Vintage Rattan Curved Back Chair by Palecek, Blue & White, 1990s
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage bamboo & grapevine rattan chair possessing an interesting combination of design elements as seen in peacock, fan back & barrel chairs.
Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of four McGuire bent rattan bistro loop or fan back dining arm chairs, Model M26 from McGuire San Francisco.
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
$262 / item
1970’s Dark Walnut Fan Back Bar Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Dark Walnut Fan Back Bar Chair. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a typical fan back shape and in rich dark walnut shade.
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Emmanuelle Chair done in rattan, black lacquer, France 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find the iconic wicker chair, commonly known as a Peacock or Emmanuelle fan back wicker chair.
Fabric, Rattan
Stylish Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Fan Back Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish pair of island-ish bamboo and rattan fan back arm chairs having a warm faux tortoise finish. arm height 24"
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Emmanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic whitewashed wicker "emmanuelle" fan back wicker chair. This exceptionally designed handwoven chair is a modern re-interpretation of the traditional peacock chair.
Wicker
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1 A
Located in Lewes, England
If you just want a pair - message us and we wil creat a new listing for the pair with pricing The pair have a fan motif and the single one has exceptional tiger stripe veneers - the...
Birch
Vintage French Wrought Iron Arm Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage French wrought iron arm chair Salterini style Fan Back Arm Chair with scrolling detail.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Faux Bamboo & Cane Chair, 19th-Century Chinoiserie Style
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautifully crafted 19th-century faux bamboo side chair featuring a handwoven cane seat and an elegant spindle fan-back.
Cane, Wood
Pair of High Style Art Deco Fan Backed Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These plush and completely restored chairs, feature a vertical channel tufted fan back and recessed arm upholstered in luxurious eggplant colored velvet, all atop flared stained wood...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Lounge Slipper Chair by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spun fiberglass fan back lounge chair by Russell Woodard. Part of a whole set but sold separately.
Fiberglass, Paint
A Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs in the Franco Albini's Style. Circa 1980s
By Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Rattan Fan Backs Lounge Chairs in the Franco Albini's Style.
Rattan
Pr. Decorative Granada Style Mid Century Side Chairs att. to Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
The chairs feature wrought iron frames with a dramatic fan form back, and splayed legs.
Wrought Iron
$2,065Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Cocktail Chair in Turquoise Velvet, Wittmann Style, 1930s
By Wittmann
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Art Deco luxurious rich turquoise blue velvet fan back cocktail chair with metal feet 1930s very much in the style of Wittmann.
Brass
Set of 4 White Rattan Pencil Reed Fan Back Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style and comfort to your dining experience with this set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Chic rattan, wicker pencil reed fan back dining chairs. Use these high back white pai...
Rattan, Reed
$1,470Sale Price / item|40% Off
Mathieu Mategot Inspired French Wrought Iron Fan Back Patio Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reminiscent of a Paris cafe, a set of four French wrought iron outdoor/patio chairs with distinct floral inspired fan backrest. This chair is constructed with solid core wrought iron...
Iron
Four Chairs in Lacquered Metal in the Style of Colette Gueden, circa 1960
By Colette Gueden
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 Reilly-Wolff Associates 1950’s iron spindle fan back kitchen/side chairs A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs.
Iron
Italian Fan-Backed Arm Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, vintage Italian armchair of woven rattan and bamboo from the Mid-20th century - featuring a fan design to the back and a very comfortable seat.
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Victorian Oak Revolving Spindleback Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat
By James Phillips & Sons
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Oak Fan Back Revolving Desk Chair With Racing Green Leather Seat & Bras Studs, Finished With Elegant Scroll Arms By James Phillips & Sons of Union Street Bristo...
Iron
1950's Standard Fan Back Bistro Mixed Dining Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Good quantities available, the chairs will always be a mid brown oak colour but not blonde, with a shaped seat and a classic curved fan back.
Beech
Mid-Century Set of 4 French Fan Back Style Outdoor Garden Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 French Fan back style iron chairs from the sixties. Beautiful lines and comfort too.
Iron
1960s Vintage Peacock Chairs Ficks Reed Style Rattan Patio Wicker Dining Set
Located in Rochester, NY
The dramatic fan-back silhouettes of the Peacock chairs bring architectural presence while remaining light and versatile.
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
$1,768Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Peacock Chairs by John Salterini, pair
By John Salterini
Located in Wichita, KS
Gorgeous mid-century John Salterini attributed wrought iron fan back peacock chairs, a pair. These pieces have been repainted to black in the last few years and have minor wear to th...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Fine Pair Of Antique Walnut And Cane Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of particularly light and fine antique armchairs in Art Nouveau style finished in Chestnut brown Walnut. The chairs feature fanned backs with hand-pulled caning under oval fi...
Cane, Walnut
$1,699 / set
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Seating
By Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
This is a beautiful set of vintage patio furniture by Salterini, a renowned brand in outdoor furniture. The set includes a 2 Fan back salterini style arm chairs. An excellent choice ...
Metal, Iron
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