A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Gondola Armchair with Brass Sabots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco gondola armchair with brass details.
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Bronze
A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Gondola Armchair with Brass Sabots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco gondola armchair with brass details.
Bronze
$5,950
H 39 in W 28 in D 31 in
Pair of Louis XV-Style Beech Gondola Armchairs in Gray Velvet, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graceful pair of Louis XV-style gondola armchairs from the 20th century, crafted in beechwood and
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Danish Art Deco Gondola Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A highly decorative and elegant pair of Danish Art Deco armchairs in a distinctive gondola form
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,200 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.46 in D 21.46 in
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant pair of 19th century French Empire-style armchairs featuring beautifully figured burl wood
Burl
$2,400
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Late 19th Century Venetian Neoclassical gondola Armchair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant and robust Venetian neoclassical gondola chair. Beautiful to embellish a corner of
Leather, Walnut
$9,619Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
By Madeleine Castaing, Jacob Frères
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest
Velvet, Mahogany
$986
H 32.49 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
French Louis XVI style basket/gondola/marquise Armchair - France - 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style marquise, gondola, or basket-shaped desk or bedroom armchair. This 19th
Wood
Venetian Walnut Gondola Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely carved with lion of St Marks on top of back. Saddle seat with arms with animal head terminals. Four curved legs with stretchers.
Walnut
Pair of European Walnut Gondola Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped ladder back with down scrolled arms and X form legs. From a Bellevue Ave Newport family.
Walnut
Pair of American Ebonized Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American 1950s ebonized Armchairs with gondola form sleigh back design
Ebony
$2,550
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Upholstered & Black Wooden Framed Bergere Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century French ebonized wood frame bergère armchairs featuring gondola curved backs
Down
18th-Century Provençal Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée in Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
walnut, the piece is composed of two gondola-shaped armchairs designed to be used together as a duchesse
Walnut
$1,849 / item
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Dolfin Armchair in solid wood
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
The armchair is inspired by the elegant atmosphere of Venice. Designed starting from the graphic
Wood
Set of 2 Art Deco Mahogany Curved Back Chairs, France, 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
A pair of mahogany armchairs with a gondola back in Lucie Renaudot style. The backs are a little
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 33.86 in
Jules Leleu Pair of Armchairs in Walnut Veener and Cream Fabric, French, 1925
By Jules Leleu
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) A pair of gondolas armchairs in walnut veneer and structure covered with
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Gondola Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of low lounge chairs model SK40 designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and manufactured by Steiner, France 1952. These chairs features a dark espresso stained Rosewood frame in a sati...
Rosewood
Fine Regency Gondola Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Regency carved tub back Gondola armchair with caned curved back, leather upholstered cushion
Pair of Antique Swedish Gondola Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian-Style Gondola Armchairs with Upholstery
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome pair of Gustavian-style armchairs with upholstered seat and back. Frame is painted
Upholstery, Birch
Sold
H 37.01 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Large "Gondola" Armchairs With Brown Leather, circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Gondola model . Circa 1925 . White patina and gilt part . Brown leather . Sicomore wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 25.99 in D 35.83 in
Low Gondola Armchair by Etienne-Henri Martin 'Attr.', France, 1950s
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Utrecht, NL
-called gondola chair. Gondola chairs are low chairs, often used at a writing desk with a curved back that
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Louis XV Gondola Armchair after a Model by Gourdin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period 18th century Louis XV upholstered armchair, the painted frame with water gilt highlights
Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Etienne-Henri Martin Steiner Edition Suite of 4 Gondola Armchairs With Table
By Etienne-Henri Martin, Steiner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French conversation set in cerused, limed oak by Etienne Henri Martin, France 1950's, consisting of four chairs and table, it is extremely rare to find this set with the table. All i...
Oak
Four Andalusia Royal Lounge Gondola Armchairs by Richard Frinier
By Richard Frinier, Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The armchairs feature a gondola style design that became famous with the optional canopy cover
Aluminum
Italian Armchairs, 1950s, "La Gondola"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the firm Salotti Ambrogi, "La Gondola" stays true to form. Don't forget to wear your
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Trim Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern gondola armchair for sale. Incredibly solid, and very well constructed
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Gondola-Shaped Armchairs, circa 1925
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Art Deco Gondola-shaped armchairs, Circa 1925.
Wood
English Papier Mâché Gondola Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
English black papier mâché gondola form armchair with mother-of-pearl inlay and cabriole legs.
19th Century Italian Gondola Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Venetian Gondola Renaissance style carved library chair, late 19th century with carved lion of St
Pair of Elegant Gondola Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of armchairs upholstered in white embroidered fabric with wooden base. The chairs need to be
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Gondola Tub Bergeres
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of 19th century French gondola tub Bergere armchairs crafted from walnut. Made in the
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pink Linen and Walnut Gondola Chairs
By Karpen of California, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern gondola chairs has been lovingly restored and covered in
Linen, Walnut
A Pair of Italian Neoclassic, Early 19th C., Walnut "Gondola" Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a concave or C-shaped back, with sides that slope continuously down towards the seat, and with splayed saber legs in front and back, the arms, too, curve forward, developed in F...
Walnut
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H 38 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
A Rare & Unusual Venetian Polychrome & Parcel Gilt Gondola Chair, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
The arched back continuing to the curved sides flanking the seat raised on the standard terminating in four down swept supports resting on carved bracket feet, painted throughout o...
French Louis Philippe Period Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant antique French Louis Philippe period solid hand carved walnut armchair, gondola armrests.
Walnut
1970 Pair of Cannage Parisien Rattan Armchairs by Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Pair of Cannage Parisien rattan armchairs by Maison Roche. Rare model of pair of armchairs
Rattan
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1980
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Roma, Lazio
ahead due to his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 30.71 in
Adrian Pearsall Per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Roma, Lazio
his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all characterized by
Fabric, Beech
A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE STYLE CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Directoire style upholstered armchairs, with gondola back, decorated with carved
Pair of French Gondola Back Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period armchairs. These chairs have been
19th Century French Desk Armchair With Gondola Backrest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 19th century En Gondole armchair is the perfect combination of comfort and style
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very nice set of dining/occasional gondola chairs; two open armchairs and four side chairs. The
Bronze
Sold
H 31.11 in W 57.49 in D 31.89 in
Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk & Armchair, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A superb French Directoire Ormolu mounted pedestal desk & armchair set, Circa 1850 in date. The
Ormolu
Sold
H 26.38 in W 59.85 in D 24.81 in
Adrian Pearsall Per Craft Associates Mid-Century DayBed / Dormeuse, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all characterized by sculptural components in wood
Wood, Fabric
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Gondola Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of rattan barrel back dining armchairs designed by Elinor McGuire in the California
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century French Caned Desk in Gondola Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, dating from the beginning of the 19th century. Of particular note are the gondola backrest and kidney
Beech
2 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco mahogany gondola armchairs. The first picture show 4 armchairs but 2 of
Mahogany
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gondola Chairs with Sculptural Legs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Hollywood Regency gondola chairs in pale grey platinum velvet upholstery. The legs are
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in
Empire Neoclassical Gilt Gondola chair, Empress Joséphine, Swans, Silk lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Empire style gilt gondola chair after the iconic design (1803) by the Jacob Frères for Empress
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 36.23 in
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Roma, Lazio
considered far ahead due to his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 36.23 in
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Roma, Lazio
his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all characterized by
Velvet, Beech
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century Sofa, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
considered far ahead due to his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all
Fabric, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Per Craft Associates Mid-Century Dormeuse, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Roma, Lazio
exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all characterized by sculptural components in wood
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 34.75 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
Large Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany Gondola Armchairs or Accent Chairs, 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Large pair of French Art Deco solid mahogany Gondola armchairs circa 1940s. made of mahogany the
Silver Leaf
French Work, Gondola Armchair, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Paris, FR
A tainted wood resting on four ovoid wood, covered with linen cotton fabric.
Linen, Wood
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H 38 in W 25 in D 29.5 in
Large Classical Mahogany Gondola Armchair, Probably New York, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
This is a commodious and comfortable armchair. The style is superb with scrolled arms and
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Solid Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Hialeah, FL
France. We bought this beautiful set of gondola armchairs in Paris, France, in some beautiful home.
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Gondola Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 19th Century French armchairs. Beautifully carved with nice patina.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Beech Gondola Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stained beech gondola chairs with tapered legs
19th Century Italian Gondola Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Outrageous over the top Italian gondola chair featuring seahorses, mythical flying and swimming
Wood, Upholstery
American Empire Gondola chair c 1830s
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a pair of unusual American Empire gondola chair from the 1830s-40s in the French Empire
Fantastic Carved and Gilt Gondola Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amazing and whimsical carved and gilt wood gondola chair Continenal, possibly Russian, early in
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Regency Style Gondola Back Upholstered Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A stylish pair of Regency style gondola back armchairs, the curved backs leading to down swept arms
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
A Fine Pair of Blue Painted and Silver Gilt Gondola Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The square upholstered back flanked by carved outscrolled ears the arms carved with bell flowers supported by classical figure heads centering an attached seat the rails similarly ca...
Pair of 1st Empire Walnut Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1st Empire walnut armchairs, gondola shaped backs with solid central splat, downswept arms
Pair of Swedish Gondola Form Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gondola form mahogany armchairs, newly upholstered in white muslin.
Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Louis XVI Style "Bergeres" Armchairs with gondola shaped rounded backs and red velvet
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 32 in W 23 in D 20 in
French Napoleonic Style, Second Empire Ebonised Gondola Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century ebonised open-arm gondola chairs, featuring lovely carved dolphin decoration to the arms
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Steiner Edition SK40 Low Gondola Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Steiner Edition SK40 low gondola armchairs feature a stained Rosewood frame in a high
Velvet, Rosewood
Carlos Scarpa Five Arm Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Carlos Scarpa five arm chandelier. Five light Venetian moderne unmistakably Scarpa design pendant fixture in reeded glass with original glass shades and central baluster issuing coi...
Brass
$5,950
H 36.75 in W 60 in D 31.75 in
French Louis XVI Style Painted Canapé with Yellow Damask Upholstery, 20th Cent
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and refined French Louis XVI style canapé, 20th century, featuring an elegantly carved painted frame and upholstered in vibrant yellow floral damask. The curved, barrel-b...
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French bergère exudes classic elegance and comfort, making it a timeless statement piece. The carved wood frame, finished in a distressed pale tone, showcases the g...
Wrought Iron
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet, France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Guillerme & Chambon two door cabinet Solid oak construction on a plinth with two doors, interesting wood lock sliding mechanism and heavy bronze hinges.
Bronze
Classic luxurious tufted curved back sofa, C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic luxurious tufted curved back sofa, C !940. The shapely design feels modern with traditional button-tufting overs three deep seats over short turned and fluted wooden legs. Re...
Upholstery, Wood
Birte Iversen Style Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
By Birte Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish small scale lounge chairs in the style of Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Super elegant very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. ...
Wool, Teak
$4,100 / set
H 17 in W 21 in D 15 in
Pair of Rare Teak Klismos Ottomans or Stools by Ashley Hicks Jantar Mantar 1999
By Ashley Hicks
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Rare Teak Klismos Ottomans or Stools by Ashley Hicks Jantar Mantar 1999 From UK-based Ashley Hicks premier collection of furniture, the Jantar Mantar Klismos ottomans or sto...
Leather, Teak
$192,494
H 72.05 in Dm 38.98 in
Highly Important Extremely Rare, English William IV Antique Chandelier
By Hancock & Rixon
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly important twelve-light cut-glass ormolu-mounted William IV chandelier the stem consisting of three feather cut cups supporting ormolu stems terminating with flower rosettes ...
Ormolu
Regency Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful elegant form with a rectangular shape seat and curved back with scrolled reeded arms. Loose cushion seat raised on saber legs with cup casters. Great color and patina. A gr...
Brass
Narrow Louis XVI Style French Console with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Narrow French console with medallions in corners, gallery detail along the skirt and well-proportioned carved legs. Gold and white paint design with an original soft Carrara marble top.
Carrara Marble
Napoleon III buttoned curved back armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant and well designed 19th century French armchair. It is a great size which means it works well in corners of rooms but is great quality so can be an everyday cha...
Beech
$12,500 / item
H 45 in Dm 33 in
Large Louis XV Style Chandelier with Murano Glass Crystals and Iron, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This large Louis XV style chandelier is handcrafted in Italy with heavy and large Murano glass crystals. Crystals are hand-knotted and tied and crystal beadings are wrapped around ea...
Iron
Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sofa on 6 turned and carved legs. Beautifully done, the arms and back rails are reeded and there are little rosettes carved where t...
Mahogany
$8,500 / set
H 33 in W 47.25 in D 18.25 in
Pair Of Maison Jansen Painted Console Tables from the Waldorf Towers
Located in Essex, MA
From the Waldorf Towers original furniture with tags labelled Waldorf Astoria. With well matched original marble tops over a frieze decorated with green painted laurel leaves with s...
Oak
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil by Claude Sene
Located in Essex, MA
Finely carved arched back and seat carved with ribbon and leaf tip raised on circular tapered stop fluted legs. One chair stamped on base C Sene.
Other
Regency Oak Hall Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular seat with scrolled ends with circular ring decoration. The center of the seat rail with same radiating circle. Finished the same on both sides. Raised on saber leg...
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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