1940's Harlequin English Solid Children's Chapel Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Harlequin English Solid Children’s Chapel Chairs. England has a wonderfully rich heritage for making chairs.
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Elm
1940's Harlequin English Solid Children's Chapel Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Harlequin English Solid Children’s Chapel Chairs. England has a wonderfully rich heritage for making chairs.
Elm
Harlequin set of 8 scandinavian modern lounge chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Collection of 8 scandinavian lounge chairs from the 1960's. Some slight variations in sizes but work well as a set. Each with a different colour and type of fabric. Ideal in a reta...
Fabric, Beech
Harlequin Set of Eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel Back Chairs
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A harlequin set of eight 18th Century Windsor Wheel back chairs fully restored.
Ash, Beech, Elm
Harlequin Set of Six 19th Century Wheel Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb harlequin set of six 19th Century Thames Valley wheel back dining chairs.
Ash, Elm, Yew
$2,177 / set
H 34 in W 17 in D 17 in
Harlequin Set of 6 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Harlequin Set of 6 Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic design and traditionally made they have hooped backs some of them of them have a wed...
Beech
$7,519 / set
H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Harlequin French Napoleon III Walnut Balloon-Back Salon Chairs, 1860s
Located in London, GB
A charming harlequin set of six French Napoléon III salon chairs in walnut, comprising related “king and queen” variations of balloon-back form, raised on cabriole legs and retaining...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
A Harlequin Set of 4 Beech & Elm Fiddle Back Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Harlequin Set of 4 Beech & Elm Fiddle Back Chairs This its a set of 4 Victorian Beech and Elm kitchen chairs, the chairs are a classic design called “fiddle back” which describes ...
Beech
Harlequin Set Of 10 Early 18th Century Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
This harlequin set of 10 chairs consists of two sets of similar chairs, one set of 6 and one set of 4, which have many similarities and work really well together.
Walnut
$2,495 / set
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
MCM Hollywood Regency Button Back Oyster & Blue Harlequin Fabric Slipper Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage MCM aka Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency button back oyster & blue colored harlequin fabric slipper chairs with front brass ball casters.
Fabric, Wood
Harlequin set of 6 19th century painted pine dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Harlequin set of 6 19th century painted dining chairs circa 1860.
Pine, Paint
$18,000 / set
H 43.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
A Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut and upholstered Side Chairs of beautiful quality, generous Proportions and solid pegged construction.
Walnut
$1,326 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
1950s Harlequin Stickback Dining Chairs by Ton, Set of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Harlequin Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Of Nine 1950s Harlequin Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Of Nine.
Wood
Harlequin Set Of Eight Broad Arm High Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carefully curated set of eight Harlequin (Light/ Dark) broad arm high back Windsor chairs featuring double "H" stretchers on all, slightly different pierced back splats, different ...
Wood
$5,375 / set
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
1950's Harlequin Mixed Standard Pub Dining Chairs - Set Of Thirty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Harlequin Mixed Standard Pub Dining Chairs – Set Of Thirty.
Beech
$401 / set
H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 20.08 in
1950's Harlequin Set Of Painted Farmhouse Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Harlequin Set Of Painted Farmhouse Chairs – Set Of Four.
Beech
$3,200 / set
H 42 in W 20 in D 20 in
Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful set of six English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. They are actually 2 different models ( 3 + 3 ). The chairs have the same basic characteristics. Firstly, the de...
Oak
Puro Chair in Stained Oak by Elina Ulvio
Located in Geneve, CH
The Collectible Selection includes Nefertiti Mirror, Kaija Table, Harlequin Pendant Light, Puro Chair, and Plankton Light Sculpture.
Hardwood, Oak
$9,928 / set
H 49.61 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Modern 21st Century Set Of Four Chairs By Martin Scorey c.2000
By Martin Scorey
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 21st Century harlequin set of four chairs by Martin Scorey, crafted from reclaimed wood and iron, with unique cobbler's moulds serving as feet.
Iron
Harlequin Pendant Light by Elina Ulvio
Located in Geneve, CH
The Collectible Selection includes Nefertiti Mirror, Kaija Table, Harlequin Pendant Light, Puro Chair, and Plankton Light Sculpture.
Steel
Nefertiti Mirror by Elina Ulvio
Located in Geneve, CH
The Collectible Selection includes Nefertiti Mirror, Kaija Table, Harlequin Pendant Light, Puro Chair, and Plankton Light Sculpture.
Steel
Kaija Table by Elina Ulvio
Located in Geneve, CH
The Collectible Selection includes Nefertiti Mirror, Kaija Table, Harlequin Pendant Light, Puro Chair, and Plankton Light Sculpture.
Mirror, Birch, Plywood
Plankton Light Sculpture by Elina Ulvio
Located in Geneve, CH
The Collectible Selection includes Nefertiti Mirror, Kaija Table, Harlequin Pendant Light, Puro Chair, and Plankton Light Sculpture.
Aluminum
19th Century Harlequin Tuscan Walnut Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century (Incorporating some 17th century elements). With delicately carved finials at the top and two horizontal splats centred by a panel and carved with scrolls and shells mo...
Walnut
Harlequin Set of Eight Gothic "Lace Back" Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Comprising Two Carvers and Six Single Chairs
Ash, Elm
6 Regency Dining Chairs Harlequin Painted Rosewood Carved
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An attractive set of six Harlequin Regency period dining chairs. Boasting a magnificent hand painted finish with grain detailing.
Beech
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 20.75 in D 21 in
Harlequin Set of 12 Italian Louis XV Dining Armchairs and Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A harlequin set of 12 18th century and later Italian pale blue or green polychrome, parcel gilt and caned Louis XV dining chairs, the gently curving backs demonstrating the emphasis ...
Cane
Unavailable
H 39 in W 19 in D 16 in
A Harlequin set of 12 Georgian Oak and Elm Spindle Back Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a superb and very useful harlequin set of 12 early 19th century Georgian oak and elm spindle back chairs with rush seats, circa 1820.
Elm, Oak, Rush
Harlequin Set 4 Antique Country Broad Arm Chairs
Located in Seaford, GB
A delightful Harlequin Set of 4 Broad Arm Chairs dating to the early 19th Century.
Ash, Elm
Pair of Harlequin Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fabulous mid century chairs. Sink into comfort with these large and plush chairs.
Upholstery, Wood
Harlequin Set of 8 Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Collection of 8 scandinavian lounge chairs from the 1960's. Some slight variations in sizes but work well as a set. Each with a different colour and type of fabric. Some wear to ...
Fabric, Birch
Harlequin set of 8 Scandinavian modern lounge chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Collection of 8 scandinavian lounge chairs from the 1960's. Some slight variations in sizes but work well as a set. Each with a different colour and type of fabric. Ideal in a reta...
Fabric, Beech, Pine
1960s Harlequin Set of Five Tubular Metal Coloured Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Harlequin set of five tubular metal coloured chairs 1960s Harlequin set of five tubular metal coloured chairs.
Metal
1960's Harlequin Set Of Nineteen Stacking French Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Harlequin Set Of Nineteen Stacking French Chairs 1960’s Harlequin Set Of Nineteen Stacking French Chairs.
Metal
Set 6 Windsor Chairs Farmhouse Kitchen Ash Harlequin Set
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Harlequin set of 6 ash windsor chairs 19th Century These chairs are raised upon turned legs with an ''h'' frame for extra strength Can you ship to anywhere in the world including th...
Wood
Regency Wrought Iron Accent Side Chairs Harlequin
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Heavy Wrought Iron high back side chairs with a wonderful harlequin back that scrolls back at the top.
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950's Harlequin Red Metal Outdoor Chairs, Set of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Harlequin red metal outdoor chairs, set of seven 1950's Harlequin red metal outdoor chairs, set of seven.
Metal
1960s Harlequin Set of Six Metal and Ply Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Harlequin set of six metal and ply dining chairs 1960s vintage harlequin set of six dining chairs.
Metal
Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs A very attractive if mixed set of French cafe Chairs, traditionally this type of chair was used in Bistros and Brassieres b...
Bentwood
English Harlequin Spindle-Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Austin, TX
A harlequin set of lovely English spindle-back chairs in ash with handsome woven seats.
Harlequin Set of Thirty Original Bentwood Chairs, Thirty
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Harlequin set of thirty original bentwood chairs – thirty Harlequin set of thirty original bentwood chairs – thirty.
Bentwood
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H 32 in W 15 in D 15 in
Harlequin Set Of Eight 19th Century Elm and Beech Windsor Bar Back Chairs
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A harlequin set of eight single chairs.
Harlequin Set of 8 Beech & Elm Country Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Harlequin set of 8 beech & elm country kitchen dining chairs The chairs are a Classic slat back design, with very slight differences in the turnings and the back rail, they ar...
Beech
Harlequin Set of 4 Victorian Beech & Elm Country Kitchen Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Harlequin Set of 4 Victorian Beech & Elm Country Kitchen Chairs The chairs date from the late 19th Century, they are a classic spindle back design.
Beech
Harlequin Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six English William IV period mahogany side chairs together with 2 similar late Regency mahogany armchairs all upholstered en suite. Circa 1835.
Mahogany
1950s French Bentwood Dining Chairs, Harlequin Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Bentwood Dining Chairs – Harlequin Set Of Ten 1950s French Bentwood Dining Chairs – Harlequin Set Of Ten.
Bentwood
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Harlequin Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Harlequin Dining Chairs – Set Of Twelve 1950s Bentwood Debrecen Harlequin Dining Chairs – Set Of Twelve.
Bentwood
1920s Bentwood Debrecen Hoop Back Dining Chairs, Harlequin Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s Bentwood Debrecen Hoop Back Dining Chairs – Harlequin Pair 1920s Bentwood Debrecen Hoop Back Dining Chairs – Harlequin Pair.
Bentwood
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs, Harlequin Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs – Harlequin Set Of Ten 1950s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs – Harlequin Set Of Ten.
Bentwood
1950s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs - Harlequin Set of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs – Harlequin Set Of Twelve 1950’s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs – Harlequin Set Of Twelve.
Bentwood
1950’s Harlequin Set of Eight Bentwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Harlequin set of eight bentwood dining chairs 1950s Harlequin set of eight bentwood dining chairs.
Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
1970's Harlequin Set of Eight Original Green Tolix T2 Metal Café Dining Chairs
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Dining chairs 1970’s Harlequin set of original green French Tolix T2 metal caf?
Metal
Harlequin Set of Thirty Original Bentwood Chairs, Twenty Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Harlequin set of thirty original bentwood chairs – twenty six Harlequin set of thirty original bentwood chairs – twenty six We are avid collectors of bentwood chairs and sometimes w...
Bentwood
Harlequin Set of 4 Beech and Elm Country Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Harlequin set of 4 beech and elm country kitchen dining chairs The chairs are a classic slat back design, with very slight differences in the leg and back turnings, they are ver...
Harlequin Set of 8 Victorian Beech and Elm Country Kitchen Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Harlequin set of 8 Victorian beech and elm country kitchen chairs The chairs date from the late 19th century, they are a classic spindle back design.
Beech
1950's Harlequin Flat Seat Whale Tail Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Harlequin Flat Seat Whale Tail Dining Chairs. These chairs date from the 1950’s, a very unusual shape and design we do not come across very often.
Beech
Four Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Harlequin Back Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four black wrought iron indoor or outdoor dining chairs with brass ball and bell details with psychedelic black, grey and off white harlequin vinyl seats.
Brass
Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A charming set of six antique Georgian period dining chairs in mahogany. This is known as a harlequin set of chairs, as each chair is actually slightly different.
Mahogany
Harlequin Set of Six Lancashire Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic quality set of reproduction Georgian period English country dining chairs made in the Lancashire country style. Intentionally made as an assembled set for authenticity with...
Rush, Wood
Harlequin Set of Ten Antique Urn Back Dining Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A set of ten limed oak dining chairs made up of five pairs. I have priced them individually because you might want a set of six or eight chairs. I can also extend the set to 12 or...
Oak
Harlequin Set of 12 Walnut Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 12 walnut dining chairs with similar design, circa 1880. Basically three types of chair with differing elements, such as the spindles, legs and scoop on the back. All in goo...
Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
1950's Original Red French Tolix T2/T1 Metal Dining Chairs -Harlequin Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original red French Tolix T2/T1 metal dining chairs – Harlequin set of six. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies.
Metal
1950s Harlequin Stickback Dining Chairs by Ton, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Harlequin Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Of Six 1950s Harlequin Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Of Six.
Wood
Harlequin Set Of 10 18th Century Antique Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
HARLEQUIN SET OF 10 18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE OAK DINING CHAIRS HERE WE HAVE A STUNNING SET OF 18TH CENTURY CHAIRS.
Oak
1940's, Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs, Harlequin Set of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen dining chairs – harlequin set of five 1940’s Bentwood Debrecen dining chairs – harlequin set of five.
Bentwood
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H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
1950s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair, Harlequin Set of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair – Harlequin Set Of Seven 1950s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair – Harlequin Set Of Seven.
Bentwood
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H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
1950s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair, Harlequin Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair – Harlequin Set Of Six 1950s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair – Harlequin Set Of Six.
Bentwood
Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs A very attractive if mixed set of French cafe Chairs, traditionally this type of chair was used in Bistros and Brassieres b...
Bentwood
1950s French Honey Colour Dining Chairs, Harlequin Set of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French honey colour dining chairs – harlequin set of five 1950s French honey colour dining chairs – harlequin set of five.
Bentwood
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H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs - Harlequin Set Of Eleven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs - Harlequin Set Of Eleven. It is hard to be precise about the origin of these chairs as little history is known, but what we do know is at th...
Beech
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H 36 in W 15 in D 18 in
Harlequin Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Harlequin Set of 5 Victorian Beech & Elm Wheel Back Windsor Kitchen Dining Chairs The chairs are a classic design and traditionally made from solid wood they have hooped backs 4 of ...
Elm
Harlequin Set Of 12 19th Century Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large harlequin set of 12 chairs circa 1880. All uniformly upholstered in tapestry covering, described as a harlequin set as the chairs are mostly all slightly different, either ...
Oak
Harlequin Set of Eight Elm and Ash Broad Arm High Back Windsor Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice harlequin set of eight elm, ash and hickory broad arm high back Windsor armchairs, some with single "H" stretchers others with double "H" stretchers, each with a Christmas tre...
Ash, Elm, Hickory
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H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1950s Harlequin Set Stickback Dining Chairs by Ton, Set Twenty Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Harlequin Set Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Twenty Six 1950s Harlequin Set Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Twenty Six.
Bentwood
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H 33.47 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1950s Harlequin Set Stickback Dining Chairs by Ton - Set Twenty Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Harlequin Set Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Twenty Six 1950’s Harlequin Set Stickback Dining Chairs By Ton – Set Twenty Six.
Wood
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H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
1950's Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair, Harlequin Set of Seven
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma Bistro Bentwood dining chair – harlequin set of seven 1950’s Luterma Bistro Bentwood dining chair – harlequin set of seven.
Bentwood
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H 16.54 in W 15.36 in L 16.54 in
1950's Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair, Harlequin Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma Bistro bentwood dining chair – harlequin set of ten 1950’s Luterma Bistro bentwood dining chair – harlequin set of ten.
Bentwood
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H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
1950's Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair, Harlequin Set of Six
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma bistro bentwood dining chair – Harlequin set of six 1950’s Luterma bistro bentwood dining chair – Harlequin set of six.
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H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
1950's Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair, Harlequin Set of Ten
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma bistro bentwood dining chair – Harlequin set of ten 1950’s Luterma bistro bentwood dining chair – Harlequin set of ten The process of steam bending beech to create el...
Bentwood
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H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
1950's Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair - Harlequin Set Of Four
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair – Harlequin Set Of Four 1950’s Luterma Bistro Bentwood Dining Chair – Harlequin Set Of Four.
Bentwood
$4,000 / set
H 40 in W 20.75 in D 32 in
Blended Set of 8 Complimentary Semi Antique Hardwood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional blended set of 8 Hardwood Windsor Armchairs with fine traditional form and particularly well-grained seats. In a Natural tone with classic hoop backs with spindles and...
Hardwood
Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set two continuous arm and two side Windsor Chairs in solid red maple with high barrel back, made in Slovenia. Great vintage condition. Measure 22.5" in width, 24" in depth and 4...
Maple
$12,000
H 29.75 in W 70.5 in D 39 in
Rustic French 17th Century Oak and Chestnut Trestle / Dining Table
Located in Troy, NY
Rustic, very charming trestle table, the three plank chestnut top with narrow bread board ends supported by an oak trestle base, the uneven staining on the top created by use and age...
Chestnut, Oak
Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of 8 Windsor chairs in yew wood Set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs Classic farmhouse kitchen dining chairs Made by Stewart Linford please see signature ...
Wood
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat
Located in Bronx, NY
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and hostess chairs with rushed seatin...
Ash
Set Of Four English Yew wood Windsor Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Very sturdy chairs with tree cutout in splats. Crinoline stretchers.
Elm, Oak, Yew
$4,500 / set
H 43 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Victorian Style Windsor Dining Chairs By Nichols And Stone - Set Of 8
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Victorian Style Windsor Dining Chairs by Nichols and Stone - Set of 8 This exquisite set of 8 Vintage Victorian Style Windsor Dining Chairs by Nichols and Stone includes 2 ...
Wood
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