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
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
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
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
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,200 / set
H 38 in W 19.75 in D 23 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
Rattan
$20,825 / set
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
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
Hardwood
$4,095 / set
H 38.19 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Set of Six Bleached 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Fretted Back Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A really attractive set of six 19th Century Georgian bleached mahogany dining chairs. They've been
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
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
Ash, Elm
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
Ash
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
Wood
$3,400 / set
H 30.75 in W 24.5 in D 29 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
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
Upholstery, Wood
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
Rush, Wood
$1,318
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
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
Elm
$34,709 / set
H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in
Eight Restored Brown Leather Thomas Chippendale Chesterfield Club Armchairs 8
By Thomas Chippendale, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs with Thomas Chippendale style fret work carved legs These chairs are a very rare find, they are
Leather
Fine Set of Eight Georgian Open Fret Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine Set of Eight Georgian Open Fret Chairs.
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
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
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
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
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
Stainless Steel, Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
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
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
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
Ash, Elm
Sold
H 47.5 in W 19 in D 18 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
Sold
H 40.95 in W 25.2 in D 21.66 in
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
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
Upholstery, Wood
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.
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
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
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 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
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.5 in W 17 in D 18.5 in
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
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
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
Ash, Elm
English Fret Work Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
English fret work side chair, Chippendale design with English horse hair seat.
Wood
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.
Mahogany
Victorian Windsor Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4729, Victorian oak and ash Windsor chair with fretted central splat to back and shaped seat
Ash, Oak
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
Pair of Custom California Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Custom California Club Chairs. Upholstered in FRET -Gustavian Stripe- Coral
Walnut, Upholstery
A Pair of Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A Pair of Chinese Chippendale Chairs with Blind Fret Decoration. Height: 38" Width: 23"
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
Yew
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
Lacquer, Cane
Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mahogany Wing Chair with blind fret legs made by Southwood, Mid 20th century.
Mahogany
GAINSBOROUGH ARM CHAIR
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY, CARVED LIBRARY (GAINSBOROUGH) ARM CHAIR, BLIND FRET
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
Lacquer
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
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
Mahogany
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
Elm
Sold
H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 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
Oak
Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.
Velvet
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Upholstery, Wood
$3,500
H 83 in W 73 in D 1 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 ...
Wood
Performance Velvet Metal Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Barbara Barry, John and Elinor McGuire, Ralph Lauren, McGuire, John McGuire
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant pair of metal-framed faux finished tubular aluminum lounge chairs made to look like bamboo, but far more structurally stable and long-lasting. Excellent condition with the ex...
Metal
$1,237
H 18.9 in Dm 16.93 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.
Metal, Brass
$2,985
W 47.25 in L 70.87 in
The Gaia Rug (1.2x1.8m) Made in UK by Sister, Playful & Vibrant, Unique texture
Located in London, GB
The Gaia Rug is inspired by the Greek goddess of earth. It boasts playful abstract motifs and a stunning colour palette that’s sure to make a statement in any space. This item is ma...
Wool, Silk
Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Large "Spring" chandelier by Serge Castella Custom-made Signed and numbered Metal and plaster France, circa 2000 Excellent condition. Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, ...
Metal
19th Century Central Asian Uzbek Shahrisabz Small Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare Suzani but with some condition issues. The background silk has some damage, splits and loss but the embroidered parts are in good shape.
Cotton, Silk
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...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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.
Brass
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)...
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
$14,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 18.25 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.
Brass, Iron
$5,625Sale Price|50% Off
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
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...
Brass
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
Wool
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...
Aluminum
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...
Mahogany
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