18th Century Walnut English Fireside Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Essex, MA
supports Simple turned legs connected by stretchers for stability It is a smaller-scale fireside chair. The
Walnut
$3,854
H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 29.73 in
Antique Windsor Rocking Chair, English, Elm, Rocker, Fireside Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Windsor rocking chair, an English, elm and ash porch or fireside rocker, dating
Ash, Elm
$4,560
H 42.92 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Antique Fireside Wing Back Armchair, English, Leather, Lounge Chair, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside wing back armchair. An English, leather buttoned lounge chair dating
Leather
Antique English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair Smokers Fireside Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
fireside or occasional chair. A few age related knock and wear but in very good sound condition, a nice
Elm
Deep Blue Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very comfortable low 19th century English open arm fireside club chair. Upholstered in old deep
Upholstery, Wood
$2,175
H 40 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Cane Seat Renaissance Cherubs Fireside
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Arm Chair Carved Oak Cane Seat Renaissance Cherubs Fireside. Direct from England
Cane, Oak
English Upholstered Wingback or Library Lounge Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
A large handsome English wingback lounge or fireside library chair from the Edwardian era
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
19th Century English Edwardian Nursing or Fireside Slipper Chair, Belgian Linen
Located in Savannah, GA
A nursing chair or low fireside chair newly upholstered in taupe Belgian linen with tufted back
Linen, Wood
19th Century English Fireside Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English Fireside Chair
Pair of Elegant English Fireside Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large throne like fireside chairs, turn of the century, mahogany arms and beautiful bases
Mahogany, Fabric
Sold
H 49 in W 28 in D 28 in
Antique English PAIR Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs LARGE Needlepoint 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English PAIR Louis XIII Style Walnut Needlepoint- Petit Point Arm Chairs Throne
Tapestry, Walnut
Sold
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 14.57 in
Late 18th Early 19th Century English Primitive Stick Back Fireside Chair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive fireside stick chair. good color ad patination. England Circa 1800. Seat Height 42cm.
Wood
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H 47 in W 32 in D 37 in
2 Restoration Hardware Asher Brown Leather Wingback Chairs English Fireside Pair
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
An English 1800s inspired brown leather fireside chair from circa. Features an arched top and deep
Leather, Oak
Pair of Large English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Fireside Wing Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are very beautiful and clean fireside or wing back chairs. They are in good used condition
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.6 in W 26.97 in D 29.93 in
Antique Gentleman's Armchair, Rosewood, Fireside, Club Chair, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's armchair. An English, rosewood fireside club chair dating to the
Rosewood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 35.04 in
Antique Wing-Back Armchair, English, Fireside, Lounge, Seat, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing-back armchair. An English, fireside or lounge seat, dating to the Edwardian
Oak
Sold
H 46.46 in W 29.34 in D 32.88 in
Antique Wing-Back Chair, English, Armchair, Oak, Fireside Seat, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing-back chair. An English, upholstered armchair over oak, dating to the late
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Hand Painted Tole Fireside Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Called a chaise chauffeuse or fireside chair in English due to its low seat height of 15 inches
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
English Wingback or Library Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, comfortable large English wingback or fireside library chair featuring an upholstered
Upholstery, Wood
"Morning Glory" Personality Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Amusing English Arts and Crafts fireside chair with heart cut-out handle, morning glory vine carved
Oak
Pair of Restoration Hardware Drake Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
English Style fireside chairs featuring kiln-dried hardwood frame with a curved back and deep wings with
Leather, Wood
English Fireside Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
English painted fireside chair slipper chair with brass star hardware and custom upholstery, circa
Wood
Antique English Fireside Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
An unusual accent chair with the simple chararcteristics of the early Arts & Crafts movement. Can
Rush, Oak
English Fireside Reading Lounge
Located in Woodbury, CT
old finish; a low and very comfortable library armchair. Likely intended for fireside usage, given its
Pair of Edwardian Slipper Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of English Edwardian buttoned leather slipper/fireside chairs on turned mahogany legs
Brass
Pair of Antique Barley Twist Upholstered Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely English fireside wing chairs are embellished with nailhead trim and are extremely
Oak, Upholstery, Wood
$5,102
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 ...
Leather
$3,401
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Leather
Oversized English Leather Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and oversized English wing armchair features carved mahogany Ball and claw front legs and upholstered in rich, dark brown soft leather. It has a separate feather filled...
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
$9,525 / set
H 48.43 in W 33.47 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstoppi...
Velvet, Beech
$3,856
H 46.46 in W 33.47 in D 32.68 in
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Bordeaux leather wingback armchair Please note the...
Leather
$7,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of armchairs feature a mahogany frame covered with faded cigar leather having brass tac...
Brass
$5,374 / set
H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORIGINAL GREEN LEATHER UPHOLSTERY WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this "His & Her's" pair of original circa 1880 English Mahogany framed wingback library armchairs with the o...
Leather
$10,758 / set
H 45.67 in W 33.08 in D 35.83 in
FINE PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored Wingback armchairs with matching footstools in Chestnut Br...
Leather
Georgian Barrel Back Linen and Burlap Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Georgian-style barrel back linen and burlap wingchair with deconstructed back and sides. The interior of this chair is tufted in traditional ivory linen. It has a unique exposed wo...
Wood
$9,134 / set
H 46.07 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
PAiR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, William Morris flat top arm Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored ...
Leather, Hardwood
Fine English Leather Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
This fine quality and very handsome handmade English leather wing armchair features a ball and claw leg in the 18th century style. It has a button back and separate cushion seat made...
Leather, Hardwood
Georgian Barrel Back Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful George III style barrel back wingchair with top-grain Vintage Havana Leather, a tufted upholstery barrel backrest with winged sides, rolled arms and a padded seat. Finish...
Leather
$7,442
H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Stunning Pair of Burgundy Brown Leather Hand Dyed Wingback Chairs
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this stunning pair of burgundy-brown leather hand-dyed wingback chairs. A good-looking and comfortable pair of wingback armchairs. These are good coun...
Leather
$5,629Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
19th Century Georgian Mahogany And Tan Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Georgian Mahogany And Tan Leather Wing Back Armchair With Brass Studded Border. Featuring a shaped back with out-scrolled arms raised over squared fluted front legs, sh...
Brass
18th Century Mahogany Fully Upholstered Wing Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century mahogany fully upholstered wing chair. Unusual X-style stretcher with shell carved cabriole leg terminating on pad feet.
Mahogany
$2,581
H 50.01 in W 40.16 in D 39.38 in
Winged armchair upholstered in deep buttoned red leather, English 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative very large oversized winged armchair dates to circa 1930. It stands on plain square moulded legs with matching stretchers. This chair is a statement piece ide...
Leather, Mahogany
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