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Pair of Queen Anne Style Mahogany Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of beautifully hand crafted (bench-made) Queen Anne style mahogany side chairs. Covered in muslin fabric and ready for upholstery. These chairs are in excellent condition, stu...
Mahogany
Gustavian Daybed, Hand-Carved Wood, Painted Blue, Sweden, Circa 1790s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently tightened and upholstered with new cushions and a muslin fabric, it is ready for its final layer of upholstery.
Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Muslin
Pair, 20th Century White Swedish Gustavian Style Tabouret Stools
Located in Round Top, TX
The aged patina of the later antique white paint has been rubbed and distressed down to the natural wood, adding depth of character. The simple muslin fabric is stapled to simply hol...
Muslin, Wood, Paint
Pair of 20th Century French Art Deco Period Green Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The chairs are finished with a rear jute muslin fabric panels secured with tacks. The design has a classic French profile with strong French Art Deco influence, and are well suited f...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood, Naugahyde
Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Tabouret Stools
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft patina of the newer white painted finish adds to their allure, which is distressed and rubbed revealing much of the natural wood below. Simple muslin fabric on the seats is ...
Muslin, Wood, Paint
Pair, Early 20th Century Swedish White Gustavian Tabouret Stools
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft patina of the newer white painted finish adds to their allure, which is lightly distressed revealing layers and some of the natural wood below. Simple muslin fabric on the s...
Muslin, Pine, Paint
20th Century Swedish White Tabouret Pair of Stools
Located in Round Top, TX
Later professionally painted in soft shades of white, all lightly distressed and scraped to fit the age and grace leaving a warm patina to this pair of stools. Seats in simple old mu...
Muslin, Pine, Paint
French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This late 19th century settee has been stripped down to the original muslin leaving it ready for upholstery in the fabric of your choice.
Fabric
Pair of French Armchairs in Muslin with Matching Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking trio of French armchairs and an ottoman from the 1920s is the embodiment of timeless elegance. The chairs and ottoman are a testament to fine artistry, with intricately...
Fabric, Wood
Price Upon Request
Mariano Fortuny Black Silk Peplos Gown
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Length 56" front Length Back: 67" with slight train Clear frosted white striped beads. Label: orange on muslin The pleats in the fabric allow the gown to expand to fit a range...
Pair 19th century Louis XVI painted arm chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
New down cushions and muslin fabric.
Wood, Fabric, Down
Set of Six 19th Century Louis XV Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of Six 19th century Louis XV dining chairs with new upholstery in muslin fabric and down/feather seat cushion.
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Curule Form Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully shaped X-base and tall side rails create a most inspired well proportioned design for your comfort and pleasure. In muslin fabric ready for your inspired fabric selection...
Wood
19th Century Italian Painted Chairs with Gilt
Located in Houston, TX
All have newly re-covered seats in muslin fabric. Arm chairs measure: 23.25"w x 18.5"d x 40"h Side chairs measure: 17.25"w x 16.5"d x 38.5"h
Fabric, Paint, Wood
George III Painted Settee with Gilt Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is currently upholstered in muslin, not the fabric shown in the photos, circa early 18th century.
Wood
Antique Venetian Footstool
Located in Katonah, NY
Newly recovered with muslin-can be reupholster with fabric or left as is.
Gold Leaf
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Armchairs with Muslin Fabric
Located in Round Top, TX
The original black paint peaks out from the light gray refreshed paint and they have new cotton muslin fabric.
Wood
Pair of French Meridiennes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French natural walnut Empire Meridiennes upholstered in muslin fabric.
Muslin, Walnut
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H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Natural Wood Gustavian Stools, Stripped to Their Natural Wood Color
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of natural wood Gustavian stools, stripped to their natural wood color, upholstered in a light muslin fabric.
Muslin, Wood
Pair of French Unusual Over Stuffed Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of unusual sitting chairs with roll arms, rolled back, original muslin fabric.
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Wingback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, early 20th century, high wingback chair features a nicely carved mahogany frame with white muslin fabric. Upholstery with your choice of fabric is available.
Muslin, Mahogany
Carved Italian Gilt Wood Upholstered Bench C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian gilt wood bench upholstered in Muslin fabric with nail head trim detail.
Gesso
Pair of Louis XV style Painted Bergères
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered in a white muslin fabric, ready for your finishing touches. Beautiful hand carved details throughout over cabriole legs.
Pair of Antique Walnut Armchairs from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely reupholstered with muslin fabric. Small differences in on the arm rest carvings and the crossbar.
French Louis XVI Style Painted Bench
Located in Pembroke, MA
Elegantly carved and painted Louis XVI style bench, newly reupholstered in muslin fabric. Carved ribbon on seat rail, rosettes on the joints and fluted legs.
Wood
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H 35.75 in W 19 in D 16.13 in
Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
Shield backs, tapered and fluted legs with cross stretch, and slip seats wearing old muslin fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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Size: XXS Equivalent french size 34-35
A White embroidery Day Dress on cotton muslin - France Circa 1816-1818
Located in Toulon, FR
Two scalloped and bubbled ruffles at the bottom of the dress which is fastened at the back by two period hooks. The white muslin fabric is remarkably embroidered with knot stitch, pu...
Pair of Antique Swedish Parlor Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Painted in the quintessential Gustavian Grey with the original muslin fabric seat. Sturdy and well preserved. These are a must for any French and/or Gustavian collector.
Pair of 19th c. Painted Swedish Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These sweet parlor chairs are absolutely elegant in their original muslin fabric and nail heads and painted frame. Intricate carvings throughout.
Set of 6 French Louis XV Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The chairs are covered in muslin fabric ready for its final layer of fabric of your choice.
Muslin, Mahogany
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H 19 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style 1870s Stools with Cabriole Legs and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The removable square seat (easier to reupholster), newly recovered with a muslin fabric, rests on four cabriole legs with hoof feet.
Upholstery, Wood, Muslin
Swedish Pair of Rare 19th Century Stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This darling pair of stools are the perfect way to spruce up any interior. Covered in a cream muslin fabric, they are ready to be upholstered in whatever fabric you love best.
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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H 21.75 in W 21.25 in D 13.25 in
Set of Four Tabouret Stools Painted White from Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
The hand rests are topped with round finials while the distressed patina of the later paint adds to their charm. The deconstructed muslin fabric shows wear, tears and stains, and is...
Muslin, Wood, Paint
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The stool has its original horsehair with a simple muslin fabric held on with upholstery nails. The base is hand carved with a rope trim, rosettes and fluted and tapered legs.
Upholstery, Giltwood
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H 47 in W 29 in D 24 in
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Armchairs from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
The large and comfortable armchairs have a hand painted wood structure in the light green palette, and are upholstered with a neutral white muslin fabric. These elegant chairs are be...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
French Early 20th Century Walnut Art Deco Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The daybed is currently upholstered in a muslin fabric, making for easier reupholstery once a fabric is chosen.
Muslin, Walnut
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H 30 in W 73 in D 15.25 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved and Painted Banquette with Back
Located in Dallas, TX
The bench is decorated with a small curved back on each end dressed with white muslin, and the seat also upholstered with white muslin fabric has two matching round bolster pillows.
Fabric, Beech
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H 15 in W 24 in D 21.75 in
English 1880s Mahogany Stool with X-Form Spool Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in England during the later years of the 19th century, this stylish mahogany stool features a rectangular seat, newly recovered with a simple muslin fabric. Our eye is immediate...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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