Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and recently reupholstered in French damask fabric with two tone bees.
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch
French Blue and Gold Silk Woven Scalamandre Style Designer Damask Fabric
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Asheville, NC
Silk woven Damask Designer House vintage remnant fabric yardage, in a classical and popular Napoleonic Abusson Design. Finely woven on jacquard looms in 100% silky fibers, in a class...
Damask
Louis XVI Style French Gilt Chair with Antique Damask Grey/Taupe Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
This armchair seen here was hand-carved in France circa 1890. The oval-shaped back is finely carved and upholstered in an antique damask fabric that has been affixed to the chair bac...
Wood
French antique poufs in wood with yellow and dark red damask fabric, 1850s
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique poufs in wood with yellow and dark red damask fabric, 1850s Pair of square poufs.
Metal
French Crapaud Slipper Chairs in Fortuny Damask, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Highly stylized acanthus leaf damask Fortuny fabric.
Fabric, Wood
French Empire Armchair with Red Floral Striped Damask Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
French Restoration mahogany armchair having a rectangular headrest topped by a tapering gadrooned crest, upturned scroll arms with acanthus embellishments, upholstered back and seat ...
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
$346Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Cotton Blend Damask Fabric Remnant, Satin Finish, C.1980's
By Scalamandre
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage cotton blend damask fabric remnant - fine designer quality (likely Scalamandre or Brunschwig & Fils) - unknown fiber content - suitable for crafts/pillows/light upholstery - ...
Cotton
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Settee, New Damask Upholstery, 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
200 A French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa settee with white new damask upholstery. Structurally sound in good original conditions.
Fabric, Hardwood
$4,140Sale Price|25% Off
"Ornate French Opera Chair, Giltwood & Gold Silk Damask, Circa 1750"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved 18th century, French opera chair with gilded finish and upholstered in gold silk damask.
Wood, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood, Feathers
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted side chairs with 6 fluted column design back and green damask upholstered seats (Priced As Pair).
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Louis XV Painted Bergère/Armchairs , Down , Damask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stunning carved Louis XV period bergères. Each chair features hand painted wood frames, a curved back, topped with a carved floral crest. This back flows seamlessly into the ...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 12 Louis XVI-Style Painted Green Damask Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) dining chairs with off-white painted frames with green trim and having oval channeled backs, upholstered in green and gold silk dama...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage Louis XVI Twin Headboards in Toile de Jouy Fabric, Circa 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Louis XVI style headboards upholstered in a classic Toile de Jouy Scalamandre fabric. Arched tops with carved crest detailing at top. Painted wood finish frame which ...
Damask, Wood
Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Club Suite Damask Upholstery Turned Bun Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Mahogany framed with Damask upholstery three piece suite A very good looking and well made suite...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif. The chairs are constructed from radiant mahogany with arc...
Fabric, Damask, Mahogany
1946 Pair of "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs "Chauffeuse" of 1946 attributed to Andre Arbus Composed of a low seat with cushion, the upholstery is original horsehair and spring, high back in horsehair. Fabric ...
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
$12,600Sale Price|20% Off
Brunschwig & Fils Red and Gold Satin Silk Fabric Created for the White House
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Morristown, NJ
According to Paris, Mobilier National, series Empire, a tome about French fabrics, the damask was originally made for the throne room at Tuileries.
Satin, Silk
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil à Oreilles — Iris Apfel Collection
By Maison Krieger
Located in Morristown, NJ
France, late 19th to early 20th century Likely by a Parisian atelier in the manner of Maison Jansen or Maison Krieger Dimensions: 41.5″ H × 32.25″ W × 25″ D A handsome French Louis...
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$2,796Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oversized Pair of 20th C. French Louis XV Style Carved Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This textile not only complements the ornate carving of the frames but also reinforces the chairs’ French heritage, as damask fabrics have long been associated with traditional Europ...
Upholstery, Wood
A French LXV Style Giltwood & Painted Bench Hand Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The piece's carving is further enhanced with a two tone, hand-finished patina in celadon green paintwork with gilded highlights. The fabric is a silk damask by French fabric house Ta...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
Classic French Armchair in Damask Upholstery and Gold Leaf by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bringing the 18th century french palace furniture style to your luxururious living space. The grand armchair's rounded embelished arms and legs are intricately hand gilded on the woo...
Gold Leaf
French Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Stamford, CT
French upholstered ottoman in Celadon damask fabric with tufted buttons, circa 1920.
Fabric, Wood
French 1930s Louis XVI Style Armchair in Damask Modern Fabric
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant and comfortable Louis XVI Gustavian armchair with ebonized wood legs upholstered in Damask modern fabric. It has been professionally upholstered including seat, arms and back...
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Rosewood Armchair in Yellow Damask, France, circa 1935
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Of a highly refined design with influences of Ruhlmann evident in the development of the legs, this Art Deco armchair is designed to be a perfect desk chair. With a deep supportive u...
Fabric, Damask, Rosewood
Vintage Art Déco style chaise longue with a green damask fabric
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
An Art Deco-style chaise longue with an asymmetrical back, fluted wooden legs and upholstery redone by the previous owner using a damask fabric that catches the light beautifully! Be...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Art Déco style chaise longue with a green damask fabric
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
An Art Deco-style chaise longue with an asymmetrical back, fluted wooden legs and upholstery redone by the previous owner using a damask fabric that catches the light beautifully! Be...
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI style walnut bergere with green damask silk fabric.
Located in Oakville, ON
A very comfortable and a generous size walnut bergere chair. It is from France circa 1940. The wood shows slight ware and the green silk damask is in good condition. The seat cushion...
Walnut
Sold
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 26 in
French Louis XVI Style Silver Gold Gilt Pink Damask Oval Back Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Silver and Gold Gilt Pink Damask Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features silver/gold gilt finish, burgundy velvet upholstered rear backrests, pink floral ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 21 in D 26 in
Victorian Carved Bird's Eye Maple Armchair with Taupe Floral Damask Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian (19th Century) maple armchair with a high shaped narrow back, having scroll-form arms, upholstered in a Dedar silk taupe floral damask, standing on turned front legs...
Fabric
Custom Louis XV Cream Silk Damask Porter’s Canopy Hooded Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful one-of-kind custom porter’s chair upholstered in a luxurious silk damask fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Louis XVI Style Caned Window Bench with Cream Damask Cushion
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century carved wood bench in oval form, with caned seat, and loose tufted seat cushion in cream damask secured to the bench with gold tassels, unmarked. The apron, stretch...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair 19th c. Louis XV Gilded Armchairs with Original Silk Damask
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Louis XV armchairs with intricate crest carvings and water gilding on frame. Original silk damask fabric with french brass nailheads and down cushion.
Sold
H 47.5 in W 30.25 in D 17 in
Antique French Napoleon III Gilt Fireplace Screen with Newly Upholstered Panels
Located in Toronto, ON
The screen has been newly reupholstered with a luxurious damask fabric in tonal beige, offering a subtle yet sophisticated pattern that adds texture and warmth to the overall aesthet...
Fabric, Wood, Damask
Pair of 1946 "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1946 "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus Original damask silk fabric and cushion. Beech tree feet. Good condition.
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Pair of 1946 "Chauffeuse" Armchairs Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1946 "Chauffeuse" armchairs attributed to Andre Arbus Original damask silk fabric and cushion. Beech tree feet. Good condition.
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Fine French Three Fold Gilt Screen
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice French three fold screen with damask fabric bottom and mirror backed carved gilt mouldings, in very good original condition. 68" high 52" wide You are welcome to view ...
Giltwood
19th Century French Mahogany Footstool, circa 1850
Located in Faversham, GB
The gently bowed sides are topped with a finely patterned Damask fabric. France, circa 1850. Additional Information: H 40.5 cm (H 16 inches) W 69.5 cm (W 27.5 inches)
Mahogany
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H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Louis XV period armchair in carved wood, damask upholstery 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very elegant Louis XV period armchair, true to the Rococo style and the flowing lines of the mid-18th century. The finely molded and carved wood creates a fluid silhouette: a violi...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Accent Pillows with Tassels
By Claudia Barber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The back: I used a gorgeous golden French woven damask fabric from the 1930s. The buttons are covered with a very rare and beautiful lavender ticking.
Cotton, Silk, Wool
Louis XV Era Flocked Damask Fabric Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
• Salvaged from a French chateau • Flocked damask canvas fabric • circa 1750 • Cannes, France • Measures approximately 75" x 192".
Damask
French Damask Screen
Located in New Orleans, LA
French gold damask four-panel screen with dark brass nail heads, finished both sides.
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Style Day Bed with Yellow Damask Fabric
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely bed is beautifully carved and painted grey with a greenish hue. The head and foot are taller than most day beds and have an appealing curve. Inside dimensions are 73.5"...
Wood, Textile
French Armchairs in Louis XV Style in Damask
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of beautiful French Louis XV style chairs. Newly painted in black and newly covered in black & white damask cotton. dimension 24" x 24" x 36"
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Blue Damask Tufted Sofa with Oak Frame Border
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1940s French tufted sofa, upholstered in original, blue damask with an oak frame border.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of French walnut hand-carved Louis XV style bergere chairs upholstered in blue damask. This pair was purchased from a private estate in Provence, circa 1850.
Damask, Fabric, Walnut
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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