Exciting Mid-Century Modern French Canopy Hood Chair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting vintage French carved canopy chair re-upholstered with vintage linen. We went a bit wild on the upholstery when we decided to give this classic chair a new twist with a mod...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Seat height: 23" with cushion / 16" without cushion. The porter’s chair (also known as a hood chair or guérite) originated in 16th-century France and medieval England, designed for ...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Down
French Giltwood Carved Balloon Porter’s Chair, Louis XVI Period, Circa 1790
Located in London, GB
This example, dating to circa 1790, retains the carved balloon back and tall enclosing hood characteristic of porter's chairs. The chair retains finely carved frame of decorative det...
Upholstery, Beech, Giltwood
1st Edition "Parioli" Rosewood and Leather Office Chair by Ennio Fazioli for MIM
By MIM Roma, Ennio Fazioli
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
The highly coveted early 4-spoke cast aluminum base and central column exhibit a natural, unpolished vintage oxidation (bloom) consistent with its 60-year history (can be polished up...
Metal
Pair of French White Linen Canopy Hood Bishops Chairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Beautiful pair of Rustic French canopy hood bishop's chairs. Faded wood frame with newly reupholstered in white linen with brass tacks.
Metal
Pair of Chic Bamboo Hood Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Super Chic Pair of Bamboo 1970's Hood Chairs
Bamboo
Dramatic Bamboo Hood Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back hood form bamboo and reed wicker chair. Unusual, graphic architectural chic lounge chair, selling without cushion.
Bamboo, Reed
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Porter’s or Hood Chair with Tufted Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Louis XVI style porter’s or hood chair with carved giltwood frame, tufted gray foliate upholstery, supported by four tapered carved gilt legs.
Upholstery, Giltwood
Caned Canopy Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Hood chair from the 1960's with brown suede upholstery.
Super Pair Porters Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair of English mahogany porters chairs, serpentine shaped hoods, feather filled cushions, slight fading to arms but otherwise in great overall condition. 51" high 27" wide 2...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Miniature Pine Lambing Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
When ewes gave birth they allowed shepherds to sit all night in them resting by the open fire protected from draughts by the chairs wings and hood, whilst still being able to be...
Pine
Sold
H 57 in W 30 in D 29 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Canopy Porter Hood Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style blue upholstered Italian canopy porter's chair. Item features an upholstered solid carved wood Italian frame, cream painted finish, loose c...
Upholstery, Wood
French Style Cane Wingback Canopy Porters Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very well made hood chair in solid mahogany. It features a distressed finish, two layers of caning, and upholstered seat and arms.
Cane, Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 42 in
Pacific Rattan Game or Dining Table Round Glass Top & 4 Rolling Swivel Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
The four chairs swivel and roll and the casters have brass plated hoods and plastic wheels.
Brass
Pair of Louis XV style French Canopy or Hood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This French canopy chair represents a strong and bold statement. The frame is finished in a silver leaf finish and is upholstered with a white ultra suede.
There are a pair of...
Pair of Louis XV style French Canopy or Hood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This French canopy chair represents a strong and bold statement. The frame is finished in a silver leaf finish and is upholstered with a white ultra suede at the inside back and seat...
Sold
H 30 in W 36 in D 35 in
1970's "Robin Hood" Lounge Chair by Bjarne Petersen for Kurt Rasmussen Mobler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Robin Hood" Lounge chair designed by Bjarne Petersen for Kurt Rasmussen Mobler. 1970s, Denmark.
Upholstery
Pair of Wicker Hooded Chairs with African Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent indoor or outdoor chairs with dramatic hood. New cushions in vintage African fabric.
Pair of Vintage Porters Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage porter chairs with cane hood, back and surround.
Metal Hooded Balloon Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
* vintage * metal round hooded chair * hood of chair horizontally extends from the back of chair: 9.5 inches at top and tapers to 5 inches on sides * arms curve outward from sea...
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chromed steel base with early chromed-steel hood-castors Fully functioning chair with adjustable height and rebuilt castors with newly replaced and lubricated 4mm bearings.
Steel
$5,071
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 28.75 in
RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL CAPTAiNS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office cha...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Upholstered Armchair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This chair is made of walnut. It's upholstered in a nice floral fabric. It's made is the style of Dux.
Upholstery, Walnut
Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll leather executive chair redone in medium brown color. This executive desk chair has a swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheel...
Chrome
$2,650
H 30.75 in W 31.75 in D 30.75 in
Hollywood Regency French Slipper Lounge Chair Reupholstered Your Fabric Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Hollywood Regency French Tub Lounge Chair, France, circa 1940s. This chair is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us...
Brass
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H...
Fabric, Wood
$2,450
H 31.3 in W 25.79 in D 24.02 in
Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma Swivel Desk Armchair in Black Leather
By MIM Roma, Ennio Fazioli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ennio Fazioli for Mim Roma, swivel office chair, leather, mahogany plywood, lacquered aluminum, plastic, Italy, 1960s In the early 1960s, MIM Roma saw a rise in the production of of...
Aluminum
$5,206
H 44.49 in W 29.34 in D 30.91 in
MID CENTURY MODERN DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE OFFICE SWiVEL CHAIR HERITAGE LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office cha...
Chrome
18th Century Signed French Louis XVI Carved Bergère Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 37 3/4 in W: 25 1/4 in D: 24 in SH: 19 in An exceptional 18th century French Louis XVI carved bergère chair, finely crafted and signed by a distinguished Parisian m...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Chair with Gold Leaf Accents, Antique
Located in Phoenix, AZ
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair Purchased in France. Beautiful chair with chipped Gold Leaf. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.
Wood
Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760 The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is finely hand carved in walnut with...
Walnut
$916Sale Price|35% Off
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chair Louis XVI Period
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French hand carved and painted in white wooden dining chair Louis XVI period with cane back. It still wearing its original upholstery in red velvet. Very good condition ...
Cane
$2,000
H 41 in W 32.5 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern lounge chair features unique walnut trim that runs from the front up the arm rests. The entire chair is covered in elegant floral upholstery with a uniqu...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,600
H 43 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century lounge chair features vintage crimson plush upholstery, solid sculpted walnut legs and tufted back rest. An overstuffed removable cushion and a high back rest en...
Walnut
Italian modern office chair by Ico Parisi for MiM, 1970s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern office chair by Ico Parisi for MiM, 1970s Office chair or armchair with padded seat and backrest, upholstered in brown leather with a wooden frame. The four-spoke meta...
Metal
$2,200
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Terni Series Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico Parisi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, a timeless masterpiece of mid-century Italian design. This office chair from Ico Parisi's renowned Terni series was crafted in 1958. Made of ...
Metal
Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
By Jansko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This high back desk chair features shapely vinyl swivel seat and sturdy metal base. Stylish Mid-Century Modern design adds retro appeal to home or business office. Fixed seat height ...
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$2,450
H 59 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in
Vintage French Hooded Chair with Caning and Scalamandre Fabric, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage double caned French Hooded or Porters chair with newly upholstered Scalamandre Toile Fabric.
Fabric, Cane
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