Short Maharaja Repousse Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This maharaja repousse chair is covered in a thin layer of hand worked metal that is fastened to the chair with traditional means.
Category
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Materials
Metal
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Pair of Indian Polychrome Tiger Throne Chairs
$6,569 / set
Pair of Indian Polychrome Tiger Throne Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of Indian polychrome-decorated 'Tiger' throne chairs, also known as Maharaja Chairs, hand crafted and hand painted.
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Materials
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Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 6 painted garden chairs. Can be used indoor or outdoors. Great as patio, garden, kitchen or dining room chairs.
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Wood
Stunning Antique Hall Chair 'The Military Pipers Chair' Victorian, circa 1890
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H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in
Stunning Antique Hall Chair 'The Military Pipers Chair' Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 'The Military Pipers Chair' Victorian hall chair, circa 1890. Unique, one of kind design, lovingly reupholstered with an original military pipers tunic, 19th century Victo...
Category
Antique 1890s European Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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$16,500
H 102 in W 45 in D 23 in
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Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
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$3,500
H 8 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in
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Located in Miami, FL
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$437,497
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Located in London, GB
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$68,000
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H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
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$33,653
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$110,192 / set
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