$3,773 / set
H 36.82 in W 17.13 in D 19.3 in
19th Century English Gothic Revival Hall Chairs By James Lamb
By James Lamb
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 19th century gothic revival hall chairs in warm, carved solid oak, produced by James Lamb of Manchester.
Oak
Gothic Revival Hall Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful hand carved Gothic style hall chair with Fleur-de-lis, Trefoils and other gothic accents. Chair has a good weight to it with the leopard print fabric for fun.
Upholstery, Oak
$2,797Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.92 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Antique Gothic Revival Hall Chair, Scottish Oak, Reception Seat, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic Revival hall chair. A Scottish, oak baronial reception seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Oak
$4,261 / set
H 33.86 in W 17.52 in D 17.33 in
Pair Of Regency Gothic Revival English Oak Hall Chairs Circa 1825
Located in Norwich, England
A superb pair of Regency oak Gothic Revival hall chairs. English - Circa 1825.
Oak
$1,617 / set
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bruce Talbert attr, A Pair of Gothic Revival Walnut Hall Chairs
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (attributed,) a pair of Gothic Revival walnut hall chairs.
Walnut
$2,695 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
A pair of substantial Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with period tiles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with two sets of period tiles inset in each chair depicting medieval farm workers.
Oak
$3,369
H 36.62 in W 17.52 in D 18.12 in
Alfred Waterhouse attributed for James Lamb. A Gothic Revival oak hall chair
By Alfred Waterhouse, Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Alfred Waterhouse attributed for James Lamb. A Gothic Revival oak hall chair with carved rosette to the domed top and further stylized carving with ebonized incised details, and a cu...
Oak
$962Sale Price|30% Off
H 45.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Walnut Gothic Renaissance Revival Carved Highback Throne Hall Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Gothic / Renaissance Revival highback throne chair. Made of walnut featuring carved and reticulated accents with fleur-de-lis crest, burl walnut panels, incised circular bos...
Walnut
$1,495 / set
H 45.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Gothic Renaissance Revival Painted Hall Altar Console Table Chair Set - 4 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gothic Renaissance Revival Painted Hall Altar Console Table and Pair of Chairs Set - 4 Pc Set.
Mirror, Oak
$1,460
H 36.7 in W 17.2 in D 18.25 in
Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and finely hand carved Gothic desk chair from the Arts and Crafts Era. This practical size chair from late 19th or early 20th century Europe is as strong and stable a...
Brass
$2,120
H 34 in W 18 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine pair of English mahogany hall chairs, hand-carved from solid mahogany with a rich, warm patina. Each chair features a shaped shield back intricately carved in high relief with...
Mahogany
$7,884
H 86.23 in W 35.04 in D 22.45 in
FINE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1860 JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL HAND CARVED PORTERS HALL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale highly decorative and exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1860 Porters hall chair with Jacobean Gothic ...
Oak
$2,242Sale Price|35% Off
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
PAIR Antique English Walnut, Ash and ceramic tile Gothic style Hall Chairs
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
PAIR Superb quality Antique English mid Victorian Gothic style Walnut and Ash Gothic style Hall Chairs with inset original ceramic tiles. The handsome blind-fretted hand carved ...
Ceramic, Ash, Walnut
Strawberry Hill Hall Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine gothic revival, Horace Walpole, mahogany hall chair with castellated top rail above triple gothic panels the legs with inset panel decoration.
Mahogany
Carved and Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Gothic Renaissance style ebonized side chair with boldly carved paw feet, upholstered seat and back. Newly reupholstered with small animal print fabric.
Wood
Vintage English Hall Chair With Dog Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude an air of timeless dignity with this stately vintage English hall chair, a fine example of Gothic Revival craftsmanship.
Oak
$4,380
H 42.13 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
Glastonbury Chair 1830 Throne Hall Statement Chair Bridgens Oak Gothic Revival
By Richard Bridgens
Located in London, GB
Made of excellent quality gorgeously toned oak, this impressively sized Glastonbury armchair is made in the Gothic Revival style and abounds with expertly crafted adornments to reall...
Oak
$3,032 / set
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
FOUR CIRCA 1920 ENGLiSH OAK HAND CARVED GOTHIC REVIVAL STEEPLE BACK HALL CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four circa 1920's English oak hand carved Gothic hall chairs with Steeple top back re...
Oak
Unavailable
Gothic Revival Hall Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Dark mahogany hall chair with spindle legs and back on casters. Seat covered in wool pinstripe finished with antique brass nailheads.
Pair of Walnut Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of American 19th century Gothic Revival walnut hall chairs. The side chairs are still upholstered in their original leather.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 38 in W 16.5 in D 15.5 in
French Carved Gothic Revival Oak & Leather Chair Ca 19th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
19th-Century French Gothic Revival Hall Chair Steeped in history and artistry, this 19th-century French Gothic Revival hall chair is a true collector’s piece.
Leather, Oak
Baronial Hall X-Framed Chair
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Impressive X-framed chair, ideal for a country mansion.
Wood
Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
By Crosby & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning pair of mid Victorian solid mahogany hall chairs by Crosby and Sons display wonderful characteristics of the Gothic Revival period.
Mahogany
Pair of Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful hand carved Gothic style hall chairs with Fleur-de-lis, Trefoils and other gothic accents. Chairs have a good weight to them with the leopard print fabric for fun.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 41.54 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Gothic Revival Victorian Steeple Arc Back Halls Occasional Chairs Pugin
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of solid mahogany Gothic Revival hall chairs with steeple arched backs dating to circa 1880 A very good looking and decorativ...
Mahogany
Four Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Gothic Revival oak hall chairs, (two shown) carved and pierced backs with a crest, solid seats and shaped front supports.
Oak
Gothic Revival Custom Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Gothic Revival Custom Upholstered Hall Chair, with Cathedral back and Oscar Deco, Inc. label to underside. 47" H x 20" W x 21" D; seat: 17" H.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Gothic Revival Painted Hall Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Gothic Revival painted hall chairs, early 20th century.
Wood, Paint
Gothic Revival Style Ebonized Parcel Gilt Hall Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Gothic Revival style hall chair featuring an ebonized lacquer finish with parcel gilt accents.
Brass
Burmese Anglo-Indian Gothic Revival Carved Hall Seat Chair 1880
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful 19th century antique Anglo- Indian Burmese carved hall seat from the 19th Century. Made from solid Teak, exquisite carving, this piece would have been made in Burma for th...
Teak
Burmese Anglo-Indian Gothic Revival Carved Hall Seat Chair 1880
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful 19th century antique Anglo- Indian Burmese carved hall seat from the 19th Century. Made from solid Teak, exquisite carving, this piece would have been made in Burma for th...
Teak
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Gothic Revival carved oak hall chairs, circa 1880.
Oak
Sold
H 43 in W 17 in D 17 in
Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chair, with a Inset Tile Designed by Dr C Dresser
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival oak hall chair, with a inset tile designed by Dr Christopher dresser.
Oak
Sold
H 33.27 in W 26.97 in D 20.87 in
Set of three 19th Century Pugin style Gothic Revival Altar or Hall Chairs
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super set of three Pugin style Gothic Revival church altar or celebrant’s chairs in oak and of curule form from the Priory of St.
Leather, Faux Leather, Oak
Sold
H 48.5 in W 14 in D 16 in
Six Vintage Spanish Jacobean Hall Prayer Chairs Red Renaissance Revival Gothic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage narrow Spanish "Prayer" hall chairs in the Renaissance Revival / Jacobean style. Item details solid wood construction, red upholstered back and seat, nicely carved...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 42.72 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Antique Ornately Carved Steeple Back Oak Gothic Revival Hall Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1840 original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak hall side chairs.
Oak
Antique Pair of Gothic Oak Side Hall Bedroom Chairs
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality pair of Gothic revival oak side hall bedroom chairs C1880.
Oak
Sold
H 32.49 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Antique Hall Seat, Scottish, Oak, Settle, Gothic Revival, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall seat. A Scottish, oak settle in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinating, Scottish Gothic revival piece Displays a de...
Oak
A Pair Of Gothic Oak Side Or Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Good Pair of Gothic Oak Side or Hall Chairs Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature classic ecclesiastical Gothic-style tracery backs. Each has a lipped seat complemented by an...
Oak
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Oak Hall Chairs This is a good quality and attractively carved pair of Chairs, the Chairs have heavily turned legs and the backs are carved i...
Oak
English Gothic Revival Wainscot Style Carved Hall Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke modern interpretation of an English gothic revival wainscot style hall chair. Beautifully crafted with an aged, distressed patina.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Carolean Inspired Hall Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual pair of Carolean inspired hall chairs circa 1880. Made from earlier 18th century elements. Carved back rests with inlaid floral plaques. Slight differences in carvings pl...
Oak
Rare Set of 10 Carved Oak 19th Century Hall Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare set of 10 carved oak 19th century hall chairs circa 1890. Good quality matched set of decorative chairs strong in Scandinavian taste. Matched set comprising of 6 chairs of 1 ...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Carolean Inspired Hall Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual pair of carolean inspired hall chairs, circa 1880. Made from earlier 18th century elements. Carved back rests with inlaid floral plaques. Slight differences in carvings p...
Oak
Pair of Spanish Moorish High Back Hall Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Accent any setting with this unique hall chairs. Pair of Spanish High back Jacobean Renaissance English Revival Gothic Hall Prayer Chairs.
Wood
Sold
H 65 in W 26 in D 20 in
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak.
Oak
Sold
H 65 in W 26 in D 20 in
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak.
Oak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Hall Chairs, Victorian, Oak Needlepoint, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a super pair of antique hall chairs dating to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870. In English oak with warm tones and an aged patina Raised on tulip feet, front legs vas...
Oak
Antique Pair of Hall Chairs, 19th Century, Baronial
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 19th century, antique pair of baronial carver chairs. This stunning pair of Victorian, 17th century revival armchairs are crafted in a wonderful honey colored English oa...
Oak
Sold
H 46.86 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Antique Armchair, Victorian Carved Side, Hall Chair, English, Oak, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique armchair, a Victorian carved side or hall chair in English oak dating to circa 1880. Profusely carved displaying the Victorian propensity for excess Extraordin...
Sold
H 82.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Carved Oak Hall Seat Monk's Bench Throne Chair Canopy Tall 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb antique French oak gothic tall gothic hall seat, bench or throne chair~~highly carved with canopy and finials~~c. 1870s Rare 19th century French Gothic hall seat, bench or...
Oak
19 Century Pair of Walnut Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of walnut Gothic Revival hall chairs from, circa 1840, British or Irish.
Walnut
Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of English oak hall chairs with Gothic tracery back splats topped by incised trefoil decoration, supported by four turned legs joined by stretchers with chamfered edges.
Oak
Set of 4 Gothic Style Hall Chairs, Italian, circa 1780
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 4 Italian 18th century hall chairs with Gothic elements, in walnut, with wood seats, a carved back panel all on cabriole legs, circa 1780.
Walnut
Fine Pair Antique Gothic Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in Norwich, England
A fine pair of walnut gothic hall chairs. Circa 1850. *Free delivery for all areas in mainland England & Wales only. Delivery to room of choice by a two person team. Items are left...
Walnut
Sold
H 41.54 in W 15.75 in D 15.56 in
Pair of Antique Carved Hall Chairs, English Oak, Gothic Revival, Side, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking pair of antique carved hall chairs, with appealing Gothic revival overtones.
Oak
Pair of Antique Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good pair of oak Gothic hall chairs with a well carved family crest of a gauntletted arm holding a sabre aloft. Original condition.
Oak
Gothic Revival Entryway Red Velvet Bench Hall Chair
By Grant Wood 1
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is an original church bench from the Episcopal Academy, founded in 1785, is a private, co-educational school for grades Pre-K through 12 based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. P...
Mahogany
Burmese Anglo-Indian Gothic Revival Carved Hall Seat Chair 1880
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful 19th century antique Anglo- Indian Burmese carved hall seat from the 19th Century. Made from solid Teak, exquisite carving, this piece would have been made in Burma for th...
Teak
Pair of English Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An unusually large pair of English carved mahogany Gothic Revival hall chairs dating from the 1840's.
Wood
#2017 Pair of French Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Gothic Revival Hall Chairs of Mahogany. Inset Sheild Crests on Shaped Backs.
Gothic Revival Hall Chairs, circa 1880
By Beau Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Only 4 left. Very Rare painted Gothic Revival chairs. New Paint and all new upholstery with Belgian Linen. Priced each.
Oak, Linen
Arts and Crafts Chair in Pollard Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn692 A superb example of an Arts & Crafts - Gothic revival hall chair constructed from pollard oak having ebonised finials to the back and sides, well defined carved floral panels, ...
Oak
Early 19th Century Gothic Revival Hall Seat
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Gothic Revival hall seat of exceptional color, Irish, circa 1830.
Wood
Pair of Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chairs, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
In the manner of A.W.N. Pugin. Possibly made by J.G. Crace. Each back with a central shield bearing coat of arms and carved name for Lowdham and Kelvedon within fluted supports s...
Antique Pair of Hall Chairs, Victorian Gothic, 19th Century Oak
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A pair of two Victorian Gothic carved 19th century revival oak hall chairs.
Oak
Pair of George III Oak Gothic Hall Chairs, circa 1800
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of George III oak gothic hall chairs, each with a gabled back with gothic tracery between fluted spires, the plank seat with a molded edge on an apron with similar tracery and r...
Oak
Pair of Carved Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This antique carved Gothic Revival hall chair dates back to 19th century and features a hand-carved shield.
Rosewood
Gothic Revival Hall Chair, Original Needlepoint Seat
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany and walnut burl hall chair on front casters; with its original needlepoint and shirred silk velvet upholstered box seat. Interesting historic Hudson Valley provenance: Ex th...
Walnut, Burl
Pair of English Gothic Revival Hall Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English Gothic revival oak hall chairs that feature quatrefoil pierced backs and vase-and-ring turned legs, circa 1900.
Oak
$2,512
H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...
Brass
$114,555
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$2,103Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
Wrought Iron
$2,495
H 57.75 in W 26 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
Oak
$15,775
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
$337,467
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)
Walnut
Gothic Revival Oak Side Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Gothic Revival carved oak table with rectangular shaped top featuring gadroon edge. Single fitted drawer. Table stands on barley twist turned legs with barley twist center stretch...
Oak
$60,764Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its size makes it very versatile to use in any capacity! Crafted entirely by hand, in...
Oak
$9,750
H 60.5 in W 70.5 in D 19.5 in
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Bench, USA, Casters
Located in Kent, CT
A stunning, late 19th Century Gothic Revival oak bench with a pierced tracery back with finials, shaped back legs and stepped front legs. Each of the six legs is on casters. An RT Fa...
Oak
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$161,984
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a domed lid with iron strap work
Iron
Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Sourced from a cathedral in the south west of England, this arched gothic front door dates from the mid 1800s. On the front, it features vertical oak plank batten construction detail...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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