Antique Spanish Tooled Leather Side Chair Late 1800's All Original
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Spanish Tooled Leather Side Chair made in the late 1800's. Considering that this Spanish Hand-Tooled Leather Chair is unrestored after over 100-years of use, the condition is...
Brass
Hitchcock Style Stenciled Rocking Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
An American classical New England style stenciled rocking chair made in the manner of Lambert Hitchcock. The chair is richly painted on the back splat and in front of the rush seat. ...
Rush, Wood, Paint
Brutalist Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs, Set of 4
By Charles Limbert
Located in Lutz, FL
Antique Brutalist Oak American Arts and Crafts Hall or Accent chair in the style of Charles Limbert, old upholstery shop label present underneath in from Leischner in Oyster Bay NY,...
Naugahyde, Oak
Mid-19th Century Custom Mahogany & Gilded Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous black lacquered accent armchair with gilded geometric design. Custom ivory upholstered seat Add this beautiful piece to any décor. The perfect desk chair or accent in an ent...
Mahogany
$795
H 45.25 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Antique French Walnut Hand Carved Armchair or Throne Chair Unrestored Condition
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Armchair or Antique French Throne Chair that was hand-carved from walnut probably in the late 1800's and is in dire need of a visit to your favorite upholstery shop. T...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$2,800
H 35.5 in W 20.25 in D 44.75 in
Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair from Switzerland Part of a Major Collection
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau outside of Marseille, France. There were a total of (42) antique Black ...
Wood
Jacobean Style Mahogany & Leather Armchair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Jacobean style leather chair dating from the late 1800's. Made of mahogany, the seat and back are upholstered in leather secured with large nailheads. Reeded arms are carved with s...
Leather, Mahogany
$6,800
H 35.25 in W 60 in D 32 in
Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Located in Highwood, IL
Another selection from the extensive collection of Old Plank's Black Forest furniture. We look at Black Forest furniture as being both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Fore...
Upholstery, Wood
Connecticut Windsor Side Chair Signed I. Clark, circa 1800
Located in Woodbury, CT
Connecticut windsor fanback side chair, circa 1800. Seven spindle example with arched and shaped crest rail and nicely turned stiles joined to shield-shaped seat on baluster and ring...
Ash, Hickory, Pine
Portuguese Big Chair, 19th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
Portuguese big chair 19th century in brown wood carved backrest decorated with shells. Failures and defects of the age Dimensions: 140 x 150 x 46 cm.
Wood
Set of Six Cane Back and Cane Seat French Chairs
Located in Clinton, AR
Set of six cane back and cane seat French chairs.
Cane
Set of 6 Chairs 19th Century Palisander Wood
Located in Madrid , ES
Set of 6 chairs Portuguese, from the 19th century Romantic, in palisander wood and carved rosewood, Plant decoration. Lined with fabric. Minor flaws. Dimensions: 102 x 47 x 40 cm.
Palisander
Antique American Windsor Chair with Original Paint, 19th Century
Located in Wilmington, DE
An American windsor chair featuring the original paint, dating to the 19th century. The chair measures 20 inches wide by 17 inches deep and 33 inches high.
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Classic Roman-Style English Cast Iron Garden Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Wilmington, DE
A set of two Classic Roman-style English cast iron garden chairs dating to the 19th century. They feature rams head accents on the arms. Each chairs measures approximately 21.5" W x ...
Iron
Unavailable
H 36.5 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Victorian Marquetry Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Victorian style side chair, unbranded. Hand carved & crafted of walnut with mother of pearl inlays, decoratively carved shield back, upholstered seat in a multi-color cros...
Fabric, Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany English Chippendale Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of six antique dining side chairs in solid Mahogany, unbranded. English Chippendale style with carved backsplats, red crushed velvet upholstered seats, gadroon carved aprons, c...
Velvet, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Elm Chair Hall Side Bedroom
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique 19th century Chinese carved elm hall, side, occasional or bedroom chair. A nice rustic piece that is very decorative and usable. Quite a rare chair, that would look gre...
Elm
Coppia Poltrone Autentiche fine ‘800
Located in Foggia, FG
Coppia poltrone tardo ‘800 Barocco Italiano con struttura in legno di noce scuro intagliato a mano Tappezzeria damascata in seta autentica Misure cm 65 larghezza x cm 65 profondit...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.25 in W 78 in D 36 in
Antique 19th Century Fruitwood French Provincial Drawtop Dining Table + 8 Chairs
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Provincial Louis XV style dining set, unbranded. Dining table is made from fruitwood, slightly distressed, a banded plank style top, two self-storing draw leaves, s...
Brass
Unavailable
H 47.25 in W 70.08 in D 22.05 in
Portuguese Canape Two Armchairs and Four Chairs Palisander, 19th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
Portuguese "Canape" set Two armchairs with armrests Four chairs 19th century Romantic style, in wood of saint wood - Palisander Apricot seat and back. Minor defects Dim (sette...
Palisander
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Oak and Cognac Leather Brutalist Castellana Spanish Armchair
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful leather and oak armchair with brass rivets made in Spain at the beginning of the 19th century. Authentic Castellana Brutalist chair. Made, carved and assembled in a complet...
Leather, Oak
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Chinese bamboo chair with a black seat.
Bamboo
Settee and Two Armchairs Palisander Wood 19th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
Settee and two armchairs in wood of saint - palisander. Hollow backs and upholstered seats. Dim .: (settee) 100 x 145 x 45 cm Dim .: (high chair) 101 x 57 x 49 cm
Palisander
Sold
H 34.65 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Classic Thonet Style Chair with Curved Wood Structure and Vienna Straw, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Classic Thonet style chair with curved wood structure and round seat available in Vienna straw. Entirely restored, with new straw and produced in 1950s. These chairs are a timeless ...
Metal
Antique Mahogany Chiavari Vanity Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an antique hand carved...
Mahogany
Pair of Rococo Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of chairs in the Rococo style, 19th century.
French Antique Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of late 1800's French Louis XVI style bergere chairs in their gently worn original paint, with just the right amount of patina showing. Quality construction and with what must b...
Sold
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Black Forest Bergère Chairs c1800's Huge Collection of Black Forest Pieces Avail
Located in Highwood, IL
Black Forest furniture is both a bit rustic and a little whimsical in nature and dates from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Although most people think of Black Forest as origina...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38.63 in W 17.38 in D 17.38 in
Original Black Forest Set '6' Hand-Carved Dining Chairs Available Matching Table
Located in Highwood, IL
Black forest carvings became a symbol of wealth in the 1800’s and were found in the homes of serious collectors. Their history of Black Forest carvings dates back to the 1800’s in th...
Wood
Antique French Carved Walnut Armchair Fireside Library Louis XV style
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from France~ ~Absolutely stunning antique French armchair~ ~Tall and majestic~ ~Hand-sculpted from fine French walnut in the manner of Louis XV, this elegant chair feature...
Upholstery, Walnut
Large Antique French Carved Walnut Fireside Armchair Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Direct from France ~ Absolutely stunning antique French armchair ~ Tall & majestic ~ Hand-sculpted from fine French walnut in the manner of Louis XV, this elegant chair features...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 83.86 in W 51.97 in D 22.84 in
Antique Mahogany Bow Fronted Two-Door Wardrobe by Maple & Co, 19th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique English Victorian Sheraton style mahogany wardrobe by the world-famous British furniture maker, Maple & Co., circa 1890 in date. This beautiful bow-fro...
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.25 in W 74.32 in D 31 in
Authentic Antique French Oak Farm House Table Unrestored All Original Condition
Located in Highwood, IL
Over 30-years ago, when we first started searching the countryside of France, the holy grail to discover were the 19th century tapered leg farm tables, with the pullout breadboard en...
Oak
Sold
H 96.86 in W 78.35 in D 20.48 in
Antique Inlaid Three Door Breakfront Library Bookcase 19th Century
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian Sheraton Revival top quality flame mahogany and marquetry inlaid three door breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich solid mahogany...
Mahogany
Antique Burlwood Caned Chairs, Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of empire style side chairs dating from the late 1800’s. Seat backs are decorated with perched crest rails and lyre back splats covered in rich burlwood veneers. Hand caned se...
Cane, Wood, Burl
Sold
H 34 in W 23 in D 21.75 in
Near Pair of Antique French Dagobert Solid Walnut Arm Chairs from Late 1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French walnut armchairs, commonly referred to in the style of Dagobert. The infamous Dagobert chair is a traditional French armchair that originated with the legendary bronze...
Walnut
Sold
H 44.88 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Pair of American Victorian Eastlake Arm Chairs with a Bamboo Detail Late 1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
American Eastlake Victorian pair of arm chairs in the most unusual style. We cannot ever remember seeing faux bamboo used in the construction of Eastlake Victorian chairs. There are ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 34.25 in W 31 in D 32 in
Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
The inner bark strips could be woven together in a herringbone pattern to make soft yet durable chair seats and backs. In the 1890s Billy Richardson started selling hickory chairs a...
Rattan, Hickory
19th Century French Wing Back Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A lovely 19th century French wingback chair. Neutral upholstery, removable cushion and great carved details on a dark-wood frame.
Pair of Danish Neoclassical Marquetry Chairs, 19th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of Danish marquetry and mahogany side chairs in the neoclassical style, circa 1820. Each with a slightly curved rectangular back marquetry-inlaid with an urn issuing scrolling...
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Savonarola Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in San Marino, CA
Savonarola chair from The Chicago School, possibly carved by Italian craftsman, chair having a crest with coat of arms above foliate back splat, high relief cherub and falcon carved ...
Wood
Pair of English Library Armchairs Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A solid pair of 19th century English library armchairs in oak, with a lovely patina, having been reupholstered in leather with studs. Measurements: 50 cm high (floor to seat).
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique 6 Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs John Taylor & Son, Scotland 1860 1723
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique set of 6 Victorian mahogany dining chairs by John Taylor and Son, Edinburgh, Antique Furniture, Scotland, 1860 Antique Furniture chairs 1800-1899 Scotland 1860 Solid w...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Oxblood Chinese Horseshoe Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese elm horseshoe chairs. Still show lots of deep red color from the original lacquer finish. Simple carving on back splat. Sold as a pair.
Elm
19th Century Spanish Walnut Chair with Embroidered Upholstery
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Spanish walnut armchair. Beautiful patina. Upholstered in a tapestry with a tassel trim that circles around the seat and lower back. Nailheads decorate the top and sid...
Walnut
19th Century French Carved Chair with Beige Upholstery
Located in San Marino, CA
A very sweetly carved French wingback armchair with solid linen-look upholstery. Removable seat cushion and lighter wood trim, circa 19th century.
19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood chairs. Embellished arms, legs and back with an intricately carved splat. Sold as a pair.
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
19th Century Ethiopian High Back Carved Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Ethiopian high back carved chair. This Traditional Ethiopian chair was hand carved from one single piece of wood and shows a gorgeous patina and age.
Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This 19th-century Spanish Colonial bed is a magnificent example of antique craftsmanship, reflecting the rich tradition of colonial furniture design. Carved in dark wood, it features...
Wood
$568Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Chairs Neo- Renaissance or Henri II Style in Wood and Leather 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant pair of Neo-Renaissance or Henri II style chairs in leather and wood dating from the 19th century. The wooden structure is carved with flutes and volutes. Pieces of leather f...
Leather, Wood
$5,890 / set
H 45.08 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in
Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to the Baroque Spanish character and each fe...
Leather, Oak
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