$6,690 / set
Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This fine quality set of ten Lyre Chair or Harp Back Chairs consist of 2 arm chairs and eight side chairs.
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI taste.
Fabric, Wood
Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or living room ladies side chairs Sold per chair Measures: 18 wide x 33 high Seat: 14....
Giltwood
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp / Lyre Back Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, harp backs, finely cast brass or bronze mounts, white dis...
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - a Pair.
Mahogany
Metamorphic Regency Style Dining Chair Library Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Absolutely unique Regency Harp Back style arm chair library step combo. Wow - have you seen any thing like this?
Mahogany Harp-Back Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of 6 mahogany harp-back chairs. Solid and suitable for everyday use.
Mohair, Mahogany
Pair of Painted Harp Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of white painted side chairs, circa 1960s, harp-shaped back splat with brass decoration, joint by upholstered seat, raised on fluted tapering legs.
Wood, PVC
Set of Four Stamped Jansen Harp-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous set of parcel-gilt and paint decorated harp-backed dining chairs. Each chair bears the JANSEN stamp.
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Harp Back Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
Mediterranean style harp back dining chairs Made by Bernhardt Furniture USA, 1990s Maple and upholstery Measures: Side chairs - 21.75" W x 28" D x 40.5" H.
Upholstery, Maple
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H 33 in W 16 in D 19.5 in
4 Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Stakmore Aristorcrats Folding Furniture Game Chairs MCM
By Stakmore Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Four Mid-Century Modern folding stackable chairs by Stakmore furniture of New York. Features a wood frame and orange vinyl seats. Stakmore, the Aristocrats of Folding Furniture. M...
Hardwood
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H 34.25 in W 22.75 in D 19.75 in
2 Antique RH Macy & Co. Cherry Floral Needlepoint Harp Back Floral Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique R.H Macy & Co. side chairs, circa 1900s. Made of cherry, featuring a yellow floral needlepoint embroidered seat and harp back.
Fabric, Cherry
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H 40.5 in W 21.75 in D 28 in
Bernhardt Mediterranean Style Carved Maple Dining Set with Ten Chairs
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mediterranean style carved maple dining table with ten harp back chairs Made by Bernhardt Furniture USA, 1990s Maple and upholstery Measures: Table - 74" W x ...
Upholstery, Maple
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H 34.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
6 Vintage Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Klismos Style Lyre Harp Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Six Duncan Phyfe dining chairs, circa mid 20th century. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with a lyre/harp back and fluted accents. 705-185, H-6746.
Velvet, Mahogany
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H 35.5 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
French Louis XVI Style Blue and Red Harp Lyre Back Swivel Accent Vanity Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI style blue and red painted harp lyre back swivel accent vanity chair. Item features round swivel seat with figural tapestry upholstery, finely carved details...
Wood, Paint
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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 23 in
6 Union National Vintage Regency Duncan Phyfe Harp Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 6 Union National Regency / Duncan Phyfe style dining chairs, circa 1940s. Features a mahogany frame with harp or lyre back over a padded seat and acanthus carved saber legs.
Fabric, Mahogany
Wonderful Pair of American Empire Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Classic American Empire late 19th century mahogany chairs.Harp backs,curvaceous legs,vintage tapestry upholstery.Very elegant and shapely chairs.
Set of Eight French Country Dining Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Eight French Country harp back dining chairs with rush seats.
Wood, Rush
Ornate Iron Patio Set
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Ornate iron patio set circa mid 1950's. Chairs feature harp backs and scroll detailing to the frames with newly powder coated steel gray finish and upholstery.
Steel
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H 36.75 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Neoclassical Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage lyre back regency or neoclassical style side chairs. Chairs feature; faux tortoise shell brown vinyl upholstered round seats, shapely klismos legs, original manuf...
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Walnut Harp Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of harp back chairs in walnut with rush seats, circa 1840, from Lyon, France.
Walnut
Pair of Antique "Harp" Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique harp detail. Just reupholstered in 100% silk! Lovely!
Petite French Ballroom Chair with Harp Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distressed accent chair with destroyed upholstery.
Painted French Side Chair with Harp Back
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming side chair with crusty painted finish
Wood
Set 6 French Harp Back Dining Chairs
Located in Seaford, GB
A nice set of painted French dining chairs with red velvet sprung seats. Nice harp back design.
Oak
Set of Six Mahogany Harp Back Dining Chairs
Located in Oakville, ON
Set of six mahogany harp back dining chairs with caned seat.
Mahogany, Cane
Pair of French Painted Neoclassical Style Harp Back Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
The chairs feature neoclassical motifs such as carved harps on the seat back, rosettes, and beaded trim on the seat base.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Cherry
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,800 / set
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs Set of Four, Pinewood, Circa 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of four Italian dining chairs, finely handcrafted in pinewood and finished in a soft white-grey patina. Executed in the late Neoclassical style, each chair features an...
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Fine Set of 10 Antique French Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large Antique French chair set with a particularly fine form. With elegant shaped curved crest rails and open back supports in a high polish. With rush slip seats, raised on square...
Rush, Wood
$8,995 / set
H 35 in W 18.25 in D 13.5 in
Set of Eight English 1880s Oak Dining Room Side Chairs with Spindle Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of eight oak dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with spindle motifs and wooden seats. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, ...
Oak
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames with an oval cameo or balloon-shaped backs h...
Velvet, Wood
Set of 12 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality set of twelve (10 + 2 arms) late 19th century mahogany Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, each having wonderful carved and fretted back splats of scrolls and fo...
Mahogany
Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
These Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs, comprise of a set with 2 arm chairs and eight side chairs. They are a high quality dining chair with enough hand carved detail in the back for them...
Fabric, Mahogany
$5,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Eight New Traditional Mahogany Adams Style Inlaid Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by dining chairs from the Regency period. They feature classic Adams styling. They have an understated ele...
Mahogany
$2,765 / set
H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have to admit that one of the side chairs is in rough shape. The chair is certainly repai...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$12,800 / set
H 32 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Chairs in Leopard Velvet
By Niccolini, Dorothy Draper, Napoléon III
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Rope and Tassel Gilt Armchairs in new leopard velvet upholstery will stop anyone in their tracks. Chic. A killer combo. Glowing gilt wood and s...
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Painted Chair, Lyre Back c. 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI style painted lyre back chair on four tapered legs. C. 1900. Four chairs available.
Wood
Round Back Mahogany Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A set of ten Round Back Mahogany Chairs with 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. These high quality dining chairs are hand made from kiln dried solid mahogany. Neutrally upholstered in o...
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,800Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 32 in W 21 in D 20 in
Set of 10 Sheridan Style English Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Made in the last quarter of the 19th century to the first quarter of the 20th century. All bench made ( hand crafted ) set of ten English mahogany dining chairs in the Sheraton style...
Leather, Mahogany
$18,000 / set
H 37.25 in W 22.38 in D 21.88 in
Set of Twelve George III Painted Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Comprising a pair of armchairs and 10 side chairs, each with a shield back and caned seats {all newly hand caned] raised on square tapered legs. Paint decoration in a variety of cond...
Wood
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