$15,456
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
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.
Mahogany
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.
Canvas
Fine Antique George II Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Library Chair, circa 1750
Located in Nottingham, GB
Fine George II Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Library Chair, circa 1750 Material: Mahogany, Brass, Jacquard Silk Damask A particularly handsome and generously proportioned George II ...
Brass
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 legs ending in platform padded feet and with serpentine and scrolled carved arms.
Mahogany
George II Style Open Armchair
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A superb quality George II style carved walnut library chair, circa 1850.
Walnut
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
These gracefully sculpted chairs, conceived in the French '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 shepherd's crook arms held by an eagles head above an oval drop-in seat on shell and f...
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 chair of good proportions based on an original design made in the 18th century.
Mahogany
Unavailable
WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, GEORGE II WALNUT LIBRARY (GAINSBOROUGH) ARM CHAIR STANDING ON CABRIOLE LEGES HAVING FOLIAGE CARVED KNEES DATING CIRCA 1730
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 beautifully carved back rests, arms and legs. Caned to the back and sides, leather upholster...
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 splayed cabriole legs and large scrolled feet.
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 shepherds crook arms.
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 legs in front and square splayed legs at back. Lets are connected by a turned H-stre...
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Magnificent late 20th century upholstered wingback armchair. Drawing inspiration from Old World George II and Modern styling. Features a pronounced wing leading to open arms allowing...
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 exquisitely carved mahogany frames with rectangular padded backs, seats, and arms flanked by ...
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 library chair from the collection of Benjamin F.
Mahogany
George II Giltwood Armchair
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE II GILTWOOD LIBRARY CHAIR, UPHOLSTERED IN ASSOCIATED 18TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK, Circa 1760.
Tapestry, Giltwood
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 desk) chair has a show-wood frame of good rich color and patination. It is raised ...
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 fabric.
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 transforming into library steps with shaped solid backs above hinged seats resting o...
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 The broad well shaped back with gentle rake and scrolling acanthus carved decorat...
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 Patterned Linen.
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
Country House Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant George III style mahogany library chair, with brass castors. Can be supplied in specialist aged leather or upholstered in the clients own material. Bespoke sizing, design ...
Brass
Early 19th Century Gainsborough Armchair after Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Gainsborough mahogany armchair in the manner of Chippendale, upholstered in sage green silk damask in the traditional 19th century style with brass studding, the s...
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair circa 1820 Good example in excellent condition commensurate of age. Fabric will require replacing. Standing on mahogany faux bamboo legs termin...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,584Sale Price|55% Off
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 30.5 in
George III Wingback Armchair, Upholstered Wood, English, Circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent example of a early Georgian wingback armchair. Having shapely wings and arch top backrest with swooping arms, standing on a pair of Queen Anne legs with pad feet on the ...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,360Sale Price|37% Off
H 39.5 in W 29.5 in D 24 in
18th century English Georgian Petite Wingback Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
Unusual petite size Georgian ladies wingback chair. Out-scrolled arms supported by walnut cabriole legs. Newly upholstered in silk damask. See measurements below.
Silk, Walnut
Pair of 19th century French carved walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut armchairs circa 1890. Good quality pair of carved french armchairs, made in walnut. Profusely carved on all surfaces in the solid. Open frame des...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,915Sale Price|25% Off
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour. George III-period, circa 1780. This antique Sheraton-period armchair, sometimes describ...
Mahogany
Regent’s Park Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A late Regency/early Victorian library open armchair with finely turned arm supports and turned and tapering front legs terminating in hand-cast brass castors. The armchair is classi...
Brass
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Carved Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique 19th century Victorian mahogany carved armchair having a beautiful carved pierced shaped back. Shaped carved open arms, standing on carved cabriole feet and outs...
Other
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French walnut armchairs with fine carving and hoof feet. The price quoted below is for a pair but there are two pairs in total available.
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Chair
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Chippendale chair from England made from mahogany. This chair has a graceful form and lovely lines. The top rail on the back is hand scalloped and has pointed ears, ...
Mahogany
$4,490 / set
H 57.49 in W 28.55 in D 32.68 in
Louis XVI Style Italian Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Italy, 1900s Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. A set of two antique baroque side chairs hand-crafted out of ...
Velvet, Walnut
George II Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Essex, MA
A fine chair with beautiful needlepoint. Wing back and scrolled arms. Loose cushion seat with cabriole legs with shell carved knees and pad feet.
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Queen Anne Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
18th century mahogany Queen Anne arm chair from England. The top rail on the back has a central scroll, continuing in graceful and elegant curves and a vase shaped back splat, also...
Mahogany
George III Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Corner Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III Style Mahogany Upholstered Corner Chair Measures: 19" in width, 19" in depth and 32.5" H. Front corner to back corner is 26". Seat height is 19".
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Victorian Mahogany Chair with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This console table makes its impression through dark walnut with inlaid urn marquetry. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing. Craft...
Fabric, Mahogany
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
$4,250
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 16.93 in
18th Century Louis XV Giltwood Console with Original Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional 18th-century French Louis XV giltwood wall console, hand-carved in richly detailed relief with exquisite Rococo motifs. This refined piece, created during the reign of...
Belgian Black Marble
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
Fine Bronze Marble Top Demilune Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy gold tone bronze marble top Demilune console hanging table.
Marble, Bronze
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
Antique Charles Parker Art Nouveau Two Light Slag Glass Table Lamp 25"
By Charles Parker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Charles Parker Company slag glass lamp featuring Art Nouveau design with a domed shade, gilded metal scrolled overlay, floral embossed gilded cast metal base, doubl...
Metal
French Victorian Carved Pine Faux Bamboo Daybed Or Twin Headboards
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement carved pine faux bamboo daybed. It would also make a great pair of twin headboards. The cushion is a custom cushion in a neutral flax ...
Maple, Pine
$1,700
H 57.5 in W 76 in D 3 in
Vintage Yellow & Blue Chintz Upholstered Serpentine Tufted King Size Headboard
Located in Dayton, OH
This upholstered King size headboard features a classic arched, serpentine top rail with stepped shoulders and a gently curved silhouette. The entire piece is wrapped in a vibrant ye...
Fabric
$2,150
H 31.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th C French Yellow Toleware Tiered Tray Table Stand Chinoiserie Pastoral Scene
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique 19th-century French Empire toleware tier table, also classified as a table à ouvrage, chiffonière or gueridon, is a stunning example of late Louis XVI or Directoire revi...
Metal
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 41 in D 17 in
Red Lacquer & Scenic Chinoiserie Decorated 3-Drawer Bombay Chest c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This Bombay chest features a vibrant red lacquer finish adorned with extensive gilded chinoiserie decoration. The bombe-shaped case is fitted with three drawers, each displaying intr...
Wood
$1,885
H 36.62 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Gio Ponti Large Italian Neoclassical Shield Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique Mid-Century wall mirror in solid brass with an elegant shield-shaped silhouette. This refined mirror was produced in Italy during the 1950s, and its design is at...
Metal, Brass
Sea Whip Branch on Nautilus Sea Shell Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern coastal installation of beautiful sea whip branch on Nautilus sea shell mother of pearl.
Shell
A Set of Six Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Dishes
Located in London, GB
A Set of Six Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Dishes Danish, 20th Century Height 3.5cm, width 27cm, depth 22cm This matched set of six oval dishes belongs to Royal Copenhagen...
Porcelain
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
Wood
18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing table has one exterior drawer, a built ...
Kingwood, Walnut
$12,500 / set
H 4 in W 20 in D 15 in
19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz
By Kirk & Son
Located in Germantown, MD
A S. Kirk & Son, Sterling Silver Repousse set of flatware. 117 gorgeous pieces. Hand chased and hand decorated by prominent American silversmith Samuel Kirk who introduced the Repou...
Sterling Silver
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