George V Chair
Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs in Red Damask; Manner of John Linnell
By John Linnell
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
a similar chair with the same fine carved details & undoubtedly by the same maker, see V&A
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.25 in W 23 in D 21 in
Rene-Jean Caillette, RJC folding and reversible chair VIA ed., 1986
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in Paris, FR
nationale d'Art Moderne - Centre Georges Pompidou N°inventaire AM2010-1-74 Donation by V.I.A./ Industries
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Nino Rota Chairs by Ron Arad for Cappellini '2002'
By Ron Arad, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collections of NYC's MoMA, the V&A in London, and Paris' Centre Georges Pompidou (Paris) and his public works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Le Bon Marché Boudoir chair upholstery restored b The Royal School of Needlework
By Le Bon Marché 1
Located in London, GB
Le Bon Marche.A unique Boudoir chair with the original upholstery restored by the Royal School of
Category
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 26.58 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Rare Set of 14 William IV Period Dining Chairs with Great Provenance
Located in London, GB
King George V (r. 1910-1936).
English, circa 1830
The markings on the back of each chair indicate that
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
George IV Centre Table Attributed to Thomas & George Seddon, circa 1830
By Thomas & George Seddon
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Fine George IV Parcel-Gilt Amboyna Centre Table Attributed to Thomas & George Seddon
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Center Tables
Materials
Wood
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
& Son’s dining chairs circa 1844-1845
These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
Set of Four 18th Century Satinwood Painted Armchairs - Seddon, Sons & Shackleton
Located in Lymington, GB
polychrome decoration. Note the Prince of Wales' feathers, summer flowers and musical trophies. These George
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
H 35.63 in W 20.67 in D 19.3 in
George Walton for John Rowntree & Kate Cranston tea rooms Arts & Crafts Armchair
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton for John Rowntree's cafe & Miss Cranston tearooms. An Arts and Crafts walnut Armchair
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 43.71 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs
Located in Lymington, GB
An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs.
Raised on very
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Two Edwardian Mahogany Chairs by Gill & Reigate
By Gill & Reigate
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Furniture, Artistic Decorators and Upholsterers‘. They were decorators to King George V and also restored
Category
Vintage 1910s English Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique satinwood lyre back armchair by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Carlton House. Furthermore the design of these chairs relates most close to a Linnell drawing in the V&A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood
Pelmet Curtain Set 3 Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle Stone
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
had once belonged to Pope Pius VI, were presented to George V and Queen Mary by Sir R. Rowand Anderson
Category
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Materials
Textile
Pelmet Curtain Pair Duke of Northumberland Alnwick Castle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, were presented to George V and Queen Mary by Sir R. Rowand Anderson for the Palace of Holyroodhouse in
Category
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Materials
Textile
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
George V and King George VI. For the International Exhibitions in 1888, 1901, 1911 and 1938 the Royal
Category
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
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By Marc Krusin, Glas Italia, Kensaku Oshiro
Located in Macherio, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass
H 59.06 in W 45.28 in D 12.6 in
Original Vintage Rio Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Oscar Niemeyer, 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer, Anna Maria Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture.
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
H 32.29 in W 67.72 in D 23.82 in
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is cut and ground with extreme precision, then the sheets are assembled by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Small Armchair Designed as a Dog Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional small French armchair designed for a dog. This small armchair is not just a chair - it's a piece of history. Constructed in the 1920s, with French craftsmanship and qu...
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Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Original Hand Carved and Blackened Reclaimed Oak Sculptural Accent or Side Chair
By Rooms Studio
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved and blackened reclaimed oak chair, designed by Rooms Studio (from their 2018 Wild Minimalism collection), is inspired by the legacy of traditional Georgian craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Chairs
Materials
Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
H 33 in W 20 in D 20 in
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Prisunic, Marc Held
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be the envy of your friends with this rare and sought after piece of the Pop-Art movement history by Parisian designer Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By Maurice Calka, LeLeu Deshays
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu.
Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS"
This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
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20th Century French Desks
Materials
Metal
A George VI 1937 Coronation Chair and Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A George VI 1937 Coronation Chair and Stool designed by Edward Barnsley for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London on 12th May 1937.
The chairs for the coronation of King George ...
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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Chester Lounge Chair Nguyen Manh Khanh, Aerospace Collection Quasar France, 1968
By Quasar Khanh
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chester lounge chair Nguyen Manh Khanh, Aerospace Collection Quasar France 1968. PVC, chrome-plated steel. Rare, important piece.
Measures: 24 H × 42 W × 36 D in. Printed manufactur...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
PVC
H 24 in W 42 in D 36 in
Minimalistic Purple Suede Chairs by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso
By Patricia Urquiola, Moroso
Located in Schagen, NL
These two futuristic and Minimalist chairs form together a sofa; one in pink/purple (corner model) and the other purple/purple. The two colors are in perfect harmony when placed toge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede
ANTIQUE FRENCH DUCK EGG BLUE HAND PAiNTED ORNATELY DECORATED BED FRAME IN OAK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French Duck Egg Blue hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame
Please note th...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 41.93 in W 43.31 in D 83.27 in
Orange Cord Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Original
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Original early B&B Italia Organic Modern 2-piece Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini in orange cord fabric. Consists of two lounge chairs of the largest 3x3 format in the seri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Foam, Plywood
Life Size Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Children on Crib, A. Tantardini
By Antonio Tantardini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antonio Tantardini (Italian, 1829-1879) An extraordinary Italian 19th century life size carved Carrara white marble sculpture of "A Young Child and a baby in a wicker crib" - A Risor...
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Antique 1860s Italian Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 49.5 in W 48 in D 27 in
After Boucher , Diana and Nymphs by Pond , Rococo Style
Located in Nashville, TN
After Boucher.
In overall very good shape. Minor scattered losses. Later frame but well carved and with an antique gilt finish. Good colors and detail
More than any other artist, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Coffee Table Model Galaxy by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Low table with plexiglass top and three steel balls designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions.
Superego editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research...
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2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Ruchot Jean Charles French Sculptor Art Noveau Statue of "Science" in Spelter
By Jean Charles Ruchot
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
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Set of 12 George I Style High Back Dining Chairs Gill & Reigate, London
By Gill & Reigate
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An excellent set of 12 George I style burl walnut dining chairs, featuring high backs and hand
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Antique Late 19th Century English George I Dining Room Chairs
Important Pair of George II Giltwood Armchairs, circa 1755
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, Middlesex
An Important Pair of George II giltwood armchairs in the manner of Thomas Chippendale upholstered
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Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Marc Newson Gluon Chair and Ottoman, Original Moroso Labeled "1993"
By Moroso, Marc Newson
Located in Brussels, BE
museum collections, including the MoMA in New York, London’s Design Museum and V&A, the Centre Georges
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
is a Christie’s book, these chairs being described as a ‘strikingly sculptural pair of George II
Category
Early 20th Century English George II Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 41 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
George II period carved mahogany open arm chair attributed to Matthias Lock
Located in London, GB
Miller's book "Chairs".
The carving attributable to Matthias Lock.
Attribution:
Recent research at the V
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Antique 1750s English George II Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Silk, Mahogany
Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
sold to Lever for a considerably higher sum and also the V&A (stool and armchair).
The original chairs
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Antique Late 19th Century George II Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
HOLLY HUNT George V Chair with Walnut Legs and Beige Upholstery
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Holly Hunt George V chair with walnut legs and beige upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Bow Back Armchair, High Wycombe, Smokers, Captains, R. Tyzack, George V
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
', chair by R. Tyzack and dating to the reign of George V in the early 20th century, circa 1910.
A
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Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Set of 12 George I Style High Back Dining Chairs Gill & Reigate, London
By Gill & Reigate
Located in New York, NY
An excellent set of 12 George I style burl walnut dining chairs, featuring high backs and hand
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Antique Late 19th Century English George I Chairs
Materials
Wood
Exceptional 1937 King George VI Coronation Chair and Stool Fully Stamped
By Maple & Co.
Located in GB
1937 King George VI Coronation chair and stool, both fully stamped original Westminster Abby pieces
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Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
1911 Prince of Wales Investiture Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare Prince of Wales Investiture chair of Edward (son of King George V and Queen Mary). He became
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Wood
Silver Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Limed Oak Peers Chair, 1952 - 1977
By William Hands
Located in GB
items an original King George VI Peers chair and matching stool and a pair of early King George V stools
Category
Vintage 1970s British Elizabethan Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 17.92 in
Painted Carved 18th Century Armchair John Linnell
By John Linnell
Located in Lymington, GB
A beautifully drawn English 18th century open armchair in the manner of John Linnell.
George III
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Antique 1770s English Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Club Armchairs in 100% Wool Faux Shearling, England circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
reign of King George V.
Measures: 29.5"W x 31"D x 35"H x 17"seat.
Category
20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Set of Two Mira Chairs and a Side Table, by George Nakashima, Special Order
By George Nakashima
Located in Venezia, VENETO
Set of two Mira chairs and a side table custom made by George Nakashima in his New Hope studio in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
H 24.41 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast dining set retailed by Georges Tanier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
v shaped cross stretchers. These chairs are upholstered in black vinyl and the set is in excellent
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak, PVC
Antique Lodge Chair, 1913
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lodge chair, George V oak armchair dating to 1915.
Beautifully made in
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Revival Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Four Edwardian mahogany chairs by Gill & Reigate
By Gill & Reigate
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
‘. They were decorators to King George V and also restored and furnished Sulgrave Manor, under the
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20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Liberation Flags, Made in France
Located in York County, PA
chair. The choice to employ a salmon pink fabric instead of red probably represents the closest thing
Category
Vintage 1940s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair of George V mahogany Gainsborough chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Salisbury, GB
1930, during the reign of King George V.
The quality mahogany frame with the down swept arms at the
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Set of Six Dining Chairs, Hoop Back, Manner of Hepplewhite, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Hepplewhite and dating to the early 20th century in the reign of George V, circa 1930.
A fine set of six
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Rare Pair 18th Century Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare pair of 18th century oak hall chairs made for col Ralph congreve of aldermaston manor/court
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Antique Late 18th Century English Gothic Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set 10 Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1770
Located in Lymington, GB
A good set of eight 18th century ladder-back chairs, including a pair of armchairs. George III
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Regency Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs, Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
drawing room chair profiles related to the present example (C. V. Hershey, George Smith's Collection of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 24.41 in
George Hunzinger Renaissance Revival Chair
Located in New York, NY
Fine George Hunzinger chair dating to c. 1875. Old finish with deep patina. Forward-looking design
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Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of George III Adam Period Salon Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of George III Adam period salon chairs of elegant design in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
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Antique Late 18th Century Chairs
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
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Rare King George VI Coronation Chair & Stool 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare King George VI Coronation Chair & Stool 1937 GRVI W Hands & Sons Original
Splendid Antiques
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Vintage 1930s British George IV Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair of Armchairs by George Ray for John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in New York, NY
Pair of V-54 lounge chairs designed by George Ray for John Vesey polished stainless steel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1930's Studio Chair Stamped Healey Ltd.
Located in London, GB
King George V (1910-1936)
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Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
Pair of Georgian Style Wing Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
of George V.
These chairs are not your usual design but have the lovely feature of the exposed
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Carved Oak and Leather Wing Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
to the succession of George V.
The original owners of these chairs may well of relaxed into these
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Dorothy Schindele Dining Side Chairs
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This stunning set of four Dorothy Schindele bent iron V-base side dining chairs are so meticulously
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
George II Mahogany and Needlework Armchair in the Manner of Matthias Lock
Located in Knutsford, GB
this piece corresponds to known pieces from this maker including a chair at the V&A museum in London
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Textile
Antique Desk & Chair Victorian Russian Interest Tsar Nicholas I Lady Zia Wernher
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
the interior for Lady Zia Wernher, together with a matching George III elbow chair, late 18th century
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Antique 1890s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Longue Isokon, 1970s
By Isokon, Marcel Breuer
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous Marcel Breuer long chair (1902-1981) as featured in the Victoria and Albert Museum ((V&A
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bentwood
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Longue, Mid-Century, 1970s Bauhaus
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Mid-Century Marcel Breuer bent ply long chair, circa 1970.
A fabulous Marcel Breuer long chair
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20th Century Chaise Longues
Marcel Breuer Long Chair Chaise Longue, Mid-Century, 1970s, Bauhaus
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous Marcel Breuer long chair (1902-1981) as featured in the Victoria and Albert Museum ((V&A
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20th Century Chaise Longues
An Antique Silver Casket
By D. & J. Wellby 1
Located in London, GB
standing on four bifurcated scrolled feet. The casket is made in the reign of George V. The interior is
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Exceptional Architectural Bar Cabinet by Yves Jaccoud, 1992
By Fiction Editeur, Yves Jaccoud
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
price at "OBJET 2000" for the chair "PERSO".
Label V.I.A for the presentation cabinet "3 TOURS
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Late 20th Century French Dry Bars
Materials
Ebony, Sycamore
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair Original, circa 1930s
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
.
Summary:
Howard & Sons Ltd
Bridgewater Chair
King George V
Original
Date: 1930s
Maker: Howard
Category
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 20 Chinese Export Watercolours of the Customs and Trades of China
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
watercolours containing very similar figures and scenes. Perhaps the most famous of these is George Henry
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
H 17.52 in W 21.38 in D 0.99 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which 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.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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Antique Writing Desk London
Fine 18th Century Pair Chairs
French Wall Mounted Cabinet
Louis Square Back Chairs
Bookcase Wall Mounted
French Wall Mounted Cabinets
Small Antique Oak Writing Desk
Wall Mount Bookcase
Wall Mounted Bookcase
Set Of 5 Wood Dining Chairs
Antique Italian Walnut Dining Table
Gothic Wood Door
Antique Walnut Table Dining Italy
Library Table Oak Carved
Fine 18th Century Pair Of Chairs
Fully Upholstered Legs Dining Chair
Rosewood Open Bookcase
Italian Giltwood Chair