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George I Wing Chair

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
An early-18th century walnut wing armchair. George I period, ca 1715. This fine English walnut
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
H 41.74 in W 34.45 in D 26.78 in
Pair of George I Style Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of George I style leather winged armchairs. Each chair features an arched backrest with
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Late 20th Century English George I Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of 20th Century Walnut Wing Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century English walnut wing armchairs. Having high backs and winged sides over
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20th Century Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 20th Century Walnut Wing Armchairs
Pair of 20th Century Walnut Wing Armchairs
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 31.11 in
18thC Walnut period Wing Armchair reupholstered, English George 1st Ca 1720
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very fine quality English, walnut, wing arm chair from the early years of the 18th
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Fine 19th Century Mahogany Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair in the George I
Located in Benington, Herts
drawn carved mahogany wing chair inspired by William Kent of the early 18th Century. Upholstered
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Antique 1880s English George II Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discussions. It integrated lighting, vibrant colors, acoustical fabrics, chairs molded like tulip petals
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair and the central table evocative of their cafe table that was a part of the Lily collection of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

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18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822) This important Louis XVI sof...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

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Wood, Giltwood

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

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Linen

Pair Leather Wing Back Chairs Deep Button Armchairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Chesterfield leather wing back chairs Classic English library meets gentleman's club look. Very comfortable, you can really slide back into these chairs. Leather ...
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Vintage 1920s Chairs

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Leather

Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory Chair with a welt trim and ki...
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1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs

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Cotton, Wood, Down

Pr. Leather Wingback Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet and Nailhead Studs
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of wing back chairs, originally from the historic Fort William Henry Hotel, in Lake George NY. The chairs have leather upholstery with decorative nailhead studs, wit...
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of George Smith Chelsea Large Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of RRP £9,378 George Smith Low Scroll Arm wingback armchairs with Damask upholstery. A very good looking well made and comforta...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, flanking fluted carved arms with b...
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Antique 1810s Caribbean Regency Sofas

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Brass

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Birch

Pair of Louis XIII Style Wing Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Louis XIII style wing chairs with new upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary pair of 19th century English Georgian style mahogany Gainsborough library armchairs. The chairs feature full sized mahogany frames having a classic flat back with a ser...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

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Brass

19th Century English Wing Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well proportioned 19th century English wing chair in ivory and pale blue damask fabric. Legs and stretchers are mahogany. All joints are solid. Classic design with tall back and narr...
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Cotton, Silk, Mahogany

19th Century English Wing Chair
19th Century English Wing Chair
H 49.5 in W 33 in D 26.5 in
Antique Swedish Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and comfortable vintage Swedish leather wing back armchair. This was recently imported from Sweden, and it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is fantastic, thi...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood

1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning pair of vintage Queen-Anne style wing-back chairs in a neutral cream Swiss dot fabric. (I believe the maker is Hickory, but the label is not on as they have been reupholster...
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Italian Lounge Chairs in Walnut -a pair - newly upholstered in Silk Plaid
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful pair of wing back chairs, in walnut, hand crafted of the finest materials, and newly recovered in a classic silk plaid. The walnut frame is hand carved and very nicely de...
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Antique 1890s Italian Louis XIII Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 1920’s Georgian style Gainsborough chairs in mahogany upholstered in beige leather with close-nailed tacks, having molded down swept arm supports and standing on carved and...
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair Of Antique Italian Carved Sgabello Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique pair of figural heavily carved walnut sgabello chairs. Winged figures and baroque designs. The sgabello is a type of chair or stool with carved and often elaborately ornamen...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

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A George I Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Walnut Wing Chair with shell carved knees. Seat height: 18"
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

A George I Walnut Wing Armchair
A George I Walnut Wing Armchair
H 47 in W 38.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
charming George I style wing chair with outscrolled arms and shell carved cabriole legs with ball
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Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

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Wood

Antique Mahogany Wing Chair
Antique Mahogany Wing Chair
H 43 in W 31 in D 26 in
Chair Designed by Architect H. H. Richardson
By A.H. Davenport, Henry Hobson Richardson 1
Located in Providence, RI
Exceedingly rare American Aesthetic Movement chair designed by Architect Henry Hobson Richardson
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

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Oak

George I Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George I walnut wing chair covered in contemporary needlework, circa 1730, the cabriole legs
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

George I Walnut Wing Chair
George I Walnut Wing Chair
H 44 in W 34 in D 33 in
Pair of George I Style Mahogany Wing Chairs, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of George I style mahogany wing chairs, late 19th/Early 20th century.  
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Antique Late 19th Century English George I Wingback Chairs

George I Style Giltwood Side Chair
By Lenygon & Morant
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rare and unusual George I style giltwood strapwork carved side chair, the shell crestrail over a
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Early 20th Century British George I Side Chairs

George I Style Giltwood Side Chair
George I Style Giltwood Side Chair
H 43 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of George I Style Wing Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of George I style wing armchairs having ebonised front shell carved cabriole legs, with swept
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Antique 19th Century British Wingback Chairs

Pair of George I Style Wing Armchairs
Pair of George I Style Wing Armchairs
H 44 in W 35 in D 31.5 in
Pair of George I style wing armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of George I style wing armchairs upholstered in red fabric, raised up on shell carved cabriole
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Antique Late 19th Century British Wingback Chairs

Pair of George I style wing armchairs
Pair of George I style wing armchairs
H 42 in W 32 in D 32.5 in
Edwardian Walnut Wing Armchairs in the George I Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A good pair of Edwardian walnut wing armchairs in the George I style, each with a shaped cresting
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Superb Quality 19th Century Antique Leather Wing Chair
Located in Benington, Herts
Superb quality antique walnut leather upholstered wing chair, mid-19th century having wonderful
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Antique Mid-19th Century George I Wingback Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

Rare Pair of 2007 George Smith Kilim Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By Tom Dixon, George Smith
Located in GB
Dixon George Smith wingback armchairs with Kilim upholstery RRP £18,000 I have two pairs of these
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Pair of George I Style Walnut Wing Arm Chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of George I style walnut wing arm chairs, each of typical form with a high back, scroll arms
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Antique 1890s English George I Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Decorated Wing Chair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III style chinoiserie decorated wing chair with lattice decoration, circa 1930. I have been
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Wingback Chairs

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Paint, Upholstery, Wood

Early 18th Century George I Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fine George I Period wing armchair, the shaped seat frame with scrolling armrests and all
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Antique Early 18th Century English Armchairs

Extremely Good Pair of Antique Walnut Desk Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
excellent craftsmanship from the 1900s these chairs have been designed to be on display as well as being a
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Antique Early 1900s English George I Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Restored Early 18th Century circa 1720 Wingback Armchair Cigar Brown Leather
Located in GB
circa 1720 high back wing armchair fully restored This chair is exceptionally rare, it is nearly 300
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Wingback Chairs

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Leather

20th Century Red Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very comfortable and good quality mid century red leather wing armchair with buttoned back and
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Mid-20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

20th Century Red Leather Wingback Armchair
20th Century Red Leather Wingback Armchair
H 42.13 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
Antique Leather Wing Back Barrel Armchair
Located in London, GB
This antique George III style deep buttoned leather armchair is very comfortable & has lots of
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Vintage 1930s English Victorian Armchairs

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Leather

Maria Nevelson Sculpture
By Maria Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
visual art skill in her early years, Maria studied voice during high school. She attended George
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures

Maria Nevelson Sculpture
H 7.25 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in
Maria Nevelson Wall Sculpture
By Maria Nevelson
Located in New York, NY
visual art skill in her early years, Maria studied voice during high school. She attended George
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Maria Nevelson Wall Sculpture
H 14 in W 12 in D 5.75 in
MARIA NEVELSON WALL SCULPTURE
Located in New York, NY
/> visual art skill in her early years, Maria studied voice during high school. She attended George
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures

MARIA NEVELSON WALL SCULPTURE
MARIA NEVELSON WALL SCULPTURE
H 22 in W 13 in D 4 in
MARIA NEVELSON WALL SCULPTURE
Located in New York, NY
/> visual art skill in her early years, Maria studied voice during high school. She attended George
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall-mounted Sculptures

MARIA NEVELSON WALL SCULPTURE
MARIA NEVELSON WALL SCULPTURE
H 40.25 in W 10.75 in D 3.5 in
Geroge III style Chesterfield Hand-Dyed Wingback Leather Two Seat Sofa Settee
Located in GB
leather The chair is a fully studded affair, as you may or may not know wing and barrel back chairs start
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Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Sofas

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Leather, Hardwood

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
room at the Chateau de la Malmaison. The museum still retains her personal Harp made by Georges
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
"The Signing" by Howard Chandler Christy, Vintage Poster, Signed by Christy 1937
By Howard Chandler Christy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
stairway of the House wing of the U.S. Capitol. The 1937 painting was issued as a commemorative
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Vintage 1930s American Posters

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Paper

Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
By William Parker
Located in GB
in Portland Place and in 1937 the company supplied chairs for guests at King George VI’s coronation
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools

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Leather, Hardwood

Period George I Wing Chair, circa 1720
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A period English George I walnut wing back armchair circa 1720. The two back legs were replaced in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Armchairs

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Walnut

George I Style Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George I style wing chair of reasonably small proportions with serpentine arms on cabriole
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Vintage 1920s English George I Wingback Chairs

George I Style Wing Chair
George I Style Wing Chair
H 42 in W 28 in D 28 in
George I Walnut Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
A particularly fine George I walnut wing chair, standing on acanthus carved cabriole legs
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

George I Walnut Wing Chair
George I Walnut Wing Chair
H 44.49 in W 33.47 in D 20.87 in
George I Design Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George I design walnut framed wing chair, cabriole supports terminating on pad feet with well
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Early 20th Century British George I Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

George I Design Wing Chair
George I Design Wing Chair
H 47 in W 34 in D 34 in
George I Period Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George I period walnut wing chair, the short cabriole supports with fan highlighted carving on an
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

George I Period Walnut Wing Chair
George I Period Walnut Wing Chair
H 44 in W 33 in D 30 in
A George I Walnut Wing Chair.
Located in Kent, GB
A very fine early 18th century walnut wing chair with hipped leg and pad foot in the Georgian
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Wingback Chairs

A George I Walnut Wing Chair.
A George I Walnut Wing Chair.
H 44 in W 3,318.5 in D 20 in
A George I style walnut wing chair
Located in Sundridge, GB
wings and back rail. The chair has recently been re-upholstered in linen.
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Early 20th Century British George I Wingback Chairs

A George I style walnut wing chair
A George I style walnut wing chair
H 46.75 in W 32 in D 32 in
A George I Walnut Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
The serpentine-shaped back with outswept arms; raised on scroll-carved cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Wingback Chairs

A George I Walnut Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
The serpentine-shaped back with outswept arms; raised on scroll-carved cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Wingback Chairs

A George I Walnut Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
With shell carved front cabriole legs ending in squat pad feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Wingback Chairs

A Fine George I Carved Walnut Wing Chair. Circa 1725
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A finely shaped George I walnut wing chair, the front cabriole legs finely carved of good colour
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Beech, Linen

George III Period Wing Chair in Green Leather
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George III period library wing chair with a barrel form arched top back, upholstered in mellow
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany

George I Walnut Wingback Armchair
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The winged back armchair has a tall backrest and shaped sides scrolling down seamlessly to out
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Antique 1720s English George I Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

George I Walnut Wingback Armchair
George I Walnut Wingback Armchair
H 33.86 in W 44.89 in D 29.53 in
A cabriole leg walnut wing chair. Circa 1720.
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A George I upholstered wing chair, the well shaped frame standing on four elegant walnut cabriole
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Wingback Chairs

Walnut Cabriole Leg Wing Chair
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A George I walnut wing chair on cabriole front legs and outswept back legs. With good proportions
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Walnut Cabriole Leg Wing Chair
Walnut Cabriole Leg Wing Chair
H 42 in W 32 in D 30 in
Pair of Georgian Style Wing Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Pair of Georgian style wing chairs This pair of Georgian style wing chairs were made in the reign
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Chairs

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Mahogany

Rare George VI Coronation Chair 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original
By William Hands
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare King George VI coronation chair 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original We are delighted to offer
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

George I Walnut Winged-Back Armchair
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The winged back armchair with a tall backrest and shaped sides scrolling down seamlessly to out
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Antique Early 18th Century English Armchairs

George I Walnut Winged-Back Armchair
George I Walnut Winged-Back Armchair
H 33.86 in W 44.89 in D 29.53 in
Very Handsome Pair of Leather Wing Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Sundridge, GB
These chairs are in a lovely patinated and well worn state. The leather is still however in good
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Vintage 1930s English George I Armchairs

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Leather

Cabinet Armchair Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Located in Antibes, FR
. 182). Similar models:-Chair stamped Georges Jacob (Denise Ledoux-Lebart, supra, reproduced at p. 283
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Cabinet Armchair Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Cabinet Armchair Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
George I Design Walnut Framed Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive George I design walnut framed wing chair, well carved decoration to the front
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Early 20th Century British George I Wingback Chairs

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Walnut

George I Style Winged Armchair
Located in GB
This stunning large scale late 19th century copy of a very fine George I winged armchair is correct
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Antique 1880s English George I Armchairs

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Walnut

George I Style Winged Armchair
George I Style Winged Armchair
H 44.89 in W 35.44 in D 28.75 in
Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin by Artifort Netherlands, circa 2000
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Splendid antiques Tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin by Artifort Netherlands, circa 2000 Splendid
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cotton

Pair of Antique Wing Back Wingback Arm Chairs with Mahogany Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Antrim, GB
Superb pair of antique wing back Wingback arm chairs with mahogany ball and claw feet,beautifully
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Vintage 1920s English George I Armchairs

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Mahogany

George I walnut wing back armchair
Located in Knutsford, GB
A superb George I carved walnut wing back armchair. The tall backrest with well shaped sides
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

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Walnut

George I walnut wing back armchair
George I walnut wing back armchair
H 45 in W 34 in D 28 in
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George I Wing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic george i wing chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every george i wing chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a george i wing chair, we have 101 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer george i wing chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A george i wing chair made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made george i wing chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Smith, Tom Dixon and Henredon are consistently popular.

How Much is a George I Wing Chair?

The average selling price for a george i wing chair at 1stDibs is $6,341, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $37,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About George I Wing Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.