$2,283Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chair, English, Carver, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver in Chippendale taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Wood
Pair of English 19th Century Large Mahogany Carver Elbow Chairs Reupholstered
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of 19th century large mahogany carver elbow chairs reupholstered in 'Artemis' velvet. Excellent size and form circa 1880. Measures: W 60 x D 59 x H 108cm Seat height 50cm.
Mahogany
Pair of English Art And Crafts Oak CC41 Carver Side Chairs, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Pair of English Art And Crafts Oak Carver Side Chairs, C.1940 A pair of English oak elbow chairs produced under the wartime Utility scheme, each bearing the Board of Trade CC41 on t...
Upholstery, Oak
$6,924Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique dining chair suite. An English, mahogany carver and chair set in Hepplewhite taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Textile, Mahogany
6 Antique Lancashire Dining Chairs, English Beech, Carver, Seat, Edwardian, 1905
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 6 antique Lancashire spindleback dining chairs. An English, beech carver and seat suite with rush cushions, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905.
Rush, Beech
$5,270 / set
Set of Six 19th Century English Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six 19th Century English mahogany dining chairs, one carver and five side chairs.
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Solid Wood English Country Armchair Windsor Carver Elbow Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Hooker Furniture, American of Martinsville
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th Century hand-crafted Solid Wood Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow Chair. Features a classic spindle-back adding rustic European provincial flair with the exquisite silhouett...
Wood, Elm
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fretwork Back Elm Windsor Desk Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair or Captain’s Chair A good original English Elm Windsor Carver Chair, all in ver...
Elm
Antique Edwardian Maple & Co Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in Suffolk, GB
Structurally sound with solid frames and newly upholstered seats. Dimensions Single Chairs Height: 93 cm (36.61 inches) Width: 55 cm (21.65 inches) Depth: 44.5 cm (17.52 inches) Seat...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 1940s Handmade English Oak Vintage Carver/Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of original and unique English 1949s Oak handmade carver/side chairs. Although, the maker is not known, the chairs show both care and quality in their construction.
Oak
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H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
18th Century, Set of Eight George III Spindleback Farmhouse Chairs
Located in Sydney, NSW
A mixed set of eight 18th century Lancashire spindle back chairs, includes six sides & two carvers. Beautiful original English country chairs.
Elm, Oak, Reed
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver Chair This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chair or Captain’s Chair A very rare original English Oak and Elm Windsor Carver...
Oak
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H 37.41 in W 25.2 in D 21.07 in
Antique Carver Chair, English, Mahogany, Needlepoint, Elbow, Chippendale Style
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carver chair. An English, mahogany and needlepoint elbow chair in Chippendale style, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1800.
Mahogany
Arts & Crafts High Back English Windsor Carver Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts high back English Windsor carver chair, A superior Arts & Crafts Windsor carver chair The chair has a superb saddle shaped solid elm seat with wedge back which add...
Beech
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H 33.27 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Mahogany, Carver, Drop in Seat, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver with drop-in seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Mahogany
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H 38.19 in W 24.61 in D 20.67 in
Pair Of Antique Carver Chairs, English, Elbow Seat, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carver chairs. An English, mahogany and leather elbow seat in the Chippendale manner, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Leather, Wood
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H 36.23 in W 23.04 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Dining Chair Set, English, Mahogany, Carver, 6, Regency Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb vintage dining chair set. An English, quality mahogany and upholstered pair of carvers with 4 seats in Regency revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa ...
Mahogany
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H 38.78 in W 21.07 in D 24.81 in
Set of 10 Antique Gainsborough Chairs, English, Leather, Carver, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 10 antique Gainsborough chairs. An English, leather dining suite with carver and slipper chairs, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Leather
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H 36.03 in W 21.66 in D 21.46 in
Set of 10 Antique Carver Dining Chairs, English, Chippendale Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long set of 10, leather seated antique carver dining chairs. An English, mahogany elbow seat with Chippendale revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900...
Wood
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H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Set of 4, Antique Dining Chairs, English, Mahogany, Pair of Carvers, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four antique dining chairs. An English, mahogany carver and slipper chair suite, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Mahogany
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H 33.08 in W 17.52 in D 19.1 in
Set, 6, Antique Dining Chairs, English, Oak, Carver, Seat, Arts & Crafts Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.7721 This is a set of 6 antique dining chairs. An English, oak carver and seat in the Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Oak
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H 47.25 in W 20.08 in D 25.6 in
Pair of English Beech and Elm Slat Back Windsor Carver Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of English beech and elm slat back windsor carver chairs, late 19th century Near pair of his and hers (slightly different proportions & design) good original wear and rich color.
Beech, Elm
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H 43.12 in W 23.82 in D 27.96 in
Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Walnut, Carver, Seat, Edwardian, c.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 antique dining chairs. An English, walnut carver and seat with upholstered cushions, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Walnut
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H 37.6 in W 19.3 in D 21.46 in
Vintage Set of 10 Dining Chairs, English, Oak, Carver, Seat, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare vintage set of 10 dining chairs. An English, oak suite of 2 carvers and 8 seats by Brights of Nettlebed, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Oak
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H 35.4 in W 22.8 in D 25.2 in
Pair of William IV Dining Elbow Hall Carver Chairs Quality Mahogany, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Top quality pair of carver chairs, English William IV, circa 1835 A superior original William IV pair of carver chairs presented in very good antique condition Rare and of great in...
Mahogany
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H 44.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Pair of Antique Limed Oak Urn Back Carvers or Armchairs, English, 1920s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A great pair of limed oak carvers. Similarly they have the delightful urn back splat, secondly the unadorned cabriole or Queen Anne leg and thirdly the elegantly understated shape...
Oak
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 English Oak and Elm Captain’s Chairs, Windsor Chairs This style is known by many names Smokers Bow, Windsor Chairs or Captain’s Chairs It is very rare to find and origina...
Elm, Oak
18th Century English Elm Ladder-Back Carver Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century English elm ladder-back carver chair. A good, large sized chair.
Rush, Elm
Pair of 19th Century English Barleytwist Carver Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of chairs, of walnut, carved in "barleytwist" pattern; each having a rectangular padded backrest, armrests supported by right-angle terminals, crown seat, its legs joined by H-s...
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H 43.51 in W 26.19 in D 21.26 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Carver, English, Hall, Elbow Chair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back carver chair. An English oak and mahogany hallway elbow seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Oak
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H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Carver, After Chippendale, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany and needlepoint carver in the Chippendale taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Wood
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H 35.83 in W 24.22 in D 17.49 in
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Carver Seat, After Sheraton, Georgian, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany carver seat with Sheraton taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
Wood
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H 44.49 in W 24.81 in D 19.1 in
Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Elbow Chair, English Oak, Hall Carver, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back elbow chair. An English, oak hallway carver seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Oak
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H 36.42 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Carver, Seat, Hepplewhite, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an elegant set of 12 antique dining chairs. An English, mahogany carver and chair suite in Hepplewhite taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 22.25 in
Set of 10 Antique English Victorian Hepplewhite Design Carver Dining Chairs
By George Hepplewhite, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautiful set of ten Victorian mahogany cabriole carver arm chairs from a 1788 Georgian Hepplewhite design and probably made by Gillows. Featuring broad serpentine shaped sprung se...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 38.39 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Oak, Carver, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 antique dining chairs. An English, oak carver and seat with leather cushions, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Oak
Antique English Oak Carver's Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
A glorious 18th century antique oak carver's chair, made specially for the head of the table, or the "carver". Exceptionally deep, with finely wrought spindles and finials. Good pati...
Rush, Oak
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H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Open Armchair Desk Chair Carver, circa 1850
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A handsome antique early Victorian mahogany open armchair or desk chair in mahogany dating from circa 1850. The oblong top-rail and carved crossbar above a stuff-over seat with gener...
Mahogany
Good Set of Eight Mahogany William IV Period Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Darwen, GB
Supported on turned front legs with sabre rear supports. English circa 1830-1840 Dimensions: Carver chairs 22" wide x 35" high x 22" deep Stand Chairs 19" wide x 35" high x 20" de...
Mahogany
$26,522 / set
H 35.44 in W 18.71 in D 16.54 in
Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional set of 10 IRegency mahogany dining chairs, The set comprising of eight side chairs and two armchairs, each with pierced arched top rail, carved with acanthus leaves an...
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...
Brass
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$30,406
H 84.5 in W 90.5 in D 14.5 in
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase in the Manner of Thomas Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A George III Sheraton period mahogany breakfront bookcase of good low-waisted proportions, attractive arched glazing bars inlaid with ebony and satinwood diamonds which match the inl...
Mahogany
$13,975Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 38 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Set of 8 George III Heppelwhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of assembled George III Dining Chairs after a model by George Hepplewhite. The two arm chairs and four of the side chairs date to the late 18th century. Two of t...
Mahogany, Upholstery
$60,812 / set
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Rare 19th Century Period Set of 18 Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Georgian Style
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eighteen George III Style Dining Chairs After the design by George Hepplewhite Carved from mahogany, the set comprised of sixteen side chairs and two carvers, having taperi...
Mahogany
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