A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Brawer, British Campaign Furniture – Elegance under Canvas, 1740-1914, New York, 2001, p.105, pl. 103 shows a very similar invalid chair by J Alderman and there is further informatio...
Brass
Three Wheeler Invalid Chair by John Carter, London, 1890s
By John Carter (Furniture)
Located in Delft, NL
Three wheeler invalid chair by John Carter, London, 1890s A mahogany self propelling wheelchair with adjustable push bar and 3 wheels with rattan weave back, made by Carters London,...
Metal
Adjustable Armchair by J. Alderman, London
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
A rare and unusual Victorian invalid chair by J. Alderman, 16 Soho Square, London.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Invalid's Mechanical Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine chair made during the reign of Louis Philippe circa 1870 was created from mahogany, bronze and steel. Designed to be a marvel of engineering this chair was a costly and sty...
Bronze, Steel
Antique 19th C Victorian Walnut Mechanical Reclining Library Chair Chaise Lounge
Located in Dayton, OH
Supported by sturdy, swept wooden legs fitted with durable floor-protecting glides, this mechanical invalid or library chair is structurally tight, fully functional, and ready to ser...
Metal
ANTiQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD NAPOLEONIC BLUE LEATHER RECLINING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Loudon writes, “Figure 1913 is a view of Dawe’s reclining chair for an invalid the position of the back of this chair can be varied at pleasure, and the projecting part in front can ...
Hardwood
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Loudon writes, “Figure 1913 is a view of Dawe’s reclining chair for an invalid the position of the back of this chair can be varied at pleasure, and the projecting part in front can ...
Brass
Invalid's Chair, 19th C. French
Located in Hudson, NY
19th C. French Invalid's chair, mahogany with brass fittings, covered in modern French ticking.
Brass
Antique English Campaign Traveling Folding Armchair
By J. Alderman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Alderman was already a well know manufacturer of invalid chairs, couches and carriages when he established an independent business at 16 Soho Square in 1860.
Brass
Marks Adjustable Folding Chair Company Campaign Style Invalid Deck Chair
By Cavedra B. Sheldon, Marks Adjustable Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Antique adjustable folding Campaign style invalid chair or deck chair by the Marks Adjustable Chair Co.
Iron
Rare 1871 Wilson's Adjustable Iron Chair
By Wilson's Adjustable Iron Chair Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This amazing and complex Invalid chair is as rare as they get... but more important is it's look.
Iron
Early Victorian Patent Invalids Armchair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A interesting design for an early design on self powered invalids armchair, the design in based on a library tub chair and has two handles that power the front wheels by turning them...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 43.5 in W 26 in D 47 in
Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
This was the first patent for an invalid locomotive chair in America. As has been shown, invalid chairs were available in the United States during the Civil War.
Wicker, Rattan
Neoclassical Style Hooded Cane Porter’S Chair Vintage
Located in Topeka, KS
The hooded chair kept them warm and cozy. However, the chairs with cane versus leather hoods may have come about from their later use in France as chairs for invalids and the elderly.
Fabric, Cane, Wood
19th Century Invalids' Chair, Stamped J. Ward
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
19th Century Invalids Chair with moveable arm rests, reclining back, gout stool on a ratchet all in in fine cows hide.
19th Century Invalids Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
19th century Invalids chair with moveable armrests, reclining back, gout stool on a ratchet all in fine cows hide.
Industrial Work Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The company made bicycles, invalid chairs and wheels for the automotive industry.* THE METAL PORTION OF THE TABLE HAS BEEN PAINTED WHITE.
Metal
Two Satinwood Campaign Chairs
Located in New York, NY
John Alderman is listed in the London directories from 1860 as a manufacturer of invalid chairs, couches and carriages. At this date the term 'invalid' had a far wider use and his se...
Satinwood
Two Satinwoods Campaign Chairs
Located in New York, NY
John Alderman is listed in the London directories from 1860 as a manufacturer of invalid chairs, couches and carriages. At this date the term 'invalid' had a far wider use and hi...
Satinwood
English 19th Century Leather Covered Gout Stool
Located in Southampton, NY
The stool originally slid under, invalid's wing chair. The stool is on brass barrel castors and adjusts from 12" high to 18" high.
Leather, Oak
English 19th Century Leather Covered Invalid's Wing Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
English early 19th century leather covered invalid's wing chair. The chair adjusts and the arms fold out by lifting up brass levers at each front side.
Leather, Oak
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
$19,500
H 24.5 in W 34.5 in
18th century portrait of a Spaniel dog with fruit in a wooded landscape.
By Tobias Stranover
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding early 18th-century portrait of a seated Spaniel dog in a landscape with an array of fruits. Attributed to the work of Tobias Stranover. Tobias Stranover or Toby Strano...
Oil
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontis...
Paper
$1,201Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$5,500
H 34.4 in W 24 in D 12 in
19 century French Birth of Pegasus spelter Sculpture After Emile Picault
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Spelter sculpture on oval marble base depicting the Birth of Pegasus after the original model by Emile Picault (1833-1922) exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris. ...
Marble, Spelter
$15,975
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$9,466Sale Price|44% Off
H 63 in W 23.63 in D 37.41 in
6ft High Silver Plated Bronze Pegasus Winged Horse
Located in London, GB
Enourmous Silver Plated Bronze Pegasus Winged Horse Statue on Wooden Base This Bronze is Truly a one off and a Real Statement Piace
Bronze
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
Gold Leaf
$210,000 / set
H 40.95 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Bronze
$65,700
H 19.5 in W 18 in D 3 in
Rare English Silver-Gilt Book-Form Chess and Backgammon Game Board, circa 1976
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Rare English silver-gilt book-form chess and backgammon game board, circa 1976. This exceptional and rare solid silver chess board converts into a backgammon board and can also be...
Silver
$22,720 / set
H 95.67 in W 107.09 in D 1.97 in
Large Pair Of Victorian Cast Iron Drive Way Gates By Yates Haywood & Co England
Located in London, GB
A large pair of drive way or entrance gates in cast iron by renowned Foundry originally founded in the English Regency Period. Incredibly decorative and very well cast with serpents,...
Iron
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