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Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob
Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob

Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

a Pair of Giltwood Louis XVI style chairs with Lyre back . Models inspired by george Jacob who was one of the best Master in the 18th century Paris He produced carved, painted and ...

Category

2010s British Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Set Of Six Louis XVI Style Lyre Chairs In Grey Lacquered Wood
Set Of Six Louis XVI Style Lyre Chairs In Grey Lacquered Wood

Set Of Six Louis XVI Style Lyre Chairs In Grey Lacquered Wood

Located in BARSAC, FR

Set of six Louis XVI style chairs in grey lacquered wood with rectangular lyre-shaped backs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of M352 Lyre molded plywood chairs, Theo Häberli, 1968
Pair of M352 Lyre molded plywood chairs, Theo Häberli, 1968

Pair of M352 Lyre molded plywood chairs, Theo Häberli, 1968

By Theo Häberli

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of M352 "Lyre" chairs designed in 1968 by Swiss designer Theo Häberli.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Superb Set of Italian Chairs in Yellow Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1950
Superb Set of Italian Chairs in Yellow Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1950

Superb Set of Italian Chairs in Yellow Gold Lacquered Wood, circa 1950

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of 4 Italian chairs in yellow gold lacquered wood. Lyres chair back with two face to face unicorns in the center, some parts of which are gilded.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10
Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10

Harp Back Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Annville, PA

This fine quality set of ten Lyre Chair or Harp Back Chairs consist of 2 arm chairs and eight side chairs.

Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chair by Phoenix Chair Co.

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chair or side chair By Phoenix Chair Company USA, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with tan vinyl upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lyre Back Folding Chairs by Phoenix Chair Co.

By Phoenix Chair Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts period lyre back folding dining chairs or side chairs By Phoenix Chair Company USA, Circa 1920s Carved oak, with tan vinyl upholste...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lyre Back Chair
Lyre Back Chair

Lyre Back Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Interesting metal chair featuring a stylized lyre back and scrolling feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back

Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back

Located in New York, NY

“I know of no other chair like the single [sic] ‘lyre back’ one. . . .

Category

Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1800
Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1800

Italian Neoclassical Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1800

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of antique Italian Neoclassical lyre back side chairs with carved rosette design at center of curved top back rails.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French 1950's Lyre Back Side Chair
French 1950's Lyre Back Side Chair

French 1950's Lyre Back Side Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Charming side chair, with lyre-shaped back. Painted black, with gold tips (top & feet).

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Style Painted Chair, Lyre Back c. 1900
French Louis XVI Style Painted Chair, Lyre Back c. 1900

French Louis XVI Style Painted Chair, Lyre Back c. 1900

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Louis XVI style painted lyre back chair on four tapered legs. C. 1900. Four chairs available.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs
Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs

Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs

Located in London, by appointment only

A very good pair of Regency rosewood lyre-shaped library armchairs. Upholstered in figured blue material with loose squab seat cushions, the chairs have tall shaped and curved backs ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

4 Neoclassical Lyre Back Black & Gold Satin Occasional Side Chairs 1920s
4 Neoclassical Lyre Back Black & Gold Satin Occasional Side Chairs 1920s

4 Neoclassical Lyre Back Black & Gold Satin Occasional Side Chairs 1920s

Located in Southampton, NJ

A set of 4 early to mid-20th century Neoclassical Revival side or occasional chairs having lyre backrests with scrolled ends adorning hand carved gold gilt flower badges.

Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Satin, Mahogany, Lacquer

Pair of chair gilded wood featuring a lyre motif 19 th century
Pair of chair gilded wood featuring a lyre motif 19 th century

Pair of chair gilded wood featuring a lyre motif 19 th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very elegant pair of louis XVI style chairs in gilded wood , featuring a lyre motif . The craftsmanship and quality of the carved are of very high_end . the seat upholstery requi...

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair
Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair

Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Superb Quality Lyre Back Revolving Harpist/Cello Music Chair This is a really lovely fine quality Lyre back chair, the back has a very fine decorative cartouche and the seat has bee...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six 19th c. Lyre Back Chairs
Set of Six 19th c. Lyre Back Chairs

Set of Six 19th c. Lyre Back Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant and timeless, this set of six 19th-century lyre-back chairs showcases the refined neoclassical design that has remained a favorite among collectors and designers alike.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Of Fine Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Side Chairs
Pair Of Fine Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Side Chairs

Pair Of Fine Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Side Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Possibly Italian. Elegant side chairs with curved and scrolled crest rails with reeded bands.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair
Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair

Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 10 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany lyre back side chairs with cane seats

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

1950s Samuel Copelon Swan and Lyre Back Chairs
1950s Samuel Copelon Swan and Lyre Back Chairs

1950s Samuel Copelon Swan and Lyre Back Chairs

By Maison Jansen, Samuel Copelon

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Maison Jansen style Swan and Lyre Back Chairs by Samuel Copelon. The folding chairs have brass swans to the top on each side.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair Edwardian Lyre-Back Music Chairs Cameo Detail, England c. 1900
Pair Edwardian Lyre-Back Music Chairs Cameo Detail, England c. 1900

Pair Edwardian Lyre-Back Music Chairs Cameo Detail, England c. 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Edwardian Lyre-Back music chairs with cameo detail, England c. 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Lyre Front Gillows Tub Chair
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Lyre Front Gillows Tub Chair

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Lyre Front Gillows Tub Chair

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency period Tub chair in the style of Gillows of Lancaster, having spoon back with carved lyre-shaped arms, supported on turned reeded legs ending on brass c...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George IV Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Lyre Back Slipper Chairs, Fortuny Fabric, France, Circa 1780
Louis XVI Lyre Back Slipper Chairs, Fortuny Fabric, France, Circa 1780

Louis XVI Lyre Back Slipper Chairs, Fortuny Fabric, France, Circa 1780

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815
Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815

Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A set of six antique French dining chairs, dating from the Restoration period (early 19th century), each featuring an elaborately carved back in the form of a lyre.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th
Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th

Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs with Lyre-Shaped Back and Straw Seat, Early 20th

Located in Torino, IT

Pair of cherry wood chairs with lyre-shaped back and straw seat Origin Italy Period Very early twentieth century Materials Solid carved cherry wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs
Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and shell motif, turned stretchers, and upholstered seats.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs
Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This pair of 1940s Hollywood chairs with stylized lyre back design with double ribbon center details, in ebonized walnut wood.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swan and Lyre Dining Chairs, Black Lacquered Wood, 1980s
Swan and Lyre Dining Chairs, Black Lacquered Wood, 1980s

Swan and Lyre Dining Chairs, Black Lacquered Wood, 1980s

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Swan and Lyre Back Black Lacquered Accent Dining Chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 38"...

Category

Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Lyre Back Small Accent Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features beautifully carved mahogany frames, floral and acanthus design, and shapely cabriole legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Lounge Chair Pair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Lounge Chair Pair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Lounge Chair Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features blue upholstered seats with "bee" print, carved and tapered legs, very nice antiqu...

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp / Lyre Back Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, harp backs, finely cast brass or bronze mounts, white dis...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Samuel Copelon Swan & Lyre Back Dining Chairs

By Samuel Copelon

Located in Peabody, MA

A set of four wrought iron lyre-back chairs in the French style by the Samuel Copelon Company of New York, one with original label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Vintage Regency Grosfeld House Lyre Back Klismos Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Regency Grosfeld House Lyre Back Klismos Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Regency Grosfeld House Lyre Back Klismos Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The chairs are presented in great vintage condition, maintaining their structural integrity and elegant finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat
Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat

Aesthetic Movement Walnut Lyre Back Bedroom or Side Chair with Button Seat

Located in London, GB

An aesthetic movement walnut lyre back bedroom chair in wonderful original condition retaining it's original button seat.

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810
Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810

Pair of French Hand-Painted and Stenciled Lyre Back Chairs, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French hand painted and stenciled lyre back side chairs with cane seats and terminating on splayed turned legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Set of 4 Regency Mahogany Chairs with Lyre Style Bac
Set of 4 Regency Mahogany Chairs with Lyre Style Bac

Set of 4 Regency Mahogany Chairs with Lyre Style Bac

Located in Altrincham, GB

Set of 4 Regency mahogany chairs with Lyre Style back within a square frame decorated with rosettes on square tapered legs, measures : 21"w x 19"d x 37"h.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Set of Six Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of SixAustrian Biedermeier Dining Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850. Very solid construction.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Side Chairs
Pair of Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Side Chairs

Pair of Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Side Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of mid-twentieth century French Louis XVI style painted side chairs features hand carved rosettes at the die joints and a scrolling lyre seat back finished with rosettes.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Ash

Six Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet
Six Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet

Six Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A completely restored set of six lyre back chairs with brass swan, heads and brass paw feet… the chairs also fold… the chairs can be used as dining chairs and also used outside… T...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s

Located in Atlanta, GA

On each chair, the top rail is carved with a delicate succession of stylized waterleaves.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Blackened Wood and Gilt Lyre-Back Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Blackened Wood and Gilt Lyre-Back Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Blackened Wood and Gilt Lyre-Back Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb suite of four 19th century Swedish chairs, each with a finely carved frame and escutcheon-shaped back centered by a stylized basin motif. The original blackened wood finish ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green

Located in Astoria, NY

A beautifully restored pair of early 20th-century French Louis XVI style side chairs, sourced from Provence. Each chair features an elegant lyre-shaped back—an iconic neoclassical mo...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs
Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs

Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs Unique pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs

Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI taste. Item features solid wood construction, harp backs, finely cast brass or bron...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th C. Set 12 Jansen Ebonized Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Dining Chairs
20th C. Set 12 Jansen Ebonized Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Dining Chairs

20th C. Set 12 Jansen Ebonized Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Dining Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This striking suite features intricately designed lyre-back silhouettes, a hallmark of neoclassical design inspired by ancient Greek and Roman motifs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

6 Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs in the style of Maison Jansen
6 Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs in the style of Maison Jansen

6 Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs in the style of Maison Jansen

By Samuel Copelon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six folding chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. The set are all newly powder coated black, with freshly polished brass swan and Lyre backs and brass claw feet.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved
Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved

Venetian Six Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved

By Vincenzo Cadorin

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Set of 6 Asolane Biedermeier chairs from the late of the 19th century in walnut with lyre-shaped backrest, hand-carved.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Antique French Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Antique French Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

Elegant set of six late 19th century French Louis XVI style dining chairs sourced in Paris, France. The chairs feature classic medallion backs centered by carved lyre motifs, fluted ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Hardwood, Paint

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850
Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Set of Four Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs with Lyre Shaped Backs, circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four Austrian Biedermeier dining chairs from the mid-19th century, with lyre-shaped backs, carved urns and new upholstery.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs

Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or living room ladies side chairs Sold per chair Measures: 18 wide x 33 high Seat: 14....

Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

1950s  lyre back and  Swan head wrought iron armchair
1950s  lyre back and  Swan head wrought iron armchair

1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at top round brass rings on arms and brass feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut
Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut

Located in Belmont, MA

The open work back is embellished with an ebonized lyre motif. This original chair of the early 19th century has been professionally refinished and shellack polished.

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regency Library Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regency Library Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regency Library Chairs

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents. gorgeous shape.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs
Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs

Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of neoclassical cock fighting chairs with lyre backs and swivel seats. Hand painted with bronze rods in the lyre.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of mahogany side chairs
Pair of mahogany side chairs

Pair of mahogany side chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of mahogany side chairs, having lyre backs encased in brasswork frame, to the bergere seat having a removable needle point cushion.

Category

Early 20th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

The Glynllifon “Rutland” Chairs Supplied by Gillows in 1823 to Thomas John Wynn
The Glynllifon “Rutland” Chairs Supplied by Gillows in 1823 to Thomas John Wynn

The Glynllifon “Rutland” Chairs Supplied by Gillows in 1823 to Thomas John Wynn

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The Glynllifon “Rutland” Chairs Supplied by Gillows in 1823 to Thomas John Wynn, Second Baron Newborough, each of this pair of solid rosewood chairs with a lyre shaped back and rolle...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school
Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school

Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school

Located in Providence, RI

There are many examples of American klismos chairs with lyre splats and paw feet. See, e.g., Charles F.

Category

Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six  Painted Lyre Back Chairs
Set of Six  Painted Lyre Back Chairs

Set of Six Painted Lyre Back Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Set of Six Painted Lyre Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of six painted chairs with lyre and arrow detailed backs on sabre-form legs

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back
Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back

Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back

Located in New York, NY

Black and gold Empire side chair with lyre/swan form back

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads
French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in

French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

Located in Antwerp, BE

French neoclassical chairs with lyre shaped backs decorated with carved falcon heads.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Six Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs
Set of Six Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs

Set of Six Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs

Unavailable

H 38 in W 17 in D 20 in

Set of Six Louis XVI Lyre Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of six Louis XVI lyre back chairs newly upholstered in navy leather with grosgrain trim and spaced nailheads.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century

Located in Paris, France

Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre-back chairs (named after the musical instrument) in lacquered wood, a prized model and a symbol of refinement in the 18th century.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Mariette Himes Gomez Bolero Lounge Chair with Lyre Shape and Decorative Nails
Mariette Himes Gomez Bolero Lounge Chair with Lyre Shape and Decorative Nails

Mariette Himes Gomez Bolero Lounge Chair with Lyre Shape and Decorative Nails

By Mariette Himes Gomez

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique inspired generously scaled chair with a distinctive lyre shape detailed with decorative nails.

Category

2010s American Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads
Set of Four French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

Set of Four French Neoclassical Fruitwood Lyre Back Chairs with Falcon Heads

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of four French neoclassical chairs with lyre shaped backs decorated with carved falcon heads.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Design Chairs 'Lyre' by Theo Häberli, 1960
Vintage Design Chairs 'Lyre' by Theo Häberli, 1960

Vintage Design Chairs 'Lyre' by Theo Häberli, 1960

Unavailable

H 42.52 in W 17.13 in D 14.97 in

Vintage Design Chairs 'Lyre' by Theo Häberli, 1960

By Theo Häberli

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Four beautiful chairs designed by Theo Häberli in 1960. The name of the model is 'Lyre' and the number M352.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six French Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six French Lyre Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six French Lyre Back Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 35 in W 18.5 in D 15 in

Set of Six French Lyre Back Dining Chairs

Located in Cambridge, MA

Set of six French lyre back dining chairs upholstered in cognac leather with a brass nailhead trim.

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France

Located in Paris, France

Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre-back chairs (named after the musical instrument) in lacquered wood, a prized model and a symbol of refinement in the 18th century.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Matched Set of 8 Lyre Design Pale Blue and White Painted French Dining Chairs
Matched Set of 8 Lyre Design Pale Blue and White Painted French Dining Chairs

Matched Set of 8 Lyre Design Pale Blue and White Painted French Dining Chairs

Located in South Yarra, AU

A beautiful and stylish matched set of eight pale blue and white painted lyre design dining chairs, with fluted legs French, circa 1940 The seats have been re-stuffed and cov...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Classical Lyre Side Chair, Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
Mahogany Classical Lyre Side Chair, Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815

Mahogany Classical Lyre Side Chair, Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Providence, RI

This is the famous model that Phyfe produced in the classical style. A full set is on exhibit in the Metropolitan museum and in a number of other museums showing the quintessential c...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs
Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs

Early 19th Century Set of 5 Italian Walnut Lyre-Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of Five Italian Walnut Dining Chairs Sheilded back with lyre central design Rush caned seats over fluted legs with spade foot Seat cushions includes with single welt sage colored...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rush, Walnut

Modern Italian Lyre Back Walnut, Rush Seating Dining Chairs, Eight Available
Modern Italian Lyre Back Walnut, Rush Seating Dining Chairs, Eight Available

Modern Italian Lyre Back Walnut, Rush Seating Dining Chairs, Eight Available

Located in Perth , AU

One of the most elegant features of these beautiful handcrafted Italian chairs, is their carved Lyre Back design. They feature a polished Italian walnut frame and rush seating, compl...

Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Set of Eight Giltwood Chairs
Set of Eight Giltwood Chairs

Set of Eight Giltwood Chairs

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Set of Eight Giltwood Chairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of eight style Louis XVI giltwood chairs, back in lyre shape and round seat.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Walnut Hall Chairs
Pair of Italian Walnut Hall Chairs

Pair of Italian Walnut Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 34 in W 18 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Italian Walnut Hall Chairs

Located in Mississauga, ON

A pair of Italian late 18th-early 19th century walnut hall chairs with lyre shaped carved backs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Czech Historism Design Black and White Dining Chairs
Czech Historism Design Black and White Dining Chairs

Czech Historism Design Black and White Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in

Czech Historism Design Black and White Dining Chairs

Located in Chocen, Czech Republic

Original piece of furniture after renovation. Distinctive chair with a lyre motif. The string line is poured into the seat raft and complement each other.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Other Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Suite of Six French Louis XVI Period, Walnut Chairs

Suite of Six French Louis XVI Period, Walnut Chairs

Unavailable

H 35 in W 17 in D 17 in

Suite of Six French Louis XVI Period, Walnut Chairs

By Jacques Cheneaux

Located in Charleston, SC

A suite of six French Louis XVI period, walnut, lyre back chairs decorated with rosettes and leaves and stamped, “J.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Gilt metal side chair
Gilt metal side chair

Gilt metal side chair

Unavailable

H 34 in D 15.5 in

Gilt metal side chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Gilded metal, rope pattered side chair with a lyre back and tassel feet. Probably french or Italian.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sheraton Antique Dining Chairs
Sheraton Antique Dining Chairs

Sheraton Antique Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 37.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Sheraton Antique Dining Chairs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Extraordinary set of late 18th early 19th century Sheraton mahogany dinning chairs with lyre decoration and peg foot

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Wrought Iron  Chairs
Set of Four Wrought Iron  Chairs

Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 16 in D 21 in

Set of Four Wrought Iron Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of Four Wrought Iron Lyre-Back Chairs:3 Side chairs and 1 Arm chair recovered seats in Ralph Lauren Striped Fabric

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Regency Mahogany Chairs
Set of Four Regency Mahogany Chairs

Set of Four Regency Mahogany Chairs

Unavailable

H 37 in W 21 in D 19 in

Set of Four Regency Mahogany Chairs

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Set of 4 Regency mahogany chairs with Lyre style back within a square frame decorated with rosettes on square tapered legs 21" W x 19" D x 37" H.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 10 Swedish Neoclasical Chairs
Set Of 10 Swedish Neoclasical Chairs

Set Of 10 Swedish Neoclasical Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 18.5 in D 17 in

Set Of 10 Swedish Neoclasical Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A wonderful set of 10 Antique Swedish neo-classical mahogany chairs with iron lyre back splat.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Authentic Pair French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Authentic Pair French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790

Authentic Pair French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in

Authentic Pair French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790

Located in Paris, France

We still have a very large lamps Murano Glass with Loads of 24-Karat Gold by Pauly & Co from 1950 ( you can see them on the picture number 2) or check on the website reference number...

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early 19th Century Empire Style Dining Chairs

Early 19th Century Empire Style Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 16 in

Early 19th Century Empire Style Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of six early 19th century Empire style dining chairs with lyre back.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs
Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs

Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 15 in

Set of Six Painted and Decorated Side Chairs

Located in Providence, RI

Sets of lyre form chairs are quite rare, and of especial interest to us, as collectors of that form.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Classical Mahogany Dining Chairs, Phyfe Circle, New York, circa 1810
Set of Six Classical Mahogany Dining Chairs, Phyfe Circle, New York, circa 1810

Set of Six Classical Mahogany Dining Chairs, Phyfe Circle, New York, circa 1810

Located in Providence, RI

An interesting comparison can be made between this chair and a well-known Phyfe lyre side chair also in our inventory (see attached image).

Category

Antique 1810s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Lyre Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

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