Superb Set of Eight George II Dining Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in Greenwich, CT
A superb set of eight George II carved mahogany dining chairs having a carved crest rail with a pierced and carved splat, carved styles, having a drop in seat on substantial carved c...
Mahogany
A Fine Matched Pair of large mahogany Carved Wing Chairs Based on the St Giles H
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Matched Pair of large mahogany Carved Wing Chairs Based on the St Giles House Suite by William Vile, c.1900.
Leather, Mahogany
Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs. These Chairs are in the Style of Giles Grendey.
Walnut
Chippendale style Gainsborough arm chair, after William Vile, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Stuff over upholstered back and seat with brass studding. A copy of the St. Giles House chairs, made by William Vile. Provenance researcher; Christopher Coles Batch 71 61638 D...
Mahogany
Set of 8 English Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 English Queen Anne style red lacquered Chinoiserie dining chairs. (Manner of Giles Grendey, late 19th/20th Cent) 2 arm: 24¬Ω"w x 19"d x 43"h, 6 side chairs
Wood
Antique Set 12 George II Revival Dining Chairs by Robert Strahan 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare antique set of twelve George II Revival carved mahogany dining chairs to a Giles Grendey design by the renowned cabinet makers Robert Strahan, Dublin, Ireland, C...
Mahogany
Antique Set 6 Dutch Marquetry Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
The luxurious shaped drop-in seats have just been reupholstered in a sumptuous Italian tan leather by Moore & Giles. The chairs are raised on elegant gently curving cabriole legs tha...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 18c Style Giles Grendey Inspired Burton-Ching Red Chinoiserie Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18c Style Giles Grendey Inspired Burton-Ching Red Chinoiserie Arm Chairs - A Pair
Wood
Antique 11ft Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table Circa 1820 & 10 Chairs
Located in London, GB
The superb and rare antique set of ten George II Revival carved mahogany dining chairs to a Giles Grendey design by the renowned cabinet makers Robert Strahan, Dublin, Ireland, Circa...
Mahogany
Rare English George II Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair with Period Needlework
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The overall handling of the form, particularly the sculptural back, the assured drawing of the shepherd’s crook arms, and the quality of the leg carving, aligns closely with early Lo...
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The bow-shaped top rail above a twin slat backrest applied with ormolu anthemion, rosettes and palmette mounts, the over stuffed-seat is upholstered with sumptuous Italian tan leathe...
Mahogany
H 39 in W 22 in D 23 in
Pair of George II Burr Walnut Side Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in London, Middlesex
Each chair has a gently curving top rail carved with a central shell and foliage; the tops of the sinuous side rails curve round to join the top of the wide inverted baluster splat. ...
Walnut
H 39.77 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Pair of George II Burr Walnut and Figured Walnut Side Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in London, GB
The quality of this pair of chairs, pronounced stylistic elements and provenance offer a firm attribution, to them being made by the celebrated cabinetmaker Giles Grendey, who was bo...
Walnut
H 37.5 in W 57 in D 28 in
A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
In the manner of Giles Grendey Minor differences in size. English, London, Circa 1750s Height: 37.5 inches, 95.5cm Width: 57.5 inches & 50 inches (147.5cm & 127cm ) Depth: 28 inche...
Mahogany
H 39 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
Set of Eight 19th Century English Dining Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in New Orleans, LA
Luxuriously carved, this wonderful set of eight English Victorian antique dining chairs is patterned after the 18th-century design by important furniture maker Giles Grendey (1693-17...
Wood
H 38 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Set of 12 Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, after Giles Grendey
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 carved mahogany dining chairs, after Giles Grendey. Two armchairs and ten side chairs.
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 39 in W 30 in D 22 in
18th Century George II Carver in the manner of Giles Grendy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II mahogany carver in the manner of Giles Grendy, the hooped back splat of open strapwork in the form of a shell with carved decorative foliate, acanthus leaf and...
Leather, Mahogany
H 19.3 in W 24.02 in D 17.52 in
Fine Quality Leather Upholstered Desk Chair After a Design by Giles Grende
By Giles Grendey
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine quality 19th century leather upholstered desk, armchair after a design by Giles Grendey (This chair possibly being Irish), circa 1860.
Leather, Oak
H 41.34 in W 27.96 in D 18.51 in
18th Century George II Scarlet/Red Japanned Corner Cupboard, Att. Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Accession Number: 37.114 A George II scarlet japanned chair labelled Giles Grendey. Supplied to the Duke of Infantado, castle of Lazcano near San Sebastian, Spain.
Lacquer
H 44.1 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Antique Set 8 Dutch Marquetry Walnut High Back Dining Chairs Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
The luxurious shaped drop-in seats have just been reupholstered in a sumptuous Italian tan leather by Moore & Giles. The chairs are raised on elegant gently curving cabriole legs tha...
Leather, Walnut
H 100 in W 4 in D 24 in
George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Lymington, GB
The ‘Cabinet-Maker and Chair-Maker’ Giles Grendey was described in 1740 as ”A great Dealer in the Cabinet Way”.
Mahogany
H 44.89 in W 34.26 in D 32.29 in
Handsome Late Victorian Leather Carved Wing Chair
By Giles Grendey
Located in Benington, Herts
A very handsome and well carved late Victorian leather upholstered mahogany wing back armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey. This extremely well drawn chair of imposing size has ...
Leather, Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
Walnut and Leather Armchair Desk Chair after Giles Grendey, Late 19th Century
By Giles Grendey
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality, beautifully hand carved and constructed walnut armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey (1693-1780). Hoop back design being of open strap work with carved decorative ...
Leather, Walnut
H 40.16 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
19th Century Oak Side Chair After a Design Attributed to Giles Grendy
By Giles Grendey
Located in Mosman Park, AU
A good quality 19th century George II style English carved and joined oak side chair, after a design attributed to Giles Grendy (1693-1780).
Oak
H 39 in W 25 in D 24 in
Near Pair of Walnut Rococo Single Chairs
By Giles Grendey
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
In 'A Critical Survey: The Curator’s View', Christopher Gilbert describes ‘the most interesting ‘pre-Director’ furniture’ to be ‘two sets of mahogany chairs that have traditionally b...
Walnut
H 43 in W 28.25 in D 25 in
Emerald Green Leather Armchair by Michael Thomas
Located in Richmond, VA
Fabulous tufted leather armchair by Michael Thomas Furniture, fully upholstered over a hardwood frame in a sensuous emerald green leather by Moore & Giles. Chair is finished with...
Leather
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 22 in
George I Walnut Armchair in the Manner of Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Knutsford, GB
The ‘Cabinet-Maker and Chair-Maker’ Giles Grendey, who was described in 1740 as ‘A great Dealer in the Cabinet Way’, carried out a considerable export trade from Aylesbury House in St.
H 38.5 in W 33 in D 33.5 in
Georgian Style Superbly Carved Mahogany Open Armchair
By Giles Grendey
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early 20th century profusely carved Georgian style mahogany open armchair of superb proportions in the manner of Giles Grendey (circa 1740). The chair consists of an upholster...
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
H 25.6 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
Spanish Rococo Giltwood Mirror with Foliage Carving Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rococo Finely Carved Giltwood Mirror with Crest, Spain, 1930s Outstanding wall mirror with richly carved frame and gilt patina. This fine rococo mirror has a foliage design showing d...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
H 34 in W 168 in D 44 in
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
H 68.12 in W 59.45 in D 80.71 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Full Size Rosewood Carved Bed Frame Baroque
Located in Miami, FL
An Exquisite antique French Louis XVI full size bed. Made of Rosewood featuring foliate carved ribbon and crest with center cartouche, acorn form finials, fluted and turned columns, ...
Walnut
H 168 in Dm 104 in
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
H 34.4 in W 24 in D 12 in
19 century French Birth of Pegasus spelter Sculpture After Emile Picault
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Spelter sculpture on oval marble base depicting the Birth of Pegasus after the original model by Emile Picault (1833-1922) exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris. ...
Marble, Spelter
H 30.32 in W 110.24 in D 55.91 in
Rare Irish 12/14 Seater Metamorphic Antique Superb Quality Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare Irish 12/14 seater metamorphic antique Victorian superb quality figured mahogany dining table having a superb quality figured mahogany top with a double thumb moulded edge stan...
Other
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
H 40 in W 28 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
These two Mahogany Antique Irish Chippendale replicas are nothing short of breathtaking. Those with discriminating taste will recognize that from the exceptional hand carved work cov...
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 87.41 in W 74.81 in D 27.17 in
Important Renaissance Cabinet from Lyon 'France' with a Decor of Perspectives
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
As soon as 1540 France's second Renaissance is in the making, intimately linked to the rediscovery of the Antique world. The development of the printing and engraving industry allows...
Walnut
H 55 in W 23 in D 12 in
2 French Louis XV Walnut Fruitwood Parquetry Sculpture Stand Pedestals 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two French Louis XV style sculpture stands or clock / bust pedestals. Made of walnut and fruit wood featuring tapered form with inlaid matchbook walnut parquetry design and ...
Fruitwood, Walnut
H 137.8 in W 137.8 in D 137.8 in
Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedra...
Leather, Glass, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 97 in D 26 in
Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
An elegant pair of English George II style camel back sofas with eight finely carved walnut claw and ball feet. Upholstered with Scalamandré beautiful fabric in fair condition.
Upholstery, Walnut
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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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