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Set of Mahogany Chairs
Set of Mahogany Chairs

Set of Mahogany Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly upholstered fabric - Olive Green Boucle New Strapping Pair of English Mahogany Chairs

Category

18th Century Unknown Other Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Quality pair of antique Regency mahogany chairs
Quality pair of antique Regency mahogany chairs

Quality pair of antique Regency mahogany chairs

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of antique Regency mahogany chairs, having a quality pair of chairs with a curved top rail and centre splat above a upholstered seat with beautiful deep blue fabric with...

Category

19th Century Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Georgian Children’s Mahogany Chair
Early 19th Century Georgian Children’s Mahogany Chair

Early 19th Century Georgian Children’s Mahogany Chair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century Georgian children’s mahogany chair with simple square backrest featuring three delicately fluted column splats terminating in carved foliate capitols, and pierced ...

Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs
4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs

4 Antique English 19th Century Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs

Located in London, GB

4 Antique English 19th century Chippendale revival mahogany chairs. circa 1890. A Fine set of four Chippendale revival mahogany chairs with elaborately carved pierced lattice work ...

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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century

Pair of Mahogany Chairs, Arab Manufacture, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of mahogany chairs is a piece of original design furniture realized in the early 20th century by Arab Manufacture.

Category

Early 20th Century African Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Pair of  Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet
Pair of  Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet

Pair of Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of Very Important Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet. Unique pair purchased in France.

Category

Early 18th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880
Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880

Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880

Located in Opole, PL

Set of Four Mahogany Chairs in White Upholstery, circa 1880 We present you these four mahogany chairs from the late 19th century.

Category

1880s European Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair 18th Century Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chairs
Pair 18th Century Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chairs

Pair 18th Century Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

An impressive Pair of 18th Century Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chairs with newer seat upholstery. One of the most profusely arved Rococo style side chairs known from Col...

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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Mahogany Chair, Leatherette Seat
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Mahogany Chair, Leatherette Seat

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Carved Mahogany Chair, Leatherette Seat

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century French Art Nouveau carved mahogany chair with leatherette tobacco color seat with springs.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 6 19th Century English Mahogany Chairs in Mohair Fabric
Set of 6 19th Century English Mahogany Chairs in Mohair Fabric

Set of 6 19th Century English Mahogany Chairs in Mohair Fabric

Located in Richmond, VA

Set of 6 19th century English mahogany chairs with satinwood inlay and mohair fabric.

Category

19th Century English Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720

Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb pair of early 18th-century carved George I mahogany chairs, circa 1720. Each chair is of rich colour, patination and carved throughout.

Category

Early 18th Century English George I Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ruhlmann 'Cannelure' Mahogany Chair
Ruhlmann 'Cannelure' Mahogany Chair

Ruhlmann 'Cannelure' Mahogany Chair

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Mahogany ​'Cannelure' chair with sculpted gondola backrest over a white silk velvet seat raised on saber front legs capped with silver-plated sabots and curved rear legs.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Italian "English Makers" Mahogany Chairs
Italian "English Makers" Mahogany Chairs

Italian "English Makers" Mahogany Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian, 1840 Livornese “English Makers” mahogany dining chairs. With newly upholstered cow hide.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Chair

19th Century Biedermeier Style Mahogany Chair

Located in Berlin, DE

Very elegant Biedermeier chair circa 1825 mahogany. Solid mahogany. Trapezoidal frame on saber-shaped legs.

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Chairs
Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Chairs

Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

With U shaped backs and circular seats upholstered in brown leather , the backs with carved frames raised on turned legs and casters.

Category

Early 19th Century American Regency Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Chairs Form 1850s
Pair of Mahogany Chairs Form 1850s

Pair of Mahogany Chairs Form 1850s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mahogany construction from the 1850s, unholstered.

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1850s German Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Huge Pair of  Barrel Form Mahogany Chairs
Huge Pair of  Barrel Form Mahogany Chairs

Huge Pair of Barrel Form Mahogany Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Late French Empire mahogany barrel form chair with turned legs, along with a modern copy.

Category

1840s French Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 8 Sheraton Mahogany Chairs C.1790
Set Of 8 Sheraton Mahogany Chairs C.1790

Set Of 8 Sheraton Mahogany Chairs C.1790

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Good set of eight large and comfortable George III mahogany dining chairs: model illustrated in the Sheraton Pattern Book: includes two arm chairs which are significanty larger than ...

Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Edwardian English Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs
Set of Eight Edwardian English Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs

Set of Eight Edwardian English Chippendale Revival Mahogany Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These dining chairs represent the Edwardian fascination with 18th‑century English design, skillfully reinterpreting the Chippendale aesthetic for early 20th‑century tastes.

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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Period Carved Mahogany Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Period Carved Mahogany Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Period Carved Mahogany Chairs

Located in London, GB

A Pair of George IV Hall Chairs By William Latham Huxley Constructed in mahogany, having beautifully turned and reeded front legs and elegant sabre legs to the rear, the back rest o...

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19th Century English George IV Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Chair with Tufted Leather Upholstery, England
Early Victorian Mahogany Chair with Tufted Leather Upholstery, England

Early Victorian Mahogany Chair with Tufted Leather Upholstery, England

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An early Victorian side chair in mahogany with curved top rail, and raised on turned front legs and saber back legs.

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chair with Oval Hand Carved Back
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chair with Oval Hand Carved Back

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chair with Oval Hand Carved Back

Located in Sofia, BG

Attractive nineteenth century mahogany hall chair. Hand carved oval back with lovely elegant decorations and a seat raised on turned reeded legs.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six 19th Century Chippendale Style Single Mahogany Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Chippendale Style Single Mahogany Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Chippendale Style Single Mahogany Chairs

Located in London, GB

A set of 6 19th Century Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs having acanthus carved top-rails above pierced scrolled splats with vase & gadrooned detail, supported on square tape...

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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Biedermeier Mahogany Chairs, Curved Sabre Legs, Circa 1830
Set of Six Biedermeier Mahogany Chairs, Curved Sabre Legs, Circa 1830

Set of Six Biedermeier Mahogany Chairs, Curved Sabre Legs, Circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Set of six Biedermeier side chairs made of mahogany with elegantly curved sabre legs, straight frames and upholstered seats.

Category

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric
French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric

French 18th Century Directoire Mahogany Chairs with Silk Blend Upholster Fabric

Located in Firenze, IT

This beautiful set of four late 18th-early 19th century European Directoire period mahogany gondola chairs will be the perfect addition to your dining room or living room as they can...

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful pair of French Napoleon III open arm chairs are made of mahogany in the Empire manner.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Pair of Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs
Pair of Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs

Pair of Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a beautifully hand-carved pair of chairs. Sure to please.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Set of Six Antique English Geo. I/II Style Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs
Superb Set of Six Antique English Geo. I/II Style Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs

Superb Set of Six Antique English Geo. I/II Style Hand Carved Mahogany Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Quite possibly some of the finest, heaviest, West Indies mahogany hand carved chairs we have had in years!

Category

Late 19th Century English George II Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs
Pair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs

Pair of 18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A simply superb pair of carved George III mahogany chairs, C.1770.   

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons, 1840s
Pair of English Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons, 1840s

Pair of English Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons, 1840s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English Regency style mahogany armchairs from the mid 19th century, with ionic capitals, griffon arms and paw feet.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland & Sons
Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland & Sons

Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland & Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Petworth, GB

Gothic Revival pair of mahogany chairs Original leather seats Brass Castors Egyptianesque design and ebony detailing Circa 1870 Holland & Sons

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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Dining chairs
Set of 6 Dining chairs

Set of 6 Dining chairs

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Set of 6 antique English mahogany chairs. In good condition. With signs of wear.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of mahogany inlaid bedroom chairs
Pair of mahogany inlaid bedroom chairs

Pair of mahogany inlaid bedroom chairs

$1,352Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of mahogany inlaid bedroom chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Marquetry Inlaid mahogany chairs. Having a shaped back with fine marquetry and a pen-work inlaid panel above the overstuffed padded seat.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Egyptian Revival Arm Chairs
Pair of Egyptian Revival Arm Chairs

Pair of Egyptian Revival Arm Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine pair of French Egyptian revival mahogany chairs with parcel gilt dolphins and paw feet.

Category

Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Large Classical or Empire Chair
Large Classical or Empire Chair

Large Classical or Empire Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

A very unusual mahogany chair in light stain with an almost sleigh-like feel.

Category

19th Century Russian Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Country Edwardian Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Antique English Country Edwardian Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Antique English Country Edwardian Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique English Country Edwardian Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4 These four antique mahogany chairs have beautiful ornate backs with harps and shells carved into their backs with...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Portuguese Chair
19th Century Portuguese Chair

19th Century Portuguese Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Portuguese Rococo style mahogany chair featuring a scrolled crest on a double yolk back centering a shaped flat splat, scalloped seat rail centering a stylized splayed l...

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19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Three 19th Century Restoration Chairs Stamped Jeanselme
Set of Three 19th Century Restoration Chairs Stamped Jeanselme

Set of Three 19th Century Restoration Chairs Stamped Jeanselme

Located in Marseille, FR

Series of 3 mahogany chairs Restoration XIXth. Stamp of Jeanselme Dimension 87 cm in height for a width of 46 cm and 46 cm in depth. re-gluing to be expected on one of the 3 chairs ...

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19th Century Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of George III Ladderback Chairs
A Pair of George III Ladderback Chairs

A Pair of George III Ladderback Chairs

Located in London, England

A pair of striking mahogany chairs, with elegant raking leg and ladder back.

Category

1790s English George III Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

William IV Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair England 1830s
William IV Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair England 1830s

William IV Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair England 1830s

Located in Hudson, NY

Those three words best tell the story of this wonderful example of an English, William IV, leather and carved mahogany chair from the 1830's It is beautifully constructed and has th...

Category

1830s English Regency Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Pair Neisha Crosland Hurdles Art Deco Chairs
Pair Neisha Crosland Hurdles Art Deco Chairs

Pair Neisha Crosland Hurdles Art Deco Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Art Deco mahogany chairs featuring hand-carved drapery fronts and sides, with brass sabots, and newly upholstered in Neisha Crosland's Espalier Hurdles Verdant green f...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Directoire Style Chairs in Set of Four.
19th Century French Directoire Style Chairs in Set of Four.

19th Century French Directoire Style Chairs in Set of Four.

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century set of four French Directoire style solid mahogany chairs. Chair frames are scraped from multiple layers of old paint to its bare mahogany wood leaving some traces of so...

Category

19th Century Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Eight Antique 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Antique 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Antique 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of eight antique 19th century mahogany chairs. This set includes 6 side chairs and 2 armchairs.

Category

19th Century English Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

6 Antique English Victorian Chippendale Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs
6 Antique English Victorian Chippendale Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs

6 Antique English Victorian Chippendale Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

6 antique English Victorian Chippendale Revival Mahogany dining chairs A fine set of six 19th century mahogany chairs in the Chippendale manner.

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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat

Located in Sheridan, CO

Extraordinary pair of French Empire style mahogany chairs featuring a tub or gondola form frame.

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Fine Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, 1st Half 19th Century
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, 1st Half 19th Century

Fine Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, 1st Half 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

An elegant pair of Italian Neoclassical mahogany chairs adorned with patinated brass mounts from Italy.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co
Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co

Aesthetic Movement Tall Back Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Aesthetic Movement turned tall back mahogany chair Pad feet and spindle decoration Silk upholstery Circa 1890 Attributed to Liberty & Co Height 132cm.

Category

1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Pair of neoclassical mahogany and canning armchairs, XIXth c.
Pair of neoclassical mahogany and canning armchairs, XIXth c.

Pair of neoclassical mahogany and canning armchairs, XIXth c.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Pair of mahogany chairs with arms, lattice backs and straw seats, curved arms, decorated with carved and gilded wood "Rosette" appliqué in the back, inverted pyramid-shaped legs.

Category

1890s Portuguese Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Style Fretwork Armchair
Sheraton Style Fretwork Armchair

Sheraton Style Fretwork Armchair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Vintage mahogany chair in the English Sheraton style has a fretwork designed back, upholstered seat, fluted front legs and arm supports.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George II veneered walnut cabriole leg chairs
Pair of George II veneered walnut cabriole leg chairs

Pair of George II veneered walnut cabriole leg chairs

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Plate 4:110 shows a mahogany chair circa 1740 with a back splat with some similar piercing to our chairs.

Category

1730s English George II Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Set of Six Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Georges Jacob
Set of Six Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Georges Jacob

Set of Six Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Georges Jacob

By Georges Jacob

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A set of six period Directoire dining chairs carved in Honduras mahogany. Identical chairs are shown in the reference book "Ebenists of the 18th century".

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Heartback Hepplewhite Chairs
Pair of Heartback Hepplewhite Chairs

Pair of Heartback Hepplewhite Chairs

Located in Asheville, NC

This stunning pair of heartback Hepplewhite mahogany chairs were created during the American Federal period, and popular throughout the eastern seaboard to the Carolinas from 1780 -1...

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19th Century American Antique Mahogany Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Mahogany Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique mahogany chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all antique mahogany chairs available were constructed with great care. Antique mahogany chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique mahogany chairs made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique mahogany chairs over the years, but those made by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Kaare Klint and Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Mahogany Chairs?

Prices for antique mahogany chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique mahogany chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $476,388, while the average can fetch as much as $4,094.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Mahogany Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.