$1,822
H 34.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Victorian Tufted Rocking Chair, Floral Velvet & Fringe Trim, c. 1900s USA
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A whimsical and romantic Victorian rocking chair, custom upholstered in a soft blush and floral
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Velvet Armchair with Tassel Fringe Trim
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
gracefully rounded back, plush seat, and delicately curved arms that provide exceptional comfort. The chair
Velvet, Elm
$6,400 / item
H 51.5 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Pair Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs Large Red Upholstery 19thc
Located in Tyler, TX
, and legs Red velvet or velveteen fabric upholstery in excellent condition with fringe trim accents
Upholstery, Oak
English Victorian Green Velvet 8-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
fringe & rope trim (loveseat, 4 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, 1 footstool)
Pair of Tufted Fringe Trim Tufted Club Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
chairs are accented with a fabulous rope fringe trim. They sit very comfortably and have age appropriate
Metal
Set of Six Matching Tufted Fringe Trim Tufted Club Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
chairs are accented with a fabulous rope fringe trim. They sit very comfortably and have age appropriate
Metal
Set of Four Matching Tufted Fringe Trim Tufted Club Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
chairs are accented with a fabulous rope fringe trim. They sit very comfortably and have age appropriate
Metal
Upholstered Boudoir Accent Slipper Chair By Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
print, silk blend upholstery with fringe trim. This chair is a fantastic accent or Boudior chair.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 34 in
Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Sculptural Chrome Series 455 Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Gardner Leaver, Steelcase
Located in Chicago, IL
gorgeous Holly Hunt "Sand" tan suede with hand-cut Holly Hunt fringed suede trim making these gorgeous
Chrome
Regency Style Painted Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
trim. The chairs rest on turned and tapered legs accented with gilt details, displaying the refined
Textile, Wood
Set of Twelve Tudor Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
with turned legs and stretchers and embroidered upholstery with fringe trim. circa 1920. Side chairs
Wood
$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 54.25 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of palatial Venetian walnut carved mid-19th century Baroque figural throne armchairs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of A...
Leather, Walnut
$7,431
H 111 in W 80 in D 22.25 in
20th Century Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak, Hunt Sideboard!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 20th Century Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak, Hunt Sideboard!! Antique Sideboard, Hunt, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak, Beveled Glass , 20th Century, 1900's!...
Oak
$2,700
H 45 in W 54 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Two Drawers Oak C. 1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Renaissance revival oak entry, hall table, sofa table or console with drawers ~~c. 1890s Charming table with two drawers and carved crown~~perfect for use ...
Oak
19th Century Child’s Velvet Armchair with Decorative Fringe
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Charming 19th-century French child’s armchair upholstered in a warm terracotta velvet, adorned with a refined bullion fringe and traditional nailhead trim. This delightful piece perf...
Velvet, Elm
$3,545
H 72.75 in W 61 in D 25.75 in
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved Oak, Shelf, Drawers, Cupboard!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique French Renaissance Revival, Carved Oak, Shelf, Drawers, Cupboard! Gorgeous Antique Cupboard, French Renaissance Revival, Carved Oak, Shelf, Drawers, 1800s, 19th Cent...
Oak
$285,589Sale Price|20% Off
H 113 in W 92 in
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...
Oil
$3,818
H 53.15 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Arm chair / Throne Chair barley twisted hunt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century French Antique throne chair / armchair in the Renaissance revival period with hunt / black forest scene. Fully hand carved from European oak with marvellous pat...
Fabric, Oak
$18,950Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 39.75 in W 29.75 in D 31 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Marquises Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine pair of french 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved marquises bergère armchairs. The ornately carved gilded frames with floral and acanthus motifs with rounded edg...
Damask, Giltwood
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Antique Pair Of Carved French Baroque Armchairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Striking pair of 19th-century French Baroque armchairs, finely carved in dark-stained wood with dramatic, sculptural detailing throughout. Each chair features a tall, architectural b...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this fine Biedermeier set of six chairs and the large round table. The set was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by ...
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
$242,481
H 103.15 in W 98.04 in D 91.34 in
Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Exceptional Exhibition Austrian Neo-Baroque Carved Mahogany Bed The Foot and Headboard Finely Carved With Figural Crests and Inset with Gilt-Bronze Relief Panels Depicting the Fiv...
Bronze
$3,695
H 48.04 in W 51.97 in D 25.6 in
French 19th century antique writing desk Black Forest hunt Renaissance revival
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous French antique 19th century Renaissance revival / Hunt style Writing desk in carved oak. Marvelous decorated hunt style desk with fox head drawers & barley twisted columns....
Oak
$60,620
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Vaisselier Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Vaisselier Buffet was artistically sculpted to celebrate the bounty of the earth, and perform a display, serving and storage function in the barg...
Oak
$6,900 / set
H 47.5 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Throne Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French 19th century Revival Louis XIII style throne armchairs with hand carved figures on the raised arm rests and top of the chair backs. These quality throne armchairs fe...
Velvet, Oak
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.
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