$1,995 / set
H 36.75 in W 23 in D 21.25 in
Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
upholstered with finely executed needlepoint seat covers, depicting whimsical and artistic designs that lend
Cane, Walnut
$1,638
H 41.15 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
Prie Dieu Chair, Early Victorian, Walnut Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
needlepoint tapestry seat cover. Ideal as a bedroom side chair and dating to circa 1840. The walnut
Walnut
19th Century Jacobean Carved Oak Needlepoint Hall Chair
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
rich detail. Its needlepoint-covered backrest and seat enhance its historic charm. Distinctive Jacobean
Oak
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 26.19 in D 0.4 in
2 Full Sets of Chair Covers Seat Back & Armrests Needlepoint France 1900
Located in Antwerpen, BE
needlepoint masterpieces include covers for the seat, back, and armrests, each hand-crafted with meticulous
Wool, Cotton
Pair of George I walnut side chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
shell carving to the knees. The drop-in seats with needlepoint covers. The colour and quality of these
Walnut
Set of 8 Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Armchairs - with Needlepoint Seat Covers.
Mahogany
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H 42.5 in W 27.25 in D 32 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Parlor Armchair, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
foliate elements framing needlepoint back with central floral reserve surmounting shaped seat with
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 26.97 in
Antique Armchair 19th Century Victorian Chair Walnut Needlepoint, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
tapestry seat cover dating to circa 1850. The walnut displaying good, deep color and grain interest
Walnut
Colonial Revival Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
needlepoint covers. Three chairs have loose connections! Dealer: S138XX.
Fabric, Wood
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H 38.59 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Set of 4 Cromwellian Walnut Barley Twist Elbow Armchairs Carvers
Located in Leeds, GB
century. This set of chairs features upholstered back pads, covered in needlepoint tapestry covers and
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Gothic Vanity Bench
Located in Forney, TX
needlepoint-covered seat with floral motif, over the ornate cast iron base with spiral turned stretcher
Iron
Early 18th Walnut Queen Anne Open Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
early 18th Queen Anne walnut hand pegged open arm chair. Covered in needlepoint seat provenance
Wood
Six Louis XVI Fauteuil En Cabriolet Original Tapestry and Paint
Located in valatie, NY
cartouche-shaped and molded padded back, arms and serpentine fronted seat covered in needlepoint depicting
Antique Scroll Armchair, Regency Mahogany, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Classic scroll arms Traditionally stuffed drop-in seat pad locating on peg Needlepoint tapestry seat
Mahogany
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H 30.12 in W 20.87 in D 15.36 in
Antique Music Stool, English, Edwardian, Mahogany, Piano Seat, Needlepoint
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
needlepoint tapestry seat cover, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910. Of quality craftsmanship in
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Ladies Parlor Arm Chair, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
needlepoint upholstery, matching seat and covered arms; raised on cabriole legs; c1890 Measures - 39"h x 24"w
Upholstery, Walnut
Early English Child's Chair, Needlepoint Seat Cover
Located in Port Chester, NY
, obviously well made. The needlepoint shows its age, but is charming, there is one very worn spot in the
Wood, Fabric
Needlepoint
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH,MID-18TH CENTURY, NEEDLEPOINT SEAT COVER CENTERED BY A GRAND FEMALE FIGURE IN A
Wool, Linen
A Rare Pair of George II Eagle and Shell Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A rare pair of walnut shell and eagle carved side chairs with petit pointe needlepoint seat covers
Walnut
Set of 6 Needlepoint Chair Seat Covers
Located in Sarasota, FL
A set of six (6) needlepoint floral motif chair seat covers, each varying in design.
Louis XVI Style Painted Settee, Original Needlepoint, France, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
a lovely addition to the settee as is the original needlepoint that covers the seat and the front of
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H 30.32 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Victorian Painted Iron Chairs, Chinoiserie Decoration, Prov. M. Castaing
Located in Paris, FR
, the seats with original needlepoint covers. Provenance: Madeleine Castaing.
Iron
George II Corner Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
, and plain cross-stretchers. Striking geometric stylized floral needlepoint covered slip seat. Likely
Tapestry, Elm
19th Century Queen Anne Upholstered Stool
Located in Hallowell, US
Queen Anne style upholstered stool 19th century This stool has an early needlepoint covered seat
Thread, Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair Gorgeous piece purchased in France Reupholstered, see detailed photos. Message us with any questions.
Velvet, Wood
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Pair of Painted Italian Louis XVI Carved Armchairs
Located in Newfoundland, PA
The structure is made out of carved wood enhanced with floral detailing at the top and Greek Key motif at the base of the seat. Striped crushed fabric, in the Italian Louis XVI neocl...
Wood
$1,650 / set
H 39 in W 25 in D 28 in
Vintage French Country Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features cane backs with ornate weave to top of backs, solid wood frames, beautiful wood grain,...
Cane, Wood
$2,750 / item
H 39.25 in W 25 in D 24.5 in
Pair Fine Quality Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs showcases the refined elegance and craftsmanship that define the neoclassical aesthetic. Each chair features a delicately carv...
Walnut
$4,250
H 51.19 in W 26.58 in D 21.26 in
Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's prie-dieu chair. An English, rosewood ecclesiastical prayer seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Fascinating display chair, with delightful q...
Wood
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