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Lancashire Chair

Mid-19th Century English Lancashire Child's Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century English Lancashire Child's Arm Chair. Typical Lancashire Queen Anne style. Rarely
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Mid-19th Century English Lancashire Child's Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century English Lancashire Child's Arm Chair. Typical Lancashire Queen Anne style. Rarely
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

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Wood

Beautiful Set Of Eight Lancashire Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this superb set of eight oak dining chairs including two carvers, rush
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Pair of Antique Spindleback Rush Chairs, English, Hall, Lancashire, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique spindleback rush country chairs. An English, oak hall or dining seat in
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Side Chairs

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Oak

Early 19th Century Set of 8 Lancashire Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century set of 8 Lancashire dining chairs. Two arms & six sides. Quintessential Queen
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Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Elm

Lancashire Dining Chairs by Theodore Alexander Set of 4
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (4) Lancashire Style Dining
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Leather

An assembled pair of George III Lancashire side chairs with ladder backs.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An assembled pair of George III Lancashire side chairs with ladder backs and rush woven seats
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Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

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Oak

Stickley Lancashire Style Cherry Wood Spindle Dining Chairs With Rush Seats
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Lancashire style dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1954 Solid
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Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Cherry

17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair A late 17th Century wainscot chair in oak of a good colour and
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Antique 1670s English Chairs

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Oak

17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
H 40 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set Of 8 Georgian Spindleback Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
And Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs, Consisting Of 6 Single Chairs And 2 Armchairs, Having Elegant
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

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Ash, Elm

Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840
Located in London, GB
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Rush Elbow Chair C.1840 A 19th Century Lancashire Spindle back
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Antique 19th Century English Country Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Large 18th Century Vernacular Lancashire Lambing Chair
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a large 18th century vernacular lambing chair. Originating from the Fylde coast
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rustic Armchairs

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Brass

Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo for the Century Guild. An Important Art Nouveau Chair
By Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo
Located in London, GB
later. The present chair was designed for the head of Rainhill hospital St Helen's south Lancashire
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Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Chairs

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Oak

Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
-adjustable Harpist musician stool A very good looking and well-made piece, the chair is height adjustable
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

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Wood, Beech

1960's Clasic Ladder Back Beech Dining Chair - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Beech Dining Chair – Good Quantity Available. Salvaged from a community hall in Lancashire these chairs
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Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of 8 Vintage Dining Chairs, English, Oak, Rush Seat, Georgian Revival, Suite
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superior set of 8 vintage ladder back dining chairs. An English, oak carver and rush
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Late 20th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

British Country Armchair in Ash
Located in Houston, TX
British country armchair in ash. This Georgian period chair's design is unusual and is attributed
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs

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Rush, Ash

British Country Armchair in Ash
British Country Armchair in Ash
H 39 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
19th Century Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
ordered thirty-six mahogany chairs for Garswood New Hall, Lancashire. While the design featured a round or
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

19th Century Armchairs
19th Century Armchairs
H 37.25 in W 22 in D 24 in
George IV Centre Table Attributed to Thomas & George Seddon, circa 1830
By Thomas & George Seddon
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
feet and concealed castors. George Seddon was the eighth child of John Seddon of Blakelea, Lancashire
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Center Tables

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Wood

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Pair of Early English Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Early English mahogany and reclaimed oak occasional 'Joynt' table, the planked rectangular top with a molded edge, above a paneled frieze with gently splayed turned legs terminating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Early English Side Tables
Pair of Early English Side Tables
H 24 in W 28 in D 20 in
Very Rare and Important 19th Century Wingback Windsor Spindle Armchair in Ash
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early 19th century English extra large, Wingback Windsor armchair in ash. I have seen thousands on Windsor armchairs in my time, t...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs

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Ash

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Early 19th Century Lancashire Bobbin Rocking Chair
By William Morris (English)
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lancashire Bobbin rocking chair  An original Lancashire bobbin rocking chair.  A bobbin
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Antique 1830s British Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Velvet, Ash

Lancashire Ladderback Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Set of eight Lancashire County oak ladderback chairs with rush seats. Armchairs: 16" L x 23" W x 40
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Antique Victorian Lancashire Elm Kitchen Dining Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian mid-19th century elm kitchen dining chair. Solid, no loose joints and no
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Antique Set of Six Victorian Lancashire Elm Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique matched set of six (four + two) Victorian mid-19th century elm kitchen dining chairs
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

17th Century Quaker Style Chair
Located in Middletown, MD
. Originating from the picturesque rolling countryside of Lancashire, England circa 1650-1670 and brought to
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Antique 17th Century English Rustic Chairs

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Walnut

17th Century Quaker Style Chair
17th Century Quaker Style Chair
H 34 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Lambing Chair Original Paint
Located in Lokeren, BE
historic lambing chair is an example of regional vernacular furniture prevalent in the Lancashire and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Other Bergere Chairs

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Wood

Lambing Chair Original Paint
Lambing Chair Original Paint
H 55.52 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
Oak Lambing Chair with Box Seat
Located in Newark, GB
traditional winged high back. - 'Lambing' chair, traditionally from the English Lancashire and Yorkshire
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Antique 1850s English Rustic Wingback Chairs

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Oak

Oak Lambing Chair with Box Seat
Oak Lambing Chair with Box Seat
H 44.89 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Super Pair of Antique Oak William IV Hall Chairs
Located in Lancashire, GB
Super Pair of Antique Oak William IV Hall Chairs. This is an excellent quality, pair of English
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Antique 19th Century William IV Side Chairs

Super Pair of Antique Oak William IV Hall Chairs
Super Pair of Antique Oak William IV Hall Chairs
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
English 17th Century Charles II Period Pair of Oak Carved Chairs, Back Stools
Located in Wells, ME
English period Charles II pair of oak carved side chairs, referred to as back stools in this era
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Side Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six Antique Dining Chairs by William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Lancashire, GB
Set of Six Antique Dining Chairs by William Birch A superb quality set of six, antique oak dining
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Antique Late 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Gillows a Set of Six Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Northwich, GB
This set of chairs are by one of England's best cabinet makers, Gillows of Lancaster and London
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

18th Century, Set of Eight George III Spindleback Farmhouse Chairs
Located in Sydney, NSW
A mixed set of eight 18th century Lancashire spindle back chairs, includes six sides & two
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Antique 1760s English George II Dining Room Chairs

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Elm, Oak, Reed

English Set of Eight Elm Spindleback Chairs Early 19th C Two Arms and Six Sides
Located in Wells, ME
two armchairs and six sidechairs. These chairs were made in the Lancashire/Cheshire region of England
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Ash, Elm

English 17th Century Charles II Oak Carved Pair of Spindleback Backstools
Located in Wells, ME
unadorned straight oak. They are probably from the South Lancashire region of England. Circa 1680.
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Side Chairs

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Oak

Large Retro Hotel Lounge Distressed Leather Sofa
Located in Tarleton, GB
elegance of the Retro Hotel Lounge Distressed Aniline Leather Sofa sourced by The Rare Chair Company, an
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Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Sofas

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Leather, Beech

English Early 19th Century Matched Pair of Spindleback Armchairs in Elm
Located in Wells, ME
turned armchairs are from the Lancashire or Cheshire districts of England. Most often these are used as
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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Armchairs

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Rush, Elm

Rare Antique Mahogany Leather Topped Refectory Table from Samlesbury Hall
Located in Tarleton, GB
14th-century Lancashire manor renowned for its rich legacy and timeless elegance. This exquisite table
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Antique 1880s British Country Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Lancashire Elm Lambing Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Lancashire lambing chair in elm and oak with solid back and sides and single drawer under seat
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Antique 1760s Welsh Wingback Chairs

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Elm, Oak

Lancashire Elm Lambing Chair
Lancashire Elm Lambing Chair
H 43 in W 30 in D 24 in
Set of 8 Lancashire Dining Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
Set of 8 Lancashire dining chairs Very nice set of Lancashire dining chairs with rush seats
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21st Century and Contemporary English Country Side Chairs

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Oak

Set of 8 Lancashire Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Lancashire Dining Chairs
H 19.25 in W 19.25 in D 26.5 in
Penny Windsor Chairs from a Masonic Lodge in Lancashire
Located in Culver City, CA
Beautifully made chairs with round, penny seats, turned legs and stretchers with a Windsor style
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Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

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Wood

Late 18th Century Vintage Lancashire Dark Elm Spindle Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1780 Lancashire dark elm spindle back chair features a rush seat and a removable patterned pad
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Antique Late 18th Century English Other Side Chairs

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Wood, Elm

Antique Lancashire Rocking Chair, English, Ash, Spindle Back, Seat, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire rocking chair. An English, ash and elm spindle back seat, dating to
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Antique Late 18th Century European Rocking Chairs

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Ash, Elm

Set of Ten Lancashire Spindle Back Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of ten high back dining chairs. The spindle backs above the rush seats, all raised up on turned
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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Harlequin Set of Six Lancashire Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic quality set of reproduction Georgian period English country dining chairs made in the
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20th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

A Set of 4 Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Set of 4 Lancashire Spindle Back Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Chairs This very attractive set of
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Antique 1880s Country Windsor Chairs

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Ash

Mid-19th Century Assembled Set of 6 Side Chairs, Lancashire, England
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century assembled set of 6 side chairs, Lancashire, England. Rush seats restored. An
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Set of Four Antique Georgian Lancashire Dining Chairs in Elm
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of four antique Georgian Lancashire dining chairs in Elm. They were made in England
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Elm

4 Vintage English Country Lancashire Oak Spindle Back Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four circa 1980s English Country or Lancashire style arm chairs. Made of oak featuring a
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Vintage 1980s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Large Set of 10 Oak Lancashire Ladder Back Country Dining Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A matching set of 10 solid oak Lancashire ladder back rush seated dining chairs in the Georgian
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of Nine Early 19th Century Elm and Fruitwood Lancashire Spindleback Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality set of English spindleback chairs, circa 1800. Made in fruitwood and elm. Featuring
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Antique Early 19th Century European Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Set of 8 Vintage Lancashire Wavy Line Ladder Back Chairs, Oak, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 vintage Lancashire wavy line ladder back chairs. An English, oak and woven rush
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Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Lancashire Dining Chairs Antique English Oak Spindle Back Rush Seat - Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 5 Lancashire Dining
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Antique Late 19th Century Country Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

19th century lambing chair
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have an untouched Lancashire lambing chair in pine with its original scumbled paint finish
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Antique Early 19th Century English Rocking Chairs

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Paint

19th century lambing chair
19th century lambing chair
H 45 in W 25 in D 17 in
Antique Set of Four 'Wavy Line' Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of four 'wavy line' ladderback dining chairs. Crafted in the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of 10 Gillows of Lancaster Regency Dining Chairs Brown Chesterfield Leather
By Chesterfield, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
aged brown leather dining chairs A very good looking and well-made set, you can find this type of
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Vintage English Chesterfield Tufted Leather Club Chair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage English Chesterfield club chair, Chesterfield Manufacturing UK, late 20th c.. Club chair in
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gillows UK Early 20th Century Triangular Carved Corner Chair
By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A beautifully detailed and carved walnut corner chair by Gillows of Lancaster and London. The
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Corner Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Rare Gillows Lancaster circa1870 Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Side Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
side chairs fully stamped and serial numbered by Gillows Lancaster A very rare find, Aethetic
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Georgian Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
farmhouse kitchen dining chairs, consisting 6 single chairs and 2 armchairs, with elegant wavy ladderbacks
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs

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Elm, Ash

Circa 1830 Set of 8 English Country Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 set of 8 English country dining chairs, two arms & six sides, Lancashire. Spindleback
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Antique 1830s English Country Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Ash, Elm

Harlequin Set of Seven Antique Spindle Back Dining Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A harlequin set of Georgian, spindle back, rush seated, dining chairs comprising five singles
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Antique 18th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Elm, Oak

Set of Four Antique 'Wavy Line' Ladderback Dining Chairs, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four 'wavy line' ladderback dining chairs. Crafted in the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

1960's Linking and Stacking Chairs by Clive Bacon, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s linking and stacking chairs by Clive Bacon – set of four 1960’s linking and stacking chairs
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960's Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon – Set Of Six 1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960's Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon – Set Of Eight 1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon – Last Few Remaining
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon – Last Few Remaining 1960’s Linking And Stacking
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Carver, English, Hall, Elbow Chair, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back carver chair. An English oak and mahogany hallway elbow
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Lancashire Spindle Back Elbow Chair, English Oak, Hall Carver, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Lancashire spindle back elbow chair. An English, oak hallway carver seat, dating
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century George IV English Burr Walnut Armchair “Shepherds Crooks” Made by G
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
later period) in a flower design and silk on the armrest give this chair a very rich look. The firm
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Antique Mid-19th Century British George IV Side Chairs

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Silk, Walnut

Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Table Eight Regency Chairs
Located in London, GB
Gillows, circa 1820 in date, with eight antique Regency dining chairs, also circa 1820 in date This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Sets

Antique Regency Dining Table c.1820 & 8 Vintage Chairs
Located in London, GB
eight vintage dining chairs. The table is made of solid mahogany, has a pull out mechanism and a
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Antique Metamorphic Victorian Mahogany Dining Table & 12 Chairs 19th C
Located in London, GB
manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 in date, and a set of twelve barback dining chairs.. This amazing flame
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Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Antique Regency Dining Table Manner of Gillows 19th Century and 10 Chairs
Located in London, GB
table in the manner of Gillows, circa 1820 in date and a set of ten Regency style dining chairs. This
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Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Antique Early Victorian Extending Dining Table by Gillows 19th C & 8 Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
dining chairs, dating from the late 20th Century. This amazing table has two leaves, which can be added
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Dining Room Sets

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Damask, Mahogany

Antique English Oak Jacobean Commonwealth Period Wainscot Armchair, circa 1650
Located in Portland, OR
simple chairs were, the chair most likely from Yorkshire or Lancashire & dating from the interregnum
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Antique 1650s English Jacobean Armchairs

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Oak

Victorian Mahogany Side Cabinet by Collinson and Lock
By Collinson & Lock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Lancashire their antique cabinets, Victorian dining chairs and antique desks regularly turn up in antique
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

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Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare Pair of 19th Century Gillows Walnut and Burr Elm Shepherds Crook Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
chair described as ‘Old English’, made for Dallam Tower near Milnethorpe, Lancashire. Please note
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Antique 19th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Rare Fully Stamped Original Gillows of Lancaster Fully Restored Library Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
restored I mean fully! Our upholster has stripped chair back to the wood frame (picture to be added shortly
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Regency Mahogany Gillows Style Dining Table, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
a master craftsman and should last for generations more. The chairs shown in the photographs are
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Antique 1820s English Dining Room Tables

Antique 11ft Gillows Style William IV Extending Dining Table C1835 19th Century
Located in London, GB
period being copied but often executed in a much heavier manner with chairs, tables and other items being
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Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Lancashire Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lancashire chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, every lancashire chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lancashire chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each lancashire chair bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Lancashire Chair?

Prices for a lancashire chair start at $320 and top out at $7,078 with the average selling for $3,489.

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