry Embroidered Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in GB
with original embroidered tapestry upholstery A very good looking and decorative pair of hand
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Small Antique Footstool, English, Walnut, Low Fireside Footrest, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique footstool. An English, walnut and embroidered textile low fireside footrest
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Sofa William Morris Upholstery
By William Morris (English), Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian walnut
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mahogany Bedroom Chair and Trouser Press, Gentleman’s Outfitter Shop Display
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany bedroom chair and trouser press, gentleman’s outfitter shop display This is a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Bohemian Painted Furniture

Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chair Steamer Liner Piece Embroidered Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian circa 1880 Military Campaign style folding
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Antique 1880s English Campaign Slipper Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lovely Victorian Walnut Framed with Floral Upholstery Nursing Chair or Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning medallion backed solid walnut Victorian Nursing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Victorian Gold Gilt Rococo Revival Slipper Parlor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian gold gilt Rococo Revival Slipper Parlor chairs - a pair. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Side Chairs, Mahogany, Hall, Dining Seat, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of side chairs. An English, mahogany hall or dining seat in the manner of
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Original Antique Victorian William Morris Wingback Armchair Period Embroidery
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
made and decorative wingback, it has lovely hand carved walnut legs, an early Victorian embroidered
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Victorian Salon Chairs Arm Club Chair Stools
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very cool pair of Victorian salon chairs with matching foot stools Very comfortable pair with
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Antique 1890s Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Victorian Men's Silk Hand Embroidered Night Cap. 1890's.
Located in University City, MO
red velvet wing chair in the library with a crackling fire and lots of leather bound books lining the
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Late 19th Century British Hats

Victorian Slipper Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Victorian period slipper chair, walnut frame, original velvet and hand embroidered fabric
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Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Victorian Slipper Chair
Victorian Slipper Chair
H 38 in W 25 in D 37 in
'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
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Burned Wood Chair with Original 18th Century Embroidery Design
Located in Notting Hill, GB
A custom made, handcrafted chair from burned wood embedded with an original 18th century cotton
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of Slipper Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of elegant slipper chairs with colorful embroidered upholstery, mahogany frames, late
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Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs

Pair of Slipper Chairs
Pair of Slipper Chairs
H 37 in W 18 in D 29 in
Rare George VI Coronation Chair 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original
By William Hands
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
initials and a crown embroidered on the front. The chairs were made by William Hands of High Wycombe
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Faux Bambo Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A faux bamboo oak armchair in the Chinese Chippendale manner. Inset embroidered seat pad
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Faux Bambo Armchair
Faux Bambo Armchair
H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Late 19th Century Danish Wicker Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish painted wicker basket chair with loose embroidered flower motif seat. circa 1880s.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

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Embroidered Victorian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of embroidered victorian chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique embroidered victorian chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Embroidered victorian chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Embroidered victorian chairs bearing Victorian hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Berkey & Gay Furniture and Wylie & Lochhead each produced beautiful embroidered victorian chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Embroidered Victorian Chairs?

Prices for embroidered victorian chairs start at $910 and top out at $18,683 with the average selling for $3,114.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Embroidered Victorian Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.