Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th Century.
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Postmodern Art Deco Style Metal Fan Back Dining Chairs by Liberty
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four Postmodern Art Deco style metal fan back dining chairs by Liberty. Items feature gray vinyl seats, metal frames, (4) side chairs, original label, clean modernist lines, l...
Metal
Post Modern Art Deco Style Metal Fan Back Dining Chairs by Liberty - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Four Post Modern Art Deco Style Metal Fan Back Dining Chairs by Liberty. Item features grey vinyl seats, metal frames, (4) side chairs, original label, clean modernist lines.
Metal
$5,220Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored Rattan Petal Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the allure of vintage charm with our restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan petal loop fan back dining chairs. Adorned in a dark red seat cushion, these chairs blend classic r...
Rattan
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.
Rattan, Reed
$960Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of 1980s postmodern fan back rattan dining or accent side chairs in teal blue seat cushions.
Fabric, Rattan
1960's Upholstered Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Upholstered Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chairs. Good quality classic upholstered bentwood chairs with a rich dark Oak colour and a contrasting tanned rexine seat.
Beech
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a typical fan back shape and in rich dark honey shade.
Beech
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a typical fan back shape and in rich dark honey shade.
Beech
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a typical fan back shape and in rich dark honey shade.
Beech
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a typical fan back shape and in rich dark honey shade.
Beech
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a typical fan back shape and in rich dark honey shade.
Beech
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Dark Honey Fan Back Upholstered Dining Chairs. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a typical fan back shape and in rich dark honey shade.
Beech
1970s Rattan Peacock Fan Back Leopard Print Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite McGuire style leopard print rattan dining chairs set. Excellent joinery with rawhide leather seats la...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Italian Regency Wrought Iron Fan Back Sunroom Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Wrought Iron Fan Back Sunroom Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes (4) arm chairs, round seats, fan backs, scrollwork design throughout, spring system s...
Wrought Iron
Set of 3 Mid-Century Bamboo Chairs With Fan Backs Italian Design 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century bamboo and rattan chairs with fan backs Italian design 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,005Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Dark Wood Rattan Cane Fan Back Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Immerse yourself in the charm of a meticulously restored vintage rattan armchair. The deep, lustrous dark stain enhances its allure, while the intricate cane weave fan back and grace...
Fabric, 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
Vintage Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Thonet Style Fan Back Captains Armchairs Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
According to our extensive research regarding the history of Thonet designs, their fan back chairs were designed with seven fanned slats while ours have six.
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 4 French Walnut Dining Chairs with Fan Backs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of four French walnut midcentury dining chairs with a beautiful fan back design and turned legs, upholstered in a neutral immaculate tufted tapestry silk
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century American Walnut Fan Back Windsor Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century American fan back Windsor chair made from walnu. There are traces of original gold paint on the comb back, which are pictured. The comb has lovely simple spindle...
Walnut
Vintage Maple Wood Fan Back Colonial Windsor Dining Side Chair Made in Slovenia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maple Wood Fan Back Colonial Windsor Dining Side Chair Made in Slovenia.
Maple
Pair S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Pair of S. Bent & Brothers Ebonized Maple Fiddle / Fan Back Windsor Chairs Half Arm Chairs Measures 21.5 " in width, 22 " in depth and 37.5" in height. Seat heig...
Maple, Paint
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko Fan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence, Akita Mokko
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Mid Century Modern Akita Mokko fan barrel back lounge chairs.
Birch
Rare 18th c. English Cabriole Leg Fan Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant cabriole leg windsor armchair with a fan back, comb top, shaped backsplat and continuous curved arm over a saddled seat, standing on turned and tapered back legs and cabri...
Elm
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
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H 36 in W 21 in D 22 in
Vintage Bentwood Rattan Hollywood Regency Fan Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bentwood Rattan Hollywood Regency Fan Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th Century.
Wood
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H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Fan Back Dining Chairs – Light Oak Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Fan Back Dining Chairs – Light Oak Pair 1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Fan Back Dining Chairs – Light Oak Pair.
Bentwood
Set of 8 George III Gillows Mahogany Fan Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of eight George III mahogany fan back dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 42.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
Set of Six Art Deco Style Mid-Century Modern Lucite Fan Back Dining Chairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A set of 6 rare art deco style Lucite dining chairs of excellent construction and beautifully shaped and crafted fan form backrests with etched pattern lines. The chairs come with ne...
Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite
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H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Scandinavian Modern TOTEM Chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Set of Four
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in South Bend, IN
A very unique set of four Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern black lacquered fan back dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa.
Oak, Teak, Lacquer
1950's Open Fan Back Back Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Open Fan Back Back Dining Chairs – Pair. Good quality classic bentwood chairs with a rich dark oak colour and a rich character.
Beech
1970s Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chair, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s fan back bentwood dining chair – set of eight 1970s fan back bentwood dining chair – set of eight.
Bentwood
1970s Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chair, Set of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s fan back bentwood dining chair - set of nine.
Bentwood
1970's Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chair, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s fan back bentwood dining chair – set of eight 1970’s fan back bentwood dining chair – set of eight.
Bentwood
1970's Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Six 1970's Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Six .
Upholstery, Bentwood
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H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
1970's Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair - Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair – Various Quantities Available 1970’s Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair – Various Quantities Available.
Upholstery, Bentwood
1970's Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Four 1970’s Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Chair – Set Of Four.
Upholstery, Bentwood
1950’s Original Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four.
Bentwood
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H 33.25 in W 16.5 in D 19 in
Gilbert Marklund Style Brutalist Dining Chairs with Fan-Top Seat Backs
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilbert Marklund style Brutalist dining chairs with fan-top seat backs and copper detail.
Copper
Set of 6 Gilbert Marklund Style Fan Back Brutalist Dining Chairs
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Gilbert Marklund style Brutalist dining chair in original condition with fan-top seat backs and copper detail.
Copper
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H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
1970's Fan Back Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs - Small Batch Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Fan Back Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs – Small Batch Available.
Beech
1990's Fan Back Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Eleven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1990’s Fan Back Mid Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Eleven.
Beech
Six William Walker Modern Fan Back Dining Room Chairs, circa 1992
Located in Bellport, NY
Six solid cherrywood William Walker dining room chairs. (all with arms). Walker first introduced these solid cherrywood modernist chairs in a one man show at the Gallery of Pritam &...
Cherry
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H 38 in W 17.5 in D 20.25 in
Set of Four French Neoclassical Style Shell Fan Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four French neoclassical style shell fan back dining room chairs. Items feature gold painted accents, shaped backs, (4) side chairs, solid wood construction, sleek sculptural ...
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 20 in W 21 in L 20 in
6 Vintage L. Hitchcock Harvest Stenciled Fan Back Windsor Maple Dining Chairs
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
Hitchcock Harvest Windsor dining chairs. Made from maple with a stenciled fan back, contoured seat and gold trim.
Maple, Paint
Restored Calif-Asia Style Rattan Wicker Fan Back Dining Side Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored pair of Calif-Asia brand-styled rattan dining chairs with a woven wicker seat back, two-strand legs, wicker wrapped ends and brand new round cushions in sage green. Calif-A...
Fabric, Rattan
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H 38 in W 17.5 in D 20.25 in
Set of Four French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Shell Fan Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four French neoclassical style shell fan back dining room chairs. Item features gold painted accents, shaped backs, (4) side chairs, solid wood construction, sleek sculptural ...
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 36.5 in W 18.25 in D 17 in
Set of Six Walnut 1840s Biedermeier Austrian Dining Room Chairs with Fan Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Austrian Biedermeier period walnut dining room side chairs from the mid-19th century, with black upholstered seats, curving fan backs and saber legs.
Walnut, Upholstery
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H 35 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Rustic Palm Beach Regency Fan Back Bamboo and Rattan Dining Chairs, A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency or Palm Beach Regency fan back rattan and bamboo chairs with blue upholstered seats.
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Set of Six Polycraft Fan Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of mid-century modern Poly-craft Fan Back side Chairs. Each trangular bottom supporting a stripped cushion. The backs done in a fan style with spear circular divisions.
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Fan Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The chairs feature a bentwood rattan frame with gracefully curved arms conjoined to an oval back with a fan shaped splat.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of 6 Ethan Allen Nutmeg Maple Fan Back Windsor Side/Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 pine hoop back Windsor chairs What a find. Offered is a set of 6 Windsor chairs in Ethan Allen style. They are not signed. The chairs have scratches on the seat and the leg...
Pine
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H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Queen Anne Style Solid Mahogany Carved Fan T-Back Dining Chairs- Set of 12. Item features solid mahogany wood frames, shell carved fan backs, green upholstered seats, very rare set o...
Mahogany
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H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four French Modern Tripod Oak Dining Chairs with Fan Shaped Back, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of four dining or side chairs was produced in France in the late 1950s.
Steel
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H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 18.12 in
1960's Original Vintage Dining Armchairs - Fan Back - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Original Vintage Bentwood Dining Armchairs - Fan Back. We have a large quantity of these beautiful classic heavy duty and practical bentwood armchairs in stock.
Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
1960's Original Vintage Bentwood Dining Armchairs Bleached Fan Back - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Original Vintage Bentwood Dining Armchairs Bleached Fan Back - Pair. Good honest pair of practical bentwood armchairs in.
Bentwood
English Fan Back Windsor Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual tall back English Windsor with deep seat, fan back.
Wood
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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
1970's Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Arm Chair - Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Fan Back Upholstered Bentwood Dining Arm Chair - Various Quantities Available.
Beech
1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A Pair
By Modernmasters Inc., Paul McCobb, Clifford Pascoe, Freda Diamond
Located in New Windsor, NY
A very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining chair height and can also be used as a nice accent chair anywhere.
Iron
Pair of Antique Stencil Fan Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique stencil back windsor chairs, original federal paint c. 1790- 1830.
Wood, Paint
Set of 4 Vintage Original Stickley Dining Chairs
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic set of vintage walnut Stickley fan back Windsor dining chairs having spindle backs, turned legs and sturdy construction.
Walnut
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H 44.5 in W 23.25 in D 21 in
Colonial Style Philadelphia Oak Windsor Fan Back Chair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Colonial style Philadelphia Windsor style chair features oak pegged construction with fan back and arms having spindles surmounting formed seat and raised on turned legs, 20th cent...
Oak
Restored Split Reed Rattan Fan Back Chairs and Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored split reed rattan tropical botanical fan back chairs and glass top dining table or desk set.
Rattan, Glass
19thc Original Painted High Fan Back Windsor Chair From N.e.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL MUSTARD PAINTED EXTENDED ARM FAN BACK WINDSOR CHAIR IN WONDERFUL SURFACE.THIS FINE PATINA HAS A RED BASE WASH COAT WITH WORN EXTENDED ARMS .THE TURNINGS ARE SO F...
Pine, Hickory
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H 43 in W 26.75 in D 22 in
Wallace Nutting Americana Handmade Fan-Back Oak Windsor Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Windsor armchairs by Wallace Nutting offer oak pegged construction with scroll form and shaped crest surmounting fan-back with turned spindles and scrolled arms, one chair ha...
Wood
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. The chairs were made by Ton using solid steam...
Beech, Bentwood
William Walker Dining Room Table, circa 1992
Located in Bellport, NY
Note: There are nicks on the legs and apron, a couple of barely visible scratches on the table top, all can be restored (if required) because of this we have lowered the price by 20%...
Cherry, Ebony
1960's Original Warm Oak Fan Back Bar Chairs - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Original Warm Oak Fan Back Bar Chairs - Set Of Five. Good quality set of five classic bentwood bar chairs in a rich oak colour. The stools were made in Eastern Europe using ...
Beech
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H 36 in W 19 in D 21 in
Mahogany Biedermeier Neoclassical Style Shell Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six antique mahogany Biedermeier or neoclassical style shell fan back dining chairs. Item details carved fan/ shell backs, two armchairs, four side chairs, solid wood frames, ...
Mahogany
Restored Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 3
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the allure of vintage charm with our Restored Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs. Adorned in a serene sage grey seat cushion, these chairs blend classic rattan intricacy with a t...
Rattan
Torstein Nilsen TOTEM Dining Chairs for Westnofa
By Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Set of four 'TOTEM' fan back dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa; two armchairs and two sides.
1950’s Original Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Fan Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Three.
Bentwood
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H 39.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Fan Back Garden Patio Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern wrought iron fan back garden patio dining chairs - Set of 4.
Wrought Iron
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H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in
Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set
By Tropitone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage fan or shell back Grotto style dining chairs by Tropitone.
Aluminum
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H 42 in W 18 in D 21 in
Four Italian Fan Back Chairs by Pietro Costantini in Lacquered Wood and Leather
By Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 tall back Italian chairs by Pietro Costantini , circa 1990s in black lacquer glossy finish and hand stiched black leather seat , solid and sturdy elegant chairs , buyer has ...
Lacquer, Leather, Wood
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H 40 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Teak Totem Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen
By Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice set of four scandinavian modern teak fan back "Totem" dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa Furniture, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
Set of 4 Fan Back Windsor Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare set of 4 almost identical "Fan Back" Windsor armchairs made of yew and elm wood. Untouched original condition with a beautiful natural patina. England mid-18th century.
Elm, Yew
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H 46.5 in W 28,888 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Antique Cherry Comb Fan Back Windsor Armchairs Pennsylvania, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome pair of tall antique American cherry comb or fan back Windsor armchairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1900. The chairs having splayed fan backs with shaped top rails and horse...
Cherry
Fan Back Windsor Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Vase and ring turnings and 20th century black paint. Possibly Samson Barnett of Wilmington, DE.
Maple
Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 8 rattan fan-back armchairs perfect for your tropical Palm Beach decor. Great example of midcentury bamboo furniture constructed by hand with craftsmanship that is no longer t...
Rattan
Set of Eight Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 8 rattan fan-back arm chairs perfect for your tropical Palm Beach decor. Great example of midcentury bamboo furniture constructed by hand with craftsmanship that is no longer ...
Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Split Reed Fan Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six rattan dining chairs feature a fan back design and split reed detailing.
Rattan
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
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