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Historic Charleston Chair

Pair of Baker Historic Charleston Black Lacquer Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful pair of regency style chairs are part of the Baker Historic Charleston Collection
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Georgian style dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Queen Anne style dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Fine Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With two arm and six side chairs. The classic Sheraton style backs with reeded frames and splats
Category

20th Century American Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Queen Anne style dining chairs By Baker Furniture "Historic Charleston
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, circa Late 20th century Solid carved mahogany frames, with
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Queen Anne style dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.
Located in Charleston, SC
through many old photographs and records of the City of Charleston and its historic Battery, we have
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Washington, MD
An exceptional pair of Regency style armchairs from the Historic Charleston collection by Baker
Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

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Eight New Mahogany Hepplewhite Style 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 the Hepplewhite Dining chairs from the regency period. They feature Classic Hepplewhite styling with sh...
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2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Set of Sixteen Shield-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made set of Classic Mahogany Shield-Back Dining Chairs . With handsome softly grained wood, and a well-formed Frame with Classic Shield back with Stylized Back ...
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20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional queen size mahogany rice carved poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features handmade...
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2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set 8 Regency Revival Bar back Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage set of eight superb bar back dining chairs, Hand Crafted by Mines of Downley, Buckinghamshire", England and dating from the mid 20th Century. Masterfully craft...
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Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Georgian Style Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Georgian style double pedestal mahogany dining table. Tripod pedestal with brass paw feet. Nice genuine mahogany patina stripes. Measures 62 inches in width, 42 inches in depth and...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful line with an oval back that we call " Medaillon " Louis XVI Chairs, very elegant. They are in a very good condition, ready to be used around a Dining Table.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
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Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set offers surprising comfort, and the ve...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning set of 8 vintage Regency dining chairs. Gorgeous Mahogany frame with chic inlaid tipping along the edge. Upholstered in a neutral leather. Two are chairs and six sides. In...
Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Round Mahogany Georgian Style Pedestal Dining Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order round traditional mahogany dining table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features field of radial cut West African swirly crotch mahogany and a border of sati...
Category

2010s American Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Set 10 Regency Revival Brass Inlaid Bar Back Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
An absolutely superb English-made Vintage set of ten brass inlaid Regency Revival dining chairs dating from the late 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully hand crafted ...
Category

Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 8 Mahogany Chippendale dining chairs by Maitland Smith Set includes 2 arm and 6 side chairs ...
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Henredon Georgian Style Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of 8 Henredon Georgian style mahogany dining chairs. The 2 arm chairs measure 39.5" H x 25" W x 20" D. The 4 side chairs measure 39.5" H x 20" W x 18" D. All of the chairs have a...
Category

20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Round Banded Mahogany Georgian Style Accent Foyer Table by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is made-to-order round traditional mahogany accent/foyer table made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a field of cathedral mahogany with a contrasting mahogany border. It h...
Category

2010s American Georgian Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of club chairs or dining armchairs By Ephraim Marsh USA, mid-20th century Solid mahogany frames with ivory upholstered seats. Measures: 26" W x 22" D x 37...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs By Henkel Harris USA, 1990 Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Side chairs measure: 20.5"W ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mahogany George II Queen Anne Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of ...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

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2 Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Russell Dining Chairs Mahogany Accent
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Russell dining chairs mahogany accent Baker Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Chairs by Baker Historic Charleston Collection
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 8 signed by premier maker, "Baker" for their "Historic Charleston" Carved of solid
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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Queen Anne style dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Queen Anne style dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, circa Late 20th century Solid carved wood parcel gilt frames
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, circa Late 20th century Solid carved wood parcel gilt frames
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Historic Charleston Reproductions Collection. Solid mahogany, carved open shield backrests with a leaf
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Historic Charleston Reproductions Collection. Solid mahogany, carved open shield backrests with a leaf
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

BAKER Historic Charleston Governor Alston Regency Dining Chairs - Pair B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Historic Charleston Collection, the "Governor Alston". Solid pine with distressed finish, gold paint
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Fabric, Pine, Paint

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Historic Charleston Reproductions collection. Solid mahogany, carved open shield backrests with a leaf
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
"Historic Charleston Collection" USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six carved mahogany shield-back dining chairs By Baker Furniture "Historic
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Vintage 1980s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Side Chairs - Pair B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Baker Furniture, from their Historic
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Side Chairs - Pair A
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Chippendale style by Baker Furniture, from their Historic
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Historic Charleston Reproductions Collection. Solid mahogany with carved shield backs, gently curved arms
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Historic Charleston Reproductions Collection. Solid mahogany, carved open shield backrests with a leaf
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Armchairs - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining armchairs in the Chippendale style by Baker Furniture, from their Historic
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Six Baker Charleston Collection Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of mahogany dining chairs made by Baker from the historic Charleston collection
Category

20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set 6 Baker Furniture Charleston Collection Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful set of 6 Baker dining chairs in a classic historic design and with the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gorgeous Set of 10 Baker Historic Collection Chairs With Salmon Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Great set of dining chairs made by Baker for their Historic Charleston collection.
Category

Early 2000s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture 11-Piece Dining Room Set Table & Ten Chairs Historic Charleston
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
mahogany high-gloss finish, from the Historic Charleston collection, late 20th century. Features inlaid
Category

Vintage 1980s American Federal Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture 11-Piece Dining Room Set Table & Ten Chairs Historic Charleston
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
mahogany high-gloss finish, from the Historic Charleston collection, late 20th century. Features inlaid
Category

Vintage 1980s American Federal Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Satinwood Banded Conference Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Satinwood Banded Conference Dining Table Dimensions : With
Category

Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Banded Inlaid Mahogany Dining Set
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian banded and inlaid mahogany dining table and chairs from the Historic
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Regency Ebonized and Gold Gilt Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style armchairs or club chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late
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Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood

Baker Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Queen Anne style dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hickory White Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Hickory White
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture "Historic Charleston" collection. By Hickory White. USA, circa 1980s. carved
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hickory White Georgian Carved Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Hickory White
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture "Historic Charleston" collection. By Hickory White. USA, circa 1980s. carved mahogany
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with blue upholstered seats
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Captain Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style carved mahogany dining arm chair By Baker Furniture, "Historic
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Ebonized Mahogany and Gold Gilt Regency Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or club chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Regency style armchairs from the Historic Charleston collection by Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Regency style armchairs from the Historic Charleston collection by Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Baker Furniture Knapp & Tubbs Chinoiserie Ch
By Baker Knapp & Tubbs
Located in Charleston, SC
chairs and 2 arm chairs. These top of the line chairs are from the Historic Charleston Collection and are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Regency style armchairs from the Historic Charleston collection by Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

6 Regency Style Dining Chairs Historic Charleston Collection by Baker
Located in New York, NY
A Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Chairs 4 side 2 arms Baker Chairs from the Historic Charleston
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Historic Charleston Reproductions Collection. Solid mahogany with carved shield backs, green & beige color
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

BAKER Historic Charleston Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
Historic Charleston Reproductions Collection. Solid mahogany with carved shield backs, green & beige color
Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames with satinwood string inlay
Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Queen Anne Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
"Historic Charleston" Collection USA, circa 1980s Solid mahogany and upholstery Measures: 22.5" W x
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Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

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Original Charleston Battery Bench, Lowcountry Cypress, Cast Iron, dark green
Located in Charleston, SC
and records of the City of Charleston and its historic Battery, we have determined that the first use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Benches

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Regency style armchairs from the Historic Charleston Collection by Baker
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Baker Milling Road Neoclassical Walnut Linen Press Dresser Armoire Wardrobe
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
the Historic Charleston Collection in 1976, drawing inspiration from one of the most fashionable and
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Linen Presses

Materials

Walnut

Baker Historic Charleston Collection Flame Mahogany Conference Dining Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Baker Historic Charleston Collection Flame Mahogany Conference Dining Table Dimensions : With
Category

Early 2000s American Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Governor Alston Chairs by Baker
Located in Hudson, NY
A set of Baker Historic Charleston Chairs from 1984. The two arm chairs and six side chairs are
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Regency Style Dining Chairs by Baker
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Historic Charleston Collection. Each chair fitted with loose cushions resting on cane seats.
Category

20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

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Historic Charleston Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the historic charleston chair you’re looking for. A historic charleston chair — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect historic charleston chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right historic charleston chair, those designed in Regency, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made historic charleston chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company and Hickory White are consistently popular.

How Much is a Historic Charleston Chair?

Prices for a historic charleston chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,595.

Finding the Right dining-room-chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.