Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by ...
Hardwood
Maison Jansen Style Rare French Midcentury Patio Swan Chairs Set of 6
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Proud to present a rare set of French patio chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. Not documented, the same solid brass swan heads were used in another set of patio chairs designed by...
Metal
Empire Chair
By Frank Carfaro
Located in New York, NY
Shown in Odaka Remington Gray and Black Oxide. Measures: 18 in x 20 in x 32 in H. Each Desiron piece is handcrafted in the U.S.A., fully customizable and available in a variety of f...
Metal
Unavailable
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 20 in
19th Century American Empire Rosewood Slipper Chair with gilt detailing
Located in Savannah, GA
Museum quality early 19th century American rosewood and parcel-gilt slipper chair. Elaborate detailing on front legs terminating in cloven hooves. Presently slipcovered in red silk v...
Metal
Empire Revival Lounge Chairs, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Empire Revival carved wood pair of lounge chairs with gilt metal embellishments. 35" H x 26" W x 38" D.
Metal
American Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Jansen inspired American metal Empire style side chairs with upholstered seat and back, having saber formed legs joined by stretchers with brass rosettes.
Metal
Fine French Empire Mahognay And Ormolu Tub Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Fine Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Tub Chair, concave backrest with simple scroll top having finely carved rams head armrests, over the ormolu mounts and carved scrolling gilt wood high...
Metal
18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Russian Empire style side chairs. The beaded block paneled crest rail is supported by ebonized and gilded double swan heads. The fluted front legs are surmounted by ormo...
Ormolu, Metal
Sold
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 19.89 in
Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of period Second Empire Sleigh back circa 1852 French mahogany chairs with gold ormolu Lion legs and original upholstery A really...
Metal
French Pair of Mahogany Empire Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This gorgeous pair of side chairs are a great accent to any living space. Recently upholstered in a green velvet, they remain quite comfortable. Floral ormolu adorns the seat back an...
Metal
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Campaign Chairs, Faux Leather Upholstery
By Maison Jansen
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Campaign Chairs, with faux leather upholstery. 33: H x 19.5" W x 23" D; seat 18" H. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Private Collection.
Metal
Napoleon III / Second Empire Metal Frame Crapaud c1850-65
Located in London, GB
This Napoleon III metal frame Crapaud with fluted / scalloped back panels and rounded for on the front was indicative of an elected style between the 1850's & 60's. The back oft...
Burlap, Cotton, Calico, Natural Fiber, Beech
French Empire Style Ormolu Henredon Classic Armchair or Throne Chair
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality Henredon chair in the French Empire style with gorgeous gilded ormolu and a finely designed frame with a very authetic feel and look to the original it is mean...
Metal
Pair of French Empire Style Sphinx Bergeres
By Empire Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
An unusual pair of Sphinx chairs with caned seats and backs. The details make this chair, from the cat head arms to the goat back legs. The finish is tortoise shell with handpainte...
Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 51.19 in
Antique Industrial Empire Openwork Adjustable Barber's Chair, 1900s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Empire chair was manufactured in the beginning of 20th century. The frame is made from solid cast iron. The seat and backrest have been upholstered in genuine leather in chocola...
Metal
Antique Oak Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary American Empire-style antique oak rocking chair is in great condition beautifully crafted out of oak and has been newly restored by our expert craftsmen team. This...
Metal
$67,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Exquisite Set of 8 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collecto...
Cane, Cherry
Set of Four Mid-Century French Metal and Brass Dining Chairs
By Colette Gueden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic set of four dining chairs in painted metal with brass accents in the style of Colette Gueden or Maison Jansen. Original French blue paint and upholstered seats. Elegant styliz...
Metal, Brass
$10,812
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by G...
Leather, Walnut
$39,000 / set
H 38 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Louis XVI-style painted dining chairs — two armchairs and six side chairs — upholstered in blue Cowtan & Tout fabric with brass nailhead trim. Made 1980–1999. Each chair...
Leather, Hardwood
$5,338 / set
H 30.32 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
PAIR OF REGENCY 1820 HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID LIBRARY ARMCHAiRS FOR RESTORATION
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Rare Pair of Regency Rosewood Marquetry & Inlaid Library Armchairs, circa 1820 Please note: The de...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Maitland-Smith Colonial Wingback Swan Chairs, Set of 4
By Maitland Smith
Located in Sarasota, FL
A set of four British colonial style rattan and silk wingback chairs by Maitland Smith. Gracefully curved bamboo frames are decorated with metal swan necks in a bronze finish at the ...
Metal
$17,000 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in
Jansen Set of Four Brass and Iron Armchairs in White Bouclé, France 1950's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of Jansen wrought iron chairs with X-shaped backrests, legs ending in brass sabots, upholstered in white bouclé.
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six White Lacquer Queen Anne Dining Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Great set of decorative Queen Anne style white lacquer dinning chairs, with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric seats. These chairs are in overall very good condition, showing some cos...
Wood
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 24.25 in D 21.75 in
A Pair of French Empire Revival Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Game Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French empire revival style mahogany and gilt-bronze mounted horseshoe shaped game armchairs (reproductions). The arched back frames centered with a harp design below a lau...
Bronze
Rene Drouet French Bistro Chairs, Mid 20th Century, Pair
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of Rene Drouet French Bistro chairs exudes the perfect blend of elegance and time-worn charm. These classic chairs, designed in the mid-20th century by the renowne...
Iron
$4,200 / set
H 34.2 in W 22.4 in D 18 in
Pair of Mahogany Armchairs with Gilded Details, 19th Century, England
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany armchairs with gilded details 19th century black leather, England. A pair of armchairs made in England during the Regency period 19th century. Frame made in mahogany...
Mahogany
$28,382 / set
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
Set of Six 20th Century French 'Antheor' Chairs by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six mid-20th Century French wrought, painted and perforated metal garden chairs by Mathieu Mategot. Mategot is know to have exhibited alongside and collaborated with some of t...
Metal
Rene Drouet French Bistro Chairs, Mid 20th Century, Pair
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of Rene Drouet French Bistro chairs exudes the perfect blend of elegance and time-worn charm. These classic chairs, designed in the mid-20th century by the renowne...
Iron
$4,500 / set
H 32.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Regency Japanned and Parcel Gilt Armchairs, circa 1810
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine pair of British Regency chairs with caned seats; the turned back has a turned crest rail; the centre oval tablet on the back is decorated. With a shell and foliate scroll, suppo...
Hardwood
$3,995 / set
H 37 in W 14.75 in D 20 in
Samuel Copelon Iron Lyre Back Folding Chairs with Brass Swans -Set of 4
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four folding chairs made of iron with stylized lyre back and solid brass swan finials and clever self-leveling brass paw feet, produced by Samuel Copelon Co of New York, circa...
Brass, Iron
$5,500 / set
H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four French dining armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. Crafted from beech and featuring a Swedish Gustavian style white painted finish with a desirable aged,...
Fabric, Beech
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
$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
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,750Sale 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
$60,831
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
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...
Oak
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa design...
Bouclé, Plastic
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...
Ormolu
$5,203
H 34.45 in W 23.43 in D 23.63 in
Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable vintage metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps with leather upholstered steps A good looking well mad...
Leather, Hardwood
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