Our Signature Hooded Porters Chair
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Such a beautiful and striking piece. Our hooded Victorian Porters chair certainly holds court and can be crafted in any combination of fabrics and leathers.
Beech
Pair of Vintage Bohemian Bamboo Hooded Porters Chairs
By Henry Olko
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a fantastic pair of porter's hooded chairs, comprised of thin split reeds of bamboo that were painted in a glossy white.
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
$1,800
H 56 in W 31 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Pink Hooded Dome Porter Canopy Balloon Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Fabric, Wood
$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
$1,768
H 61.03 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Early 20th C Hooded Porters Wicker Willow Lawn Conservatory Chair Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A willow hooded lawn chair, beautifully crafted and retaining its original deep blue painted finish. Age related wear, knocks and abrasions. The chair itself is in sound structural ...
Wicker
Pair of Safavieh Couture French Louis XV Style Porter's Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style light oak frame hooded porter style arm chairs with beige linen upholstery (SAFAVIEH COUTURE) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Linen
Victorian Mahogany and Leather Hall Porters Chair / Wing Chair
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Spectacular Victorian mahogany and leather hall porters chair / hooded wing chair of very unusual form; the bold carved mahogany crest rail with acanthus carving and scrolled ends ab...
Pair French Provincial Style Cerused Oak Hooded Porters Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of country French provincial hooded porters chairs or balloon chairs crafted from oak.
Brass
Louis XV, French Porter Chair, Green Fabric, Beech, France, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV, French Hooded Porter Chair, Green Fabric, Beech, France, 1940s A walnut Hooded Porters chair in the Louis XV fashion.
Fabric, Walnut
Custom Louis XV Cream Silk Damask Porter’s Canopy Hooded Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful one-of-kind custom porter’s chair upholstered in a luxurious silk damask fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury brown velvet hooded canopy Porter's chairs. The chairs feature solid wood legs and frames and gorgeous brass-studded tufted brown velvet upholstery.
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Hooded Bergère
By François Linke, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style walnut hooded bergère. This stunning French Louis XVI style hooded chair, bergère, or porters chair has been professionally upholstered in a plus...
Walnut, Velvet
Pair Of Woven Wicker Porter's Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century, Victorian style, tall, woven, wicker, porter's chairs feauture hooded coverings with "windows" and interior armrests on the sides.
Wicker, Rush
Neoclassical Style Hooded Cane Porter’S Chair Vintage
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage neoclassical style hooded cane porter’s chair in wonderful vintage condition.
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage Porter Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Many porter’s chairs were hooded, or at least were ample, with high sides, in order to protect him from draughts.
Leather, Wood
Walnut French Antique Hooded Porters Chair
Located in Darwen, GB
A walnut French antique hooded porters chair. Of traditional "porters" chair design with a hooded roof and carved floral cartouche.
Stunning Quality Brown Leather Georgian Style Hooded Porters Chair
Located in Darwen, GB
A stunning quality brown leather Georgian Style deep buttoned hooded porters chair. The back of traditional "hooded" form having an arcaded ceiling, deep buttoned back and winged si...
Leather
Vintage Hooded Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hooded Porter's Chair keywords: Hooded Chair, Porter's Chair, Hollywood Regency
Wood, Upholstery
Rattan Porters Chair in the Manner of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Tall rattan hooded porters chair in the style of Franco Albini.
Rattan
pair of porters chairs with matching foot rests (hooded chairs)
Located in Canaan, CT
a rare matching set of porters chairs with foot rests..
these chairs were probably made in the early 60's or earlier as noted by the wonderful cut velvet fabric. they are read...
Wood, Velvet
Sold
H 60 in W 30 in D 24 in
Canopy Balloon Hooded Chair, Pink Velvet, Porters, Farmhouse, Cottage Chic Style
Located in Glendale, CA
Chair made from solid mahogany wood. Newly painted in white lacquer finish. New upholstered in light pink velvet blend fabric. Comes with a small accent pillow 14" x 14" seat cushion...
Sold
H 56 in W 29 in D 29 in
1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
1950s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden canopy princess chair Cross mesh pattern with exaggerated scrollina and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as th...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 56 in W 29 in D 29 in
1950’s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden Chair, Princess C
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
1950s Vintage Russell Woodard Beige Iron Hooded Porter Garden canopy princess chair Cross mesh pattern with exaggerated scrolling and canopy top with corseted backs, also know as th...
Wrought Iron
Antique Hooded Porter's Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A true statement chair. Antique hooded Porter's chair reupholstered in an amethyst ikat print and contrasting amethyst cotton fabric.
Pair of Porters Chairs by Weiman, Hooded Chair
Located in Canaan, CT
Pair of caned "hooded" chairs, also known as a porters chair. Condition is very good.
Wood, Cane, Velvet, Upholstery
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$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
$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$4,028
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Classic Tufted Leather King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning bed is upholstered in black leather, offering a smooth, sophisticated feel. The elegant tufted design on the headboard and footboard adds a classic touch, while the Fre...
Leather, Wood
$116,080
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$26,507 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
$48,303 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
Cane, Wood
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 17.75 in D 16 in
Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated & Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in This antique Louis XV style desk chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home! If you look at the ...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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