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
A Very Rare French Period Louis XVI Reclining Invalid Chair c.1780
Located in Charleston, SC
A Very Rare French Period Louis XVI Reclining Invalid Chair c.1780. French Walnut with Adjustable Back and Food Tray Extensions, with Original Old Ivory Painted Finish w/Olive Green...
Fabric, Hardwood
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 Marks Adjustable Chair Company, Cavedra B. Sheldon
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 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
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
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
Antique 19th Century English Leather Library Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 19th century English library armchair. Solid mahogany framework w/ contoured back, curved front, prominently carved open scrolled arms, classic ring turned front legs ending ...
Brass
Antique Regency Style Curule Armchair In Custom Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional carved and painted Curule or X Base Arm Chair with fine form having scrolled arms, excellent turnings, floral and line painted details of Acanthus Leaf, Floral bouquet...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Olive Victorian Mahogany Corner Armchair with
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a side chair, its dark mahogany, spindle back, olive upholstered seat the first thing to catch the eye. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearl...
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Antique French Louis XV Style Slipper Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet Louis XV style French slipper chair newly upholstered in white fabric with blue silk back & welting. Sumptuous down seat cushion.
Wood, Paint
$655
H 43.71 in W 21.86 in D 20.48 in
Brutalist Curule Armchair in Wrought Iron and Leather, Antique, 1950
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Curule armchair in wrought iron and leather Curule - armchair - wrought iron - leather Wear Consistent with age and use Curule armchair Measures : 55.5cmx52cm H:111cm HS:44c...
Metal
Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
This French armchair showcases a blend of elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The chair features a sturdy oak frame, with its legs and arm supports intricately turned, adding a s...
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish late 18th-early 19th century French Louis XVI style Ivory colored Bergere armchair. Having reeded and fluted, gilded decoration and raised on turned tapering legs.
Softwood
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
$2,800
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Fauteuil with Fluted Accents and Upholstery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French Louis XVI style carved wood fauteuil from the 19th century, with traces of original paint, foliage motifs, fluted legs and new upholstery. This exquisite French armchair fea...
Wood
Elegant Antique Armchair from France, circa 1860
Located in Sofia, BG
An elegant antique armchair from France, circa 1860. Made of solid walnut painted in beige with curved legs and back, upholstered with a cotton fabric in stripes. Very comfortable an...
Wood
Vintage Wooden Wheelchair, Prop Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage wooden wheelchair from Montgomery Wards in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Imbued with the spirit of an era bygone, this vintage wooden wheelchair from Montgomery Wards in Grand Ra...
Metal
Mid 19th century country house armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A shapely mid 19th century country house armchair. Raised on turned and carved walnut front legs with splayed rear legs and all with brass casters. The chair has particularly nice fo...
Walnut
$3,798Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.36 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
By Robert Daws
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine G1V Mahogany Daws Patent improved Recumbent chair circa 1830, This improved Recumbent chair was patented by Daws circa 1830, Described : [ by elevating a spring beneath the ...
Mahogany
Louis XV Style French Fauteuil or Arm Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style French fauteuil, or arm chair, made of solid carved beech wood with verdigris painted finish and hand carved details. Woven cane seat and back in good condition with...
Cane, Beech, Silk
Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XVI style French fauteuil, or arm chair, with solid carved and gilded beech wood frame. Nice carved details. Sturdy tapered fluted legs. Pale green upholstery with brass nail...
Beech, Fabric
Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 18cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm The carriage clock is of rectangular form an...
Ormolu, Bronze
$1,187Sale 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
$8,750
H 68.51 in W 58.67 in D 83.86 in
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Carved Bed Frame, Baroque, Full/ Queen Size
Located in Miami, FL
An Exquisite antique French Louis XVI full size bed. Made of Walnut, featuring foliate carved ribbon and crest with center cartouche, acorn form finials, fluted and turned columns, a...
Walnut
19th Century Antique Bentwood Twin Bed by Kohn, Vienna Secession
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
Victorian Brass & Extending Standard Oil Lamp - By Hinks of B'ham
By Joseph Hinks & Sons
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Brass & Extending Standard Oil Lamp - By Hinks of B'ham - with reeded column on gadrooned disc base - converted to electric - 22"diam x adjustable height - - The lampshade(...
Brass
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, American Colonial
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tiffany & company four-piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, circa 1940. Comprised of coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer, all with faceted corners and monogrammed 'PPB', ...
Sterling Silver
$65,000
H 56 in W 98 in D 72 in
19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style mahogany and bronze and gilt trimmed queen size bed with swan design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$48,750
H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
A Fine French Empire Style 19th Century Gilt-wood Figural Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked with a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands and crowned...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
$24,850Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 58.5 in W 32.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Carved Figural Throne Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and palatial pair of Italian 19th century renaissance style carved walnut figural throne armchairs. The intricately carved Baroque frames with the backrests depicting a pair o...
Velvet, Walnut
$9,850Sale Price|23% Off
H 5.25 in W 26 in D 22 in
A French 19th-20th Century Ebonized Wood & Plated Surtout de Table Centerpiece
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style ebonized wood and figural silver plated mounted plateau Surtout de Table centerpiece in the manner of Buccellati. The ...
Wood
19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all sides. Boucher scenes. Lined with a beautiful silk original key.
Bronze
$2,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
Set of Six French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of 6 French Style Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs Finished in an off white with subtle distressed edges on the legs, and upholstered in a heavy Belgian linen, in a natural ...
Linen, Wood
$62,916 / item
H 36 in W 80 in D 23 in
Amuneal's Blue Lacquer Bar Cabinet with Brass Countertop and Integral Sink
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Blue Lacquer Bar Cabinet with Brass Countertop and Integral Sink features hand-polished lacquered cabinet doors and drawer faces inlayed with buffed brass and integral pull...
Brass
$18,950Sale Price|45% Off
H 34.5 in W 32.5 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Two-Tier Tea-Table
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French, 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted mahogany two-tier tea-table etagere attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The oval Basque Jaspe marble top with a ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$22,000 / set
H 107 in W 34 in D 4 in
Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall
Located in Hanover, MA
Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall. In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect). I b...
Gesso, Wood, Mirror
$185,000
H 36.25 in W 61.5 in D 30.25 in
Adam Giltwood Console Table, Alabaster Marble Top, Neoclassical, 1780
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf
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