Black Forest Music Chair
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional black forest music chair. The frame is ornately carved to simulate branches and
Black Forest Music Chair
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional black forest music chair. The frame is ornately carved to simulate branches and
Unusual Antique Victorian Music Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian mahogany music chair having a lovely shaped turned top rail with a newly
Yew
19th Century Victorian Painted Oak Adjustable Music Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Painted Oak Adjustable Music Chair. Adjustable seat height 18" to 25
Oak, Paint
$20,290 / set
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Very Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen Music Chair , Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Oak wood, brass and fabric - Creation date: 1942 Music chair - Model designed for the National
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 33.5 in W 16.5 in D 17.75 in
Pair French Regency Style Gold Chartreuse Velvet Music Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Regency style music chairs with a carved and painted wood frame featuring fluted
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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
Walnut
$3,054
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Collier & Plucknett attri. Godwin style. Aesthetic Movement ebonized music chair
Located in London, GB
music chair with a higher than usual newly laid rush seat. The top shaped head rail with three
Walnut
$1,943
H 32.68 in W 13.39 in D 12.6 in
William Birch. An Arts & Crafts high seat music chair with leather seat
By William Birch
Located in London, GB
William Birch. A high seat music chair with upper decorative pierced handle to the back, stood on
Oak, Leather
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 18 in D 19 in
Pair of Early 1900s Hand-Carved Walnut French Regency Music Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Regency hand-carved walnut cabriole leg "music" chairs. Carved front and side aprons
Walnut
Victorian Adjustable Music Chair Beethoven 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
likely used in a concert hall or music conservatory. Object: Chair Style: Victorian, Antique Period
Brass, Iron
19TH Century, Mahogany revolving Lyre back Music Chair
Located in Dereham, GB
19TH Century, Mahogany revolving Lyre back Music/harpist chair Plain Back With carved Lyre shaped
Brass
Antique Orchestra Chair with Lyre Back
Located in Denton, TX
Hand crafted hardwood music chair with brass inlay on the chair back with a threaded seat for
Brass
Black Forest Music Box Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A music box hidden inside this beautifully carved Swiss chair will activate when the chair is sat
Walnut
$16,939
H 50 in W 39 in D 42 in
Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather
By Lee West
Located in Echt, NL
Original and iconic ‘Alpha' music chair end stool in excellent condition. The ‘Alpha' chair was
Leather, Fiberglass
$1,295
H 38.5 in W 14 in D 17 in
Antique Carved Mahogany Adjustable Seat Height Piano Chair Music Room Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
An American music room chair with shaped crested rail, incised with scrolls. Ring turned supports
Metal
Arpeggio Chair by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking the harmonious succession of notes of an elegant music piece, this chair combines a
Leather
$2,568
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in
EXQUISITE SOLID HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER ANTIQUE MUSICIANS CHAIR HEiGHT ADJUSTABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pieces of furniture for said rooms, this would have of course been in the music room! The chair is in
Leather, Hardwood
$1,992
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Mid Century Modern Brown Vintage Beechwood Office Chair by Franz Schuster, 1959
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
was probably used at the Viennese academy for music, the chair is labeled underneath. Fair condition
Beech, Plywood
$27,000
H 38.75 in W 35.75 in D 18.5 in
Hans Wegner's Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in San Diego, CA
. He loved to move around when reading or listening to music. The Papa Bear Chair, also known as the
Wool, Oak, Teak
Noir II Dining Chair by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
a classical music environment the dining chairs Noir were born. Classical and dynamic these dining
Satin, Lacquer, Velvet, Upholstery
Noir I Dining Chair by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
a classical music environment the dining chairs Noir were born. Classical and dynamic these dining
Satin, Lacquer, Velvet, Upholstery
$55,535 / set
H 33.27 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
12 Important John Gee 1779-1824 Original Regency Hardwood & Brass Dining Chairs
By John Gee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. In 1790 Lord Wilton bought chairs for the Music Room at Heaton Hall, Lancs. ‘2 June 1790 Aycliffe
Rattan, Rosewood
Richard Riemerschmid ‘Musikzimmerstuhl’
By Richard Riemerschmid, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Dronten, NL
-called “Music room chair” was part of the interieur of a music salon, which was designed by the Munich
Leather, Beech
$5,193
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 27.96 in
The Audio Chair ( Single edit)-Fusion of Design and Musical Nostalgia by Kevin K
Located in Marbella, ES
The Audio Chair ( Single edit) Designed and produced in Leipzig, Germany. Autobiographically
Plywood, Plastic
Pair of Biedermeier Music Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Mahogany back. Biedermeier Music Chairs channelled with fine fabric.
Mahogany
19th Century Music Chair Mahogany Simulated Rosewwod
Located in Brighton, GB
A fine Regency simulated rosewood music chair (painted mahogany) circa 1815 Reupholstered
Wood
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Victorian Giltwood Music Chair, Newly Upholstered in White Linen
Located in York, GB
Delightful little music chair in great condition. Newly upholstered in white linen. Measures
Linen, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Antique Painted Satinwood Extending Revolving Harpist, Chello Music Chair
Located in Antrim, GB
Fabulous rare antique painted satinwood extending revolving harpist, Chello music chair Circa 1880
Satinwood
Unavailable
H 35 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Walnut Revolving Antique Music Chair, Harpist/Chello Chair Seat
Located in Antrim, GB
The best quality and most beautiful Victorian antique period walnut revolving antique music chair
Walnut
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut & Upholstered Revolving Music Chair
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A late 19th century carved walnut revolving music chair with hand worked tapestry to the seat and
Walnut
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Revolving Music Chair
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A lovely revolving mahogany music, or harpists, chair from the late Victorian period. Well made in
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Rise and Fall Piano Stool Regency Music Chair
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A handsome and rare antique early Victorian/ late Regency rise and fall piano stool in very good condition. A really stylish stool standing on an elegantly scrolled mahogany tripod l...
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Music Room Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XVI music room chairs of Classic lines and proportions.
Fabric, Wood
Ancient Egyptian Goddess Hathur Sculptured Chair
By Shosha Kamal
Located in Cairo, EG
pantone color desired. Named after the Egyptian Goddess of love, beauty and music, Hathur Chair is a
Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 16.54 in D 19.49 in
A Pair of Jugendstil Chairs by Joseph Maria Olbrich, around 1905
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
ensemble that also included items such as a music cabinet. The chairs feature a rich mahogany frame, with
Textile, Upholstery, Boxwood, Elm, Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood, Burl
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Liberty Arts & Crafts Nouveau Richard Riemerschmid Limed Oak Chairs
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
originally designed the iconic and best known Music Room chair, first shown at the 1899 Dresden Art
Unavailable
H 35 in W 20.9 in D 19.3 in
Pair of 19th Century Hepplewhite Style Mahogany & Painted Elbow Chairs
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Horn and some sheet music. The chairs are in very good original condition, the stuff over seats have
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33 in W 15 in D 15 in
Richard Riemerschmid Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau rare pair oak chairs
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in London, GB
Riemerschmid, famous for his iconic “ Music Room” chair that he designed, circa 1898 and later also adapted by
Leather, Oak
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 18.12 in D 14.57 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Rise and Fall Piano Stool Music Bench Chair
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
An elegant antique late Victorian mahogany revolving piano stool, stamped J Fitter Birmingham dating from circa 1900. With an oval stuff over top upholstered in floral gros point whi...
Mahogany
Walnut Revolving Music Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century adjustable walnut music chair having balloon back above a circular watermark silk
Gilt and Ebonized Music Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century music chair with buttoned upholstered top rail above ebonised and gilt lyre back. To
Ebony
19th Century Revolving Walnut Music Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century adjustable walnut music chair having balloon back above a circular damask upholstered
Victorian Walnut Revolving Dressing or Music Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian walnut revolving dressing / music chair, having carved shaped back and with central
Pair Early 1900s Hand Carved Walnut French Regency Music Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French regency hand carved walnut cabriole leg "music" chairs. Carved front and side aprons
Walnut
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Revolving Music Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian carved walnut revolving music chair having a superb quality carved
Walnut
Sold
H 33.25 in W 16 in L 33.25 in
19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Style Green Tigre Velvet Music Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Green with envy are these delightful 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood music chairs. These are
Velvet, Wood
Louis XVI Style Music Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful gilded Louis XVI style chair would be the perfect addition to a well-appointed music
Giltwood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Four Early 19th Century Empire Walnut and Cherry Music Chairs Tuscany, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four early 19th century Empire walnut and cherry music chairs with central baluster
Cherry, Walnut
Sold
H 33.63 in W 20.63 in D 19.5 in
Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Set of four Italian Neoclassical period painted wooden music chairs from the late 18th century
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Music Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
this graceful pair of Louis XVI-style music room chairs. Such stylish furnishings would certainly add a
Queen Anne Style Oak Leather Upholstered Music Chair
Located in New York, NY
An antique hardwood reading chair with foldout surface on the back. This type of chair was used for
Leather, Wood
Antique Swiss Caved Music Chair, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
When you sit down on this chair, it plays a tune.
Early 1900s Carved Mahogany Art Nouveau Music Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved mahogany tall back chair designed for sitting while engaging in playing a musical instrument
Mahogany
60s Music Chair Armchair
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
1960s armchair with metal base, white plastic shell, foam padding, and black fabric cover. Built-in stereo system. Good conditions.
Metal
Music Chair Thonet Nr.2 with Wagner's Portrait, circa 1900
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet Company. In the production program was included around the year 1899. Marked with paper label, which is used circa 1887-1910. At the ba...
Beech, Bentwood
'Music Chair' Produced by Lee Co
Located in Milano, IT
1960s armchair with metal base, plastic shell, foam padding and fabric upholstery. Integrated stereo system. Product in very good condition which may show slight traces of wear; it ...
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
'Music Chair' Produced by Lee Co
Located in Milano, IT
1960s armchair with metal base, plastic shell, foam padding and fabric upholstery. Integrated stereo system. Product in very good condition which may show slight traces of wear; it ...
Metal
Antique Venetian Grotto Music Chair Stool, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique North Italian walnut and parcel gilt Venetian grotto music stool, with
Swivel Office or Music Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked with paper label "Thonet". Original state with a pleasant patine of age. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac finish.
Beech, Bentwood
Swivel Office or Music Chair Thonet Nr.1
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked with paper label "Thonet". Original state with a pleasant patine of age. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac finish.
Beech, Bentwood
Walnut revolving dressing chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century adjustable walnut music chair having shaped back above a circular upholstered seat
Walnut
19th Century Revolving Walnut Dressing Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century adjustable walnut music chair having balloon carved back above a circular upholstered
Walnut
Industrial Swivel Desk Chair Cast Iron Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Early 20th century swivel desk chair / music chair, probably France. The oak chair with a cast iron
Leather, Oak
A Pair of Lyrical Music Room Chairs
Located in NYC, NY
An interesting pair of chairs with the backsplat as the case of a chelo or guitar, and feet in the
Wood
Armchair for Lee Co Metal Plastic Fabric Vintage, USA, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
. Model: Music Chair. Manufactured in Burbank, California (USA), 1960s.
Metal
Sold
H 23.43 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Fantastic Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Grotto Revolving Music Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic Italian antique Victorian carved walnut Grotto revolving music stool having a fantastic
Walnut
Vintage Westnofa Lounge Chair – Ingmar Relling 1970s Design
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
with a book and some music. This chair complements vintage furniture from the Art Deco and Bauhaus eras
Beech
Sold
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 33 in
Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
By Frank Reenskaug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
owned and regularly used this identical model rocking chair in his music room at Villa Maggio, his Palm
Fabric, Teak
Fine Set of Eight Regency Lacquered & Parcelgilt Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
light, but in 1790 Aycliffe and Gee received L49 8s from lord Wilton for the chairs for the Music Room
A Fine Set of Eight Regency Lacquered & Parcelgilt Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
L49 8s from lord Wilton for the chairs for the Music Room at Heaton Hall. However, Gee often stamped
Sold
H 33 in W 21 in D 18 in
A Fine Set of Eight Regency Lacquered & Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs by John Gee
By John Gee
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wilton for the chairs for the Music Room at Heaton Hall. However, Gee often stamped his seat furniture
Sold
H 37.4 in W 47.24 in D 25.59 in
Music Room Desk Two Chairs Circle Josef Maria Olbrich Darmstadt Germany c.1900
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room writing desk with two chairs of finest manufacturing quality, 1900
Other
Sold
H 37.4 in W 37.4 in D 37.4 in
Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Table Two Chairs Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
) and several exhibition buildings there. Important note: This music room table with two chairs is
Other
Sold
H 13.75 in W 22 in D 1.25 in
Original Paul Crosthwaite '1911-1981' Oil on Board Painting "Musical Chairs"
By Paul Crosthwaite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oil on board of various chairs and music stands by Paul Crosthwaite. Signed on lower right with
Wood
Austrian Antique Violin Cello
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vienna Music Verkstad ebonized cello .Chair is just to help the exhibition .
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
Cousineau as well as a whole musical library gathered around this instrument. The harp, chair and even music
Bronze
Antique Adjustable Music Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely and functional early 19th century antique music chair; has just been silver leafed and
Fabric
19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood Music Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A beautifully carved 19th century neoclassical style giltwood music chair with muslin seat, also
Wood
Pair of French Giltwood Music Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A diminutive pair of French Louis XV style gilded music chairs. The carved frames with cane back
Giltwood
Sold
H 54.3 in W 20.5 in D 17.7 in
Rare Design & Height Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Plywood Music Chair and Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish and equally decorative music chair and Stand. If you are looking for rare and/or
Plywood
Black Forest Music Chair
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The all over carved chair with a marquetry inlaid back and seat presenting superb examples of
Wood
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Chic 'Bloc' Parchment Table Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Bloc' parchment table lamp by Design Frères. Attractive European style shade mount with no apparent harp / final. The dimensions are the overall dimensions of the lamp an...
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
$24,300Sale Price|32% Off
H 29 in W 174 in D 48 in
Wormley Tawi Dining Table for Dunbar. Can be configured into 4 different sizes.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare beautiful wood 12 feet to 14 feet 1/2 vintage Wormley extension dining/conference table for Dunbar This came from the executive conference room of the former Bank of the Southw...
Wood
$2,125
H 8 in W 21.25 in D 13.5 in
Antique Monumental Clam Shell Resting On Antique Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a monumental clam shell displayed on a Victorian black wrought iron plant stand. Both are very heavy and in very good condition. Plant stand: 12” triangle x 39.75”H.
Iron
$34,000 / set
H 26 in W 48 in D 36 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs were professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé and swivel atop walnut bases ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Chic 'Bloc' Parchment Lamp with Parchment Paper Shade by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Bloc' parchment lamps with parchment paper shade by Design Frères. The overall dimensions are 10 in. diameter x 15 in. tall, including the shade. The shade dimensions are...
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Hardwood
$4,095
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
Leather, Hardwood
$2,875
H 33 in Dm 27.5 in
Antique French Round Table Entry Center Parlor Table Pedestal Renaissance 19th
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb highly carved late 19th century antique Oak round entry, hall, sofa, center, foyer, or parlor table, end table, or pedestal~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~c. 1890s T...
Oak
$2,403
H 30.5 in W 18 in D 3.6 in
Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and good size crucifix with a sculpture of a suffering Christ on the cross is another one...
Fruitwood, Oak
$724Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and black pure aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism....
Oak
$9,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder Handmade tubular pen holder in fourteen karat yellow gold with a tripod design. It is ...
Gold
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully shaped teak frames and the seats have been re-upholstered in a soft cream velvet fabr...
Velvet, Teak
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
Wood, Oak
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole hand painted cachepot in chinoiserie style. Available in different colours and decorations. Round shaped with scalloped top.
Tin
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