19th Century French Giltwood Single Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French giltwood single open arm chair with finely carved lyre motif. This chair is
Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of Directoire French Open Arms Painted Frames Arm Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Directoire French Open Arms Painted Frames Arm Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,795 / set
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 25 in
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$3,000 / set
H 46.5 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (open arm chairs), French. Superbly figured
Upholstery, Walnut
$121,413 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 20 in
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhite taste, each with
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,992Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 35 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique French Painted and Upholstered Directoire Open Arm Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Price is per chair, each chair is sold separately. Antique French Directoire Open Arm Chairs
Linen, Wood
$3,389
H 41 in W 26 in D 24 in
A Pair of French Regency Style Open Arm Chairs These large arm chairs are very
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Regency Style Open Arm Chairs These large arm chairs are very comfortable the
Velvet
Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Open Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Open Arm Chairs, Circa 1940, upholstered in Clarence
Fabric, Upholstery
$3,400 / set
H 44 in W 25 in D 26 in
Pair of Carved French Style Mohair Fabric Carved Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved French Style Mohair Fabric Carved Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Mohair, Cherry
$21,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
Pair of French Midcentury 1950s Black Lacquered Open Arm Chairs 'Scmit, Paris'
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French midcentury (1950s) black lacquered open arm chair with red leather upholstered seat
Leather, Wood
$15,000 / set
H 38.25 in W 27.25 in D 25 in
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful pair of French Napoleon III open arm chairs are made of mahogany in the Empire
Bronze, Gold
$4,800 / set
H 39.25 in W 31.25 in D 37 in
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the wood. The open arm design and slatted back lend an airy, minimalist feel while maintaining a
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
A Pair of French Louis XV style open arm chairs, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These comfortable grey painted and giltwood chairs envelop you with the arched crests and rounded
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$1,595 / set
H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
Pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,450 / set
H 37 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990. This pair of chairs is not
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Consolate mahogany (circa 1800) open arm chairs with beige leather seat and square
Pair Paint Decorated Louis XVI Open Arm Chairs, or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of provincial oval back chairs feature carved bowknots, and stop fluted tapered
Wood
Set of 4 French Sycamore Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s sycamore open arm chairs with "U" shaped legs and brass finials on front of
Brass
$2,736Sale Price|64% Off
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
A French Louis XVI Style Ivory Painted and Parcel Gilt Oval Back Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegant French Louis XVI style ivory painted and parcel gilt oval back open
Wood
19th Century French Directoire Style Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Directoire white painted open arm chair with gilt foliate decoration and shaped fluted arms
Wood
Set of 4 Dominique French Geometric High Back Arm Chair
By Dominique
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s ebonized high back open arm chairs with geometric design upholstery (att
Upholstery, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 41 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Open Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of carved fruitwood French provincial open arm chairs are of generous proportion, and
Fruitwood
French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) walnut open arm chair with needlepoint upholstery and turned legs
Tapestry, Walnut
Regence Period Fauteuil in Walnut, France ca. 1720
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Regence period walnut fauteuil / open arm chair.
Upholstery, Walnut
Circa 1770 Pair of French Fauteuils En Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1770 pair of French fauteuils en cabriolet (open arm chairs). Transitional Rococo to Neo
Beech, Walnut
$2,250
H 36 in W 23.25 in D 26 in
Walnut Armchair with Turned Rail & Legs and Scroll Arms, France, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th century provincial French Fauteuil / open arm chair in walnut with unusual scroll arms and
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Painted French Directoire Style Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These French Directoire style open arm chairs from around 1910 are a charming and elegant pair
Wood
$8,500 / set
H 36 in W 23.25 in D 19 in
Pair of 19th century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs with Original Petit-Point
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of French Louis XVI open arm chairs (fauteuils) features beautifully carved walnut and
Wood
French Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French open arm chair. Reupholstered in Rose Tarlow linen. Carved walnut with spaced nail heads.
Pair of French open arm chairs.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of open arm chairs . Upholstered in belgian linen .
Pair of Open Arm Chairs Woven Seats, France 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of french open arm chairs with webbing circa 1950, beautiful bent arms beech wood.
Beech
Pair of Open Arm Bridge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French open arm bridge chairs with muslin upholstry
Oak, Muslin
Pair of French Provencial Styled Italian Open Arm Chairs
Located in Tacoma, WA
Pair of French Provencial styled open arm chairs with original paint. From the Pied Montese region.
Wood, Paint
#SB16 Louis XIV Style Open Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
LOUIS XIV STYLE OPEN ARM CHAIR IN MAHOGANY. UPHOLSTERED IN LINEN WITH A DOUBLE WELT DETAIL. FRANCE
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Empire Mahogany Open Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire mahogany open arm chairs with red upholstery. Having reed form front arms with
Mahogany
Pair of Charles X Style Hand Carved Mahogany Open Arm Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Solid and mahogany veneers. Newly upholstered. Well carved, by hand. Please note that all purchases must be completed by May 31, 2022 and collected by June 29
Mahogany
Antique Louis XVI French Open Arm chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique gilt wood open arm chair upholstered in natural grain sack. This vintage chair has the
Hemp
Pair of Luther Vandross Estate Zebra Hide and Gilded Antique Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two magnficent gilt French open arm chairs from the estate of R & B legend Luther Vandross. Carved
Zebra Hide
Pair of French Carved Open Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of sweet open arm chairs. The pair having Louis XV style cabriole legs leading to a curved and
Wood, Fabric
Antique French Provincial Painted and Upholstered Open Arm Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique French Provincial painted and upholstered open arm chair. Louis XVI style chair Size: 24
Fabric, Wood
Pair of open arm club chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ultra-suede upholstered open arm club chairs.
19th Century Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis XVI French open arm chair. Original gilt finish, circa 1890-1900. We upholstered these in a
Antique Louis XV Style French Painted and Upholstered Open Arm Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Louis XV style French painted and upholstered open arm chair Painted in a soft white, with
Linen, Wood
A Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany Open Form Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of French art deco mahogany open form upholstered arm chairs; each with square
Pair of French Dominique Open Arm Club Chairs c. 1940's
By Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French Dominque open arm club chairs with subtly curved legs C. 1940's, reupholstered in
Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Pair of Painted and Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Open Arm Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of vintage french style open arm chairs painted in our antique white with subtle distressed
Linen, Fruitwood
Sold
H 38 in W 27.5 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Distressed Painted French Louis XV Open Arm Bergère Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These gorgeous French style chairs have that antique chipping white paint to replicate a truly old
Beech
Sold
H 39 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Painted French Fauteuils Armchairs in Grey Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful carved French open-arm chairs, painted in our signature oyster white finish. Our oyster
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
French Art Deco Leather Chairs in the Style of Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of French open-arm bentwood chairs with woven leather seats and back in the style of
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Open Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large beautifully carved Louis XVI gilt open arm chairs.
Wood
19th C Empire Open Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
pr of mid 19th c Empire mahogany and bronze dore open arm chairs. Beautiful bronze dore winged
Bronze
A Pair of French Louis Philippe Mahgany Open Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of French Louis Philippe mahogany open arm chairs; each with arching crest rail
A Pair Of French Louis XVI Style Open Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XVI style open arm chairs with carved beechwood frames painted gray, the
A pair of French Louis XVI style open arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XVI style grey painted open armchairs with arched backrest and tapering
Set of 4 19th c. French Louis XVI Open Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
set of 4 19th c gilt and painted green Louis XVI open arm chairs covered in floral material
Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI Style Open Arm Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair open arm chairs 26”w x 27”d x 38”h Seat H:17”. Seat D:20”. Arm H:25” Louis XVI Style with
Cotton, Wood
19th Century Painted French Cane Open Arm Chairs with Linen Upholstery
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Exquisite 19th century French cane chair crafted from solid fruitwood and painted in a charming
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
Sold
H 35.75 in W 22.38 in D 21 in
Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century Empire period fauteuil (or open arm chair), French. Curved open back with
Wood
A 19th Century Pair French Rococo Style Carved Open Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with cartouche-shaped back above a shaped tight seat all raised on cabriole legs; the whole adorned with rocaille and foliate carving
Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 23 in D 25 in
2 Vintage French Louis XVI Caned Walnut Open Arm Oval Balloon Back Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage French Louis XV armchairs. Made of walnut featuring caned oval balloon backs with a
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Louis XV style fauteuil (open arm chairs), French. Carved walnut, en
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 38.5 in W 31.5 in D 37.5 in
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the wood. The open arm design and slatted back lend an airy, minimalist feel while maintaining a
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Louis XV Walnut Silk Upholstered Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and generously proportioned French Louis XV period yellow silk upholstered walnut open
Walnut
Vintage French Style Louis XVI Open Arm Chairs with Linen Upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of chairs Original finish, with new upholstery in linen with a burlap back. Sturdy ready for
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 28 in L 30 in
Open Arm Reading Chair in 100% Alpaca Velvet by Maharam, France, Circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Open arm reading chair in 100% Alpaca Velvet by Maharam France Circa 1890. Newly upholstered
Velvet
An Over-Scaled Pair of French Louis XV Style Beechwood Open Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An over-scaled pair of French Louis XV style carved beechwood open arm chairs; each with cartouche
19th c Louis XVI gilded carved open arm chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c Louis XVI gilded hand carved open arm chairs first quality carving
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 27 in D 29 in
2 French Neoclassical George III Open Fauteuil Balloon Back Nailhead Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely Neoclassical Revival George III style open arm chair. Features a balloon back, chanelled
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 31 in W 22 in D 21.75 in
A Pair of French ebonized open arm chairs with faux leather upholstery C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant Pair of French ebonized open arm chairs with faux leather upholstery. Circa 1940
Faux Leather, Wood
Sold
H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in
Elegant Pair of French Rococo Beechwood Open Arm Chairs with Caned Seat and Back
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of French rococo beechwood open arm chairs with caned seat and back; each with a
A Pair of French Louis XVI style carved open arm chairs, C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of perfect for your office, sitting room, or living room. The molded and carved wood frames are decorated throughout with a variety of motifs including acanthus leaves, sc...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century large Louis XVI open arm chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Louis XVI gilded open arm chairs. Hand carved, great proportions, first quality
Wood
19th c Louis XVI gilded oval back open arm chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
pr of 19thc Louis XVI oal back open arm chairs all hand carved and gilded covered in beautiful silk
Wood
Early 20th Century Bleached Walnut and Linen Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of vintage French Louis XV style open arm chairs The walnut frame has a bleached raw finish
Linen, Walnut
Sold
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 25 in
A Fine Pair of Open Arm Chairs By Joseph Pierre Francois Jeanselme 1824-1860
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine and important pair of chairs by Joseph Pierre Francois Jeanselme are made from mahogany
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Upholstered Linen Arm Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
4 beautiful French Louis XVI Style Open arm chairs in original gilt wood finish. Distressed finish
Linen, Giltwood
Pair of French Empire Style Open Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Empire style open arm chairs with square backs having curved top rail with wreath
Sold
H 41 in W 36 in D 38 in
2 Bassett Furniture French Louis XV Style Bergere Club Arm Chairs & Ottoman Pair
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Beautiful pair of late 20th century French inspired open arm library club bergere chairs by
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Pair of French Empire Mahogany Open Armchairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A magnificent pair of French Empire mahogany open-arm chairs from the early 19th century. A fine
French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French Art Deco open arm chairs with suede seats.
Wood, Suede
Pair Louis XV Style Stretcher Base Shell Carved Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great Pair of Vintage French Style Carved Open Arm Chairs with unique x-form stretcher bases. This
Wood, Cane, Fabric
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style fauteuils / open arm chairs with carved giltwood frames and off
Upholstery, Giltwood
Circa 1800-1815 French Directoire to Empire Period Fauteuil
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1800-1815 fauteuil or open arm chair, French. Mahogany. Directoire to Empire period & style
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style fauteuils / open arm chairs, with carved giltwood frames and off
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Antique French Carved Salon Cream Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Good quality pair of antique French open arm salon chairs, with good crisp carvings and a nice warm
Walnut
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
$669Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,566 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
$5,100
H 32 in W 48 in D 19.25 in
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Ebonized Mahogany, Brass Trim, 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French chest of drawers or commode in the Louis XVI style. This chest is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$1,735 / item
H 118.12 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Travertine, Marble
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10.25” Bottom Dia...
Ceramic
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$3,286Sale Price|38% Off
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
$5,468 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
Brass
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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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