Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Oak Firehouse Captain Chair Measures 19.5" in width, 22" in depth and 29.5" in height.
Oak
19th Century Firehouse Windsor Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of natural surface Firehouse Windsor chairs are in good sturdy condition.
Wood
Set of 6 Early 20thC Firehouse Windsor Oak & Walnut Dining Chairs C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 6 firehouse windsor armchairs in walnut and oak. Refinished and looking great, all nice and tight. Wide and comfy built to last. Priced and sold as a set of six. Hav...
Oak, Walnut
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
John Dickinson Unique Director's Chair from the Firehouse, San Francisco 1975c.
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson Unique Director's Chair from the Firehouse, San Francisco 1975c. This distinctive Director's Chair by John Dickinson showcases the artist's unique approach to design.
Steel
19th Century Collarback Windsor firehouse Chairs from Odd Fellows Lodge
Located in Surrey, BC
Set of 6 collarback windsor chairs in original surface paint ...salvaged years a go from an Odd Fellows lodge. chairs are tight , very comfortable and in solid condition ..best to...
Maple, Pine
Sold
H 29.5 in W 22.25 in D 21.75 in
Set of Eight Boling Chair Company "Georgia O'Keeffe" Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
By Boling Chair Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of eight rustic chic firehouse chairs by the Boling chair Company of High Point, N.C., circa 1940s.
Wood
1870 set of four windsor "firehall" masonic armchairs
Located in Surrey, BC
A rare documented set of masonic influenced Windsor firehouse chairs in original blue paint , solid and untouched . these chairs are documented in the Canadian Country Furniture by M...
Pine
Apple Green Painted Child's Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
Apple green painted child’s firehouse chair with shaped back and turned spindles and plank seat.
Maple, Pine
Early 20th Century, Rustic Oak Firehouse Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chairs retain their wonderful, original patina. A contrasting captain's chair can be added to round out this set.
Oak
Antique Barrel Back Firehouse Windsor Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century mismatched barrel back oak Windsor pub chairs American chairs in the style of Boling Each chair is slightly mismatched (see all images) but they work well togeth...
Cane, Oak
19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL PATINA WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Pine
19TH C. NE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
NEW ENGLAND ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED WINDSOR FIREHOUSE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
Pine
Sold
H 37 in W 20 in D 24.5 in
Set of 4 Early 20th Century Vintage Oak Spindle Back Captain Firehouse Chairs
Located in Lafayette, IN
Amazing set of 4 matching oak bentwood "firehouse" chairs . Chairs feature solid oak, bentwood frames, spindle legs and backs, and unique perforated plywood seats and backrests.
Oak, Plywood
Antique American Firehouse Windsor Chair in Old Blue Paint
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American firehouse Windsor chair in beautiful old worn blue painted surface.
Metal
Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Arts and Crafts Firehouse Oak Windsor Chairs, Pair Measures 21.5" in width, 21.5" in depth and 30" in height.
Walnut, Burl
19th Century American Painted Firehouse Chair
Located in Boston, MA
19th century American painted firehouse chair.
Set of Six Oak Firehouse Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a great set of 6 vintage 1940's oak 'Firehouse' chairs. these were used in firehouses for dining chairs - if the alarm went off while they were at the table, they would often jump up...
Oak
Set of Four Antique Firehouse Windsor Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a set of 4 very handsome antique 1920's Firehouse Chairs. fantastic form and style, these chairs were fitted with steel rods around the stretchers and to the arms to withstand the us...
Oak
Assembled Set of 10 Firehouse Windsor Arm Chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Assembled Set of ten Barrel Back Windsor Arm Chairs, Nice Patina,four honey brown, mixed set
$5,566Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.21 in W 17.92 in D 19.49 in
Set Of 6 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English Walnut, Suite, Shoolbred, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 6 antique dining room chairs. An English, walnut and leather slipper seat by James Shoolbred of London, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A fine suite of ...
Leather, Walnut
$2,827Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 41.34 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Antique Vintage Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs c.1930 – 6 Side Chairs + 2 Armchairs
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique / Vintage Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs – Circa 1930 – 6 Side Chairs and 2 Armchairs This antique /vintage set of eight solid oak dining chairs, dating to around 1930, includes...
Oak
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair
By S. Bent and Bros.
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century S. Bent & Bros Oak Brace Back Windsor Chair. Measures 18.5" in width, 18 " in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18:
Oak
Two 19th Century English Windsor Dining Armchairs, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two complementary antique English Windsor dining armchairs with wonderful aged wood patina. Chairs are hand carved with crinoline stretcher, body of the chair is beautifully figured ...
Yew
$2,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.75 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Mid 19th Century Mahogany Splat Back Dining Chairs w Caned Seats
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful set of 8 early C 1850 Mahogany with caned seats splat back American dining chairs. These chairs were totally handmade almost 200 years ago. Caning is great except for one ...
Cane, American Mahogany
$2,500 / set
H 35.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Set of Six Beautiful Antique Dining Chairs, Hickory, Virginia, 1880s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of six antique dining chairs, each chair is unique and a little different in size. Made in Virginia, 1880.
Hickory
$1,666 / set
H 42.13 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of English Lancashire Ladderback Oak Armchairs with Original Rush Seats
Located in Kastrup, DK
A fine pair of English Lancashire ladderback armchairs crafted from solid oak and retaining their original hand-woven rush seats. The chairs feature the distinctive high ladderback ...
Rush, Oak
Late 19th Century Windsor Style Saddle Seat Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century parinated Windsor Style stained Armchair with saddle back seat. Measures 23.5 " in width, 23.5 " in depth and 38" in height. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is ...
Hardwood
$3,045 / set
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 20.87 in
SET OF SIX ENGLISH ANTIQUE CIRCA 1910 LADDERBACK RUSH SEAT DINING CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A charming set of six English ladderback dining chairs, dating to circa 1910, full of honest country character and traditional craftsmanship. These chairs featu...
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas
By Mogens Koch
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s vintage folding Safari chair in canvas, brass and leather and hardwood frame. Constructed of high quality components and with attention to detail. The brass accents have devel...
Brass
$2,872
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass
By McGuire
Located in IT
Director’s chair by Ryda Levi McGuire with a foldable frame in natural oak and bamboo. The seat and backrest are upholstered in crocodile-embossed leather, while the finishes and sup...
Brass
Pair of English Country Windsor Back Carved Oak Dining Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Country Windsor style (20th Century) dining armchairs with rounded Windsor backs and shaped seats, resting on four angled legs with stretcher bases. (carving under se...
1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair, Brown Leather, Mahogany Frame
By Leonard Linden, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
This classic, 1970s Director’s X-Chair was designed by Leonard Linden, John McGuire, and Elinor McGuire for McGuire Furniture Company. This piece reflects the brand’s celebrated comb...
Brass
Antique Rocking Chair Solid Oak Cane Seat
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Rocking Chair in solid oak with a cane Seat in good condition. This chair features a leafy, scalloped crest above turned spindles. It 's a beautiful antique piece to make a b...
Cane, Wood, Oak
$1,600 / set
H 36 in W 16 in D 17 in
Mid 20th Century Set of 6 Rustic Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chairs
By Hunt Country Furniture
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of six dining chairs, late 20th century. Solid wood construction with sculpted plank seats and turned spindle backs. Slightly flared backrests with hand-shaped profiles.
Maple
Faux Bamboo Directors Chair by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish folding directors chair, by Telescope Furniture. This example has a turned wood faux bamboo frame, and stenciled bamboo motif canvass backrest sling. The canvass seat shows c...
Upholstery, Wood
$495 / item
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seati...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Set of Six Hunt Arm Chairs, Pine, Oak, NY
By Hunt Country Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Hunt Country Furniture Arm Chairs, Pine, Oak, Made in NY. Very sturdy, will last forever.
Oak, Pine
Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of 8 Windsor chairs in yew wood Set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs Classic farmhouse kitchen dining chairs Made by Stewart Linford please see signature ...
Wood
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