$3,800Sale Price|60% Off
H 44 in W 26 in D 28 in
Massachusetts Martha Washington lolling chair, c. 1785
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Upholstered Martha Washington lolling chair with serpentine crest rail. The chair frame is mahogany
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,900
H 42.88 in W 25.5 in D 26.25 in
American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Known as a "Martha Washington Chair", this particular chair was formerly with Bernard and S. Dean Levy
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,895 / set
H 44 in W 30 in D 27.25 in
Hickory Chair Martha Washington Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm Chairs, Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Lolling Martha Washington Armchairs, with the James River Collection stripped Upholstery. Measures 27.25
Upholstery, Mahogany
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Mid Century Martha Washington Style Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Martha Washington Style Arm Chair. Features a mahogany frame with a flared back
Mahogany
$14,000
H 44 in W 27 in D 33.25 in
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Inlaid Martha Washington Arm Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite mahogany Martha Washington camel back arm chair with satinwood inlaid scrolled
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood, Muslin
$9,265
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
library armchairs are sometimes also known as Martha Washington chairs in the United States (a type of
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 21 in D 20 in
8 Hickory Chair Martha Washington James River Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Set of 8 Hickory Chair James River dining chairs featuring two arms and six sides. The Martha
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Handmade Designer Leather Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
2 feet, 0 inches x Depth 2 feet, 3 inches Gainsborough chair (also known as a Martha Washington
Large Plush Burgundy Velvet & Mahogany Martha Washington Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century roomy comfortable large Martha Washington style club chair having solid mahogany
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Martha Washington Style Armchairs by Hancock & Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Toledo, OH
A great pair of Martha Washington style armchairs by Hancock & Moore. This pair has mahogany frames
20th Century Gainsborough Style Armchair, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Gainsborough chair (also known as a Martha Washington chair in the Unites States) is a type of
Leather, Pine
Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
reeded with the latter having decorative carved rosettes on top. Also known as a Martha Washington chair
Brass
Sold
H 41 in W 30 in D 26 in
2 Vintage American Federal Style Mahogany Martha Washington Lolling Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of 20th Century Federal Style Martha Washington Lolling armchairs. Reminiscent of the
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 45.38 in W 29.75 in D 27.38 in
Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Federal "Martha Washington" lolling chair is an exceptional specimen from Boston, Massachusetts
Pair of Baker Furniture George III Style Gainsborough Library Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
(also known as a Martha Washington chair).
Upholstery, Wood
"Martha Washington" Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage "Martha Washington" mahogany upholstered lolling chair, circa 1930s, having a large
Velvet, Mahogany
Martha Washington Chair by Wallace Nutting
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Alexandria, VA
he called a "Sheraton Martha Washington Chair," was item #452 in his 1925 catalog and is a faithful
Mahogany
Sold
H 43.25 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Vintage Mahogany Frame Chippendale Martha Washington Chair in Neutral Fabric
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style Martha Washington chair, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel or Hickory chair
Fabric, Mahogany
Custom-Made Martha Washington Chair
Located in Chamblee, GA
The Classic Martha Washington design with straight Chippendale legs is supported by a simple
Other
Tidewater Virginia Knuckle-Arm Lolling Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
native woods. Forerunner to the "Martha Washington Chair"; on front casters. Provenance: the
Walnut, Cherry
19th Century Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
feet. Provenance: A Gainsborough armchair (also known as a Martha Washington chair in the United
Mahogany
George III Period Gainsborough Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Martha Washington chair in the United States) is a type of armchair made in England in the eighteenth
Late 19th Century Mahogany Framed Gainsborough Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
(also known as a Martha Washington chair in the United States) is a type of armchair made in England in
Mahogany
18th Century Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
mahogany supports. Provenance A Gainsborough Armchair (also known as a Martha Washington chair in the
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Beech Framed Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Washington chair in the United States) is a type of armchair made in England in the 18th century. The chair
Beech
Late 19th Century Beech Framed Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Washington chair in the United States) is a type of armchair made in England in the 18th century. The chair
Beech
HICKORY CHAIR Mahogany Frame Chippendale Martha Washington Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Martha Washington style upholstered armchair by Hickory Chair. Mahogany frame, red
Fabric, Mahogany
Chippendale Period Mahogany 'Gainsborough' Armchair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
known as a Martha Washington chair in the United States) is a type of armchair made in England in the
Mahogany
19th Century Gainsborough Armchair and Stool
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
known as a Martha Washington chair in the United States) is a type of armchair made in England in the
Pair Of Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Gainsborough Armchair (also known as a Martha Washington chair in the United States) is a type of
19th Century Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
terminating in a 'French' foot. Provenance: A Gainsborough armchair (also known as a Martha Washington chair
Mahogany
Martha Washington Style Arm Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Lolling Chair, New upholstery Fretwork on Legs
A Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
unusually well carved detail. Provenance: A Gainsborough armchair (also known as a Martha Washington chair
Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany 'Gainsborough' Armchairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
unusually well carved detail. Provenance: A Gainsborough armchair (also known as a Martha Washington
Mahogany
American Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, MA or NH
Located in Atlanta, GA
Loling/ Martha Washington Chair Massachusetts or New Hampshire, circa 1790-1810 Arm height is 20 inches
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Chippendale Style Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
known as a Martha Washington chair in the United States) is a type of armchair made in England in the
Mahogany
Habersham Sack-Back Windsor Chairs
By Habersham
Located in Chicago, IL
to have written the Declaration of Independence in one of these chairs and Martha Washington had
Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$5,074Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Sheraton Style Custom Upholstered Sofa with Inlaid Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sheraton style custom upholstered sofa with a single removable seat cushion held by double metal fasteners. The sofa with swan form arms having burl inlay panels, string inlay, carve...
Fabric, Wood
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$1,395
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
20th C. Hickory Chair Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid and Upholstered Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Hickory Chair Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid and Upholstered Arm Chair Measures 25" in width, 25" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat height is 18" and arm height ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,250 / set
H 36 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair Hickory Chair Federal Style Mahogany & Inlay Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Hickory Chair Furniture Federal Style Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs in great vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 25" in depth, 36" in height, 18" seat height. Arm heig...
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790 Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Maple, pine Covered in textured and s...
Mahogany
Rustic German pine and oak cabinet, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A small cabinet, made in Germany. This piece has a rustic character and is made of pine with an oak base. The cabinet was made around 1850. It has two drawers and two doors with a si...
Wrought Iron
$2,500Sale Price|72% Off
H 38.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
English Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Georgian mahogany lolling chair upholstered with saddle brown leather. The upholstered back panel has a serpentine crest rail above an upholstered seat. The elbow rests are u...
Leather, Mahogany
Directoire Mahogany Child’s Armchair, Late 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The diminutive armchair with wear consistent with age and use.
Mahogany
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