Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co.'
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Linen, Mahogany
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co.'
Linen, Mahogany
American Victorian Rosewood Open Back Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian laminated rosewood open back armchair with scroll design and light green upholstered seat cushion and arms.
Upholstery, Rosewood
$1,588Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 50.4 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
Beautiful Pair Of Victorian Carolean Open Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing pair of Victorian Carolean design open armchairs, the cresting rail pierced and carved with foliage over trailing grape vine and spiral turn...
Leather, Oak
English Victorian Oak Round Open Back Character Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak round open back character armchair with carved heads on arms and dark brown leather upholstered seat and back rail (similar to Inv. #044315).
Leather, Oak
Victorian Rosewood Medallion Backed Open Armchair by Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian rosewood medallion backed open arm chair by Holland & Sons, the rounded back and seat raised upon stop fluted front legs and kicked out back legs, reupholstered in distre...
Leather, Rosewood
$4,040
H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 36.23 in
HOWARD & SON'S ATTRIBUTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN OPEN LIBRARY ARMCHAIR STAMPED LEGS
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Mahogany Carved library Reading armchair Attributed to Howard & Son's Please not...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$21,912 / set
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 33 in
A Pair of Victorian Howard and Sons Open Armchairs, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Each with turned walnut legs, and turned walnut supports under the armrest, upholstered in white calico with deep button-back detailing and horsehair stuffing. The brass castors stam...
Brass
$8,895
H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Victorian Antique Howard & Sons Open Easy Country House Armchair. c.1850
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
An incredible open Easy Armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1850 An early open‑arm Easy Chair with single turned front legs and a crescent‑buttoned back. Recently...
Cotton, Wood
English Mahogany Show Frame Open Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A Victorian Show Frame armchair in mahogany with navy blue squab cushions to the seat and backrest.
Abalone, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$3,013 / item
H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Victorian Upholstered Mahogany Spoon Back Armchair, 1800s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Antique Victorian Upholstered Framed Spoon Back Open Armchair 1800's.
Mahogany, Silk
$3,081
H 36.62 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair- reupholstered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A superb 19th Century Howard-style open armchair, embodying the refined comfort and craftsmanship characteristic of late Victorian English design.
Velvet, Oak
Antique English 17th Century Style Barley Twist Open Armchair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 17th Century Style Barley Twist Open Armchair. A 19th Century open armchair in the Carolean style. A superb example, traditionally upholstered and terminating in bra...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,615
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century. Fully restored and re-upholstered.
Birch
$7,532
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in
Mid 19th century Gillows open armchair in Colefax and fowler printed linen
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A superb quality mid 19th century armchair by Gillows of Lancaster. Raised on finely worked walnut turned front legs and arm supports with out splayed chamfered legs to the rear, all...
Walnut
Regent’s Park Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A late Regency/early Victorian library open armchair with finely turned arm supports and turned and tapering front legs terminating in hand-cast brass castors.
Brass
$7,929 / set
H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Classic Pair of Victorian Shagreen Upholstered Mahogany Framed Open Armchairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of Victorian Shagreen Upholstered Framed Spoon Back Open Armchairs.
Mahogany
$1,972Sale Price|55% Off
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in
Victorian Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll Supports & Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fine Example Of A Victorian 19th Century Walnut Open Armchair With Serpentine Seat On Scroll Supports With Original Ceramic Castors And A Textured Patterned Upholstery Has it's or...
Brass
Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Salon Chair 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Victorian Rosewood Open Armchairs. Raised upon Cabriole Front Legs with Brass Castors and Swept Back Legs.
Rosewood
Victorian Open Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Victorian period copies of an early George III style carved mahogany open armchairs with acanthus leaf and shell decoration newly upholstered ending on paw feet.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
Antique Victorian Open Arm/Throne Chair, Carved Walnut, Scotland 1880, H150
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian open armchair, carved walnut, throne chair, Scotland 1880, H150 Scotland, 1880 Solid walnut Original finish High back with needlepoint Down swept carved armrests w...
Walnut
English Victorian Tufted Leather Barrel Back Open Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
English Victorian tufted leather barrel back spindle support open armchair.
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 27.17 in D 33.86 in
Superb Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Open Arm Spoon Back Armchair
Located in Antrim, GB
Superb antique Victorian walnut cabriole Leg,open arm, spoon back arm chair Measures: 37ins highx 27ins x 34ins deep C1870 {Seat 15ins high} (Seat depth 23ins) Very strong of...
Walnut
19th Century Open Armchair
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Victorian mahogany open armchair in the George III style, Circa 1880
Mahogany
English Mahogany Open Armchair, circa 1860
Located in Sheffield, MA
The armchair has a square top rail with a carved double scroll, reeded and squared uprights, reeded arm supports and turned reeded legs. Upholstered is a pale green cotton fabric.
Cotton, Mahogany
Pair of Pretty French Walnut Open Armchairs
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Pair of pretty French walnut open armchairs. Standing on Cabriole legs with carved toes and carved knees. We also have carving to the serpentine seat rail, swept arms and wood show...
Walnut
Howard and Sons Open Armchairs 19th Century England, Circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard and Sons open armchairs 19th century England, Circa 1850 A magnificent pair of rare 19th century English Country House Howard and Sons ‘Open Arm’ Mahogany Armchairs dating ...
Mahogany
Howard and Sons Open Armchair 19th Century England Circa 1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard and Sons Open armchair 19th century England Circa 1860 A magnificent antique19th century ‘English Country House’ Howard and Sons ‘Open Arm’ Mahogany Armchair dating to Engl...
Mahogany
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple and Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & Co. A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co' Stripped to original upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 37 in
Pair of Victorian Open Armchairs in 100% Kid Mohair, England Circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Victorian Open Armchairs in 100% Kid Mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten England Circa 1880 Newly upholstered in 100% Kid Mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten with walnut legs and arm s...
Mohair, Walnut
Victorian open armchair made by Robertson and Colman
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive and well made open armchair by Norwich based makers Robertson & Colman. The quality is very high and the legs show signs of worn paint which I have not seen...
Beech
19th century Victorian square back open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant 19th century Victorian open armchair. Lovely turned mahogany legs and arm supports with shapely side profile, which is a nice contrast to the square back.
Upholstery
Victorian Walnut and Upholstered Open Armchair
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful walnut and upholstered Victorian open armchair in wonderful antique condition circa late 19th century.
Fabric, Walnut
19th century Mahogany spindle open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality mahogany framed Victorian open armchair. Smaller than average proportions but still remains very comfy.
Beech, Mahogany
Victorian Walnut Carved Open Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian carved walnut open antique armchair, with button upholstered spoon back and seat within pierced carved frame with cabriole legs standing on castors.
Walnut
Scottish Victorian Deconstructed Open Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A deconstructed low open armchair with a gently scrolled back and a welcoming wide and deep seat. Gently sloping open arms adjoin the frame whilst finished on beautifully turned mah...
Calico, Linen, Oak
Victorian English Open Armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant English country house late 19th century open armed chair. The size is ideal for everyday use but isn't so large that it would take over a space. It stands of t...
Beech
Pair of Victorian Walnut Open Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Victorian walnut armchairs with carved foliate crested channeled back and partially padded arms with c-scroll on forward swept arms; the seashell centered seat rail continue...
Walnut, Fabric
Victorian walnut framed open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking 19th century Victorian period open armchair. The frame is walnut and has elegant carved details.
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany Open Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality early Victorian period, mid 19th century carved & moulded mahogany frame, reclining open spoon shaped back, scroll end carved arms, set above a serpentine shaped m...
Mahogany
Victorian Walnut Easy Open Armchair by Howard & Sons Ltd
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
The rectangular sloping padded back and arms above turned arm supports on rectangular padded seat and ring turned tapering legs, with brass cappings and castors, numbered to the back...
Sold
H 37.8 in W 26.19 in D 38.98 in
Lovely Mid Victorian Tan Brown Leather Open Armchair Walnut Frame Brass Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning mid Victorian Walnut frame open armchair with tan brown leather upholstery and brass castors A very good looking decorative and co...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.76 in D 36.42 in
Antique Open Armchair, French, Walnut, Salon Chair, Damask Upholstery, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique open armchair. A French, walnut salon chair with quality damask upholstery, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Walnut
A fine pair of Victorian mahogany open armchairs in Chippendale taste
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of Victorian mahogany open armchairs in Chippendale taste
19th Century Button Back Open Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A very well formed 19th century open armchair raised on beautifully worked rosewood front legs and arm supports. A good solid comfortable chair just needing a new to cover. A...
Rosewood
19th Century Petite Giltwood Open Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A superb quality 19th century gilt wood open armchair. Raised on finely carved cabriolet gilt front legs and arm supports with the back legs splayed, all on the original brass caster...
Giltwood
19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A very well proportioned 19th century fully buttoned open armchair in the manner of Howard and sons. Raised on walnut turned legs and arm supports and retaining its original casters....
Walnut
19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality 19th century open armchair in the manner of Howard & Sons. Raised on turned legs and arm supports and retaining the original casters. English c1870 Retaining its orig...
Walnut
19th Century Howard & Sons Open Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb little early 'unstamped' Howard & Sons open armchair. Raised on walnut legs and arm supports. Retaining its original Cope & Collinson brass casters. c1840. Retaining a fra...
Walnut
Howard and Sons Open Armchair c1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A small low deep deep seated mid 19th century open armchair by Howard & Sons of London c1860. Raised on turned walnut front legs and arm supports with short rear legs all with the or...
Walnut
19th Century Trollop & Sons open armchair
By Trollope & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A well drawn 19th century open armchair by Trollop & Sons - London. Raised on turned legs and arm supports and retaining the original brass casters. Structurally in good solid orde...
Walnut
19th Century Gillows Walnut Open Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A superb quality mid-19th century armchair by Gillows of Lancaster. Raised on finely worked walnut turned front legs and arm supports without splayed chamfered legs to the rear, all ...
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Open Armchair attr' Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century country house open armchair. Raised on ebonized turned and carved walnut front legs and arm supports. The rear legs splayed and chamfered and all legs with the ori...
Walnut
19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair c1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A low deep seated country house open armchair. In the manner of Howard & Sons. Raised on walnut legs and arm supports. For upholstery. The legs and arm supports will be refinishe...
Walnut
19th Century Open armchair by Robertson & Coleman
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality low deep seated mid 19th century open armchair by Robertson & Coleman of Norwich. Raised on turned Oak front legs and arm supports. 1 back leg bearing the makers plaqu...
Oak
Mid 19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century open armchair. Raised on tall turned what we think is birch front legs and arm supports with splayed rear legs and all with the original Cope & Collinson brass cas...
Birch
19th Century Holland and Sons Open Armchair
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb mid 19th century open armchair by Holland & Sons. Raised on walnut fluted and gadrooned front legs and arm supports with splayed rear legs and all with the original copes ca...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Open Armchair by Miles & Edwards
By Miles and Edwards
Located in Batley, GB
A very elegantly shaped open armchair by Miles & Edwards London circa 1840. Raised on barley twist front legs and arm supports. Retaining its original upholstery and only in need of ...
Calico
Miles and Edwards Rosewood Open Armchair, circa 1840
By Miles and Edwards
Located in Batley, GB
A quality 19th century open armchair by Miles & Edwards. Constructed from nicely figured solid rosewood and raise on barley twist legs and show frame with the original brass casters....
Rosewood
Mid 19th Century Open Armchair by Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb little mid 19th century open armchair by Holland & Sons - London. C 1860. Raised on walnut turned and fluted legs and arm supports with splayed rear legs. One back leg beari...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Carved French Walnut Open Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of French walnut open armchairs, circa 1880. Circular backs, carved acanthus arms standing on fluted carved legs. Upholstery is clean and in good order, one very minor hol...
Walnut
Howard and Sons Open armchair From Powderham Castle - Devon
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century open back armchair by Howard & Sons - London. Raised on turned walnut front legs and arm supports with splayed rear legs and all with the original Cope & Collinson...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Carved French Walnut Open Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of French walnut open armchairs, circa 1880. Circular shaped backs with carved detailing and beading. Arms flow down to carved acanthus leaves. Standing on fluted carved leg...
Walnut
Open Armchair in Chenille by Pierre Frey, England, circa 1900
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Open Armchairs in Chenille by Pierre Frey, England circa 1900 Newly upholstered in Chenille fabric by Pierre Frey. Measures: 30”W x 30”D x 34.75”H x 12”seat.
Brass
Sold
H 38 in W 29.5 in D 36 in
Antique English Walnut Country House Open Armchair with Traditional Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very well presented antique country house open armchair, late 19th Century, in a lovely traditional tapestry style upholstery. Well proportioned with swept open arms, and resting b...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Circa 1930s English Howard & Sons Country House Open Easy Beech Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, England
Circa 1930s English country house Howard and Sons open arm easy armchair featuring the classic ring turned front legs and exposed wooden feature arm supports. Made of Beech with an O...
Fabric, Beech
Late Victorian Mahogany Open Arm Chairs in the Chippendale Taste
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair late Victorian Mahogany open arm chairs in the Chippendale taste, each of generous proportions with carved arms, seat rail and front cabriole legs decorated with C-scrolls and...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 27 in D 21 in
1920's Open Arm Chair, Mahogany Frame, Upholstered in Schumacher Tumble Weed
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a glamorous 1920's Open Arm Chair, Mahogany Frame, Upholstered in Schumacher Tumble Weed Epingle by Neisha Crosland. This elegant 1920's Open arm chair is the perfect ad...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.5 in W 30 in D 35 in
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey, c.1890
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey England circa 1890 Newly upholstered in fabric by Pierre Frey on antique frame. Measures 30”W x 35”D x...
Fabric, Wood
A Handsome Pair of English Victorian Ebonized Bobbin Turned Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of English Victorian ebonized bobbin turned open armchairs; each with tall openwork back and sides of bobbin turned ebonized wood; raised on similar turned legs endin...
19th Century Oak Gothic Armchair by G Tilley Of Birmingham
Located in Benington, Herts
Well proportioned Victorian oak Gothic Revival open armchair stamped G Tilley.
Oak
Sold
H 27.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Belgian Wood and Waxed Canvas Open Armchair, Third Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Belgian turned and shaped wood and waxed canvas open armchair. Sometimes referred to as a smoking chair, the upholstered seat is raised on turned front legs and splayed rear legs, al...
19th Century Victorian Open Armchair
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Introducing an exquisite 1900 British Victorian Open armchair that is waiting to be transformed into a masterpiece with your personal touch.
Wood, Canvas
Sold
H 33.86 in W 28.15 in D 30.71 in
Howard & Sons's Original Factory Ticking Fabriwc Antique Victorian Open Armchair
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare original Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s, Berners street stamped open armchair with all original fully stamped castors an...
Upholstery
Antique English Howard and Sons Style Open Armchair c1880
Located in Batley, GB
A very well proportioned deep seated 19th century open armchair in the manner of Howard and sons. Raised on turned walnut legs and newly upholstered by us in a heavy weight pistachio...
Linen, Walnut
Sold
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Antique, Louis XV Revival, Open Armchairs, French, Giltwood, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Louis XV revival open armchairs. Two French, giltwood chairs dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. A pair of quality craftsmanship Generous propo...
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century antique very decorative carved throne chair with amazing details. This antique carved throne chair has full carved figures and masks similar to R.J.Horner & Co. The...
Wood
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available
Marble
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
Sold|$2,014
H 7.49 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Bell Table Lamps by Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous bell shaped table lamps in Murano glass and solid brass. This romantic table lamps were made in the '40s in Italy by the Murano glass master Ercole Barovier. This incredib...
Brass
20th Century Deco Style Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
An Italian 20th Century Deco style floral and scrolled etched mirror
Mirror
Rosemont Nightstand by West Haddon Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American White Oak pedestal nightstand or end table with a single drawer and integrated carved wood pull. Our timeless design is shown in Honeyed Oak. Our collection pays homage to...
Oak
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
$61,630
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Large English Howard & Sons Style Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English Howard and Sons style club armchair of large proportions, with splayed back legs and turned front legs on brass casters. The Fermoie fabric is in used but very good c...
Brass
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
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