Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
A pair of our Victorian Porters chairs that we craft to order on a bespoke basis.
2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
A pair of our Victorian Porters chairs that we craft to order on a bespoke basis.
Leather
$7,430Sale Price|20% Off
Downing Street Guards Hall Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
By David Robinson
Located in London, GB
Here at Robinson of England we get many requests for pieces that are considered "beyond bespoke" Our Downing Street Guards Chair is no exception. We were commissioned to craft the ...
Leather
RESTORED CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Elevate your interior with this luxurious restored Chesterfield Porter’s Wingback Armchair, expertly upholstered in premium hand-dyed leather.
Leather
Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Porters Armchair in the Manor of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed whiskey brown leather period Regency Mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair in the manor of Gillo...
Leather, Hardwood
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Leather
STUNNING ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PORTERS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning late Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchair Please note ...
Leather
PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD PORTERS HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS PART OF SUITE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
These armchairs are part of a suite as mentioned, I have in stock the three seater sofa, a pair of Chesterfield tufted barrel back porters style wingback armchairs, a pair of occasio...
Leather, Upholstery
19th Century Hall Porters Chair, Black Leather, Adam Style, Antique
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Hall Porters Chair The chair has been upholstered in Soft Black Leather with brass studs which are used very decoratively, under the seat there is a small 2 door cupbo...
Leather
$3,988Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Rocking Chair Iron England John Porter
Located in Epfach, DE
The rocking chair in iron is Classic among the rocking chairs. the leather ison the seat in typical wooden slats. Very comfprtable and easy to place in any living room. The conditio...
Iron
Leather French Regency Style Porter's Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis XV style Porter's chair has an arched canopy and barrel back with leather upholstery secured with nailhead trim and tufting.
Leather
English Porter's Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional comfort is the hallmark of this vintage English porter's chair. Such an elegant piece for your entry way or library.
Leather
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...
Porter's Chair Having Belonged to Claude François
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important porter's chair in mahogany, resting on a platform, molded mahogany base, confessional backrest entirely padded with tawny leather.
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Leather Porters Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s leather Porters chair. From a Southampton, NY estate.
Leather
English Leather Porters Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
ENGLISH LEATHER PORTERS CHAIR, LEATHER HAS BEEN CLEANED, CAME OUT OF THE BURBERRY'S STORE IN CHICAGO.
Leather, Wood
Leather porter's chair
Located in New York, NY
Green leather upholstered porter's chair with removable arched top.
Leather, Wood
Late Georgian Leather Porter's Chair with Storage
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and stately Late Georgian porter's chair from England, dating to circa 1840.
Metal, Brass, Iron
Sold
H 75 in W 37 in D 33 in
Fine Custom Brass Nail Head Trimmed Green Leather Tufted Porter Canopy Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 75 tall x 37 wide x 33 deep and seat height 22 inches. Porter’s chair, canopy chair, green leather chair, tufted leather porter’s chair, English porter’s chair, brass nailh...
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Leather Porters Armchair
Located in London, GB
Antique Georgian style deep buttoned leather ‘Porters Chair’ in excellent condition and with a fabulous colour to the leather.
Leather
Antique Georgian Style Leather Porters Armchair
Located in London, GB
Antique Georgian style deep buttoned leather ‘Porters Chair’ in excellent condition & with a fabulous colour to the leather.
Leather
Porter’s Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style hall porter’s chair the domed top, back, sides, and seat covered in close-nailed leather.
Leather
English Georgian Style Leather Wingback Porters Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive leather wing chair or porter's chair made in the English Georgian taste.
Brass
Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wing back hall porters leather or chesterfield library chair This is a very roomy chair, the ultimate in Vintage Country House Chic, the leather upholstery is new, it has been uph...
Leather
19th Century English Leather Porters Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century English leather porters wingback chair. Features a mahogany hand-carved frame with a barrel back design.
Brass
Georgian Hall Porter’s Chair, England circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
Georgian Hall Porter’s Chair England circa 1820 Superb and in untouched condition with mahogany and leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Regency style hall porter's chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style hall porter's chair the domed top, back, sides and seat covered in close-nailed green leather, the back and seat deep buttoned, on castors, with old repair to the side ...
Leather
Sold
H 32 in W 31 in L 32 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Classic Porters of Racine Tufted Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Vintage Mid Century Modern classic porters of Racine tufted leather lounge chair In dark brown with fr...
Leather
Classic Modern Curvy Chic Hotel Porter Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and chic curvy hotel porter club chair having elegant dark walnut frame with medallion decoration and supple cream faux leather upholstery finished with nailheads.
Faux Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 48.04 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Restored 1900 Chesterfield Porters Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored circa 1900 horsehair padded with coil sprung base Chesterfield Porters fully buttoned captains chair with original doubl...
Leather
Sold
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 35.63 in
Tetrad Bradley Barrel Wingback Porters Chesterfield Leather Armchair
By Tetrad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely Tetrad Bradley Wingback Porters Chesterfield buttoned brown leather armchair RRP £1860 Tetrad Upholstery Bradley high back wing c...
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique porter's hall chair. An English, mahogany and leather rotary desk seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Leather
Pair of Carrocel Custom Louis XV Marbled Porter Chairs
Located in North York, ON
The classic Louis XV porter chair is designed with an avant-garde sentiment.
Metal
Sold
H 44.49 in W 31.3 in D 30.32 in
Restored Cigar Brown Leather Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The back legs are nicely curved outwards giving the chair some elegance It is fully restored as mentioned, the leather has been stripped back to the natural color of the hide, its...
Leather
Sold
H 44.49 in W 35.24 in D 33.86 in
Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Fully Restored Porters Wingback Armchair Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice decorative vintage Porters wingback Oxblood / Bordeaux leather armchair in fully restored condition A good looking and well-made armch...
Leather
Sold
H 46.07 in W 30.91 in D 29.93 in
Fully Restored Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored Victorian Chesterfield circa 1880 hardwood framed brown leather Porters wingback armchair This chair ha...
Leather
Pair of Restored Brown Leather Porters Wide Wingback Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of restored aged brown leather Porters wingback armchairs with Georgian style straight legs Please note the delivery fee listed is just ...
Leather
Sold
H 44.49 in W 33.86 in D 29.14 in
Restored Late Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning late Victorian Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything...
Leather
Sold
H 46.86 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Important Antique Georgian circa 1780 Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is an original Georgian circa 1780 armchair, the seat platform is all coil sprung, the leather individually hand nail tacked in place, the frame is solid mahogany and has straig...
Leather
Sold
H 46.07 in W 33.08 in D 32.49 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Chippendale Brown Leather Porters Wingback Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning mid Victorian circa 1860 fully restored Porters barrel back armchairs in whisky brown leather with Thomas Chippendale floatin...
Leather
Sold
H 44.49 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
SUPER FiNE RESTORED VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD PORTERS WINGBACK ARMCHAIR BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather.
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 62.6 in W 32.49 in D 32.29 in
A Rare & Exceptional Deep-Buttoned Chesterfield Porter’s Chair Circa 1920’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Rare & Exceptional Deep-Buttoned Chesterfield Porter’s Chair Circa 1920’s This genuine porter’s chair is exceptionally rare and simply magnificent.
Leather
Sold
H 44.3 in W 33.08 in L 44.3 in
Pair of Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Whisky Brown Leather Porters Armchairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice pair of fully restored RRP £23,000 Ralph Lauren hand dyed cigar brown leather porters armchairs These chairs are rare, they stopp...
Leather
Sold
H 43.71 in W 29.73 in D 31.5 in
Sublime Early Georgian circa 1780 Porters Wingback Armchair Postbox Red Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Postbox red leather Georgian Porters wingback armchair, circa 1780.
Leather
Sold
H 42.92 in W 33.08 in D 30.32 in
Rare circa 1830 Chesterfield Porters Chair Mahogany Framed Wingback Rare Find
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1830 wingback porters chair in solid mahogany with faux leather upholstery A really rare find and with very desira...
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 46.75 in W 43 in D 32.35 in
William Switzer Louis XVI Style Porter Highback Contemporary Armchair
By William Switzer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A William Switzer Louis XVI Porter highback armchair. This is a stunning traditional armchair, made to order by William Switzer.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 46.75 in W 34 in D 3,235 in
Pair of William Switzer Louis XVI Style Porter Highback Contemporary Armchairs
By William Switzer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Each chair is in very good condition. They include the original tagging on the underside as pictured.
Leather, Wood
19th Century Mahogany Leather Upholstered Hall Porters Chair
Located in Benington, Herts
A wonderful and rare 19th century mahogany hall porters chair upholstered in leather. English, circa 1870.
Leather, Mahogany
English Chippendale Porters chair
Located in New York, NY
An English Chippendale style leather upholstered porters chair with deep tufted seat and nailhead trimmed frame having square mahogany legs joined by H shaped stretcher.
Leather, Upholstery
Patent Leather Upholstered Walnut Canopy or Porter Chair
By Martin Industries
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This chair was originally designed around 250 years ago to provide protection to the porter who allowed people into parties or conventions while it was raining or perhaps snowing.
Wood
Sold
H 71.66 in W 35.63 in D 36.62 in
Restored Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchair Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
These chairs were originally designed in the early Victorian era, they are called Porters chairs because they are where the Porter would sit at night time, wingback chairs came to li...
Leather
19th Century Rocking Chair Iron England John Porter
Located in Epfach, DE
The rocking chair in iron is classic among the rocking chairs. the leather ison the seat in typical wooden slats. Very comfprtable and easy to place in any living room. The conditio...
Iron
Grand English Oak Porters Canopy Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in West Hartford, CT
Constructed of oak and in original condition, this grand Porter's chair is hard to miss. Solid construction features hand forged nails. The upholstery is a plaid and although not ori...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Pair Of Large Irish Oak Hall Porters Chairs Circa 1860
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860 OAK FINISHED WITH RED LEATHER HEIGHT TO SEAT: 18 1/2"
Oak, Leather
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Porters Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of handsome English porters wingback armchairs or library chairs made in the Georgian taste.
Brass
Regency Style Hall Porter’s Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency style hall porter’s chair the domed top, back, sides and seat covered in close-nailed leather, the back and seat deep buttoned.
Leather
Sold
H 44.49 in W 31.3 in D 30.32 in
Sublime Restored Chestnut Brown Leather Regency 1810 Porters Wingback Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored chestnut brown hand dyed leather Regency circa 1810 Porters wingback armchair A very good looking and nicely refurb...
Leather
Sold
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Whisky Brown Leather
By Chesterfield, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely fully restored vintage Porters barrel back armchairs in whisky brown leather These chairs are a real tour de force...
Leather
Sold
H 44.89 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Late Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely late Victorian Porters barrel back armchairs in cigar brown leather These chairs are a real tour de force, they ha...
Leather
Sold
H 44.89 in W 33.86 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Restored Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning late Victorian Porters barrel back armchairs in whisky brown leather.
Leather
Sold
H 68.12 in W 35.44 in D 33.08 in
Fine Fully Restored Regency / Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Porters Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand dyed brown leather Regency / Victorian full Porters armchair An absolute diamond of an armchair, this is a full por...
Leather
Sold
H 44.89 in W 34.45 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Chesterfield Porters Restored Hand-Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning original handmade in England fully restored Chesterfield Porters style wingback armchairs An exceptional find in truly mou...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
1930s Pair of Chesterfield Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare fully restored late 1930s Porters Barrel back armchairs with vintage castors These chairs are a real tour de fo...
Leather
Sold
H 44.69 in W 30.52 in D 29.14 in
Rare circa 1800-1820 Regency Georgian Brown Leather Barrel Back Porters Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare large, grand, original, circa 1800-1820 Regency or Georgian brown leather barrel back porters armchair These chairs are highly co...
Leather
Sold
H 46.86 in W 34.45 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Huge Claw & Ball Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
By Georgian House 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare fully restored late Victorian Porters Barrel back armchairs with oversized hand-carved claw and ball feet These ...
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Porter Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage porter chair recently restored with black alligator embossed leather, modern nailhead trim, and antique gold lacquered wood.
Leather, Wood
Leather Porter's Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
English tufted leather porter's chair with brass nailhead trim and bottom hatch, circa 19th century.
Brass
$55,654
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
$2,625
H 42.52 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
STUNNINGLY RESTORED WiLLIAM MORRIS STRAWBERRY THIEF FABRIC WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian Style William Morris Wingback armchair newly upholstered in William M...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$4,510
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 36.62 in
RESTORED ANTiQUE CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR BROWN LEATHER PORCELAIN CASTORS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, original Art Deco circa 1920's Chesterfield club armchair with coil sprung base an...
Leather, Hardwood
$8,784 / set
H 33.86 in W 36.62 in D 36.23 in
FINE PAIR OF RESTORED CHESTERFIELD LUTYENS VICEROY BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield Lutyens Viceroy brown leather hand dye...
Leather
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
$2,495
H 57.75 in W 26 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
Oak
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
$15,949 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
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
$1,217
H 41.74 in W 35.83 in D 37.01 in
Hand-Crafted Brown Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this luxurious, warm-toned brown cowhide leather Chesterfield wingback armchair with unique details. This large, classic Chesterfield wingback armchair offers a true sense o...
Cowhide, Leather
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The comfort of a good armchair that is also statement chair. Sink into our hand carved, French, Louis XV style, Porter's chair and feel cosseted. The seat has been feather & down fi...
Hardwood
Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...
Elm, Reed
$4,809Sale Price|25% Off
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
Harvey Probber American Mid-Century Green Velvet Round Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$22,609
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
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