Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Open Arm Library Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Queen Anne, Georgian, or Chippendale style open arm library chairs From the exclusive "Stately Homes Collection" by Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid c...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Open Arm Library Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Queen Anne, Georgian, or Chippendale style open arm library chairs From the exclusive "Stately Homes Collection" by Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Sol...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th c. English Howard Style Open Arm Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English Howard style open arm library club chair having old upholstery over square thin tufted back with shaped crest and open curved arms also upholstered supported b...
Wood
19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A fantastic quality C19th carved oak library open arm chair of generous proportions, the shapely back with carved lappets and moulded frame leading onto scrolled arm supports with fu...
Brass
Unavailable
H 32 in W 29.75 in D 27.5 in
Gore Vidal Estate, Italian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Library Armchair
Located in Seattle, WA
Gentleman's open-arm library chair from the Estate of Gore Vidal tufted leather top rail and seat, having scroll arm supports above a foliate decorated frieze on cabriole legs.
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Carved Mahogany Open Arm Library Chair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian carved mahogany open arm library chair or lounge chair By Kittinger USA, 1991 Solid carved mahogany, with brass studded blue damask upholstered ...
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Carved Mahogany Open Arm Library Chair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian carved mahogany open arm library chair or lounge chair By Kittinger USA, 1991 Solid carved mahogany, with brass studded blue damask upholstered ...
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Carved Mahogany Open Arm Library Chairs Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale or Georgian carved mahogany open arm library chairs or lounge chairs By Kittinger USA, 1991 Solid carved mahogany, with brass studded blue damask up...
Brass
19th Century English Open Arm Library Chair Upholstered In Wool
Located in Southampton, GB
Open Arm Library Chair. Recently expertly upholstered in a soft, herringbone wool fabric.
Wool
Sold
H 33 in W 26.75 in D 34 in
Open Arm Library Chair in linen fabric by James Malone, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Open Arm Library Chair in linen fabric by James Malone England circa 1910 Newly upholstered in James Malone 100% linen on antique frame with fluted legs and arm supports.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 30 in D 35 in
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey, c.1890
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard Style Open Arm Library Chair in Embroidered Fabric by Pierre Frey England circa 1890 Newly upholstered in fabric by Pierre Frey on antique frame.
Fabric, Wood
William IV Leather Library Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century William IV style open-arm library chair of solid mahogany upholstered in an olive green leather trimmed in nailheads.
Leather, Mahogany
Handsome Pair of Leather Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of open arm library chairs, having frames of mahogany, upholstered in bronze leather with nailheads, raised on square-section splayed legs, joined by box stretcher.
Wood, Leather
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Chairs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A splendid pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian carved ebony open arm library chairs; finely carved in solid ebony.
Cane, Ebony
19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic quality 19th Century English carved oak library open arm chair of generous proportions. The shapely back with carved lappets and moulded frame leading onto scrolled arm s...
Leather, Oak
English Regency Style Leather Library Chair on Brass Casters
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive English Regency style open arm tufted leather library chair on brass casters in rarely if ever used condition.
Brass
Sold
H 41 in W 36 in D 38 in
2 Bassett Furniture French Louis XV Style Bergere Club Arm Chairs & Ottoman Pair
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Beautiful pair of late 20th century French inspired open arm library club bergere chairs by Bassett furniture.
Upholstery, Hardwood
William IV Oak Open Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant, simply carved oak open-arm library chair with a generous seating depth.
Oak
Pair of 20th C Mahogany and leather open arm library chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 20th Century Mahogany and leather open arm library chairs, shaped upholstered cresting, downswept arms, Marlborough legs joined by "H" shaped stretcher.
Antique English Open Arm Library Chair, 1880s
Located in Ely, GB
A beautiful well proportioned and good quality, late Victorian open armchair / library chair, in the manner of Holland & Sons or Howard & Sons. circa 1880s.
Oak
Mahogany open arm upholstered library chair
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful quality mahogany open arm upholstered library chair, champhred legs and stretchers, carved arms with rosettes and acaunthus leaves
Mahogany
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH LIBRARY CHAIR BY GILLOW
Located in Essex, MA
A large, deep 19th century upholstered library open arm chair in oak by Gillow. Stamped 'Gillow' on inside of front right leg.
Oak, Upholstery
New England Federal Period Library Armchair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Of slightly smaller scale, this hand-planed and hand-carved mahogany framed open-arm upholstered library chair may have been originally made for a lady; likely in Connecticut, but po...
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of Edwardian Upholstered Tufted Open-Arm Library Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
A pair of upholstered Edwardian armchairs, circa 1900.
$1,412Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Pair of Georgian Revival Mahogany Elbow Carver Dining Chairs, Antique Quality, C1900 Armchairs. These chairs encapsulate the elegance of the Georgian era with their fine craftsmanshi...
Wood, Mahogany
William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
Located in Kent, Dover
An English, William IV mahogany library chair, with fluted legs and anthemion decoration. It has been upholstered in green leather, with buff leather buttoning.
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Upholstered Fireside Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Marble Top Goatskin Drawers & Double Doors Liquor Silver Cabinet
Mahogany
19th Century Holland & Sons Open Armchair
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century low and deep seated country house open armchair by the renowned London based Holland & Sons. Raised on turned legs and arm supports with the original brass cas...
Walnut
$2,450
H 39.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Library Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Library Chair with Leather Upholstery, ca. 1800
Mahogany
Antique English 19th Century large armchair
Located in Stroud, GB
Edwardian English deep seated armchair covered in dyed vintage linen and natural hessian standing on light beech legs and original castors. Dimensions: H 33″ W 29″ D 39″ Seat D 25″...
Beech
$4,995 / set
H 41.25 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Baker Furniture Stately Homes Georgian Walnut Dining Chairs, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs From the prestigious "Stately Homes Collection" by Baker Furniture USA, 1980s Gorgeous carved burled walnut,...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Mid 19th century country house armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A shapely mid 19th century country house armchair. Raised on turned and carved walnut front legs with splayed rear legs and all with brass casters. The chair has particularly nice fo...
Walnut
19th century Scottish Country house open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality Scottish country house open armchair. Beautifully designed with shapely arms and side rails. The chair, unusually has Ash arms and legs which offers a lig...
Ash
$1,395 / set
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned bac...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$3,995 / set
H 38 in W 21 in D 21 in
Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Baker Furniture, Set of Ten
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of ten Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Me...
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Regence period armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 18th Regence arm chair. Carved from oak with deep incising and well defined carving
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th cent French Napoleon III chair featuring graceful lines and beautifully balanced proportions characteristic of classic French design. The softly curved frame and refi...
Wood
$2,995 / set
H 40 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Queen Anne or Georgian style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 21.5"W x 22"...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Continental Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Title: 19th Century Continental Carved Armchair Item Code: S27-799A Description: A highly decorative 19th century Continental armchair, richly carved throughout and retaining its ori...
Walnut
Sold|$2,495 / set
H 37 in W 22 in D 22.25 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with brass studded upholstered seats. Mea...
Brass
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
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