George II Library Wing Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is
Mahogany
Library Chair in the George II manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design profusely carved mahogany library chairs with lion’s head arms, acanthus
Upholstery, Wood
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs with tapestry fabric covers. Late 19th
Canvas
Unavailable
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 30 in
Pair of 18th Century English George II Period Gainsborough Library Armchairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A pair of George II library chairs with rectangular upholstered backs and seats on four cabriole
Mahogany
George II Style Open Armchair
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A superb quality George II style carved walnut library chair, circa 1850. (The trade label for
Walnut
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
'picturesque' style, have long been one of the most admired English chair patterns of the George II period
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Pair of George IV Mahogany Library Armchairs by Gillows, circa 1825-1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of George IV mahogany library armchair By Gillows, circa 1825-1830 The shaped back and
Upholstery, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 41 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality early 20th century George II style mahogany Gainsborough open armchair or library
Mahogany
Unavailable
WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, GEORGE II WALNUT LIBRARY (GAINSBOROUGH) ARM CHAIR STANDING ON CABRIOLE LEGES
Pair of George II Style Library Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of George II style mahogany bergere library armchairs. Each with
Mahogany
George II Style Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of library chairs constructed of mahogany and made in the George II taste featuring
Wood
Pair of George II Walnut Library Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of George II carved walnut library arm chairs with ball and claw feet, shell carved apron and
Wood
Sold
H 45 in W 32 in D 33 in
Vintage Southwood Queen Anne Mahogany Wingback Armchair Club Library George II
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood (Hickory, North Carolina) wingback chair. Made from mahogany frame with carved cabriole
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of George II Style Walnut Swivel Library Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English George II style walnut swivel library chairs upholstered in original caramel
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 46 in W 36 in D 33.5 in
Century Furniture Old World Maple Suede Wingback Club Library Arm Chair Gold
Located in Dayton, OH
George II and Modern styling. Features a pronounced wing leading to open arms allowing the natural wood
Suede, Maple
Scottish George II Laburnum Library Chair
Located in London, GB
A VERY RARE SCOTTISH GEORGE II LABURNUM LIBRARY CHAIR, Circa 1760.
Hardwood
Sold
H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 40 in
Pair of George II Style Gainsborough Library Chairs by Henry Samuel, London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A truly outstanding pair of English, mid-George II style 'Gainsborough' armchairs having
Mahogany
George II Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
The creative spirit of Thomas Chippendale is embodied in this exceptional, antique George II period
Mahogany
George II Giltwood Armchair
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE II GILTWOOD LIBRARY CHAIR, UPHOLSTERED IN ASSOCIATED 18TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK, Circa
Tapestry, Giltwood
Pair of George II Style English Swivel Library Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English George II style walnut swivel library chairs upholstered in original rich cognac
Leather, Walnut
English George III Period Mahogany Library Tub Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English George III period mahogany library tub chair, circa 1790. This elegant tub, library (or
Mahogany
Sold
H 41 in W 31 in D 29 in
Vintage George II Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Side Chair Brocade Fabric
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th century George II style library chair. Made from mahogany with a French brocade
Upholstery, Mahogany
George II Style Metamorphic Library Chairs
Located in Darlington, GB
A highly elegant and unusual pair of simulated rosewood metamorphic armchairs, in George II style
Hardwood
Irish George II Walnut Library Chair, circa 1750
Located in Dallington, East Sussex
A fine and rare mid-18th century walnut framed elbow chair of Irish origin and made in circa 1750
Walnut
Large Late George II Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large 18th Century Late George II Mahogany Library Chair Upholstered in Close-Nailed Tribal
Mahogany
A Pair Of George II Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each rectangular back with serpentine crest rail, issuing padded arm rests above molded downswept supports; raised on front foliate carved cabriole legs and splayed rear legs with la...
Mahogany
Set Windsor Chairs - 8 Farmhouse Kitchen Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of 8 Windsor chairs made from the finest English yew. The set of 8 consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs. These are the traditional and much loved Wind...
Wood
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Cupboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany secretaire cupboard having well figured and banded top over one secretaire drawer to frieze, enclosing attractive satinwood in...
Mahogany
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Bunny Sterling Silver Sugar Container
By Fratelli Lisi
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver sugar bowl in the form of a small bucket, from which a curious bunny playfully peeks out. Entirely handcrafted by the artisan silversmith atelier Fratelli Lisi in Flo...
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
English Scenic Porcelain Dessert Service, Mid-19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
English Scenic porcelain Dessert service, mid-19th century, polychrome hand-painted with three various romantic landscape scenes in a round cartouches on a pink border, decorated wit...
Porcelain
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$4,800 / set
H 6.75 in Dm 3 in
Set of 12 Val St. Lambert Handblown Crystal Cameo Goblets with Gold Roman Motifs
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a magnificent set of 12 water or wine goblets made by Val St. Lambert. Each one is handblown, panel cut bowl with cameo cut frieze of Roman figures embellished with gold leaf...
Crystal
English Regency Rosewood Music Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency rosewood pedestal base music stand with an adjustable lyre design rack and 2 side telescoping brass candleholders.
Brass
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
Wool
English Mahogany Glazed Door Breakfront
Located in Woodbury, CT
We designed this breakfront to look the part of an 18th century piece, but offer 21st century functionality. From the glass shelves that allow for the option of interior lighting to ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$6,253 / item
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
The Flanders- Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair with Footstool
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
English Regency Penwork Games Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Penwork games table with pedestal on four legs and wheeled feet, English, circa 1810.
Wood
$2,000
H 10.44 in W 6.69 in
Snowy Heron /// John James Audubon Natural History Ornithology Snowy Egret Bird
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Title: "Snowy Heron" (Plate 374, No. 75) Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition Year: 1840-1844 Medium: Original...
Watercolor, Lithograph
French 1780s Louis XVI Period Walnut Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period carved walnut canapé en corbeille from the late 18th century, with carved roses and upholstery. Created in France during the last quarter of the 18th centur...
Upholstery, Walnut
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