High Back Carved Face Chairs
Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
frame with Lions faces on each side of the back. The chair is set on an X Frame which is also carved and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jacobean Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620
Located in Heathfield, GB
and they are rare. Rarer still is a child’s Great chair with the exaggerated high back and extended
Category
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
-1870s. Each chair is hand carved with an arched and scrolled high back centered by a scalloped shell
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$40,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 52.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Oak Easy Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
production costs were high, Hiort af Ornäs faced economic troubles. The company was later sold to Nupponen
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$15,000 / set
H 30.32 in W 34.06 in D 31.5 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Oak Easy Chair for Puunveisto Helsinki, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
not do too well. Since production costs were high, Hiort af Ornäs faced economic troubles. The company
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
$7,700
H 30.32 in W 34.06 in D 31.5 in
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV, Regence Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
framework! The double arched seat back crown is centered with a charming cherub's face with asymmetrical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Victorian Mahogany Northwind Face Parlor Throne Armchair 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
styling with carved reticulated back, high flared serpentine arms, contoured seat, and turned legs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
H 41 in W 22 in D 28 in
Large French Gothic Library Throne Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
different carved face in the back rail, acanthus leaf carved arm rests and a sturdy H stretcher at the floor
Category
Antique 1870s Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Armchair, Walnut, Carved, Upholstered, Daniel Marot, Flemish, 17 Century Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
and gold faced with braid and brass studwork.
The back of the chair has an incredible, 19th century
Category
Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$6,863
H 52.76 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
back to the downswept arms are high relief northwind faces. Each breathing acanthus leaf from their
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 53.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
allowed to use high and luxurious chairs such as the one shown here. However, in order to demonstrate the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th C. Red Leather, English, GainsBorough Style, Nailhead, Armchairs, Set of 6!
Located in Austin, TX
type of English armchair made in the Mid-18th Century. A wide chair with a high back, it was normally
Category
20th Century British Other Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,386 / set
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
interiors decorated with gilded furniture and seated on high-backed chairs or thrones. Note the vegetal
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Other
$50,395 / set
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 1.58 in
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Exceptional French Renaissance Throne François 1st Period Circa 1520
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Ceremonial chair high back walnut, linden and ebony carved with the lower part and locker.
The
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 88.59 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
18th Century English Portrait of a Lady and her Child.
By Sir Allan Ramsay
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
excellent state of conservation and is ready to hang an enjoy in its original elaborately carved swept frame
Category
1760s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 48 in W 37.5 in D 5 in
Set of Five Antique Dining Chairs, Flemish Country Kitchen Oak, Rush, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the oak with a desirable aged patina
Taught rush panels offering a comfortable seat
High back
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 43.31 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Exceptionally Fine And Rare James I Oak Wainscot Chair Dated 1609
Located in Heathfield, GB
An extremely rare and exquisitely carved English oak wainscot chair dated 1609 and with two figural
Category
Antique 17th Century Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Five 19th Century Bavarian Chairs with Figural Details
Located in Troy, MI
burl wood frames with carved and turned back splats and beautifully painted faces. Measures: Seats are
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Oak Easy Chair for Puunveisto Helsinki, Finland 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Utrecht, NL
not do too well. Since production costs were high, Hiort af Ornäs faced economic troubles. The company
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 30.32 in W 34.06 in D 31.5 in
Samuel Pepys 1666 Oak Library Bookcases Pair High Provenance Carved by Forsyth
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcases based on the original design of 1666
These bookcases have high provenance, each one has the
Category
20th Century English Charles II Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 89.77 in W 51.97 in D 20.08 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
above carved dimensional faces and a wide panel with three carved faces~
~Stunning large back panel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Carved Walnut Throne or Hall Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
intricately carved piece, unusually the chair is carved on both back and front so intended to be viewed from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Armchairs
French 19th Century Carved Oak Armchair, Throne or Hall Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
carved piece, the chair back has arches and barley twist columns, each with a turned wood spindle in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Oak
American Victorian "Grotesque" Steambent Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Italian grottoes. The carved face on the back of the chair is of “maskerones,” or “mask,” that was also
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Dining Set with 10 1/2' Table & 12 Chairs in Birch by Nordiska Kompaniet, c 1930
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Miami, FL
with birch wood frames, high rounded backs and cabriole legs with pad feet. Side chairs are upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Queen Anne Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch
H 30.5 in W 126 in D 51 in
Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 8 Chairs 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
shield back dining chairs, made by the master cabinet maker William Tillman in the 1990s and bearing his
Category
1990s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 78.35 in D 44.49 in
Vintage William Tillman Regency Dining Table & 8 Chairs 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
shield back dining chairs, made by the master cabinet maker William Tillman in the 1990s and bearing his
Category
Late 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 78.35 in D 44.49 in
Antique Twin Pillar Regency Dining Table 19th Century and 8 Bespoke Chairs
Located in London, GB
and a set of bespoke dining chairs in the Regency manner.
The table has one leaf that can be added
Category
Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 85.04 in D 49.22 in
Antique Regency Dining Table Manner of Gillows 19th Century and 10 Chairs
Located in London, GB
table in the manner of Gillows, circa 1820 in date and a set of ten Regency style dining chairs.
This
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 115.75 in D 40.95 in
Antique Early Victorian Extending Dining Table by Gillows 19th C & 8 Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
.
The Vintage set of eight swag back dining chairs, date from the second half of the 20th Century
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 82.29 in D 40.95 in
Antique 15ft Extending Dining Table by Edwards & Roberts 19th C & 12 chairs
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Revival dining chairs.
This amazing table can seat fourteen people in comfort and has been hand-crafted
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 179.53 in D 60.24 in
Antique 15ft Extending Dining Table by Edwards & Roberts 19th C & 14 chairs
Located in London, GB
Revival dining chairs.
This amazing table can seat sixteen people in comfort and has been hand-crafted
Category
Antique 1880s Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 179.53 in D 60.24 in
Early 19th Century French Armchair with the Mistral Wind Mask
Located in Hixson, TN
An Early 19th Century French Arm Chair with the Mistral Wind Mask
A highly carved high back and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Antique George III Regency Dining Table 19th C with 10 Dining Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Century.
They have been crafted from hand carved solid mahogany, each with a pierced splat back, drop
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Dining Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 128.75 in D 48.04 in
Antique 11ft Gillows Style William IV Extending Dining Table C1835 19th Century
Located in London, GB
to the back with stumpy bulbous turned legs to the front. The rope twist carved back was also much
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 131.5 in D 54.34 in
Aesthetic Movement Carved Rosewood Corner Chair, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
with remarkable precision over a chip carved ground. The arms of solid rosewood wraparound the chair
Category
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage French Renaissance Carved Oak Arm Chair
Located in Newberry, SC
backs of chairs, while the bases of tables were often carved to represent the beasts of the hunt: dogs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Antique English Arts and Crafts Secretary Base, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
writing slope is open
28 1/2" high when the writing slope is open for a chair.
Category
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Cerused Walnut Pedestal Desk, England c.1900
Located in Houston, TX
especially important when faced with frigid winter weather or a hot summer. Being able to move closer to a
Category
Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
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By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
$110,000 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
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2010s American Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$16,838 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
$5,027 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
M...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$806 Sale Price / item
47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights a...
Materials
Brass
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
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By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$4,500 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
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Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
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Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
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Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
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Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
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Wood, Oak
Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
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Tapestry, Velvet
$34,316
H 43.71 in W 69.3 in D 27.17 in
Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720
Located in Portland, OR
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$2,695
H 48 in W 19.75 in D 22 in
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs
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H 47.25 in W 25.01 in D 23.23 in
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High Back Carved Face Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of high back carved face chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all high back carved face chairs available were constructed with great care. High back carved face chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of high back carved face chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Baroque, louis xv and mid-century modern high back carved face chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made high back carved face chairs over the years, but those made by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Joanina and David Pastoll and Puunveisto OY are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are High Back Carved Face Chairs?
Prices for high back carved face chairs start at $766 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $7,147.
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