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Pair of Regency Style Fret Chairs from Iatesta Studio Collection with Cushions
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of Regency Fret (short for fretwork) Side Chairs from the Iatesta Studio Collection. The
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Early 2000s Asian Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Low Mid-Century Modern Chairs in Fret Velvet Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern low chairs in fret velvet fabric with ebonized legs. Curved tufted
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs, American, circa 1970s. The set consists of
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Bamboo and Rattan Fret Back Dining Chairs
$2,850 / set
H 36.75 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Set 4 Vintage Woven Rattan Chippendale Fretwork Fret Side Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of 4 fretwork fret work Chinese chippendale rattan, woven seats dining game side chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

FOUR ANTIQUE COLONIAL THOMAS CHIPPENDALE HARDWOOD FRET WORK CARVED DiNING CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Colonial Rosewood Thomas Chippendale, fret work carved dining chairs Please note the delivery fee listed
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of English 19th century Windsor chairs with open fret splats with turned supports and legs
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Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Pair of English 19th Century Windsor Chairs
$3,176 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.83 in W 18.71 in D 19.69 in
19thC Pair of Windsor Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19thC Pair of Windsor Chairs, circa 1835. Pair of Windsor arm chairs with open fret splats with
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Antique 1830s Side Chairs

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Ash

19thC Pair of Windsor Chairs
19thC Pair of Windsor Chairs
$3,237 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.83 in W 18.71 in D 19.69 in
The George Smith Hall Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
arched backs of these chairs are fretted in the romantic ‘Elizabethan’ fashion of medieval window tracery
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21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

The George Smith Hall Chair
The George Smith Hall Chair
$1,371
H 35.43 in W 21.45 in D 17.51 in
Pair Of White Paint Decorated Mid Century Chippendale Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a slight scallop and one chair with fret work at legs. Dimensions: 24 1/2" W, 29" D, 18" seat
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous Italian fret back chairs, Italy, circa 1950s. The seats are currently being
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
$2,400 / set
H 31.25 in W 22 in D 19 in
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Fret Work Arm Chair, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with removable cushion, frontal carved
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Antique 1780s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid 19th C. Rush Seated Ladder Back Chair. English, circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
little different with the fret back design, this chair is in completely all original condition and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Rush, Wood

Antique Chinese circa 1900-1920 Export Folding Occasional Chair Nice Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chinese red lacquered fret work carved folding chair with woven seat Please note the delivery fee
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Eight Restored Brown Leather Thomas Chippendale Chesterfield Club Armchairs 8
By Chesterfield, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs with Thomas Chippendale style fret work carved legs These chairs are a very rare find, they are
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Recent Sales

Fine Set of Eight Georgian Open Fret Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine Set of Eight Georgian Open Fret Chairs.
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Antique 1760s Irish Georgian Side Chairs

Fine Set of Eight Georgian Open Fret Chairs
Fine Set of Eight Georgian Open Fret Chairs
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 0.01 in
Pair of Fret-Work Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
airy looking are just one of the elements that make this chair so effortlessly beautiful. The finish on
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Down, Upholstery

Rare Pair of Late 18th Century English Giltwood Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of late 18th century English giltwood side chairs, the fretted backs depicting
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Side Chairs

Set of Four Late Victorian Salon Chairs
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Set of four late Victorian salon chairs having fretted shield backs with William Morris strawberry
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Antique 1890s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather Straps
Located in London, GB
piece of furniture. Its stainless steel chair comprising three parts, boasting a hand brushed finish
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Black-brown Genuine Cowhide Leather
Located in London, GB
piece of furniture. Its stainless steel chair comprising three parts, boasting a hand brushed finish
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Handsome Pair of Georgian Stick Back Windsor Chairs c. 1810
Located in Heathfield, GB
With a beautiful natural colour, a true pair of stick back Windsor chairs with fret carved splats
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

English 19th Century Windsor Chair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English 19th century Windsor chair circa 1835. Windsor arm chair with open fret splats with
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Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs

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Ash, Elm

English 19th Century Windsor Chair
English 19th Century Windsor Chair
H 34.26 in W 18.71 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Fretwork Chinese Chippendale Dining Side Chairs Pagoda Palm Beach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful set of six fretwork fret chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale side dining chairs. Great fret
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Antique Windsor Elbow Chair, Victorian Double Hoop Armchair, Elm, Ash
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to circa the mid-19th century, circa 1850. Classic English, country, elbow chair Triple fret-cut
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
cushion. We reupholstered in a great fabric by Fret. The chairs would look great in a beach house, lake
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of 12
Thonet Dining Chairs, Set of 12
H 32 in W 22 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Fret Back Lounge Chairs by McGuire
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of fretwork back Chinese Chippendale style armchairs with woven Rawhide bound joints from the Rattan Connoisseur Collection by McGuire.
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

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Rattan, Leather

Fine Pair of Chippendale Library Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough arm chairs with blind fret carved supports, openwork
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Fine Pair of Chippendale Library Chairs
Fine Pair of Chippendale Library Chairs
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
English 18th Century George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
English 18th century George III, carved mahogany Gainsborough chair. Blind fret Chinese Chippendale
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Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs

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Mahogany

18th Century George III Open Antique Armchair in the Manner of Robert Manwaring
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
front legs and seat rails. A devotee of the Chinese taste, the chair exhibits blind fret geometric
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Pair of Sculptural Fret Back Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural fret back chairs, design attributed to John Lubberts and Lambert Muller, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Fret Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural fret back lounge chairs by Tomlinson, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Elegant Fret Back Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant fret back chairs, attributed to Grosfeld House, American, circa 1940s. They have
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique, Italian Walnut Renaissance Dining Chairs.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A harlequin set of eight Italian walnut Renaissance style dining chairs. The chairs with fret
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Vintage Palm Beach Chinese Chippendale Fret Work Fretwork Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Palm Beach Chinese Chippendale Fretwork Fret Work armchair arm chair, club lounge. Original
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Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

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Wood

Set of Eight Century Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Fretwork Dining Armchairs
By Century Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of eight incredible Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo fret dining chairs by Century Furniture
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

Chippendale Period Carved Mahogany Side Chair
Located in London, GB
seat and a nicely fretted back splat. The chair measures 20 ½ in – 52 cm deep, 22 in – 56 cm wide and
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Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Windsor Elbow Chair, Victorian Double Hoop Armchair, Elm, Ash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to circa the mid-19th century, circa 1850. Classic English, country, elbow chair Triple fret-cut back
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

English Fret Work Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
English fret work side chair, Chippendale design with English horse hair seat.
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Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Fret Work Side Chair
English Fret Work Side Chair
H 36.25 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Six mahogany fret back chairs.
Located in London, GB
A set of six mid 18th century mahogany side chairs with wide seats and cockpen style fret backs.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six mahogany fret back chairs.
H 36.5 in W 22.34 in D 17.25 in
Victorian Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4729, Victorian oak and ash Windsor chair with fretted central splat to back and shaped seat
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

Victorian Windsor Chair
Victorian Windsor Chair
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs with Upholstered Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of newly upholstered faux pony fur and faux bamboo fret-work distressed painted
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Pair of Custom California Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Custom California Club Chairs. Upholstered in FRET -Gustavian Stripe- Coral
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Custom California Club Chairs
Pair of Custom California Club Chairs
H 37 in W 31 in D 31.75 in
A Pair of Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A Pair of Chinese Chippendale Chairs with Blind Fret Decoration. Height: 38" Width: 23"
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Early Victorian Yew Wood Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3224, early Victorian, yew wood and elm, low back windsor chair with fretted central splat to
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Yew

Early Victorian Yew Wood Windsor Chair
Early Victorian Yew Wood Windsor Chair
H 36.23 in W 20.87 in D 14.18 in
Set of six lacquer chairs by Lothier.
Located in London, GB
A set of six red lacquer chairs with Chinese fret backs and cane seats, by Lothier, Barcelona early
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20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Cane

Set of six lacquer chairs by Lothier.
Set of six lacquer chairs by Lothier.
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mahogany Wing Chair with blind fret legs made by Southwood, Mid 20th century.
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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Wing Chair
Mahogany Wing Chair
H 47 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
GAINSBOROUGH ARM CHAIR
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY, CARVED LIBRARY (GAINSBOROUGH) ARM CHAIR, BLIND FRET
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

20th century cockpen elbow chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of red lacquered mahogany cockpen elbow chairs with fret backs and saddle seats, mid 20th
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer

20th century cockpen elbow chairs
H 34 in W 22.25 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Priests' Chair
Located in London, Greenwich
A really good example of a 19th century ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Priests' chair, with fretted
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Antique 1850s British Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of George III Cockpen Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
, if not original, finish with good patination. Cockpen chairs are so named after the Chinese lattice
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Cockpen Armchairs
Pair of George III Cockpen Armchairs
H 34.18 in W 24.63 in D 23.18 in
Early Victorian Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2834 good quality early Victorian elm and ash pad arm Windsor chair with fretted central splat to
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Early Victorian Windsor Chair
Early Victorian Windsor Chair
H 44.1 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
Antique Pair of Regency Hall Chairs in Gothic Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
and rare. The triumphal arched backs of these chairs are fretted in the romantic 'Elizabethan
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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French Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French faux bamboo mirror. Lovely foxing on the original glass plate. 1890. Reference: 8219 Dimensions 24.5 inches (62 cms) Wide 1.5 inches (4 cms) Deep 31.5 inches (80 cms)...
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

French Faux Bamboo Mirror
French Faux Bamboo Mirror
$905
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Midcentury Teak, Brass and Cast Iron Tripod Side Table by Digsmed, Denmark
By Digsmed
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This round vintage tripod side table was made in Denmark in the 1950s to 1960s by Digsmed. It has a black lacquered cast iron string style base, a teak table top and brass details.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Very Large Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning, very large Murano glass and brass chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a real eyecatcher in every room. Matching wall lamps a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Very Large Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
Very Large Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
$5,625 Sale Price
50% Off
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960. Seats having recent fabric. Quantity of Eight.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Near Pair of 19th Century French Rattan Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Near pair of 19th century French rattan armchairs in good condition.
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Tall Handcrafted Reclaimed Garden Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning tall garden gate, handcrafted by a talented early 20th century blacksmith and reclaimed from a property in Surrey. Standing at 1.8m tall, this wrought iron gate is perfect...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Tall Handcrafted Reclaimed Garden Gate
Tall Handcrafted Reclaimed Garden Gate
$2,160
H 72.05 in W 32.09 in D 0.79 in
Brighton Pavilion Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired pair of English Brighton Pavilion-style rattan dining armchairs was made in the English Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature Chi...
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Vintage 1910s English Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Brighton Pavilion Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
Brighton Pavilion Style Rattan Dining Armchairs
$1,650 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 35 in W 23 in D 21 in
Chippendale Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive mahogany Chippendale style 4 door breakfront bookcase. Circa 1900 This quality 4 door bookcase stands upon a squat cabriole legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet. The...
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Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten black painted wood Chinese Chippendale dining chairs. Good quality, fine condition. Two armchairs: 25 wide, 21.5 deep, 37 high, 26.5 arm height. Eight side chairs: Dime...
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
$8,500 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Café Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, Hollywood Regency, faux bamboo, café dining set consists of two cast aluminum side chairs and a table base for indoor and outdoor use. The marble top shown is for referen...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Café Dining Set
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Café Dining Set
$1,800 / set
H 38 in W 18 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rattan armchairs, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
$1,675
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Hollywood Regency Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Hollywood Regency black and gold four-panel screen with hand-painted flying cranes. This Hollywood Regency black and gold four-panel screen is a vintage treasure that captures the ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Dining chairs set of 6
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your dining space with these Vintage faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs. these chairs feature the classic Chinese Chippendale lattice de...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale  Faux Bamboo  Dining chairs set of 6
Chinese Chippendale  Faux Bamboo  Dining chairs set of 6
$4,368 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Round Mahogany Brass Side Table attributed to Robs Jon Gibbings, 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Mahogany Brass Side Table attributed to Robs jon Gibbings, 1950. Table has been completely restored.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare long form Thebes bench marketed by Liberty and Company, England Circa 1910. Constructed of beech wood and finely woven cane. There are many of these “types” of benches...
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Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Cane, Beech

Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.
Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 31.25 in D 14.5 in
Faux Bamboo Cane Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs
By French House & Garden
Located in Sherborne, GB
A set of four superb French dining chairs, in a lacquered wood finish. These are styled in faux bamboo with a white cane work seat and sides. These chairs sit with a generous seat (w...
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Faux Bamboo Cane Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs
Faux Bamboo Cane Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs
$713 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
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Fret Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fret chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every fret chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a fret chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A fret chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made fret chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tomlinson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fret Chair?

Prices for a fret chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,140 and can go as high as $53,166, while the average can fetch as much as $3,450.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.