Gondola Armchair
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.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
By Jacob Frères, Madeleine Castaing
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.49 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
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.
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
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.
Category
Antique 1850s European Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of American Ebonized Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American 1950s ebonized Armchairs with gondola form sleigh back design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
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
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Per Craft Associates Mid-Century DayBed / Dormeuse, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all characterized by sculptural components in wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 26.38 in W 59.85 in D 24.81 in
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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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 33.86 in
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...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Regency Gondola Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Regency carved tub back Gondola armchair with caned curved back, leather upholstered cushion
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Gondola Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian-Style Gondola Armchairs with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome pair of Gustavian-style armchairs with upholstered seat and back. Frame is painted
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 26 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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Four Andalusia Royal Lounge Gondola Armchairs by Richard Frinier
By Century Furniture, Richard Frinier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The armchairs feature a gondola style design that became famous with the optional canopy cover
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Gondola-Shaped Armchairs, circa 1925
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Art Deco Gondola-shaped armchairs, Circa 1925.
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Armchairs
Materials
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.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
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
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pink Linen and Walnut Gondola Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Karpen of California
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern gondola chairs has been lovingly restored and covered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
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...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
H 38 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Period Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant antique French Louis Philippe period solid hand carved walnut armchair, gondola armrests.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1980
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rome, IT
ahead due to his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rome, IT
his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all characterized by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Pair of French Gondola Back Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period armchairs.
These chairs have been
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Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Bronze
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
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Antique 1850s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.11 in W 57.49 in D 31.89 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rome, IT
considered far ahead due to his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rome, IT
his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all characterized by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century Sofa, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
considered far ahead due to his taste for exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Adrian Pearsall Per Craft Associates Mid-Century Dormeuse, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rome, IT
exaggeratedly high-backed armchairs and gondola-shaped sofas; all characterized by sculptural components in wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 34.75 in W 23 in D 19.5 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
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38 in W 25 in D 29.5 in
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Gondola Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 19th Century French armchairs. Beautifully carved with nice patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Beech Gondola Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stained beech gondola chairs with tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Armchairs
19th Century Italian Gondola Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Outrageous over the top Italian gondola chair featuring seahorses, mythical flying and swimming
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Armchairs
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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Club Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
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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
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
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Gondola Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gondola armchair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every gondola armchair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gondola armchair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each gondola armchair bearing Art Deco, Regency or Empire hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one gondola armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ambrogi Salotti and Piero Figura produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Gondola Armchair?
A gondola armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,800, while the lowest priced sells for $2,600 and the highest can go for as much as $21,541.
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