$3,000 / set
Pair of Regency Style Carved Lion Head Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of English Regency or French Empire style chairs. Nice floral carvings in the wood with distinctive lion head arms.
Mahogany
2 Lions Head Berger Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Lions head berger chairs, they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
Wood
Upholstered Lion's Head Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Folkestone, GB
An unusual mid 19th century stylish upholstered armchair with oak framed carved with lion's heads at the top of each arm. The swept back legs continuing upwards to form the sides of ...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair Gilt Thrones Arm Chairs Hand Carved Lions Heads
Located in Potters Bar, GB
More bling than a Made In Chelsea series, you are viewing a pair of large gilt thrones Hand carved with distinctive lions heads for the arms Top of the elaborate back rest almost six...
Wood
Period Style English Chair With Barley Twist Legs and Lions Heads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique style English chair with barley twist in cherry wood and polished dark patinated finish. Great carving throughout with seated lions at the arms. Chairs custom made...
Cherry
Victorian Side Chairs with Lion Head Finials, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian (Aesthetic Movement) painted side chairs with lion head finials on back with and upholstered seat and back and front stretcher
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful pair of antique Renaissance Curule or Savonarola Style Chairs with carved loins heads beneath carved scrolls on the arm posts and a carved crest between the posts...
Wood
$4,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Driftwood Oak and Black Leather Carved Lion Head Campaign Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of driftwood glazed oak Campaign chairs with carved lions head detail. Leather sling seat and back with herringbone wool upholstered attached seat.
Brass
A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion's Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of carved and painted wood barrel back chairs, with lion's head accents, from the early 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
Ebonized Bergère Armchairs by Geo Smith with Lion Head Carvings
Located in Queens, NY
Pairof English Regency (20th Century) ebonized and gilt trimmed bergere Armchairs with cane sides and carved lion heads on back and arms. (Reproduction of Geo Smith design) .
Cane
Swedish Gustavian Bergère with Carved Lion Head Finials and Fluted Legs
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Gustavian painted bergère chair, late 18th to early 19th century, featuring a gracefully arched, upholstered barrel back terminating in finely carved lion head finials.
Linen, Wood
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Horner Carved Oak Lion Head Dining Chairs, Set of 5, c. 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
The chairs feature striking lion or grotesque head finials adorning the crest rails, complemented by finely carved scrolling motifs on the back splats and arms of the armchairs.
Oak
6 Fine Carved Oak Lion Heads Twisted Legs New Upholstery Jacobean Dining Chairs
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 MINT fine Carved Oak Lion Heads Twisted Legs NEW Beige Herring Bone Fabric Upholstery Jacobean Dining Chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
1800's Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair Carved Figural Lion Heads & Claw Feet
Located in Topeka, KS
This is a phenomenal Antique armchair comprised of an exquisite mahogany frame bearing a fearless pair of hand carved figural lion heads down both arm fronts and epochal hand carved ...
Metal
19th Century French Renaissance Oak Barrel Armchair with Lion Heads & Cane Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Built of solid oak, the rounded backrest features intricately carved scroll and shell motifs, while each arm terminates in a finely sculpted lion head. The seat is handwoven in natur...
Oak, Cane
$7,943 / item
Blanchard Bergere Klismos Library Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional Regency mahogany double sabre leg bergere lions head library armchair. The chair with side, seat and back caning and fitted with seat and back cushions.
Mahogany
Set Four Bronze Lions Head Garden Chairs After Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and opulent set of four iron patio and garden dining chairs after Diego Giacometti. The iconic mid-century modern chairs known as "Tetes de Lionnes fauteuils" feature patinated ...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Set of Four Italian Baroque Lion Head Savonarola Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The flat arms have dramatic lion head finials. The walnut frame is constructed from interlaced ribs forming the legs and seat with a handsome silhouette.
Iron
19th Century Barely Twist Butternut Arm Chair with Carved Lions Heads
Located in Louisville, KY
A chair like this doesn't come along everyday. With its unique white walnut barley twist frame and arms that terminate at the hand rest with hand-carved resting lions, this piece is ...
Walnut
$3,786Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency circa 1810-1820 carved oak frame depicting Lions heads armchair This chair is an absolute classic, designed as a R...
Velvet, Oak
$821Sale Price|40% Off
One Two Decorative Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Lion Head Well Carved Arms
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two Savonarola armchairs I have a pair, this auction is for the chair with Lion head arms , the other chair which is listed under my othe...
Wood
$15,516
George II Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A George II design profusely carved mahogany library chair with lions head arms, acanthus leaf scrolls and foliate cartouches.
Mahogany
$12,000 / set
Pair of Antique Swedish Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Swedish barrel back chairs with lion's heads. Measurements: Height: 25.25" Width: 28" Depth: 15.75"
Wood
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare 19th century late Gustavian barrel back chair in it's original condition with lion paw back feet and lion heads, attributed to master chair maker Carl Christoffer Gjorwell (1766...
Wood
$5,019 / set
19th Century Indian armchairs
Located in Delft, NL
The other with a floral pattern and elephant heads cut out. The legs of the chairs are carved lion heads.
Coconut
$821Sale Price|40% Off
One Two Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Silk Hanging Tassels Well Carved
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two Savonarola armchairs I have a pair, this auction is for the traditional chair with the rounded arms and silk tassels, the other chair...
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 22.83 in D 19.69 in
Gondola Shaped Office Chair with Armrests Ending in Lion Heads
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
Gondola shaped office chair with armrests ending in lion heads. Mahogany gondola shaped office chair with upholstery in black leather lined with a spiked border.
Unavailable
H 40 in W 27 in D 25 in
Fine Antique English Lion's Head Carved Mahogany Upholstered Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
Bergere with a rolled cresting, the canted back flanked by finger moldings, upholstered arms with lion's head terminals, upholstered seat raised on bobbin-turned legs with brass cast...
Mahogany
Pair Charles X Arm Chairs Lion's Head Supports
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Charles X walnut arm chairs with lion head supports and paw feet made in Paris in around 1830 covered in light brown leather.
Leather, Walnut
Pair Regency Ebonised Carver Chairs
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A superb pair of Regency ebonized and parcel-gilt carver chairs with Lions head painted decoration and original canning.
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
French Carved Walnut Curule or Armchair, Renaissance Revival, circa 1880
Located in L'Etang, FR
In solid carved walnut, with acanthus leaves, demon / lion head, motifs of the chair back derived from the royal French fleur-de-lys.
Wood, Walnut
Bruce Andrews Design Handcrafted American Made Armchair
By Bruce Andrews Design
Located in Evans, GA
Overlooking the rocky coastline of Cape Town is Bantry Bay, an affluent suburb of the South African town situated on the slopes of Lion’s Head mountain. The chair that takes its name...
Gustavian Style Lion Head Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian style lion head chairs, they have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
Birch
Pair of Iron and Bronze Lions Head Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of iron and bronze chairs with lions head details and leather upholstery with silk fringe and tassels
Iron, Bronze
Giacometti Style Lion Head Chairs Set of 4
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These vintage chairs have bronze lion head and paw feet details and are made of iron.
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 43.5 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Impressive Jaunty Pair of Plaid Intricately Carved Ebonized Lions Head Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful period pair of French intricately carved ebonized lion's head armchairs newly upholstered in welsh plaid flannel. Meticulous carving on arms and back apron. #77.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of British Library Chairs with Lions Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous pair of British library chairs with lions heads. Late 19th or very early 20th century, circa 1890 -1910.
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Barrel Back Chairs with Lion’s Heads, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish barrel back chairs with lion’s head carving on arms upholstered in linen.
Linen, Wood
Wrought Iron Chair with Bronze Lion Head Detail after Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron chair with bronze lion head detail - currently available as a pair on the site, we will sell individually per popular demand.
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Sold
H 38.98 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Iron and Fabric Chairs with Lion Head Detail, England, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual set of four elegant iron chairs, painted glossy black. Brass lion head medalions adorn the top corners as well as the top of the front legs.
Iron
Set of 24 Lion Head Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
The hand-carved claw feet leading way to a curved leg with a fine large carved lion head and breast. The flowing back and arms with double cane support rests.
Sold
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
20th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola x Folding Lion Head Throne Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Features an X frame with lion head arms between an arched back. Includes carved "S" scrolls and paw feet.
Brass
Sold
H 46.07 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Walnut Framed Lion Head Carved Throne High Back Armchairs, circa 1870
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1870 hand carved walnut throne chairs depicting Lion’s heads with original distresse...
Walnut
Sold
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
Incredible Pair of Carved Mahogany Lion Head English Regency Lounge Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This is a curious pair of chairs! The chairs are designed in the Georgian manner and appear to be English and have lio...
Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish antique barrel back armchairs in the Gustavian style, circa 1880. These stunning chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Iron Chair with Bronze Lion Finial and Feet after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron chair with bronze lion head detail - A handsome chair newly restored and upholstered - (If you have your own personal desired fabric, the seat is easily re-upholstered t...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Oak Lions Head Savonarola Chair
Located in New Windsor, NY
Carved oak Savonarola chair. Sumptuously carved paw feet, lions heads, leaf and scroll design flanking a heraldic shield.
Mohair, Oak
Pair Arm Chairs
Located in Chireno, TX
Swedish Arm Chairs with Lions Head, Original Paint
Wood
4 Barrel Back Swedish Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6, late 19th Century Swedish barrel back chairs with lions heads on arm rests. Available at our showroom at 238 East 60th Street, NY, NY 10022. 1.212.751.0171
Set of Four 18th Century Spanish Embossed Leather Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
The leather sections are bordered by rows of brass tacks with large decorative heads. The wood furniture is also nicely detailed, the chairs having pierced stretchers of interlocking...
Leather, Wood
Fantastic Bronze and Leather Lion Head Savonarolla Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a heavy solid bronze and thick gauge leather savonarolla style chair in the Neoclassical taste. The chair is in good used condition and is beautifully made and tastefully des...
Bronze
Sold
H 47 in W 26.5 in D 31.5 in
Superb Double Nail Head Trimmed Leather Carved Lion Head Throne Arm Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The chair features carved lion heads on the arms and natural shading variations to the leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 43 in W 30 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Antique French Carved Wood Dagobert Chair Curule Renaissance Throne
Located in Choudrant, LA
~ ~Center crown features an oval cartouche flanked by recumbent serpents that is repeated in the splat~ ~Sweeping carved arms with carved lion heads on the face. Lower chair front ...
Fabric, Oak
Antique French Carved Hall Chair With Lion Head Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Hall Chair With Lion Head Arms Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history that will enhance your decor and impress your guests.
Upholstery, Wood
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