c1860
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality small mid 19th century iron back armchair. Raised on turned and carved walnut front
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
c1860
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality small mid 19th century iron back armchair. Raised on turned and carved walnut front
Walnut
Deconstructed Iron Back Skeleton Frame French Armchair, 1880s
Located in Milan, IT
Deconstructed iron back skeleton frame French armchair. 1880s Beautifully sculptured iron back.
Brass, Iron
French Iron Sleigh Back Arm Chair
By René Drouet
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) iron sleigh back scroll design arm chair with green patina and pink star
Iron
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs. Hand hammered iron in an antique brown finish
Iron
Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite equestrian chairs, dating back to the early
Iron
$2,510
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back
Located in London, GB
back with scroll end arms and squashed pad feet. Has an industrial feel with the rivets and could make
Wrought Iron
Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads & Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Black wrought iron arm chair with brass swan heads and brass feet. The back is the classic lyre
Brass
1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at
Iron
$1,480 / set
H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Iron and Brass Italian Lyre Back Armchairs with Swans, Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of iron and brass Italian Regency lyre back armchairs with Swans attributed to, Grosfeld House
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,650 / set
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Chairs Set 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Armchairs - Set of 4. Item
Wrought Iron
$19,990 / set
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 34 in
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by
Wrought Iron
$2,800 / set
H 47 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Brass High-Back Armchairs, Blue Velvet Seats
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
the backrest down to the seat, creating a floating, circular silhouette. The frames are wrought iron
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 36.25 in W 21.25 in D 16.75 in
Florentine Craftsmen Polo Player Back Wrought Iron Armchair Made for MJ Knoud
Located in Southampton, NY
Cast brass polo player back, heavy wrought iron chair frame. Wooden slat seat, square shaped legs
Brass, Wrought Iron
French High-Back Wrought Iron Chair
Located in Miami, FL
) upholstered seat and back panel.
Wrought Iron
19th Century Victorian Button Back Linen Armchair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rare iron backed chairs. The Victorians produced these with an iron back frame to give the chairs
Iron
Pair of High Back Armchairs Made in Milan
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of high back armchairs made in Milan 1955 in a white on white fabric. Legs in gold
Iron
Unavailable
H 35.63 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
1950s Industrial Iron Atomic Chair with Tropical Hardwood Seating and Back
Located in Retie, BE
1950s industrial iron atomic chair with tropical hardwood seat and back. This unique and
Iron
Unavailable
H 43.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Set of Six English Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Dining or Garden Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
rare set of six heavy wrought iron armchairs, the back with lancet arch below a brass quatrefoil, a
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 43 in W 27 in D 29 in
Homecrest Mid Century Modern Patio Set, 2 armchairs+adjusting height round table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
an adjustable height coffee table made of wrought iron set includes 2 high back armchairs 1
Metal, Wrought Iron
English 19th century curved iron back armchair
Located in Malton, GB
a button back which we can reinstate should you want us to upholster. The iron back manufacture of
Beech
Gillows 19th century iron back nursing armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality Gillows iron back nursing chair. Raised on walnut turned and carved walnut front
Walnut
Gillows 19th Century Iron Back Nursing Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality Gillows iron back nursing chair. Raised on walnut turned and carved walnut front
Walnut
Gillows 19th Century Iron Back Nursing Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality Gillows iron back nursing chair. Raised on oak turned front legs and all raised on
Oak
Sold
H 31 in W 26 in D 34 in
Deconstructed Antique Exposed Iron and Wood Frame Armchair with Tall Curved Back
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A charming exposed frame antique fireside Armchair with tall Cast Iron back dating to mid 1800’s
Iron
Sold
H 47.64 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Antique English Early 19th Century Iron Winged Back Armchair c1820
Located in Batley, GB
A large early 19th century iron winged back armchair raised on nicely turned front legs with out
Walnut
19Th Century Iron Back Slipper Chair
Located in Batley, GB
A very good quality 19th century slipper chair raised on nicely worked legs and the original brass casters. The fabric is in good ready to use condition however if you want this chan...
Iron
Early Victorian Iron Frame Button Back Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
Early Victorian iron frame armchairwith button back detail. The chair is beautifully re
Iron
EXCEPTIONAL SET OF EIGHT IRON WHEEL BACK PATIO CHAIRS
Located in Buchanan, MI
EXCEPTIONAL SET OF EIGHT IRON WHEEL BACK PATIO CHAIRS, VERY ELEGANT, GREAT FORM, COMFORTABLE
Iron
19th Century Iron Back Slipper Chair
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality mid 19th century iron back slipper chair. Raised on turned walnut legs with the
Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24 in L 31.5 in
Woodard Valencia Barrel Back Iron Outdoor Bouncer Spring Chairs, a Pair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th century Woodard Valencia barrel back iron outdoor bouncer spring chairs, a pair. Item features
Iron
Single Iron And Leather High Back Arm Chair By Ilana Goor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition high-back arm chair with scroll-like arms and leather upholstery. Signed "Goor" by
Iron
Sold
H 41.74 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Italian Post-Modern Round Outdoor Armchair in Black Painted Iron, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern Round outdoor armchair in black painted iron with high back, 2000s Outdoor
Iron
Sold
H 51 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
An Early 18th Century Banister-Back Armchair, North Eastern USA, Circa 1720
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The peg-constructed maple frame featuring a richly carved crest rail with scrolled & foliate motifs, over flattened vertical splats sided by stile supports. The hand embroidered 'gro...
Iron
A Curvaceous Pair of American Wrought Iron Sling-Back Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A curvaceous pair of American mid-century wrought-iron sling-back outdoor arm chairs; each
Sold
H 37 in W 23 in D 22 in
Set of Four Cast Iron Garden Armchairs, Four Seasons Plaques on the Backs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of four cast iron garden armchairs, four seasons plaques on the backs This is really rare
Iron
Pair of Lattice Back Reclining Garden Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Lattice backrest, scrolled feet and flourishes in iron throughout. These a part of a SET which are
Iron
Vintage Art Nouveau Nautilus Spiral Iron Armchairs, a Pair
By Luigi Serafini
Located in Raymondville, TX
A vintage pair of art nouveau style nautilus spiral back wrought iron armchairs in the manner of
Wrought Iron
19th century French buttoned iron back armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant and well designed 19th century French armchair. It is a great size which
Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Woodard Valencia Barrel Back Stacking Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs, a Pair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th Century Woodard Valencia Barrel Back Stacking Iron Outdoor Chairs - a Pair. Item features an
Iron
Milo Baughman Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of sleek sculptural white enamel painted iron tall caned balloon back armchairs with orange
Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 23 in D 17 in
Pair of Mid-Century Savonarola Campaign Chairs with Leather Seats & Backs
Located in Buffalo, NY
leather seats and backs,, minor tear to one chair (see photo). also a few missing grommets.Iron frames
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Pair of High Back Iron Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming pair of iron chairs with curlicue design on backs. The square seats have a mesh pattern
Iron
Sold
H 36.75 in W 21.5 in D 21.75 in
Set of Four Neoclassical Revival Iron Armchairs with Urn Backs, France, 1940s
By René Drouet, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking set of four hefty wrought iron armchairs from circa 1940s France, showcasing exquisite
Iron
Sold
H 33.36 in W 23 in D 24 in
Wrought Iron Vintage Shabby Chic Garden Armchairs with Loose Seat Cushions, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
sale is a nice pair of vintage wrought iron garden armchairs with slat backs which depict baskets with
Wrought Iron
19th-Century Cast-iron Armchairs
Located in Katonah, NY
A group of four cast-iron armchairs, with lyre backs and floral motif, attributed to Wood & Perot
Iron
Armchair with Lyre-Back, Marked Robert Wood
By Robert William Wood
Located in Katonah, NY
A very rare cast-iron armchair, with lyre back and floral motif, marked “Robert Wood/MAKER RIDGE RD
Iron
Iron and Brass Lyre Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron and Brass Side Chair
Brass, Iron
Iron Arm Chair with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome iron arm chair with tobacco color leather seat and back. Wonderful detail on arms and
Iron, Brass
High Back Iron Chairs by Dangles and Defrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of high back iron frame chairs, four legs with crossed stretcher support, by Dangles and
Iron
High Back Iron Chairs by Dangles and Defrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of high back iron frame chairs, four legs with crossed stretcher support, by Dangles and
Iron
salterini iron chairs with woven resin wire backs
Located in Hudson, NY
set of 4 iron chair with woven resin wire and white vinyl seat cushions. elegant regency styling
Iron
Pair of Italian Lyre-Back Iron and Brass Campaign Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Surrealism meets classicism in this 50's pair of Italian folding chairs. Campaign-style armchairs
Iron, Brass
Industrial Reclining & Swiveling Iron & Leather Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
An industrial reclining and swiveling iron and leather armchair. The back reclines easily with the
Pair of 1950's Italian Tall Back Wrought Iron Arm Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of 1950's Italian Tall Back Wrought Iron Arm Chairs
Pair of High-Back Sling Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high-back deck chairs with wrought iron frames and canvas slings. Attributed to
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Mid Century Outdoor Armchairs in the Style of Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four black wrought-iron armchairs with round backs and seats, in the style of Salterini.
Sold
H 34 in W 21 in D 16 in
18th Century Primitive Oak and Iron Comb-Back Windsor Armchair, circa 1780
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
armchair in oak, with remnants of black and red paint, having an iron spindled comb back with plain top
Iron
1930s Lyre Back Swan Garden Armchairs by Samuel Copelon
By Samuel Copelon
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s neoclassical style garden armchairs by Samuel Copelon. Lyre back black wrought iron armchair
Brass, Iron
The Gorgeous Rare and Unique Iron-Back Victorian Fan Chair.
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Simply stunning and unusual French iron framed, fan backed armchair, traditionally restored and
Brass
Salterini Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black woven iron armchair with adjustable back.
Iron
A Pair of Decorative Iron Garden Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A rare and unusual pair of late 19th century polished iron garden armchairs, the circular backs
Suede, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Axel-Einar Hjorth, Attributed, Pair of Solid Pine & Armchairs, Sweden, 1930-40s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of solid, acid stained pine & forged iron barrel back shaped sports cabin armchairs, Sweden
Pine
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Axel-Einar Hjorth, Attributed, Pair of Solid Pine & Armchairs, Sweden, 1930-40s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of solid, acid stained pine & forged iron barrel back shaped sports cabin armchairs, Sweden
Pine
Pair of 1950s Iron High Back Armchairs Attributed to Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant 1950s pair of low slung armchairs attributed to Jean Royère. Delicate iron latticework has
Iron
High Back Iron Chairs by Dangles and Defrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of high back iron frame chairs, four legs with crossed stretcher support, by Dangles and
Iron
Sold
H 29.75 in W 15.75 in D 28 in
Set of Four Woodard Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Arm Chairs, Michigan US, 1950
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Mid-Century Woodard hand-formed wrought iron outdoor barrel back armchairs on a rocker
Wrought Iron
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
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